Empire Of Light (15)

Set in Margate in the early 1980s, Olivia Colman stars as Hilary.

Hilary is the duty manager at the local cinema. She lives a lonely life and is struggling with her mental health, following a break down.

Hilary’s world is turned upside down by the arrival of new employee Stephen – a young black man who is half her age.

In this Thatcher era town, Stephen encounters racism on a daily basis. He is as lonely as Hilary.

The two become best friends and then lovers.

A compelling and poignant drama about the power of human connection during turbulent times.

Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Cinematography.

With a stellar cast including BAFTA winner Micheal Ward (Blue Story, Top Boy), Academy Award winner Colin Firth (The King’s Speech, A Single Man) and Toby Jones (Infamous, Detectorists).

£10.50 | £9.50 conc

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Socially Distanced Screening
The screening on Fri 10 Feb 2pm is socially distanced with a reduced capacity. Face coverings are optional. Food and drink from our Cafe Bar can be taken into the theatre as normal.