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Adaptation of the Roald Dahl book for children in which a boy wins a prize that allows him to visit a famous sweet factory. A few mildly scary scenes are resolved quickly and unlikely to upset even very young children.
Set in 18th century France, an astute young widow takes over her late husband's vineyard and transforms his floundering wine business in this gentle, non-linear biographical romantic drama, with brief, yet steamy sex
Book character Harold, whose magic crayon brings everything he draws to life, draws himself off the page and into the real world in this lively and warm-hearted family adventure.
This inspiring and compassionate US drama, in which inmates join a prison theatre group, deals with the life-changing power of art. Strong language reflects the intensity of the inmates' lives and circumstances.
Jodie Comer's (Killing Eve) Olivier and Tony Award-winning performance in Suzie Miller's gripping one-woman play returns to cinemas. Prima Facie takes us to the heart of where emotion and experience collide with the rules of the game.
A ring with mysterious powers lands in the hands of a young hobbit, Frodo. Under the guidance of Gandalf, a wizard, he and his three friends set out on a journey and land in the Elvish kingdom.
Frodo and Sam arrive in Mordor with the help of Gollum. A number of new allies join their former companions to defend Isengard as Saruman launches an assault from his domain.
The former Fellowship of the Ring prepares for the final battle. While Frodo and Sam approach Mount Doom to destroy the One Ring, they follow Gollum, unaware of the path he is leading them on.
This tender, sensitive and gentle Icelandic romantic drama in which a man searches for a lost love from fifty years ago includes brief scenes of discrimination, as well as grim scenes of injury detail. Brief hard sex.
A falsely imprisoned man invents a new identity to take revenge on those who betrayed him in this sumptuous, moody French-language adaptation of Alexandre Dumas’s classic adventure novel.
A young orangutan sets out on a journey to find her parents and spread awareness about the threat of deforestation in this animated family adventure, in which scary scenes are balanced by gentle humour and positive messages.
This spectacular, sell-out 25th Anniversary Gala Performance of the global stage sensation also features appearances by the original cast including Jonathan Pryce and Lea Salonga. This acclaimed production was described as “the most thrilling, soaring and emotionally stirring musical with magnificent performances” by the Daily Telegraph and “the greatest musical of all time” by the Daily Mail. The epic love story tells the tragic tale of young bar girl Kim, orphaned by war, who falls in love with American GI Chris – but their lives are torn apart by the fall of Saigon.
Mathew Bourne's Dance Version of the Tim Burton Classic
Winner of the HippFest 2024 Audience Award – another chance to see the rare original, fully-silent version of this cracking nail-biter, filmed on board the most iconic train in British railway history.
The three greatest silent comedians come together for one awesome show presented by piano dynamo and much-loved broadcaster Neil Brand.
An iconic film of German expressionist cinema, and one of the most famous of all silent movies, F. W. Murnau’s Nosferatu: Eine Symphonie des Grauens continues to haunt — and, indeed, terrify — modern audiences with the unshakable power of its images. By teasing a host of occult atmospherics out of dilapidated set-pieces and innocuous real-world locations, Murnau captured on celluloid the deeply-rooted elements of a waking nightmare.
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom Of The Opera is a worldwide entertainment phenomenon. It has been staged in 145 cities across 27 countries and its box office sales eclipse Avatar, Titanic and Star Wars. To celebrate its 25th Anniversary year, Cameron Mackintosh presented The Phantom Of The Opera in a fully-staged, lavish production set in the sumptuous Victorian splendour of the Royal Albert Hall. Phantom Of The Opera At The Albert Hall stars Ramin Karimloo as 'The Phantom' and Sierra Boggess as 'Christine'. They are joined by a supporting cast and orchestra of over 200, plus some very special guest appearances.
Written and directed by celebrated playwright Conor McPherson and featuring Tony Award-winning orchestrations by Simon Hale, Girl From The North Country reimagines 20 legendary songs of Bob Dylan as they’ve never been heard before, including “Forever Young,” “All Along The Watchtower,” “Hurricane,” and “Like A Rolling Stone.” It’s 1934 in Duluth, Minnesota. We meet a group of wayward travellers whose lives intersect in a guesthouse filled with music, life and hope. Experience this “profoundly beautiful” Broadway production (The New York Times) brought to vivid life by an extraordinary company of actors and musicians.
Celebrate the holiday season with André Rieu's dazzling Christmas Concert, “Gold and Silver,” exclusively in cinemas! This magical event embodies the festive spirit of Christmas, bringing joy, warmth, and sparkle to the big screen.
Seen by over 120 million people worldwide, LES MISÉRABLES is undisputedly one of the world’s most popular musicals. In 2019, Cameron Mackintosh produced a spectacular sell-out staged concert version at the Gielgud Theatre featuring an all-star cast including Michael Ball, Alfie Boe, Carrie Hope Fletcher, Matt Lucas and John Owen Jones. Now cinema audiences can experience a unique encore of this incredible show to celebrate Les Misérables 40th Anniversary. Featuring a cast and orchestra of over 65 and including the songs I Dreamed A Dream, Bring Him Home, One Day More and On My Own this sensational staged concert is not to be missed.
Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s rock classic Jesus Christ Superstar returns to its roots with this sensational performance filmed in the UK during the Live Arena Tour. An incredible cast including Tim Minchin as Judas Iscariot, Melanie Chisholm as Mary Magdalene, Chris Moyles as King Herod and Ben Forster as Jesus Christ, perform hit songs including “I Don’t Know How to Love Him,” “Gethsemane,” “Heaven on Their Minds,” “Everything’s Alright,” “King Herod’s Song” and “Superstar” in an exciting and contemporary interpretation.
Based on the Academy Award® nominated film, Billy Elliot the Musical has won the hearts of millions since it opened in London’s West End in 2005. Set in a northern mining town, against the background of the 1984/85 miners’ strike, Billy’s journey takes him out of the boxing ring and into a ballet class where he discovers a passion for dance that inspires his family and whole community and changes his life forever. The original creative team behind the film, including writer Lee Hall (book & lyrics), director Stephen Daldry, and choreographer, Peter Darling, is joined by music legend Elton John (music) to produce a funny, uplifting and spectacular theatrical experience that will stay with you forever.
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