Dir: Matthew Wachus | 117 mins

Matilda Wormwood is a little girl with big curiosity, a sharp mind and a vivid imagination - and the worst parents in the world.

While her parents content themselves with trashy TV and dodgy money-making schemes, she loves to lose herself in the pages of her beloved books. Where they are loud, selfish and unkind she is a quiet observer, thinking up small and cheeky acts of rebellion and revenge.

On meeting her inspirational teacher Miss Honey, Matilda is encouraged and begins conjuring her own fantastical tales. Excited to attend Crunchem Hall, Matilda is surprised to find the school is an ominous and oppressive place led by the huge and villainous Miss Trunchbull.

Filled with an overwhelming sense of justice, Matilda dares to take a stand for what is right and teach Trunchbull a lesson she won't forget.

‘We are revolting children, living in revolting times! Tim Minchin’s genius lyrics make this a smash hit, with Alisha Weir, for all ages. See you at the singalong version’ Metro

Studio

£9 | £7 under 16s
Family & Friends (4 people) £28

Relaxed screenings
All of our screenings of Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical are Relaxed - everyone is welcome to join us for this friendly format. The lights are kept on low and the audience are free to move around, make noise or come in and out of the theatre as needed.

•  11:00 FREE

Presented by Half a String.

Join three storytellers as Seedling, our little acorn, is lead on an extraordinary journey through a busy forest. Experience a story told from the perspective of an acorn; the hectic forest floor with wild woodlouse and woodpeckers all looking for something to eat!

Through thrumming underworlds full of weird and wonderful mushrooms, and connecting creaking tree roots. To dazzling heights of icy branches, where majestic guardians watch over a delicate cycle of the seasons. What will our little acorn Seedling make of it all?

Breathe explores the inner workings of trees, all beautifully realised through a combination of puppetry, detailed sets, and live camera work. Underscored through a truly unique blend of enchanting folk songs and thumping Drum & Bass. Find the epic in the tiny in this celebration of trees, nature, and finding space in a buzzing community.

For ages 5+.

Studio
£12 I £10 under 16s
Family and Friends (4 people) £40

Tickets for children under 18 months For this show, tickets/ seats are not required for children under 18 months who are happy to sit on laps

Breathe website

•  11:30 FREE
•  14:00 FREE

Led by Jo Hall

One of the most inspiring features of our land and cityscape bridges from stepping stones to mighty suspension bridges have caught the imagination of the greatest artists including Turner and Whistler. Starting with the humbler and smallest we’ll explore painting several kinds of bridges in rural and city settings. Please bring your own materials. Some references will be supplied and you will be encouraged to bring your own. Scroll down to find detailed materials info.

Tues 10 Jan - 14 Feb
12.30pm - 3.30pm

£120 per 6-week course

Suitable for 18+ years

Materials info

Please bring the following: choosing whether to work in pastel or watercolour

All artists should bring a drawing board and paper towel, small sketchbook for composition thumbnail drawings and a pencil

For pastel: pastels (and if you have any a few pastel pencils), charcoal, putty eraser or Blu-tack, clips or tape to attach paper, pastel paper A3 or larger, useful but not essential any blending tools or brushes, table easel to keep your board as upright as possible, spray fixative to be used outside only

For watercolour: watercolour paints, palette, watercolour brushes and an old toothbrush, wax candle or clear wax crayon for resist techniques, water jars, small natural sponge, table easel or wooden block to tilt your board at a slight angle, not essential- masking fluid and old brush or applicator.

•  12:30 FREE

Come along to Norden Farm for 45 minutes of Arts and Crafts.

Led by Maria Chernyak Belenky

Tues 27 May 11.30am and 1.30pm
Frog Craft
3D papercraft workshop, make a fun free-standing Character.

Fri 30 May 11.30am and 1.30pm
Fairytale Craft
Create a beautiful stained glass inspired design based on the fairytales.

Sessions are 45 minutes | Suitable for ages 5 - 11 years | All materials provided.

£6 per person

Please note that children must be accompanied by a paying adult.

•  15:30 FREE

Dir: Todd Field 2022 | 158 mins

Cate Blanchett stars as Lydia Tár, an iconic pianist, composer and conductor.

She is the very first female director of a major German orchestra and widely considered one of the greatest living composer-conductors.

A chilling examination of the changing nature of power, its impact and durability in our modern world.

Nominated for 6 Academy Awards including Best Actress, Best Director and Best Picture.

‘Cate Blanchett dazzles as monstrous maestro’ ★★★★★ Guardian

‘Cate Blanchett is on top form as a conductor who experiences a swift fall from grace in Todd Fields' piercing psychodrama’ ★★★★★ Little White Lies

‘It’s a phenomenal picture, supported by top-tier crew’ ★★★★★ Observer

£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.

Socially Distanced Screening
The screening on Tues 14 Feb 5pm 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.

•  17:00 FREE
•  20:00 FREE

We are inviting anyone with a love of purely acoustic live music to come along and either join in or, just come to listen.

•  19:00 -22:00 FREE