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National Theatre Live: Mrs. Warren’s Profession (12)

National Theatre Live: Mrs. Warren’s Profession

Imelda Staunton and her daughter Bessie Carter star together for the first time in Shaw’s Mrs. Warren’s Profession. Filmed live from the West End, this powerful production explores morality, independence, and the clash of tradition and progress.

Monday 27 Oct 202519:15
Sunday 2 Nov 202513:00
Tuesday 4 Nov 202519:15
Thursday 6 Nov 202519:15
Saturday 8 Nov 202516:15
Monday 10 Nov 202514:00
Tuesday 11 Nov 202519:15
Friday 14 Nov 202514:00
Tuesday 18 Nov 202519:00
Wednesday 19 Nov 202514:00
Sunday 28 Dec 202519:15

Depeche Mode: M (15)

Depeche Mode: M

Depeche Mode's dynamic feature-length film, DEPECHE MODE: M, directed by acclaimed Mexican filmmaker Fernando Frías.


A cinematic journey into the heart of Mexican culture’s relationship with death, framed through the iconic performances of Depeche Mode’s 2023 Memento Mori tour in Mexico City, where concert footage, archival material, and poetic interstitials converge to explore the sacred intersection of music, mortality, memory, and celebration.


Runtime: 1h 39

Tuesday 28 Oct 202520:00
Thursday 30 Oct 202520:00

Bat Out of Hell - The Musical (2025) (12A)

Bat Out of Hell - The Musical (2025)

This Halloween, experience the explosive rock spectacular Bat Out of Hell as it storms onto the big screen—featuring the powerhouse cast of the West End production, a blazing live band, and Jim Steinman and Meat Loaf’s legendary anthems brought to life in a wild, high-octane theatrical event that shatters the limits of live performance.

Thursday 30 Oct 202519:15
Friday 31 Oct 202519:15
Saturday 1 Nov 202515:30 (Sold Out)
Sunday 2 Nov 202519:15
Monday 3 Nov 202519:15
Thursday 6 Nov 202516:00

The Royal Ballet: La Fille Mal Gardée (2025) (TBC)

The Royal Ballet: La Fille Mal Gardée (2025)

Love defies ambition in Ashton’s La Fille mal gardée, where young Lise schemes to marry the farmer she loves instead of her mother’s chosen suitor, set to a joyful score and vibrant village charm in this beloved Royal Ballet classic.

Wednesday 5 Nov 202519:15 (Sold Out)
Sunday 9 Nov 202514:00 (Sold Out)

Exhibition on Screen: Caravaggio (12A)

Exhibition on Screen: Caravaggio

Directed by David Bickerstaff (Vermeer: The Greatest Exhibition and Van Gogh: Poets & Lovers), this is the most extensive film ever made about one of the greatest artists of all time. Using some exceptional drama sequences to enlighten his story, the film has everything you need to uncover the mystery, intrigue, beauty and passion that sounds Caravaggio’s art and life.

Tuesday 11 Nov 202514:30
Wednesday 12 Nov 202514:30
Saturday 15 Nov 202514:30
Sunday 16 Nov 202514:30
Tuesday 18 Nov 202516:15

John Cleese Packs it In (12A)

John Cleese Packs it In

A wry, behind-the-scenes portrait of a comedy legend on the road, battling various ailments, chaotic travel, and his own stubborn refusal to stop.


John Cleese embarks on what may be his final European tour. Over six weeks, the film captures him unfiltered—riffing on life, fame, and the absurdity of getting old in front of thousands of fans. With intimate access and unexpected tenderness, it’s a documentary about legacy, laughter, and the dignity of bowing out… however reluctantly.


Runtime: 1h 30


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Sunday 16 Nov 202513:30
Monday 17 Nov 202514:30
Thursday 20 Nov 202511:30

National Theatre Live: Inter Alia (15)

National Theatre Live: Inter Alia

Oscar-nominated Rosamund Pike stars in Suzie Miller’s new play as Jessica, a top Crown Court Judge whose carefully balanced life is tested. From the team behind Prima Facie, this powerful drama explores modern motherhood and masculinity.

Friday 21 Nov 202514:00
Saturday 22 Nov 202516:15
Monday 24 Nov 202520:00
Wednesday 10 Dec 202519:15 (Sold Out)

The Royal Ballet: Cinderella (2025) (PG)

The Royal Ballet: Cinderella (2025)

Stuck at home and put to work by her spoiled Step-Sisters, Cinderella’s life is dreary and dull. Everything changes when she helps a mysterious woman out...With a little bit of magic, she is transported into an ethereal new world – one where fairies bring the gifts of the seasons, where pumpkins turn into carriages, and where true love awaits.


This enchanting ballet by The Royal Ballet’s Founding Choreographer Frederick Ashton is a theatrical experience for all the family and will transport you into an ethereal world where a sprinkling of fairy dust makes dreams come true.

Tuesday 25 Nov 202519:15
Sunday 30 Nov 202514:00

National Theatre Live: The Fifth Step (15)

National Theatre Live: The Fifth Step

Olivier Award-winner Jack Lowden (Slow Horses, Dunkirk) is joined by Emmy and BAFTA-winner Martin Freeman (The Hobbit, The Responder) in the critically acclaimed and subversively funny new play by David Ireland. After years in the 12-step programme of Alcoholics Anonymous, James becomes a sponsor to newcomer Luka. The pair bond over black coffee, trade stories and build a fragile friendship out of their shared experiences. But as Luka approaches step five – the moment of confession – dangerous truths emerge, threatening the trust on which both of their recoveries depend. Finn den Hertog directs the provocative and entertaining production filmed live from @sohoplace on London’s West End.

Thursday 27 Nov 202519:00
Saturday 29 Nov 202520:00
Sunday 30 Nov 202517:00
Tuesday 2 Dec 202519:15
Friday 5 Dec 202520:00
Tuesday 9 Dec 202520:00
Thursday 11 Dec 202519:15
Monday 15 Dec 202517:00
Tuesday 16 Dec 202520:00
Wednesday 17 Dec 202520:00

The Royal Ballet: The Nutcracker 2025 (PG)

The Royal Ballet: The Nutcracker 2025

Peter Wright’s The Nutcracker, enchanting audiences since 1984, features Tchaikovsky’s beloved melodies and Julia Trevelyan Oman’s stunning designs—a festive delight for all ages. The story follows Herr Drosselmeyer, who must save his nephew Hans-Peter, transformed into a Nutcracker. With the help of young Clara, a cozy Christmas gathering turns into a magical adventure filled with courage, wonder, and holiday spirit.

Friday 5 Dec 202514:45
Wednesday 10 Dec 202514:45
Thursday 11 Dec 202511:30
Sunday 14 Dec 202514:00
Monday 15 Dec 202512:30
Thursday 18 Dec 202515:30
Monday 22 Dec 202519:15
Sunday 28 Dec 202514:30
Thursday 1 Jan 202613:30

André Rieu’s 2025 Christmas Concert: Merry Christmas (PG)

André Rieu’s 2025 Christmas Concert: Merry Christmas

Join André Rieu for his 2025 Christmas Concert – “Merry Christmas” and experience joyful carols, beautiful waltzes, and plenty of surprises – it’s the ultimate Christmas cinema event! 


With his fabulous Johann Strauss Orchestra, and special guests including the sensational Emma Kok and over 400 brass players bringing the majestic sound of Christmas, André’s concert is bursting with warmth, laughter, and holiday cheer. 


Runtime: 3h

Saturday 6 Dec 202515:15
Sunday 7 Dec 202515:15
Monday 8 Dec 202512:30
Tuesday 9 Dec 202519:00
Monday 29 Dec 202515:15
Tuesday 30 Dec 202512:45

La Traviata | Opera Glassworks (PG)

La Traviata | Opera Glassworks

Experience La Traviata like never before. Opera Glassworks transforms Verdi’s classic into a stunning cinematic journey that moved Sigourney Weaver to tears. Shot entirely for film, this intimate reimagining places you inside Violetta’s world, every emotion, every heartbreak, up close. Featuring Susana Gaspar, Thomas Elwin, and Roderick Williams with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, it’s a breathtaking experience for opera lovers and newcomers alike.


“Stunningly moving… a polished artistic gem.” Reaction Life

Tuesday 30 Dec 202513:20

The Royal Opera: La Traviata (2026) (TBC)

The Royal Opera: La Traviata (2026)

In Verdi’s timeless La traviata, a Parisian courtesan risks everything for love, only to face heartbreak and cruel realities. Brimming with Verdi’s most beloved melodies, the opera is brought vividly to life by Ermonela Jaho’s dazzling soprano and Richard Eyre’s seductive, heartrending vision.

Wednesday 14 Jan 202618:45
Sunday 18 Jan 202614:00

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.

Thursday 22 Jan 202619:00
Friday 23 Jan 202619:15
Tuesday 27 Jan 202619:15
Tuesday 3 Feb 202619:15
Thursday 5 Feb 202619:15
Wednesday 11 Feb 202619:15
Thursday 12 Feb 202613:15

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