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Our dementia-friendly screenings take place every second Wednesday of the month.

The film starts at 11am, and our cafe and facilities are be open from 10am for early arrivals, tea, coffee & cake!

As with all our accessible screenings, carers go free.

We’re a dementia-friendly venue and all our staff have been dementia trained via the Alzheimer’s Society. We’ve adapted the space and made adjustments to make sure the space is as safe, helpful, and happy as possible.

This includes:

Additional signage

No adverts or trailers

Lights are left on dim and volume is turned down

The cinema isn’t filled to capacity

Relaxed – eg attendees can sing, dance or talk during the film

15 min interval

Extra cushions & alternative seating available

If you have any questions email us, or sign up for our newsletter to hear about forthcoming screenings!

Accessibility:
Please be aware, the cinema is on the first floor and there is no lift. We do have a medium-wide (1100mm) stairwell with handrails on both sides, and we’ve had several guests with limited mobility join us for films. However it does rely on walking up the stairs (with assistance as required).

Our staff will be ready to lend a hand wherever needed.

Please see here for our Accessibility Document.

A chance for parents and carers with babies under a year old to see the best new films.

The cafe is open from 10am, and the films begin at 11am. The sound is turned down a little, and the lights kept up a little. We'll also help you upstairs with your buggy!

(Please note that due to the need to keep our fire exits accessible, buggies are parked in the bar, where we have staff and CCTV, while the film is on)

Only adults accompanied by babies will be admitted.

Come with us on an adventure through space and time as we explore the outer reaches of the universe in our Summer Of Sci-Fi season!

Wherever possible we play films with the audio description soundtrack. These films are listed below, and can be recognised by the [AD] image beside the film title.

A film with an audio description soundtrack means that we can supply you with headphones for the duration of the film which will relay a special soundtrack with full description of events happening on screen. This means that anyone with visual impairment or other needs can fully enjoy the film.

An audio description soundtrack has no affect whatsoever to anyone without the headphones; it's just like a regular film.

HOH subtitles, or ‘closed captioning’, refers to subtitles specifically intended for people who are Deaf or hard of hearing. They are a transcription rather than a translation, so as well as reproducing dialogue in films, aim to describe every additional non-dialogue sound available to a hearing audience, e.g. “(sighs)” or “(door creaks)” and song lyrics. These subtitles are hard-coded onto the screen. All guests are welcome to purchase tickets to these screenings and in our experience, hearing guests at these performances do not find the subtitles to be distracting at all.

Wherever possible, we play films with the Amplified Audio soundtrack. These films are listed below and can be recognised by the [AA] image beside the film title.

A film with an amplified audio soundtrack is specifically intended for people with hearing impairment. It means that we can supply you with headphones for the duration of the film, and you can turn up the volume as much as you need. 

An amplified audio soundtrack has no affect whatsoever on anyone without the headphones; it's just like a regular film.

Relaxed screenings offer a chance to see films in a relaxed environment and are open to everyone to attend, but are especially tailored for those with autism or others with sensory needs, as well as their friends, family and carers. Relaxed screenings are scheduled every second Sunday of the month.

Look at our Photo social story and read our Access Statement which can be used to see the venue before your visit. There is also a 3D tour of the cinema available here.

What’s different about these screenings?

The sound is lower than usual (we also have ear defenders available), the lights are kept on low, seats are not allocated, the cinema screening is filled to a maximum capacity of 75%.It’s ok to move around or walk out of the screen if you need a break. It’s ok to make noise if you need.

Our staff have all received Dimensions UK training, and we’ll make sure it’s a friendly, welcoming and safe environment.

See absolutely everything that's going on at The Castle Cinema, by date.

Wed, 2 Apr

BBFC U

Flow
A lone cat joins a ragtag group of animals after their home is destroyed by a flood in this lyrical fantasy adventure animation. It focuses on their bravery and resourcefulness as they navigate their environment.
10:15 S2 16:45 S1 21:00 S1
BBFC 15

Mickey 17
Bong Joon-ho’s follow up to 2019's Oscar-winning Parasite. Based on the 2022 novel Mickey7 by Edward Ashton, Robert Pattinson stars as Mickey 17, an "expendable", who is a disposable employee on a human expedition sent to colonize the ice world Niflheim. After one iteration dies, a new body is regenerated with most of his memories intact.
11:15 S1 15:10 S2 21:00 S2
BBFC 12A

The End
A rich family lives in a salt mine converted into a luxurious home. The earth around them has apparently been destroyed, but their son has never seen the outside world. After decades alone, the family encounters a stranger. Tensions rise in this post-apocalyptic musical drama.
12:10 S2 18:00 S2
BBFC 15

Novocaine
When the girl of his dreams gets kidnapped, a man turns his inability to feel pain into an unexpected advantage as he fights a bunch of thugs to get her back. Warning: This film contains sequences with flashing or flickering lights that may affect individuals with photosensitivity. Viewer discretion is advised.
14:15 S1
BBFC 12A

The Taste of Mango + director Q&A
Welcome to the brand new 'Doc Night at the Castle', co-hosted by Effra Films and filmmaker Rachel Ramsay. Each month we will be screening a cinematic documentary we think our audience will love but may not have seen... along with an in-person Q&A with the filmmaker(s) and space to hang out with fellow doc aficionados in our iconic Castle bar afterwards. 1800 - Join for a drink before the screening
1845 - Screening and Q&A
2045 - Post Q&A mingle in the bar A hypnotically cinematic love letter flowing through time and generations. Director Chloe Abrahams probes raw questions her mother and grandmother have long brushed aside, tenderly untangling painful knots in her family's unspoken past.
18:45 documentary S1

Thu, 3 Apr

BBFC 15

Novocaine
When the girl of his dreams gets kidnapped, a man turns his inability to feel pain into an unexpected advantage as he fights a bunch of thugs to get her back. Warning: This film contains sequences with flashing or flickering lights that may affect individuals with photosensitivity. Viewer discretion is advised.
10:45 S2 20:45 S2
BBFC 12A

The End
A rich family lives in a salt mine converted into a luxurious home. The earth around them has apparently been destroyed, but their son has never seen the outside world. After decades alone, the family encounters a stranger. Tensions rise in this post-apocalyptic musical drama.
11:00 parent & baby S1 15:30 S1
BBFC U

Flow
A lone cat joins a ragtag group of animals after their home is destroyed by a flood in this lyrical fantasy adventure animation. It focuses on their bravery and resourcefulness as they navigate their environment.
13:15 S2 18:45 S2 21:00 S1
BBFC 15

Mickey 17
Bong Joon-ho’s follow up to 2019's Oscar-winning Parasite. Based on the 2022 novel Mickey7 by Edward Ashton, Robert Pattinson stars as Mickey 17, an "expendable", who is a disposable employee on a human expedition sent to colonize the ice world Niflheim. After one iteration dies, a new body is regenerated with most of his memories intact.
15:15 S2

Fri, 4 Apr

BBFC 15

Last Swim
Set over a sweltering A-Level results day in London, LAST SWIM follows Ziba, a promising British-Iranian teen, as she leads her friends on an eventful journey across the city, culminating in a once in a lifetime astronomical event. Despite the celebratory atmosphere, Ziba struggles to retain her characteristic optimism as she finds herself battling the intrusive fears and secrets she’s been hiding from her friends. As day turns to night, Ziba has no choice but to confront the irreversible event she has planned for the end of this last day of untainted adolescence.
11:00 S1 16:30 S2 21:00 S1
BBFC 15

La Cocina
In the heart of a bustling Times Square kitchen, dreams and desperation collide as the staff each chase the elusive American dream. Set against the backdrop of a frenzied kitchen, this hard-hitting and intense drama examines the fraught relationships between the frustrated staff during the lunchtime rush.
11:20 S2 15:45 S1
BBFC 18

Sebastian
In order to undertake research for his debut novel, an aspiring writer becomes distracted from his work after he begins living a double life as a sex worker in this British drama.
13:15 S1 20:45 S2
BBFC 15

Four Mothers
Busy with the demands of his upcoming book tour, the last thing Edward needs is his friends leaving their mothers on his doorstep! Over a chaotic weekend in Dublin, he has to juggle his burgeoning career with the care of four eccentric, combative, and wildly different ladies.
14:15 S2 18:50 S1
BBFC U

Flow
A lone cat joins a ragtag group of animals after their home is destroyed by a flood in this lyrical fantasy adventure animation. It focuses on their bravery and resourcefulness as they navigate their environment.
18:40 S2

Sat, 5 Apr

BBFC 18

Sebastian
In order to undertake research for his debut novel, an aspiring writer becomes distracted from his work after he begins living a double life as a sex worker in this British drama.
11:00 S2 21:00 S2
BBFC U

Flow
A lone cat joins a ragtag group of animals after their home is destroyed by a flood in this lyrical fantasy adventure animation. It focuses on their bravery and resourcefulness as they navigate their environment.
11:45 S1 16:15 S1
BBFC 15

Last Swim
Set over a sweltering A-Level results day in London, LAST SWIM follows Ziba, a promising British-Iranian teen, as she leads her friends on an eventful journey across the city, culminating in a once in a lifetime astronomical event. Despite the celebratory atmosphere, Ziba struggles to retain her characteristic optimism as she finds herself battling the intrusive fears and secrets she’s been hiding from her friends. As day turns to night, Ziba has no choice but to confront the irreversible event she has planned for the end of this last day of untainted adolescence.
13:30 S2 18:15 S1
BBFC 15

Four Mothers
Busy with the demands of his upcoming book tour, the last thing Edward needs is his friends leaving their mothers on his doorstep! Over a chaotic weekend in Dublin, he has to juggle his burgeoning career with the care of four eccentric, combative, and wildly different ladies.
14:00 S1 18:45 S2
BBFC 15

La Cocina
In the heart of a bustling Times Square kitchen, dreams and desperation collide as the staff each chase the elusive American dream. Set against the backdrop of a frenzied kitchen, this hard-hitting and intense drama examines the fraught relationships between the frustrated staff during the lunchtime rush.
15:45 S2 20:30 S1

Sun, 6 Apr

BBFC U

Flow
A lone cat joins a ragtag group of animals after their home is destroyed by a flood in this lyrical fantasy adventure animation. It focuses on their bravery and resourcefulness as they navigate their environment.
11:15 S1 13:15 S1
BBFC 15

Last Swim
Set over a sweltering A-Level results day in London, LAST SWIM follows Ziba, a promising British-Iranian teen, as she leads her friends on an eventful journey across the city, culminating in a once in a lifetime astronomical event. Despite the celebratory atmosphere, Ziba struggles to retain her characteristic optimism as she finds herself battling the intrusive fears and secrets she’s been hiding from her friends. As day turns to night, Ziba has no choice but to confront the irreversible event she has planned for the end of this last day of untainted adolescence.
12:00 S2 19:45 S2
BBFC 18

Sebastian
In order to undertake research for his debut novel, an aspiring writer becomes distracted from his work after he begins living a double life as a sex worker in this British drama.
14:15 S2
BBFC 15

Four Mothers
Busy with the demands of his upcoming book tour, the last thing Edward needs is his friends leaving their mothers on his doorstep! Over a chaotic weekend in Dublin, he has to juggle his burgeoning career with the care of four eccentric, combative, and wildly different ladies.
15:15 S1
BBFC 15

La Cocina
In the heart of a bustling Times Square kitchen, dreams and desperation collide as the staff each chase the elusive American dream. Set against the backdrop of a frenzied kitchen, this hard-hitting and intense drama examines the fraught relationships between the frustrated staff during the lunchtime rush.
16:45 S2
BBFC 12A

SIX The Musical Live!
Filmed at London’s Vaudeville Theatre, SIX the Musical Live! features the six original West End queens – Jarnéia Richard-Noel, Millie O'Connell, Natalie Paris, Alexia McIntosh, Aimie Atkinson and Maiya Quansah-Breed - each reprising their roles for a one-off, showstopping cinematic experience. Watched by audiences of over 3.5 million, the box office smash-hit and double TONY award-winning SIX the Musical has reigned supreme as a global theatre phenomenon since its 2017 debut at Edinburgh Festival Fringe. With 5* reviews from the Telegraph, Express, Sunday Mirror, Evening Standard and more, the electrifying show follows the long-misunderstood wives of Henry VIII as they strut out of the shadow of their infamous husband to reclaim their narrative and finally tell their stories in their own words - with plenty of royally good fun along the way. Written by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss, this musical for the ages sees the six queens - Catherine of Aragon (Richard-Noel), Anne Boleyn (O’Connell), Jane Seymour (Paris), Anna of Cleves (McIntosh), Katherine Howard (Atkinson) and Catherine Parr (Quansah-Breed) - take back the microphone through a series of infectious, empowering performances. The queens are accompanied by the sensational on-stage band, the Ladies in Waiting. SIX the Musical Live! was recorded at the Vaudeville Theatre, London with the original cast reprising their roles. The show was directed for stage by Lucy Moss & Jamie Armitage and directed for film by Liz Clare, and produced by Kenny Wax, Wendy & Andy Barnes, George Stiles and Dione Orrom.
17:30 S1 19:30 S1

Mon, 7 Apr

BBFC U

Flow
A lone cat joins a ragtag group of animals after their home is destroyed by a flood in this lyrical fantasy adventure animation. It focuses on their bravery and resourcefulness as they navigate their environment.
11:30 £6 Monday! S2 16:30 £6 Monday! S1
BBFC 15

Last Swim
Set over a sweltering A-Level results day in London, LAST SWIM follows Ziba, a promising British-Iranian teen, as she leads her friends on an eventful journey across the city, culminating in a once in a lifetime astronomical event. Despite the celebratory atmosphere, Ziba struggles to retain her characteristic optimism as she finds herself battling the intrusive fears and secrets she’s been hiding from her friends. As day turns to night, Ziba has no choice but to confront the irreversible event she has planned for the end of this last day of untainted adolescence.
11:45 £6 Monday! S1 16:00 £6 Monday! S2 21:00 £6 Monday! S1
BBFC 15

Four Mothers
Busy with the demands of his upcoming book tour, the last thing Edward needs is his friends leaving their mothers on his doorstep! Over a chaotic weekend in Dublin, he has to juggle his burgeoning career with the care of four eccentric, combative, and wildly different ladies.
13:45 £6 Monday! S2 18:45 HOH subtitles S1
BBFC 18

Sebastian
In order to undertake research for his debut novel, an aspiring writer becomes distracted from his work after he begins living a double life as a sex worker in this British drama.
14:00 £6 Monday! S1 18:15 £6 Monday! S2
BBFC 15

La Cocina
In the heart of a bustling Times Square kitchen, dreams and desperation collide as the staff each chase the elusive American dream. Set against the backdrop of a frenzied kitchen, this hard-hitting and intense drama examines the fraught relationships between the frustrated staff during the lunchtime rush.
20:45 £6 Monday! S2

Tue, 8 Apr

BBFC 15

Four Mothers
Busy with the demands of his upcoming book tour, the last thing Edward needs is his friends leaving their mothers on his doorstep! Over a chaotic weekend in Dublin, he has to juggle his burgeoning career with the care of four eccentric, combative, and wildly different ladies.
11:00 parent & baby S1 16:40 S2 20:45 S1
BBFC 18

Sebastian
In order to undertake research for his debut novel, an aspiring writer becomes distracted from his work after he begins living a double life as a sex worker in this British drama.
11:15 S2 16:15 S1
BBFC 15

La Cocina
In the heart of a bustling Times Square kitchen, dreams and desperation collide as the staff each chase the elusive American dream. Set against the backdrop of a frenzied kitchen, this hard-hitting and intense drama examines the fraught relationships between the frustrated staff during the lunchtime rush.
13:40 S2 21:00 S2
BBFC 15

Last Swim
Set over a sweltering A-Level results day in London, LAST SWIM follows Ziba, a promising British-Iranian teen, as she leads her friends on an eventful journey across the city, culminating in a once in a lifetime astronomical event. Despite the celebratory atmosphere, Ziba struggles to retain her characteristic optimism as she finds herself battling the intrusive fears and secrets she’s been hiding from her friends. As day turns to night, Ziba has no choice but to confront the irreversible event she has planned for the end of this last day of untainted adolescence.
14:00 S1 18:45 S2
BBFC 12A

SIX The Musical Live!
Filmed at London’s Vaudeville Theatre, SIX the Musical Live! features the six original West End queens – Jarnéia Richard-Noel, Millie O'Connell, Natalie Paris, Alexia McIntosh, Aimie Atkinson and Maiya Quansah-Breed - each reprising their roles for a one-off, showstopping cinematic experience. Watched by audiences of over 3.5 million, the box office smash-hit and double TONY award-winning SIX the Musical has reigned supreme as a global theatre phenomenon since its 2017 debut at Edinburgh Festival Fringe. With 5* reviews from the Telegraph, Express, Sunday Mirror, Evening Standard and more, the electrifying show follows the long-misunderstood wives of Henry VIII as they strut out of the shadow of their infamous husband to reclaim their narrative and finally tell their stories in their own words - with plenty of royally good fun along the way. Written by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss, this musical for the ages sees the six queens - Catherine of Aragon (Richard-Noel), Anne Boleyn (O’Connell), Jane Seymour (Paris), Anna of Cleves (McIntosh), Katherine Howard (Atkinson) and Catherine Parr (Quansah-Breed) - take back the microphone through a series of infectious, empowering performances. The queens are accompanied by the sensational on-stage band, the Ladies in Waiting. SIX the Musical Live! was recorded at the Vaudeville Theatre, London with the original cast reprising their roles. The show was directed for stage by Lucy Moss & Jamie Armitage and directed for film by Liz Clare, and produced by Kenny Wax, Wendy & Andy Barnes, George Stiles and Dione Orrom.
18:45 S1

Wed, 9 Apr

BBFC 18

Sebastian
In order to undertake research for his debut novel, an aspiring writer becomes distracted from his work after he begins living a double life as a sex worker in this British drama.
11:00 S1 16:15 S2
BBFC 15

La Cocina
In the heart of a bustling Times Square kitchen, dreams and desperation collide as the staff each chase the elusive American dream. Set against the backdrop of a frenzied kitchen, this hard-hitting and intense drama examines the fraught relationships between the frustrated staff during the lunchtime rush.
11:10 S2 15:30 HOH subtitles S1
BBFC 15

Four Mothers
Busy with the demands of his upcoming book tour, the last thing Edward needs is his friends leaving their mothers on his doorstep! Over a chaotic weekend in Dublin, he has to juggle his burgeoning career with the care of four eccentric, combative, and wildly different ladies.
13:20 S1 18:45 S2
BBFC 15

Last Swim
Set over a sweltering A-Level results day in London, LAST SWIM follows Ziba, a promising British-Iranian teen, as she leads her friends on an eventful journey across the city, culminating in a once in a lifetime astronomical event. Despite the celebratory atmosphere, Ziba struggles to retain her characteristic optimism as she finds herself battling the intrusive fears and secrets she’s been hiding from her friends. As day turns to night, Ziba has no choice but to confront the irreversible event she has planned for the end of this last day of untainted adolescence.
14:00 S2 20:45 S2
BBFC 15

Horror with Hitchcock: Psycho
You're invited to celebrate Alfred Hitchcock's first foray into the horror genre in 1960! Join us for a special screening of Psycho (which celebrates its 65th year anniversary), starring Janet Leigh & Anthony Perkins. Paramount wouldn't fund the project as Hitchcock wanted to kill off the lead actress halfway into the movie, so he funded it himself and made it in black & white to save costs. It went on to become the highest grossing film of his career. With an introduction & post-screening Q&A from local historian & Hitchcock expert Gary Lewis (of Hitchcock Talks & Tours), this is a one-off Castle Cinema special not to miss. And in case you’re not familiar with the film, here’s a short synopsis:
Phoenix secretary Marion Crane, on the lam after stealing $40,000 from her employer in order to run away with her boyfriend, is overcome by exhaustion during a heavy rainstorm. Traveling on the back roads to avoid the police, she stops for the night at the ramshackle Bates Motel and meets the polite but highly strung proprietor, a young man with an interest in taxidermy and a difficult relationship with his mother.
18:30 S1
BBFC 15

NT Live: Dr. Strangelove
Seven-time BAFTA Award winner Steve Coogan (Alan Partridge, The Trip) plays four roles in the world premiere stage adaptation of Stanley Kubrick's comedy masterpiece Dr. Strangelove. When a rogue U.S. General triggers a nuclear attack, a surreal race takes place, seeing the Government and one eccentric scientist scramble to avert global destruction. This explosively funny satire is led by a world-renowned creative team including Emmy Award-winner Armando Iannucci (The Thick of It, Veep) and Olivier Award-winner Sean Foley (The Upstart Crow).
21:00 S1

Thu, 10 Apr

BBFC 15

Last Swim
Set over a sweltering A-Level results day in London, LAST SWIM follows Ziba, a promising British-Iranian teen, as she leads her friends on an eventful journey across the city, culminating in a once in a lifetime astronomical event. Despite the celebratory atmosphere, Ziba struggles to retain her characteristic optimism as she finds herself battling the intrusive fears and secrets she’s been hiding from her friends. As day turns to night, Ziba has no choice but to confront the irreversible event she has planned for the end of this last day of untainted adolescence.
11:00 HOH subtitles parent & baby S1 16:15 S2 18:30 S2
BBFC 15

Four Mothers
Busy with the demands of his upcoming book tour, the last thing Edward needs is his friends leaving their mothers on his doorstep! Over a chaotic weekend in Dublin, he has to juggle his burgeoning career with the care of four eccentric, combative, and wildly different ladies.
11:15 S2 16:30 S1
BBFC 15

La Cocina
In the heart of a bustling Times Square kitchen, dreams and desperation collide as the staff each chase the elusive American dream. Set against the backdrop of a frenzied kitchen, this hard-hitting and intense drama examines the fraught relationships between the frustrated staff during the lunchtime rush.
13:15 S2 20:45 S2
BBFC 18

Sebastian
In order to undertake research for his debut novel, an aspiring writer becomes distracted from his work after he begins living a double life as a sex worker in this British drama.
14:00 S1
BBFC 15

YOU HAVE TO COME AND SEE IT presented by Jellied Reels
For this month's edition of Jellied Reels, we are excited to present a special double-bill of 2 medium length features from Spain and Georgia. We'd like to think of it as a blossoming bouquet of spring-themed films (and hope you do too). You Have to Come and See It (Tenéis que venir a verla) dir. Jonás Trueba (2022), 64mins Two couples who are friends meet up. They listen to music, talk, read, eat, take a walk, play ping pong… it may not sound like much for a movie, so that’s why You Have To Come And See It. April (Aprili) dir. Otar Iosseliani (1961), 47mins A young couple moves into a new apartment in which water, gas and electricity are controlled by the simple expression of their love. Some of their neighbours, obsessed by a frenetic need for possession, end up convincing them to stuff their home with furniture and soon leaving the couple with dwindling space for feeling. Jellied Reels serves up screenings of the best films you've never tried (or likely won't find on streaming)... For more details about our upcoming programme at the Castle - follow us here!
18:45 jellied reels S1

Sun, 13 Apr

BBFC 12A

SIX The Musical Live!
Filmed at London’s Vaudeville Theatre, SIX the Musical Live! features the six original West End queens – Jarnéia Richard-Noel, Millie O'Connell, Natalie Paris, Alexia McIntosh, Aimie Atkinson and Maiya Quansah-Breed - each reprising their roles for a one-off, showstopping cinematic experience. Watched by audiences of over 3.5 million, the box office smash-hit and double TONY award-winning SIX the Musical has reigned supreme as a global theatre phenomenon since its 2017 debut at Edinburgh Festival Fringe. With 5* reviews from the Telegraph, Express, Sunday Mirror, Evening Standard and more, the electrifying show follows the long-misunderstood wives of Henry VIII as they strut out of the shadow of their infamous husband to reclaim their narrative and finally tell their stories in their own words - with plenty of royally good fun along the way. Written by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss, this musical for the ages sees the six queens - Catherine of Aragon (Richard-Noel), Anne Boleyn (O’Connell), Jane Seymour (Paris), Anna of Cleves (McIntosh), Katherine Howard (Atkinson) and Catherine Parr (Quansah-Breed) - take back the microphone through a series of infectious, empowering performances. The queens are accompanied by the sensational on-stage band, the Ladies in Waiting. SIX the Musical Live! was recorded at the Vaudeville Theatre, London with the original cast reprising their roles. The show was directed for stage by Lucy Moss & Jamie Armitage and directed for film by Liz Clare, and produced by Kenny Wax, Wendy & Andy Barnes, George Stiles and Dione Orrom.
11:00 relaxed screening S1
BBFC 15

Horror with Hitchcock: Psycho
You're invited to celebrate Alfred Hitchcock's first foray into the horror genre in 1960! Join us for a special screening of Psycho (which celebrates its 65th year anniversary), starring Janet Leigh & Anthony Perkins. Paramount wouldn't fund the project as Hitchcock wanted to kill off the lead actress halfway into the movie, so he funded it himself and made it in black & white to save costs. It went on to become the highest grossing film of his career. With an introduction & post-screening Q&A from local historian & Hitchcock expert Gary Lewis (of Hitchcock Talks & Tours), this is a one-off Castle Cinema special not to miss. And in case you’re not familiar with the film, here’s a short synopsis:
Phoenix secretary Marion Crane, on the lam after stealing $40,000 from her employer in order to run away with her boyfriend, is overcome by exhaustion during a heavy rainstorm. Traveling on the back roads to avoid the police, she stops for the night at the ramshackle Bates Motel and meets the polite but highly strung proprietor, a young man with an interest in taxidermy and a difficult relationship with his mother.
13:30 S1

Tue, 15 Apr

Pitchblack Playback: Miles Davis 'Bitches Brew' (55th Anniversary)
*Please arrive by event start time as latecomers will not be admitted* Immerse yourself in a groundbreaking jazz classic at Pitchblack Playback's album listening session in the dark, celebrating 55 years of Miles Davis' seminal double album. Hear this immense record played loud in uncompressed audio on our powerful cinema sound system. No distractions; just you and the music. "This sounds great” — Rick Rubin
"A fabulous idea" — Jay Kay, Jamiroquai
"The optimal way to listen to an album" — Max Richter
"This might just be my favourite new thing to do" — Nihal, BBC Radio 5 Live Ticket includes Pitchblack Playback eye mask for extra darkness. As recommended by The Guardian, GQ, Time Out, Metro and Newsweek. Duration: 103 minutes (including 10-minute interval)
21:00 music S1

Wed, 16 Apr

BBFC 15

Sister Midnight + director Q&A
A newly arranged marriage. An oddball couple shoved together in a small Mumbai shack with paper-thin walls. They are awkward and alone-together. Unpredictable Uma does her best to cope with the heat, her total lack of domestic skills, nosy neighbours and her bumbling spouse until the nocturnal world of Mumbai and its inhabitants lead her to face her own strange behaviours. Join us after the screening for an in-person Q&A with director Karan Kandhari.
18:30 S1

Thu, 17 Apr

BBFC PG

Cine-real presents: Pierrot Le Fou
Ferdinand, an unhappily married, unemployed man, leaves his wife and children and runs away with his ex-lover Marianne, a weapons smuggler, in search of adventure. Cine-real is one of the only film clubs in the UK to exclusively play films from original 16mm prints. They are a non-profit organisation which aims to unite film makers and enthusiasts in their appreciation of classic film.
19:30 16mm S1

Sun, 20 Apr

BBFC PG

Cine-real presents: Masculin Feminin
Two youngsters hailing from different backgrounds and possessing contrasting ideals fall in love with each other and experience various facades of life. Cine-real is one of the only film clubs in the UK to exclusively play films from original 16mm prints. They are a non-profit organisation which aims to unite film makers and enthusiasts in their appreciation of classic film.
11:45 16mm S1

Tue, 22 Apr

BBFC 12A

Hundreds of Beavers Live UK Tour + Q&A
Join us on Tuesday April 22nd for a special screening of HUNDREDS OF BEAVERS featuring live Q&A with lead actor Ryland Brickson Cole Tews (and a diabolical Beaver) In this 19th century, supernatural winter epic, a drunken applejack salesman must go from zero to hero and become North America's greatest fur trapper by defeating hundreds of beavers.
18:30 S1

Thu, 24 Apr

Cine-real presents: Experimental Cinema Collection
Immerse yourself in a night of experimental cinema featuring works by Andy Warhol, Ed Emshwiller, Scott Bartlett, and Jonas Mekas. These pioneering artists pushed the limits of filmmaking, transforming cinema into an expressive, boundary-free canvas. From Warhol’s observational depth to Emshwiller’s visual craft, Bartlett’s electronic innovations, and Mekas's poetic reflections, this collection invites you to experience cinema at its most daring and inspired. Cine-real is one of the only film clubs in the UK to exclusively play films from original 16mm prints. They are a non-profit organisation which aims to unite film makers and enthusiasts in their appreciation of classic film.
20:30 16mm S1

Sun, 27 Apr

BBFC 12A

NT Live: The Importance of Being Earnest
Three-time Olivier Award-winner Sharon D Clarke is joined by Ncuti Gatwa (Doctor Who; Sex Education) in this joyful reimagining of Oscar Wilde’s most celebrated comedy. While assuming the role of a dutiful guardian in the country, Jack lets loose in town under a false identity. Meanwhile, his friend Algy adopts a similar facade. Hoping to impress two eligible ladies, the gentlemen find themselves caught in a web of lies they must carefully navigate. Max Webster (Life of Pi) directs this hilarious story of identity, impersonation, and romance, filmed live from the National Theatre in London.
11:00 S1

Tue, 29 Apr

BBFC 12A

NT Live: The Importance of Being Earnest
Three-time Olivier Award-winner Sharon D Clarke is joined by Ncuti Gatwa (Doctor Who; Sex Education) in this joyful reimagining of Oscar Wilde’s most celebrated comedy. While assuming the role of a dutiful guardian in the country, Jack lets loose in town under a false identity. Meanwhile, his friend Algy adopts a similar facade. Hoping to impress two eligible ladies, the gentlemen find themselves caught in a web of lies they must carefully navigate. Max Webster (Life of Pi) directs this hilarious story of identity, impersonation, and romance, filmed live from the National Theatre in London.
19:30 S1

Wed, 30 Apr

BBFC 18

Violet Hour presents: If Dreams Are Mirrors + Q&A with Mary Wild
Join Violet Hour in the shadowy, flickering realm of dream logic and subconscious desires with If Dreams Are Mirrors, a selection of classic experimental shorts exploring the surreal terrain of the unconscious mind. From the liquid poetry of Man Ray’s L’Étoile de mer (1928) to Maya Deren’s iconic Meshes of the Afternoon (1943), these films distort time, space and identity, evoking the illogical beauty of dreams. Patrick Bokanwoski’s La Femme qui se poudre (1972) plunges us into a haunting masquerade of shifting faces and fractured realities, while Peter Tscherkassky’s Dream Work (2001) transforms archival film fragments into a dissonant erotic nightmare. The screening will be followed by a pre-recorded Q&A with Mary Wild, a prominent figure in the field of film studies, and the creator of the Projections lecture series at Freud Museum London. She applies psychoanalysis to film interpretation, and posts exclusive content on Patreon. About Violet Hour Violet Hour showcases dark, transgressive and unconventional films in London. Exploring the darker aspects of the psyche through cinema, we screen and discuss works that unsettle, undo us and challenge our perceptions
19:00 violet hour S1

Pitchblack Playback: Mystery Classic Album Club (Post-Dubstep Dystopia)
Album listening session in the dark specialists Pitchblack Playback launch their new Mystery Classic Album Club with a Post-Dubstep Dystopia special, inviting you to immerse yourself in two classic UK electronic albums (released in 2007 & 2010) in uncompressed sound with no distractions on our powerful cinema sound system. These Mystery sessions will always highlight classic and acclaimed albums within their genre, with the albums only revealed upon playback on the night. Your chance to hear some long-awaited albums at Pitchblack Playback, discover albums you didn't know before and fill in gaps in your musical knowledge. Presented in association with Everything Tunes: your essential Instagram music discovery page. "This sounds great” — Rick Rubin
"A fabulous idea" — Jay Kay, Jamiroquai
"The optimal way to listen to an album" — Max Richter
"This might just be my favourite new thing to do" — Nihal, BBC Radio 5 Live Ticket includes Pitchblack Playback eye mask for extra darkness. As recommended by The Guardian, GQ, Time Out, Metro and Newsweek. Duration: 96 minutes (including 10-minute interval)
21:00 music S1

Thu, 1 May

BBFC 15

CAMP CLASSICS presents But I'm A Cheerleader
Welcome to CAMP CLASSICS, where we celebrate the films that queer culture has embraced for their unapologetic camp, iconic performances, and unforgettable style. Each screening dives into the movies that have become queer cultural staples - whether they were made with us in mind or not. This month we’re spotlighting But I’m A Cheerleader (1999), directed by Jamie Babbit. With RuPaul playing an 'ex-gay' camp leader and Julie Delpy branded a 'lipstick lesbian', it's the only conversion camp that’ll give you FOMO. This cult classic follows Megan (Natasha Lyonne), a cheerleader sent to reform camp by her conservative parents, friends AND boyfriend who all suspect she’s a lesbian. It’s the coming-of-age queer flick responsible for many a gay awakening. To quote Letterboxd user Will Steele, 'FINALLY a queer film with the aesthetic sensibilities of The Cat In The Hat movie'.
19:00 camp classics! S1

Sun, 4 May

BBFC 15

NT Live: Dr. Strangelove
Seven-time BAFTA Award winner Steve Coogan (Alan Partridge, The Trip) plays four roles in the world premiere stage adaptation of Stanley Kubrick's comedy masterpiece Dr. Strangelove. When a rogue U.S. General triggers a nuclear attack, a surreal race takes place, seeing the Government and one eccentric scientist scramble to avert global destruction. This explosively funny satire is led by a world-renowned creative team including Emmy Award-winner Armando Iannucci (The Thick of It, Veep) and Olivier Award-winner Sean Foley (The Upstart Crow).
11:00 S1

Tue, 6 May

BBFC U

Hackney History Festival: 'Estate, A Reverie' & 'A Palace For Us' - In Conversation
Join us for a special double bill screening at the Hackney History Festival, featuring Estate, A Reverie followed by A Palace for Us, two powerful films exploring the themes of urban regeneration, community, and displacement in Hackney. After the screenings, stay for an 'In Conversation' with the directors of the films (Andrea Luka Zimmerman & Tom Hunter), offering insights into the stories behind the films and the impact of regeneration on local communities. Don't miss this thought-provoking evening of cinema and conversation! Estate, a Reverie (83mins/2015) tracks the passing of the Haggerston Estate in Hackney, London and the utopian promise of social housing it offered, with an unruly celebration of extraordinary everyday humanity. Filmed over seven years, the film reveals and celebrates the resilience of residents who are profoundly overlooked by media representations and wider social responses. A Palace For Us (26mins/2010) follows the older residents who grew up in east London and have lived on the Woodberry Down estate in Hackney since it opened.
18:15 S1

Wed, 7 May

BBFC 12A

NT Live: The Importance of Being Earnest
Three-time Olivier Award-winner Sharon D Clarke is joined by Ncuti Gatwa (Doctor Who; Sex Education) in this joyful reimagining of Oscar Wilde’s most celebrated comedy. While assuming the role of a dutiful guardian in the country, Jack lets loose in town under a false identity. Meanwhile, his friend Algy adopts a similar facade. Hoping to impress two eligible ladies, the gentlemen find themselves caught in a web of lies they must carefully navigate. Max Webster (Life of Pi) directs this hilarious story of identity, impersonation, and romance, filmed live from the National Theatre in London.
19:30 S1

Tue, 13 May

BBFC 15

NT Live: Dr. Strangelove
Seven-time BAFTA Award winner Steve Coogan (Alan Partridge, The Trip) plays four roles in the world premiere stage adaptation of Stanley Kubrick's comedy masterpiece Dr. Strangelove. When a rogue U.S. General triggers a nuclear attack, a surreal race takes place, seeing the Government and one eccentric scientist scramble to avert global destruction. This explosively funny satire is led by a world-renowned creative team including Emmy Award-winner Armando Iannucci (The Thick of It, Veep) and Olivier Award-winner Sean Foley (The Upstart Crow).
18:30 S1

Wed, 21 May

BBFC 15

WE ARE FUGAZI FROM WASHINGTON D.C. presented by Doc'n Roll Films X Clapton CFC.
Doc'n Roll Films X Clapton CFC Presents: WE ARE FUGAZI FROM WASHINGTON D.C. Curators Joe Gross, Jeff Krulik, Joseph Pattisall A Charity-Supported Screening Series Across the UK & Ireland Created to commemorate the 20 years that have passed since DC-based post-hardcore band Fugazi’s last live appearance (4th November 2002, at London's Forum), We Are Fugazi from Washington, D.C. is a 96-minute movie comprising crowd-sourced, fan-recorded live shows and rare archive footage of Fugazi curated by Joe Gross, Joseph Pattisall and Jeff Krulik. Explicitly billed as a non-documentary (tHISiSNOTaFUGAZIdOCUMENTARY,) the film pays tribute to Fugazi’s prowess as a live act - for old fans to remember and for a new generation to discover what they missed. This unique archival assemblage celebrates the fans and their cameras, as much as the band itself - a collision/collusion of the ephemeral moment on stage, and the moments captured on camera. Filmmakers' profits from the screening will be donated to a local homeless charity
18:45 S1

Thu, 5 Jun

BBFC 15

NT Live: A Streetcar Named Desire
Gillian Anderson (Sex Education), Vanessa Kirby (The Crown), and Ben Foster (Lone Survivor) lead the cast in Tennessee Williams' timeless masterpiece, returning to cinemas. As Blanche's fragile world crumbles, she turns to her sister Stella for solace – but her downward spiral brings her face to face with the brutal, unforgiving Stanley Kowalski. From visionary director Benedict Andrews, this acclaimed production was filmed live during a sold-out run at the Young Vic Theatre in 2014
19:00 S1

Thu, 4 Sep

BBFC 15

NT Live: Inter Alia
Oscar-nominated Rosamund Pike (Gone Girl, Saltburn) is Jessica in the much-anticipated next play from the team behind Prima Facie. Jessica Parks is a smart Crown Court Judge at the top of her career. Behind the robe, she is a karaoke fiend, a loving wife and a supportive parent. When an event threatens to throw her life completely off balance, can she hold her family upright? Writer Suzie Miller, director Justin Martin, and composer Self Esteem, reunite following their global phenomenon Prima Facie, with this searing examination of modern motherhood and masculinity.
19:00 S1

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