'The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear.' The ultimate Christmas sing-along with on-screen lyrics and Buddy's best quotes! A magical family film with extra Christmas 'cheer'!

An adult human who was raised by Santa's Elves travels to New York to find his actual father. Some sexual innuendo and mild bad language may be unsuitable for very young children. Images courtesy of Park Circus/Warner Bros

Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without a screen outing for this much-loved cine-fable. It is Christmas Eve and George Bailey (Stewart), dedicated, up-standing family-man, finds his beneficent company in danger of collapse, and contemplates suicide in the belief that it would be better for everyone if he was dead. But the prayers of his loved ones summon a novice guardian-angel named Clarence, keen to earn his wings by helping George. And so it passes that Clarence sets about showing George what things would have been like had he never been born… Our afternoon screening on Sunday 21 December will be preceded by a live performance of festive songs by the local choir: The Bo’ness Belles, recently awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) on the Kings Birthday Honours List 2025 for services to charity. Dir. Frank Capra / US / 1946 / 2h 10m / b&w With: James Stewart, Donna Reed, Lionel Barrymore, Henry Travers

On Christmas Eve, a young boy embarks on a magical adventure to the North Pole on the Polar Express, while learning about friendship, bravery, and the spirit of Christmas.

THE SNOWMAN & THE SNOWMAN AND THE SNOWDOG is a double bill of two children's Christmas animations, from 1982 and 2012, based on stories by Raymond Briggs. Images courtesy of Park Circus/Warner Bros

Elphaba, the future Wicked Witch of the West and her relationship with Glinda, the Good Witch of the North. The second of a two-part feature film adaptation of the Broadway musical.

The conflict on Pandora escalates as Jake and Neytiri's family encounter a new, aggressive Na'vi tribe.

Biographical sports drama based on the life and career of Naseem ‘Prince’ Hamed, and his relationship with trainer Brendan Ingle.

Detectives Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde find themselves on the twisting trail of a mysterious reptile who turns the mammal metropolis of Zootopia upside down. Testing their growing partnership like never before, they go under cover in new parts of town to crack the case.

Colin, a timid man, meets Ray, a confident biker gang leader, who initiates him into a submissive relationship, challenging Colin's mundane existence and prompting personal growth through their unconventional dynamic.

As the Nuremberg trials are set to begin, a U.S. Army psychiatrist gets locked in a dramatic psychological showdown with accused Nazi war criminal Hermann Göring.

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.

After the death of her oldest friend, 94-year-old Eleanor Morgenstein moves from Florida to New York City for a fresh start. Wandering into a support group for Holocaust survivors, she tells a tale that takes on a dangerous life of its own.

Juliette marries Jean and comes to live on his ship. Soon bored by life on the river, she slips off to see the nightlife when they come to Paris.

In the 1950s, young Marty Mauser pursues his dream of becoming a champion table-tennis player.

Hoping for a fresh start, a young woman becomes a live-in maid for a wealthy couple who harbour sinister secrets.

BOOKINGS GO LIVE : 19th December William Shakespeare and his wife, Agnes, celebrate the birth of their son, Hamnet. However, when tragedy strikes and Hamnet dies at a young age, it inspires Shakespeare to write his timeless masterpiece "Hamlet."

Two down-on-their-luck performers form a Neil Diamond tribute band, proving it's never too late to find love and follow your dreams.

Do you ever have déjà vu? It’s back…! The Hippodrome is proud to present our latest chocolate taste-along screening: a Valentine’s presentation of the evergreen rom-com Groundhog Day. Join us for our Groundhog Day screening experience: a Hippodrome Valentine’s date with a difference. The showing will be paired with a bespoke tasting-box selection – each chocolate lovingly crafted to match the film’s most celebrated moments.  This is your chance to re-live this lovable classic in the most delicious way possible.  Treat your date and yourself to a heart-melting movie plus melt-in-the-mouth chocolate. Bill Murray is Phil Connors, a selfish and cynical weatherman begrudgingly contracted to make the annual trek with his team to a small American backwater to cover Groundhog Day – the local folklore tradition involving a groundhog emerging from its burrow, said to predict the weather for the next six weeks.  Having reached his destination Phil gets snowed in, along with his upbeat Producer Rita (Andie MacDowell) but on waking up the next morning Phil finds it is Groundhog Day all over again... “Groundhog Day is not only one of the finest comedies of the 90s, but actually remains fresh, funny and original after repeated viewings.”  Empire Magazine  We’ve been planning this day for weeks! The delicious handmade chocolates are made to order.  We have pre-ordered 120 boxes.   We can order more up to two weeks ahead of the screening.  The final date on which we can order extra boxes is Friday 30 January so make sure you book your chocolates by midday on 30 January so that we can cater to demand and guarantee your specially curated taste-along experience.  Expert chocolatier Nadia Williams of Thinking Chocolate (www.thinkingchocolate.com) has partnered with us to carefully craft a bespoke Hippodrome taste-along experience.  With a ‘Chocolate Tasting Experience’ ticket each guest will be given a selection of numbered chocolates* tailored to correspond with key scenes in

Hi, My name is Fiona and I'm fundraising for my place in the London Marathon 2026. I’m running in memory of my amazing Mum, Ann, who sadly passed away in February 2023. Marie Curie provided incredible support during her final days, and I'm delighted to give back to such a wonderful cause. As part of my fundraising efforts, I’m hosting a movie night at The Hippodrome, screening one of her favourite films: Chicago! Hope to see you there! Doors open at 6.30pm for a 7pm start.

The Audience by Peter Morgan Directed by Stephen Daldry Returning to cinemas for the first time in over a decade, Helen Mirren plays Queen Elizabeth II in the Olivier and Tony Award® -winning hit production, directed by Stephen Daldry. For 60 years, Queen Elizabeth II met with each of her 12 prime ministers in a private weekly meeting. This meeting is known as The Audience. From Winston Churchill to Margaret Thatcher and David Cameron, the Queen advised her prime ministers on matters both public and personal. Through these private audiences, we see glimpses of the woman behind the crown and witness the moments that shaped a monarch. Peter Morgan’s Netflix phenomenon The Crown was based on this hit play that was captured live from London’s West End in 2013 and went on to become one of the most-watched NT Live productions.

Shakespeare’s OTHELLO rages to life like never before in a ‘compelling’ (★★★★ Telegraph) new production starring David Harewood OBE (Homeland, Best of Enemies), Toby Jones OBE (Mr Bates vs the Post Office, Detectorists), Caitlin FitzGerald (Succession, Masters of Sex), Vinette Robinson (Boiling Point) and Luke Treadaway (A Street Cat Named Bob). Directed by Tony Award-winner Tom Morris OBE (War Horse, Dr Semmelweis, The Grinning Man) with music by PJ Harvey, this epic story of manipulation, jealousy and toxic masculinity explores the darker side of power, rage and desire. Filmed live at the Theatre Royal Haymarket in London especially for the big screen, this is ‘an electrifying star-studded Othello.’ (★★★★ Mail on Sunday)

The Playboy of the Western World by John Millington Synge Directed by Caitríona McLaughlin Filmed live from the National Theatre. Pegeen Flaherty’s life is turned upside down when a young man walks into her pub claiming that he’s killed his father. Instead of being shunned, the killer becomes a local hero and begins to win hearts, that is until a second man unexpectedly arrives on the scene… Filmed live on stage at the National Theatre, Caitríona McLaughlin directs this darkly funny tale full to the brim with secrets.

Les Liaisons Dangereuses by Christopher Hampton Based on the novel by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos Directed by Marianne Elliott BAFTA Award-winner Lesley Manville (Phantom Thread) joins Aidan Turner (Rivals) in a striking new staging of Christopher Hampton’s celebrated adaptation of the classic novel, where among the glittering salons of the super-rich, one misstep can mean ruin. Marquise de Merteuil is a master in the art of survival. Alongside the magnetic Vicomte de Valmont, they turn seduction into strategy and weaponise desire. But when their alliance collapses into rivalry, the battle between them threatens to destroy everyone in their path. Filmed live on stage at the National Theatre, Marianne Elliott (Angels in America) directs this thrilling game of love, lies, and social warfare.