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Silver Screening: Hamnet (12A)

Silver Screening: Hamnet
Exclusively for film lovers over 60, enjoy a complimentary tea or coffee and a slice of cake included with your ticket!

In Chloé Zhao’s critically acclaimed adaptation of the bestselling novel, Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley bring to life William Shakespeare and his wife, Agnes in powerfully moving tale. 

Runtime: 2h 5

Thursday 29 Jan 202611:00
Thursday 5 Feb 202611:00

The Choral (12A)

The Choral

Set in 1916, Yorkshire, as the First World War claims most of its men, the local Choral Society must recruit young villagers and hire a mysterious new chorus master, Dr. Henry Guthrie (Ralph Fiennes), to keep music alive.

Filmed across Saltaire, Harrogate, Shipley, Bradford, Keighley, and the Worth Valley Railway in Haworth.

Runtime: 1h 53

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*Closed captions are available for this film. For more information, please speak to a member of our staff.

Thursday 29 Jan 202612:30
Friday 30 Jan 202616:15
Saturday 31 Jan 202612:40
Monday 2 Feb 202614:10
Monday 9 Feb 202614:15
Tuesday 10 Feb 202614:15
Wednesday 11 Feb 202616:15

Hamnet (12A)

Hamnet
In Chloé Zhao’s critically acclaimed adaptation of the bestselling novel, Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley bring to life William Shakespeare and his wife, Agnes in powerfully moving tale.

Their joy at the birth of their son, Hamnet, is shattered by a devastating tragedy, one that inspires the creation of Shakespeare’s timeless masterpiece, Hamlet.

Runtime: 2h 5

*Closed captions are available for this film. For more information, please speak to a member of our staff.
Thursday 29 Jan 202614:0017:0020:00
Friday 30 Jan 202612:3017:0019:15 (Sold Out)
Saturday 31 Jan 202611:0014:0016:1520:10
Sunday 1 Feb 202611:0015:3019:45
Monday 2 Feb 202611:0013:0019:15
Tuesday 3 Feb 202611:1514:2016:00
Wednesday 4 Feb 202612:3013:5020:10
Thursday 5 Feb 202614:1016:00
Friday 6 Feb 202612:3016:15
Saturday 7 Feb 202612:4515:45
Sunday 8 Feb 202614:1020:00
Monday 9 Feb 202611:1016:10
Wednesday 11 Feb 202611:1513:15
Thursday 12 Feb 202617:00

Giant (15)

Giant
Starring Amir El-Masry as Prince Naseem Hamed and Pierce Brosnan as his mentor Brendan IngleGIANT tells the extraordinary true story of an electrifying boxer and the steelworker-turned-trainer who helped him rise from Sheffield’s backstreets to global superstardom, defying prejudice and redefining the sport along the way.

Runtime: 1h 47


*Closed captions are available for this film. For more information, please speak to a member of our staff.
Thursday 29 Jan 202616:15

The Housemaid (15)

The Housemaid
From director Paul Feig comes a gripping drama thriller, based on the best-selling book.

A woman with a troubled past takes a job as a live-in maid for a seemingly perfect family, and soon finds herself caught in a dangerous game of secrets, scandal, and power, where nothing is as it seems. Starring Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried.

Runtime: 2h 11min

Thursday 29 Jan 202619:15 (Sold Out)
Saturday 31 Jan 202617:00
Sunday 1 Feb 202614:10
Monday 2 Feb 202617:00
Tuesday 3 Feb 202620:10
Wednesday 4 Feb 202617:00
Thursday 5 Feb 202612:30

Saipan (15)

Saipan
Steve Coogan leads this brisk retelling of the 2002 pre–World Cup clash between Republic of Ireland manager Mick McCarthy and his combustible captain, Roy Keane.

"Football scandal makes for thrilling big-screen drama" 4* The Guardian 

Runtime: 1h 31

Friday 30 Jan 202611:3014:3020:00
Saturday 31 Jan 202619:15
Sunday 1 Feb 202612:4517:10
Monday 2 Feb 202616:1520:10
Tuesday 3 Feb 202613:3017:30
Wednesday 4 Feb 202616:15
Thursday 5 Feb 202617:15

Kids Club: The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants (PG)

Kids Club: The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants
Enjoy a special morning screening designed for families with young children, featuring, family-friendly films at a discounted ticket price.

Hoping to prove his bravery to Mr. Krabs, SpongeBob follows a mysterious, swashbuckling ghost pirate known as the Flying Dutchman on a seafaring adventure that takes him to the deepest depths of the ocean.

Runtime: 1h 28

Saturday 31 Jan 202610:00
Sunday 1 Feb 202610:00

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers | Extended Edition (12A)

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers | Extended Edition

The second chapter of the beloved trilogy finds the Fellowship scattered as Sauron’s shadow deepens. This Extended Edition expands key scenes, adding new layers to the lore and the characters’ journeys.

Frodo and Sam press on toward Mordor with the slippery Gollum as their guide, while Aragorn, Legolas, and Gimli join Rohan’s fight against Saruman’s growing forces.

Runtime: 3h 28m
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Also screening: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the RingThe Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

Sunday 1 Feb 202618:30
Wednesday 4 Feb 202619:00

Silver Screening: Saipan (15)

Silver Screening: Saipan
Exclusively for film lovers over 60, enjoy a complimentary tea or coffee and a slice of cake included with your ticket!

Steve Coogan leads this brisk retelling of the 2002 pre–World Cup clash between Republic of Ireland manager Mick McCarthy and his combustible captain, Roy Keane.

Runtime: 1h 31

Monday 2 Feb 202610:15

Baby & Me: Hamnet (12A)

Baby & Me: Hamnet
Designed for new parents, these screenings feature lower lighting, softer volume, and a relaxed atmosphere where you can enjoy the latest releases with your baby.

In Chloé Zhao’s critically acclaimed adaptation of the bestselling novel, Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley bring to life William Shakespeare and his wife, Agnes in powerfully moving tale. 

Runtime: 2h 5

Tuesday 3 Feb 202610:15

National Theatre Live: Hamlet (12)

National Theatre Live: Hamlet

Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera (Life of Pi) is Hamlet in this fearless, contemporary take on Shakespeare’s famous tragedy. Trapped between duty and doubt, surrounded by power and privilege, young Prince Hamlet dares to ask the ultimate question – you know the one.National Theatre Deputy Artistic Director, Robert Hastie (Standing at the Sky’s Edge, Operation Mincemeat) directs this sharp, stylish and darkly funny reimagining.

Tuesday 3 Feb 202619:15
Thursday 5 Feb 202619:15
Wednesday 11 Feb 202619:15
Thursday 12 Feb 202613:15

Silver Screening: The Choral (12A)

Silver Screening: The Choral

Exclusively for film lovers over 60 – enjoy a complimentary tea or coffee and a slice of cake included with your ticket!


Set in 1916, Yorkshire, as the First World War claims most of its men, the local Choral Society must recruit young villagers and hire a mysterious new chorus master, Dr. Henry Guthrie (Ralph Fiennes), to keep music alive. Amid conscription and uncertainty, the community discovers that singing together may be the only way to preserve hope and unity.


Runtime: 1h 53

Wednesday 4 Feb 202611:00

R.E.M. X Buster Keaton's Sherlock Jr. (12A)

R.E.M. X Buster Keaton's Sherlock Jr.

Silents Synced pairs classic silent films with epic rock music to create a one-of-a-kind big screen experience. Buster Keaton’s 1924 comedy classic, Sherlock Jr., about a film projectionist who dreams of becoming a detective, is reimagined with the alt-rock masterpieces of R.E.M.’s Monster (1994) and New Adventures in Hi-Fi (1996).

Thursday 5 Feb 202620:00
Sunday 8 Feb 202619:15

H is for Hawk (12A)

H is for Hawk
Claire Foy stars as a university lecturer who turns to falconry following the death of her father, forming a profound bond with a goshawk in this moving drama based on Helen Macdonald’s memoir. Nominated for Outstanding British Film at the 2026 BAFTA Film Awards!

Runtime: 1h 30

Friday 6 Feb 202611:1514:1017:0019:15
Saturday 7 Feb 202611:0014:0017:00
Sunday 8 Feb 202611:1513:1517:10
Monday 9 Feb 202613:2020:00
Tuesday 10 Feb 202612:3016:1519:1520:00
Wednesday 11 Feb 202614:2017:10
Thursday 12 Feb 202612:3020:00

28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (18)

28 Years Later: The Bone Temple

Set in the world of Danny Boyle and Alex Garland’s 28 Years LaterThe Bone Temple continues the story with a chilling twist: the infected are no longer the greatest threat. In a world shaped by fear and scarcity, the inhumanity of the survivors proves far more dangerous: Dr Kelson makes a discovery that could change the world, while Spike’s encounter with cult leader Jimmy Crystal becomes a nightmare he can’t escape.


Runtime: 1h 50

Friday 6 Feb 202620:00
Saturday 7 Feb 202620:00
Sunday 8 Feb 202616:15
Monday 9 Feb 202617:10
Tuesday 10 Feb 202617:10
Wednesday 11 Feb 202620:00
Thursday 12 Feb 202616:00

Kids Club: Zootropolis 2 (PG)

Kids Club: Zootropolis 2
Enjoy a special morning screening designed for families with young children, featuring, family-friendly films at a discounted ticket price.

In bustling Bug City, fearless rabbit cop Judy Hopps and sly fox Nick Wilde are back! A mysterious new case threatens the city, and only their wits, courage, and friendship can crack it. Get ready for a bigger, bolder, and wildly fun adventure!

Runtime: 1h 48
Saturday 7 Feb 202610:00
Sunday 8 Feb 202610:30

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King | Extended Edition (12A)

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King | Extended Edition

Peter Jackson’s breathtaking finale to the trilogy and winner of the 2004 Academy Award for Best Picture. This Extended Edition restores key scenes, deepening the lore and enriching every character’s journey.

As darkness engulfs Gondor, Aragorn unites the armies of Men for one final stand, while Frodo and Sam push deeper into Mordor as the Ring’s corrupting power threatens to destroy them.

Runtime: 4h 12m
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Also screening: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the RingThe Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

Saturday 7 Feb 202618:45 (Sold Out)
Thursday 12 Feb 202619:00 (Sold Out)

Silver Screening: H is for Hawk (12A)

Silver Screening: H is for Hawk
Exclusively for film lovers over 60, enjoy a complimentary tea or coffee and a slice of cake included with your ticket!

Claire Foy stars as a university lecturer who turns to falconry following the death of her father, forming a profound bond with a goshawk in this moving drama based on Helen Macdonald’s memoir. Nominated for Outstanding British Film at the 2026 BAFTA Film Awards!

Runtime: 1h 30

Monday 9 Feb 202610:30
Wednesday 11 Feb 202610:30
Thursday 12 Feb 202610:20

The Royal Ballet: Woolf Works (2026) (12A)

The Royal Ballet: Woolf Works (2026)

Virginia Woolf defied literary conventions to reveal rich, startling inner worlds.


In Woolf Works, Resident Choreographer Wayne McGregor and his luminous artistic team translate her signature stream-of-consciousness style into dance, creating a bold work that rejects traditional narrative. Drawing on Mrs Dalloway, Orlando, The Waves, and other writings, this Olivier Award–winning ballet triptych captures the heart of Woolf’s uniquely artistic spirit.

Monday 9 Feb 202619:15
Sunday 15 Feb 202614:00

Baby & Me: H is for Hawk (12A)

Baby & Me: H is for Hawk
Designed for new parents, these screenings feature lower lighting, softer volume, and a relaxed atmosphere where you can enjoy the latest releases with your baby.

Claire Foy stars as a university lecturer who turns to falconry following the death of her father, forming a profound bond with a goshawk in this moving drama based on Helen Macdonald’s memoir. Nominated for Outstanding British Film at the 2026 BAFTA Film Awards!

Runtime: 1h 30

Tuesday 10 Feb 202611:00

Grow (PG)

Grow

In the pumpkin capital of the world, a no-nonsense farmer and her spirited niece take on eccentric rivals in the town’s outrageous pumpkin-growing contest. A heartwarming and hilarious family film with a phenomenal British cast!


Starring: Golda Rosheuvel (Bridgerton), Nick Frost (Hot Fuzz), Priya-Rose Brookwell (The Lazarus Project) and Dominic McLaughlin (Harry Potter).


Runtime: 1h 47

Saturday 21 Feb 202613:15
Sunday 22 Feb 202614:00

National Theatre Live: The Audience (PG)

National Theatre Live: The Audience

One of the most-watched NT Live productions returns after more than a decade. Helen Mirren stars as Queen Elizabeth II in the Olivier- and Tony Award®–winning hit that inspired the Netflix phenomenon The Crown.

For 60 years, Queen Elizabeth II held private weekly meetings with each of her 12 prime ministers—from Churchill to Thatcher to Cameron. These intimate conversations reveal the woman behind the crown and the moments that shaped her reign. Captured live in 2013 from London’s West End.

Runtime: 3h

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Thursday 26 Feb 202619:15
Friday 27 Feb 202612:30
Saturday 28 Feb 202615:15
Sunday 1 Mar 202613:00
Wednesday 4 Mar 202615:15
Sunday 8 Mar 202614:45
Monday 9 Mar 202619:15
Thursday 12 Mar 202616:15
Friday 13 Mar 202616:00
Thursday 26 Mar 202619:15

Fires and Fascism | Director Q&A Screening (12A)

Fires and Fascism | Director Q&A Screening
This gripping grassroots documentary uncovers the human corruption behind Europe’s wildfires, and the ordinary people daring to fight back.

Beyond climate change and mismanagement, Fires and Fascism exposes the tangled web of political, economic, and social forces, from corporate greed to organised crime and the far right. Through the eyes of grassroots activists, it follows communities rising, protesting, rewilding, and creating permaculture projects amid raging wildfires and extremist ideologies. Across Greece, Italy, Spain, and Portugal, 25 ordinary people turn collective action into resilience, unity, and hope, a searing testament to the power of communities defending humanity and the planet.

Runtime: 57mins
Sunday 1 Mar 202617:00

The Royal Ballet: Giselle (2026) (PG)

The Royal Ballet: Giselle (2026)
Giselle, a peasant girl, dies after discovering her lover’s betrayal and becomes a vengeful spirit. Albrecht must face her ghost and the deadly Wilis in this Romantic ballet classic, brought to life by Peter Wright’s iconic Royal Ballet production.

Runtime: 3h 30min
Tuesday 3 Mar 202619:15
Sunday 8 Mar 202614:00

Othello (15)

Othello

Shakespeare’s masterful tragedy comes alive like never before in an explosive new production of the epic story of manipulation, jealousy, and toxic masculinity, exploring the darker side of power, rage, and desire.


Starring David Harewood OBE, Toby Jones OBE, Caitlin FitzGerald, Vinette Robinson, and Luke Treadaway. Directed by Tony Award-winner Tom Morris OBE (War Horse, Dr Semmelweis, The Grinning Man) with music by PJ Harvey.


Runtime: 2h 45

Wednesday 4 Mar 202619:15
Saturday 7 Mar 202615:15
Monday 16 Mar 202619:15
Monday 23 Mar 202619:15

James Acaster: Cinemagoers Welcome (15)

James Acaster: Cinemagoers Welcome

Comedian James Acaster unleashes his infectious energy as he explores his love/hate relationship with stand-up - while welcoming a heckle or two. 

Filmed in Truro, Dublin and Northampton, we see how this experiment panned out in front of three very different audiences. 


Runtime: 2h


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Friday 6 Mar 202619:15
Saturday 7 Mar 202619:15
Wednesday 11 Mar 202620:00

Kendal Mountain Film Tour (12A)

Kendal Mountain Film Tour
This exclusive film-only event brings you a handpicked selection of Kendal Mountain Festival’s award-winning adventure films.

Showcasing daring feats, breathtaking locations, and powerful stories of human resilience. Whether you're a seasoned adventurer, or simply someone who loves a great story, this is your chance to escape into the world’s most stunning landscapes and be inspired by the extraordinary journeys of those who dare to explore them.

*Six stunning films, to be announced.

Runtime: 2h

Sunday 8 Mar 202618:45 (Sold Out)
Tuesday 10 Mar 202620:00 (Sold Out)

Exhibition On Screen: Turner & Constable (12A)

Exhibition On Screen: Turner & Constable
The incredible story of Britain’s greatest landscape artists and their fierce rivalry, made in close collaboration with Tate Britain to celebrate the 250th anniversary of their births.

A new documentary brings Britain’s great landscape rivals J.M.W. Turner and John Constable face-to-face, exploring their fiery competition, contrasting visions, and enduring legacies as Tate Britain unites them for a landmark 250th-anniversary exhibition.

Runtime: 1h 31
Tuesday 10 Mar 202614:30
Wednesday 11 Mar 202614:30
Saturday 14 Mar 202614:30
Sunday 15 Mar 202619:15
Monday 16 Mar 202616:15

The Royal Opera: Siegfried (2026) (12A)

The Royal Opera: Siegfried (2026)
A young man unaware of his heritage embarks on a heroic quest, facing dragons, cursed rings, and enchanted Valkyries in Wagner’s Siegfried, the third chapter of the Ring cycle, starring Andreas Schager and conducted by Antonio Pappano.

Runtime: 5h 30
Tuesday 31 Mar 202617:15
Sunday 5 Apr 202614:00

National Theatre Live: All My Sons (15)

National Theatre Live: All My Sons
Bryan Cranston (Breaking Bad) and Marianne Jean-Baptiste (Hard Truths) feature in a five-star, triumphantly acclaimed new production of Arthur Miller’s classic play, from visionary director Ivo Van Hove (A View from the Bridge). One family, the heart of the American dream. When wartime delivers profits for Joe, it comes at a price when his partner is charged with criminal manufacturing deals, and his eldest son goes missing in action. Will peacetime bring peace of mind, or will he be confronted by the consequence of his actions? Filmed live from the West End.

Runtime: 2h 10

Thursday 16 Apr 202619:15
Saturday 18 Apr 202615:15
Sunday 19 Apr 202615:15
Wednesday 22 Apr 202619:15
Thursday 23 Apr 202619:15
Monday 27 Apr 202615:15
Tuesday 28 Apr 202619:15
Saturday 2 May 202613:00
Monday 4 May 202619:15
Monday 11 May 202619:15

The Royal Opera: The Magic Flute (PG)

The Royal Opera: The Magic Flute

Mozart’s The Magic Flute sparkles in David McVicar’s enchanting production. Prince Tamino sets out to rescue Princess Pamina, joined by Papageno and guided by a magic flute — but as trials unfold, nothing is as it seems and love is the ultimate reward. Starring Julia Bullock, Amitai Pati, Huw Montague Rendall, Kathryn Lewek and Soloman Howard, conducted by Marie Jacquot in her Covent Garden debut.


Runtime: 3h 30


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Tuesday 21 Apr 202618:45
Sunday 26 Apr 202614:00

The Met Opera: Eugene Onegin (PG)

The Met Opera: Eugene Onegin
After her acclaimed 2024 Met debut in Madama Butterfly, soprano Asmik Grigorian returns as Tatiana in Tchaikovsky’s passionate adaptation of Pushkin. Igor Golovatenko reprises Onegin, the urbane hero who realizes his love too late. Deborah Warner’s evocative Met production delivers a richly detailed take on this lyrical romance.

Runtime: 4hr 5min

Tuesday 5 May 202618:00

Exhibition on Screen: Frida Kahlo (EXTENDED ENCORE with exclusive new material) (12A)

Exhibition on Screen: Frida Kahlo (EXTENDED ENCORE with exclusive new material)
Frida Kahlo returns to cinemas with brand-new bonus footage from the curators of Frida Kahlo: the Making of an Icon (Tate Modern & MFA Houston). Go beyond the famous face to discover the woman behind the art, through her paintings, her letters, and expert insight—an intimate, vivid journey into Kahlo’s passion, pain, resilience, and revolutionary spirit.

Runtime: 2h 10

Tuesday 19 May 202617:30
Wednesday 20 May 202616:30
Sunday 24 May 202614:30
Monday 25 May 202616:15
Wednesday 27 May 202617:15

National Theatre Live: The Playboy of the Western World (12A)

National Theatre Live: The Playboy of the Western World

Nicola Coughlan (Bridgerton) joins Éanna Hardwicke (The Sixth Commandment) and Siobhán McSweeney (Derry Girls) in John Millington Synge’s gripping play of youth and self-discovery.

Pegeen Flaherty’s world is upended when a young man enters her pub claiming he’s killed his father. Far from being shunned, he becomes a local hero—winning hearts—until a second man unexpectedly arrives.

Filmed live at the National Theatre, Caitríona McLaughlin directs this darkly funny tale brimming with secrets.

Runtime: 2h 30

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Thursday 28 May 202619:15
Saturday 30 May 202615:45
Monday 1 Jun 202620:00
Tuesday 2 Jun 202620:00
Friday 5 Jun 202620:00
Monday 8 Jun 202620:00

National Theatre Live: Les Liaisons Dangereuses (15)

National Theatre Live: Les Liaisons Dangereuses

Filmed live at the National Theatre, Marianne Elliott (Angels in America) directs this thrilling tale of love, lies, and social warfare.


BAFTA winner Lesley Manville (Phantom Thread) stars alongside Aidan Turner (Poldark) in Christopher Hampton’s celebrated adaptation of the classic novel, where one misstep in the glittering salons of the super-rich can mean ruin.


Runtime: 2h 30

Thursday 25 Jun 202619:15
Friday 26 Jun 202619:15
Saturday 27 Jun 202615:30
Sunday 28 Jun 202615:30
Monday 29 Jun 202619:15
Tuesday 7 Jul 202619:15
Wednesday 8 Jul 202619:15
Monday 13 Jul 202620:00
Tuesday 14 Jul 202620:00
Thursday 16 Jul 202619:15