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Zama (15)
Dir: Lucrecia Martel 2017 | 115 mins, Ar/Br/Es/Fr/Nl/Mx/Pt/US
(Spanish with English subtitles)
Zama is an officer of the Spanish Crown. He waits for a letter from the King granting him a transfer from the town in which he is stagnating. The years go by and the letter never arrives. Realising everything is lost, he joins a party of soldiers that go after a dangerous bandit.
WHY? ‘Lucrecia Martel’s magnificent drama’ ★★★★★ The Guardian
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£10.50 (£9.50 conc)
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£9 (£8 conc) tickets when you book for three films at the same time. Offer excludes event cinema screenings. Offer applied in basket.
Movie Monday's Offer
Monday film screening tickets £7 and include a free cup of tea or filter coffee.
The Ciambra (15)
Dir: Jonas Carpignano 2017 | 108 mins, It/US/Fr/De
(Italian with English subtitles)
Set in a small Romani community in Calabria. 14 year old Pio is desperate to grow up fast. He follows his older brother Cosimo everywhere, learning the necessary skills for life on the streets. But when Cosimo disappears, things start to go wrong.
WHY? An immersive depiction of a world rarely seen on screen, filmed with participants from the local community
'A coming-of-age tale with real family at heart' ★★★★ The Guardian
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£10.50 (£9.50 conc)
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Hereditary (15)
Dir: Ari Aster 2018 | 127 mins, US
Ellen, the matriarch of the Graham family, passes away. Her daughter's family begins to unravel cryptic and increasingly terrifying secrets about their ancestry. The more they discover, the more they find themselves trying to outrun the sinister fate they seem to have inherited.
WHY? A chilling horror starring Toni Collette
'A raw horror masterpiece' ★★★★★ Empire
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£10.50 (£9.50 conc)
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Mary and the Witch's Flower (PG)
Dir: Hiromasa Yonebayashi 2017 | 102 min, Jp
Mary is an ordinary twelve-year-old girl. Bored during a summer holiday, she stumbles upon a flower and little broomstick. She is soon whisked above the clouds, far away to Endor College – a school of magic!
WHY? A charming anime adventure from the animator behind Studio Ghibli masterpieces Spirited Away and Howl’s Moving Castle
'First-rate children’s entertainment' Variety
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£7 (£5 under 16s)
Family & Friends (4 people) £20
Glyndebourne: Saul
210 mins. (Recorded live at Glyndebourne in 2015)
David has vanquished the giant Goliath, but not everyone rejoices in his victory. Jealous of the young warrior, King Saul turns against him. Saul descends into violent, destructive madness that forces his children to choose between loyalty and love, tearing both a family and a nation apart.
Handel’s vision of a Lear-like king is astonishing in its psychological complexity, offering a musical portrait of mental collapse few have since matched. Combined with thrilling choruses that exploit the virtuosic potential of their singers, exquisite arias and bold orchestration filled with unusual instruments, it creates a Biblical drama of truly Shakespearean scope.
Barrie Kosky’s blazingly original and visually spectacular staging of Handel’s oratorio pairs baroque music with contemporary choreography and lavish designs to create an enthralling theatrical fusion of old and new.
Sung in English with English subtitles.
WHY? ‘This magical, mesmerising new production of [Handel’s] Old Testament-inspired oratorio has the wow factor in spades – music-theatre at its knockout best’ ★★★★★ Daily Mail
'Utterly enthralling' ★★★★★ The Telegraph
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£15
The Piano (15)
Dir: Jane Campion, 1993 | 121 mins, NZ/Au/Fr
Ada McGrath (Holly Hunter) is a mute Scotswoman and talented pianist. She arrives with her strong-willed young daughter Flora (Anna Paquin) in the New Zealand wilderness. Ada is to marry frontiersman Alistair Stewart (Sam Neill), having been sold to him by her father.
WHY? Winner of three Oscars, this modern classic features an evocative score by Michael Nyman’s
'[A] superbly staged tale of passion and obsession' ★★★★★ Radio Times
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£10.50 (£9.50 conc)
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Sherlock Gnomes (U)
Dir: John Stevenson 2018 | 86 mins, UK/US
After a string of garden gnome disappearances, Gnomeo and Juliet look to legendary detective Sherlock Gnomes. Can he help solve the case of their missing friends and family? Featuring original music from Elton John and Bernie Taupin.
WHY? Voiced by Emily Blunt, Johnny Depp, Chiwetel Ejiofor and James McAvoy
'Guaranteed to make under-10s shudder with delight' ★★★ The Standard
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£7 (£5 under 16s)
Family & Friends (4 people) £20
McQueen (15)
Dir: Ian Bonhôte, Peter Ettedgui 2018 | 111 mins, UK
A personal look at the extraordinary life, career and artistry of Alexander McQueen. Featuring exclusive interviews with his closest friends and family, recovered archives, exquisite visuals and music. A thrilling portrait of an inspired yet tortured fashion visionary.
WHY? ‘A documentary portrait worthy of his strange, sensual artistry’ Variety
'An exhilarating, intimate portrait' ★★★★ The Standard
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£10.50 (£9.50 conc)
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The Little Vampire (U)
Dir: Richard Claus and Karsten Kiilerich | 83 min, Nl/De/Dk/UK
Rudolph is a thirteen year old vampire whose clan is threatened by a notorious vampire hunter. He meets Tony, a human of the same age. The new friends must work together to save Rudolph’s family.
WHY? Based on the bestselling novels by Angela Sommer-Bodenburg
'A children's film that the youngsters can really get their teeth into' Empire
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£7 (£5 under 16s)
Family & Friends (4 people) £20
Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (12A)
Dir: JA Bayona 2018 | 128 mins, US/Es
It’s been three years since Jurassic World was destroyed. The island now sits abandoned by humans while the surviving dinosaurs fend for themselves. When the island’s dormant volcano begins roaring to life, Owen and Claire mount a campaign to rescue the remaining dinosaurs from this extinction-level event.
WHY? ‘A Jurassic sequel that plays it both adrenaline-pumpingly huge and thrillingly small’ ★★★★ Empire Magazine
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£7 (£5 under 16s)
Family & Friends (4 people) £20
Ocean's 8 (12A)
Dir: Gary Ross 2018 | 110 mins, US
Debbie Ocean plans to attempt an impossible heist at New York City's yearly Met Gala. She gathers together a team of the best people in the field, starting with her partner-in-crime Lou Miller. Their target - a necklace that's worth more than $150 million.
WHY? Featuring an all-star cast including Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett and Anne Hathaway
'Resisting its mischievous spirit is simply impossible' ★★★★ Empire
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£10.50 (£9.50 conc)
Special Ticket Offer
£9 (£8 conc) tickets when you book for three films at the same time. Offer excludes event cinema screenings. Offer applied in basket.
Movie Monday's Offer
Monday film screening tickets £7 and include a free cup of tea or filter coffee.
The Greatest Showman - Sing Along (PG)
Dir: Michael Gracey 2017 | 105 mins, US
The story of a visionary who rose from nothing to create a worldwide sensation. A bold and original musical that celebrates the birth of show business. Inspired by the ambition and imagination of P.T. Barnum.
WHY? Sing along to all of your favourite songs including The Greatest Show, This is Me and From Now On
'A concoction that soars' Variety
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£7 (£5 under 16s)
Family & Friends (4 people) £20
Andre Rieu 2018 Maastricht Concert
145 mins
An encore screening from The King of Waltz’s hometown of Maastricht. It features the maestro in his element, along with his 60 piece Johann Strauss Orchestra, sopranos, tenors and very special guests. Set against the stunning medieval backdrop of the town square.
WHY? André delivers an unforgettable musical experience full of humour, fun and emotion
'This annual celebration of music that is like no other' Artix
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£15
Leave No Trace (PG)
Dir: Debra Granik 2018 | 109 mins, US
Will and his teenage daughter, Tom, have lived off the grid for years in the forests of Portland, Oregon. When their idyllic life is shattered, both are put into social services. After clashing with their new surroundings, Will and Tom set off on a harrowing journey back to their wild homeland.
WHY? ‘Deeply intelligent story of love and survival in the wild’ ★★★★★ The Guardian
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£7 (£5 under 16s)
Family & Friends (4 people) £20
Adrift (12A)
Dir: Baltasar Kormákur 2018 | 96 mins, US
Tami Oldham and Richard Sharp find themselves unexpectedly sailing directly into a catastrophic hurricane. In the aftermath of the storm, Tami awakens to find Richard badly injured and their boat in ruins. Tami must find the strength and determination to save herself and the only man she has ever loved.
WHY? Based on an inspiring true story
'[Shailene Woodley] puts in a career-best performance' ★★★★ The Guardian
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£10.50 (£9.50 conc)
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Beatles Yellow Submarine (U)
Dir: George Dunning 1968 | 90 mins, UK/US
Join The Fab Four on a technicolour adventure. They must battle the music-hating Blue Meanies armed only with the power of love. Featuring some of the bands most-loved songs including Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds, Eleanor Rigby and All You Need Is Love.
WHY? To celebrate its 50th anniversary, catch the legendary animated hit film in stunningly-remastered 4k
£7 (£5 under 16s)
Family & Friends (4 people) £20
Mary Shelley (12A)
Dir: Haifaa Al-Mansour 2017 | 120 mins, Ir/UK/Lu/US
A whirlwind love affair sparks between poet Percy Shelley and 18-year-old Mary Wollstonecroft. It leads to the creation of the world's first science fiction novel - Frankenstein. With society putting little value in a woman writing, Mary is forced to protect her monster and forge her own identity.
WHY? Starring Elle Fanning, Douglas Booth and Tom Sturridge
£10.50 (£9.50 conc)
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Movie Monday's Offer
Monday film screening tickets £7 and include a free cup of tea or filter coffee.
Patrick (PG)
Dir: Mandie Fletcher 2018 | 94 mins, UK
Sarah’s life is a bit of a mess. The last thing she needs is someone else to look after, let alone someone who dribbles, snores and eats from the kitchen trash. But her grandmother has left Sarah her prized possession - a very spoilt pug named Patrick.
WHY? Disney comedy starring Beattie Edmondson and Jennifer Saunders
£7 (£5 under 16s)
Family & Friends (4 people) £20
Victoria and Abdul (PG)
Dir: Stephen Frears 2017 | 111 mins
The true story of an unexpected friendship in the later years of Queen Victoria’s (Judi Dench) remarkable rule. Abdul Karim, a young clerk, travels from India to participate in the Queen’s Golden Jubilee. The two forge a devoted alliance with a loyalty to one another that her household and inner circle attempt to destroy.
WHY? The latest film from Stephen Frears - director of The Queen, Philomena and Florence Foster Jenkins
'Judi Dench has once more made this iconic figure engagingly human' ★★★★ Empire Magazine
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£7
Whitney (15)
Dir: Kevin Macdonald 2018 | 120 mins, UK/US
A documentary about the life and legacy of one of the world’s biggest stars. Whitney Houston was the voice of a generation. But her achievements have become a footnote to a story of addiction and self-destruction. Featuring exclusive audio and archive footage.
WHY? An unflinching and honest portrait of a rare talent told by those closest to her
'A sobering, haunting but completely fresh look at Whitney’s life and death that will reframe everything you think you know about the singer' ★★★★ Empire
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£10.50 (£9.50 conc)
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Show Dogs (PG)
Dir: Raja Gosnell 2018 | 92 mins, UK/US
A family comedy about an unlikely pairing. Frank, a detective, must go undercover with his canine partner Max. The duo must infiltrate the world's most exclusive dog show to solve his biggest case yet.
WHY? Starring Will Arnett, Chris ‘Ludacris’ Bridges and Stanley Tucci
£7 (£5 under 16s)
Family & Friends (4 people) £20
Freak Show (12A)
Dir: Trudie Styler 2017 | 91 mins, US
Billy Bloom is one-of-a-kind. His razor-sharp wit is matched only his by his anything-goes fashion sense. When his glamorous mother is forced to send him to live with his straight-laced father, Billy finds himself a diva-out-of-water at his new ultra-conservative high school.
WHY? ‘A fantastic, feel-good and fabulous film’ ★★★★ The Independent
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£7 (£5 under 16s)
Family & Friends (4 people) £20
Glyndebourne: Vanessa - Live
Run time: tbc
A live screening. Abandoned by her lover Anatol, Vanessa retreats from the world, with only her mother and niece for company. Twenty years later, Anatol’s handsome young son arrives unexpectedly. He shatters the calm of this shuttered household of women.
WHY? A rare opportunity to see Samuel Barber’s Pulitzer Prize winning work
£15
Incredibles 2 (PG)
Dir: Brad Bird 2018 | 118 mins, US
Everyone’s favourite family of superheroes is back. Helen is in the spotlight, leaving Bob at home with Violet and Dash to navigate the day-to-day heroics of ‘normal’ life. But the family is still unaware of baby Jack-Jack’s emerging superpowers and a new villain is hatching a dangerous plot…
WHY? Can the family find a way to work together again to save the day?
'The Incredibles are back — it’s like they never left' ★★★★ Empire
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£7 (£5 under 16s)
Family & Friends (4 people) £20
The Breadwinner (12A)
Dir: Nora Twomey 2017 | 94 mins, Ir/Ca/Lu
Parvana is an 11-year-old girl growing up under the Taliban in Afghanistan in 2001. When her father is wrongfully arrested, Parvana disguises herself as a boy in order to support her family. With dauntless perseverance, Parvana draws strength from the stories her father told her.
WHY? ‘Magical adaptation of Deborah Ellis’s novel’ ★★★★★ The Guardian
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£7 (£5 under 16s)
Family & Friends (4 people) £20
Spitfire (PG)
Dir: David Fairhead, Ant Palmer 2018 | 95 mins, UK
A documentary about the people and the planes that helped win the Battle of Britain and ultimately, the Second World War. Exploring how the Spitfire came into being and how the pilots fared in combat, three miles up in the skies.
WHY? Bringing to life the emotional, thoughtful and detailed recollections of the veterans who lived through those dramatic days
£10.50 (£9.50 conc)
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First Reformed (15)
Dir: Paul Schrader 2017 | 113 mins, US
Reverend Ernst Toller is a solitary, middle-aged parish pastor at a small Dutch Reform church in upstate New York. When a pregnant parishioner asks Reverend Toller to counsel her husband, the clergyman finds himself plunged into his own tormented past, and equally despairing future.
WHY? ‘Ethan Hawke is razor-sharp’ ★★★★ The Telegraph
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£10.50 (£9.50 conc)
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£9 (£8 conc) tickets when you book for three films at the same time. Offer excludes event cinema screenings. Offer applied in basket.
Movie Mondays Offer
Monday film screening tickets are £7 and include a free cup of tea or filter coffee.
Happy Feet (U)
Dir: George Miller, Warren Coleman 2006 | 108 mins, US/Au
In the great nation of Emperor Penguins, you're nobody unless you can sing. This is unfortunate for Mumble, who is the worst singer in the world. He is born dancing to his own tune... tap dancing. Featuring the voices of Elijah Wood and Nicole Kidman, Hugh Jackman.
WHY? Winner of the Best Animated Feature Oscar in 2006
'Every element of this heartwarming tale is delightful' ★★★★ Radio Times
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£7 (£5 under 16s)
Family & Friends (4 people) £20
Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again! (cert tbc)
Dir: Ol Parker 2018 | Run time tbc, US
Get ready to sing and dance, laugh and love all over again! Sophie finds out more about her mother Donna's past while seeking guidance on how to handle her pregnancy. The all-star cast includes Meryl Streep, Lily James, Julie Walters, Pierce Brosnan and Colin Firth.
WHY? An all-new original musical based on the songs of ABBA
£10.50 (£9.50 conc)
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Parent and Baby Screening
The screening on Tues 28 Aug at 11am is exclusively for parents with children under 2 years. Lights are kept on low level and you can move around if you need to. Tickets are £5.50 for adults (including a cup of tea/coffee); babies and infants are free of charge. Seating is unreserved and unaccompanied adults are not admitted. Please note that buggies and pushchairs cannot be taken into the Courtyard Theatre.
Finding Your Feet (12A)
Dir: Richard Loncraine 2017 | 111 mins
‘Lady’ Sandra Abbott discovers that her husband of forty years is having an affair with her best friend. She seeks refuge in London with her estranged, older sister Bif. The two couldn’t be more different - but different may be just what Sandra needs.
WHY? A heart-warming comedy starring Joanna Lumley, Imelda Staunton, Timothy Spall and Celia Imrie
£7
Coco (PG)
Dir: Lee Unkrich, Adrian Molina 2017 | 105 mins
Miguel dreams of becoming an accomplished musician. But his family have a baffling generations-old ban on music. Desperate to prove his talent, he sets off on an extraordinary journey through the Land of the Dead.
WHY? Winner of Best Animated Film and Best Song for Remember Me at this year's Oscars
‘One of the most impressively animated films ever’ ★★★★★ Empire Magazine
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£7 (£5 under 16s)
Family and Friends (4 people) £20
Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (15)
Dir: Martin McDonagh 2017 | 115 mins
Months have passed without a culprit in the murder case of Mildred Hayes’s daughter. She makes a bold move, commissioning three signs leading into her town with a controversial message directed at revered police chief William Willoughby. A darkly comedic drama from Academy Award winner Martin McDonagh (In Bruges).
Winner of 5 BAFTAs including Best Film, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actor and Best Original Screenplay.
WHY? ‘Blistering performances and virtuosic screenwriting’ ★★★★★ The Telegraph
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£7
Red Turtle (PG)
Dir: Michael Dudok de Wit 2016 | 80 mins, Fr/Be/Jp
The story of a man shipwrecked on a tropical island inhabited by turtles, crabs and birds. Presented by Studio Ghibli, creators of Howl’s Moving Castle and Spirited Away. The film beautifully recounts the milestones in the life of a human being. Contains some scenes younger children may find upsetting.
WHY? ‘It’s a masterpiece’ ★★★★★ The Guardian
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£7 (£5 under 16s)
Family & Friends (4 people) £20
Oscar Wilde Season Live: Lady Windermere's Fan (PG)
130 mins.
An encore screening from the Vaudeville Theatre in London’s West End. The day of Lady Windermere’s birthday party and all is perfectly in order. Until her friend Lord Darlington plants a seed of suspicion. Is her husband having an affair? And will the other woman really attend the party?
WHY? Kathy Burke directs this new production of Oscar Wilde’s social comedy
£15
Jonas Kaufmann: Under the Stars
120 mins.
A spectacular outdoor concert, captured live at Berlin’s iconic Waldbühne amphitheatre. Jonas Kaufmann is regarded as one of the world’s greatest tenors. He has captivated audiences across the globe with his incredible voice. Join him for a magical night of music under the stars.
WHY? The star tenor will perform famous arias and timeless Italian songs
£15
Hotel Transylvania 3: A Monster Vacation (cert tbc)
Dir: Genndy Tartakovsky 2018 | Run time tbc, US
Drac decides to take a summer vacation on a cruise ship. But the dream holiday soon turns into a nightmare when Mavis realises Drac has fallen for the mysterious captain, Ericka - who is hiding a dangerous secret…
WHY? Featuring the voices of Adam Sandler, Selena Gomez, Kevin James and Steve Buscemi
£7 (£5 under 16s)
Family & Friends (4 people) £20
La Boheme on Sydney Harbour
150 mins
Encore screening of Opera Australia's glittering production from the Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour. Puccini’s beloved classic – the original bohemian love story – has long captivated audiences around the world. His music swells with love, soars in ecstasy, crackles with jealousy and cries with heartache.
WHY? Lavish sets and costumes transform the habour-top stage into a romantic Paris winter
£15
The Australian Ballet: The Merry Widow
114 mins
Created especially for The Australian Ballet and captured live at the Sydney Opera House. Based on the beloved operetta, this lively tale is set in the ballrooms and salons of Belle Époque Paris. Expect enough tangled affairs, narrow misses and jealous lovers to fuel a French farce.
WHY? A laugh-along favourite with hum-along melodies and its heart on its sleeve
£15
NT Live: Julie
Run time tbc.
Encore screening. Wild and newly single, Julie throws a late night party. In the kitchen, Jean and Kristina clean up as the celebration heaves above them. Crossing the threshold, Julie initiates a power game with Jean – which rapidly descends into a savage fight for survival.
WHY? A new version of August Strindberg’s play Miss Julie, starring BAFTA Award winning actress Vanessa Kirby (The Crown)
£15
Cliff Richard Live: 60th Anniversary Tour
150 mins
Britain’s ultimate pop star, Cliff Richard is celebrating 60 years in the music industry and he wants to invite you to the most fabulous big screen party of the year! His incredible energy and passion on stage will sweep you off your feet and be sure to have you swaying in the aisles.
WHY? With a repertoire featuring six decades of such timeless hits as Devil Woman, Congratulations or We Don’t Talk Anymore
£15
NT Live: King Lear
Run time tbc.
Ian McKellen stars in this encore screening from London’s West End. A contemporary retelling of Shakespeare’s tender, violent, moving and shocking play.
Two ageing fathers – one a King, one his courtier – reject the children who truly love them. Their blindness unleashes a tornado of pitiless ambition and treachery, as family and state are plunged into a violent power struggle with bitter ends.
WHY? ‘Ian McKellen reigns supreme in this triumphant production’ ★★★★★ The Telegraph
£15
NT Live: The Madness of King George
Run time tbc.
Live screening from Nottingham Playhouse. It’s 1786 and King George III is the most powerful man in the world. But his behaviour is becoming increasingly erratic as he succumbs to fits of lunacy. With the King’s mind unravelling at a dramatic pace, ambitious politicians and the scheming Prince of Wales threaten to undermine the power of the Crown.
WHY? Written by one of Britain’s best-loved playwrights Alan Bennett
£15