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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

Take a look at all the lovely films we’ve got coming up, by date.

Thu, 23 Oct

Urchin

The stunning directorial debut from Harris Dickinson, powered by an outstanding, award-winning performance from Frank Dillane. Mike (Dillane), a rough sleeper on the streets of London, is trapped in a cycle of self-destruction as he attempts to turn his life around. Moving between short-term jobs and small-time hustles, he must balance the hopeful rush of a fresh start with a past that is holding him back. By turns exhilarating and poetic, URCHIN is a bold, vibrant and utterly unmissable portrait of life on the margins.

One Battle After Another

Washed-up revolutionary Bob (DiCaprio) exists in a state of stoned paranoia, surviving off-grid with his spirited, self-reliant daughter, Willa (Infiniti). When his evil nemesis (Penn) resurfaces after 16 years and she goes missing, the former radical scrambles to find her, father and daughter both battling the consequences of his past. Warning: This film contains sequences with flashing or flickering lights that may affect individuals with photosensitivity. Viewer discretion is advised.

After The Hunt

A gripping psychological drama about a college professor (Julia Roberts) who finds herself at a personal and professional crossroads when a star student (Ayo Edebiri) levels an accusation against one of her colleagues (Andrew Garfield), and a dark secret from her own past threatens to come into the light.

Ballad of a Small Player

Lord Doyle (Colin Farrell) is laying low in Macau - spending his days and nights on the casino floors, drinking heavily and gambling what little money he has left. Struggling to keep up with his fast-rising debts, he is offered a lifeline by the mysterious Dao Ming (Fala Chen), a casino employee with secrets of her own. However, in hot pursuit is Cynthia Blithe (Tilda Swinton) - a private investigator ready to confront Doyle with what he is running from. As Doyle tries to climb to salvation, the confines of reality start to close in. Warning: This film contains sequences with flashing or flickering lights that may affect individuals with photosensitivity. Viewer discretion is advised.

NT Live: Mrs. Warren’s Profession

Five-time Olivier Award winner Imelda Staunton (The Crown) joins forces with her real-life daughter Bessie Carter (Bridgerton) for the very first time, playing mother and daughter in Bernard Shaw’s incendiary moral classic. Vivie Warren is a woman ahead of her time. Her mother, however, is a product of that old patriarchal order. Exploiting it has earned Mrs. Warren a fortune – but at what cost? Filmed live from the West End, this new production reunites Staunton with director Dominic Cooke (Follies, Good), exploring the clash between morality and independence, traditions and progress.

Fri, 24 Oct

The Mastermind

In 1970, Mooney and two cohorts wander into a museum in broad daylight and steal four paintings. When holding onto the art proves more difficult than stealing them, Mooney is relegated to a life on the run.

Urchin

The stunning directorial debut from Harris Dickinson, powered by an outstanding, award-winning performance from Frank Dillane. Mike (Dillane), a rough sleeper on the streets of London, is trapped in a cycle of self-destruction as he attempts to turn his life around. Moving between short-term jobs and small-time hustles, he must balance the hopeful rush of a fresh start with a past that is holding him back. By turns exhilarating and poetic, URCHIN is a bold, vibrant and utterly unmissable portrait of life on the margins.

One Battle After Another

Washed-up revolutionary Bob (DiCaprio) exists in a state of stoned paranoia, surviving off-grid with his spirited, self-reliant daughter, Willa (Infiniti). When his evil nemesis (Penn) resurfaces after 16 years and she goes missing, the former radical scrambles to find her, father and daughter both battling the consequences of his past. Warning: This film contains sequences with flashing or flickering lights that may affect individuals with photosensitivity. Viewer discretion is advised.

Frankenstein

A driven scientist, intent on bringing the dead back to life, embarks upon a series of reckless experiments that lead to terrible and tragic consequences, in this adaptation of Mary Shelley's classic horror novel. Flashing/flickering lights This work contains flashing images which may affect viewers who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy.

Hedda

In this drama, a newlywed woman in 1950s England, feeling suffocated by her new life, manipulates those around her in a desperate bid to regain control.

Sat, 25 Oct

Hedda

In this drama, a newlywed woman in 1950s England, feeling suffocated by her new life, manipulates those around her in a desperate bid to regain control.

The Mastermind

In 1970, Mooney and two cohorts wander into a museum in broad daylight and steal four paintings. When holding onto the art proves more difficult than stealing them, Mooney is relegated to a life on the run.

Frankenstein

A driven scientist, intent on bringing the dead back to life, embarks upon a series of reckless experiments that lead to terrible and tragic consequences, in this adaptation of Mary Shelley's classic horror novel. Flashing/flickering lights This work contains flashing images which may affect viewers who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy.

Urchin

The stunning directorial debut from Harris Dickinson, powered by an outstanding, award-winning performance from Frank Dillane. Mike (Dillane), a rough sleeper on the streets of London, is trapped in a cycle of self-destruction as he attempts to turn his life around. Moving between short-term jobs and small-time hustles, he must balance the hopeful rush of a fresh start with a past that is holding him back. By turns exhilarating and poetic, URCHIN is a bold, vibrant and utterly unmissable portrait of life on the margins.

One Battle After Another

Washed-up revolutionary Bob (DiCaprio) exists in a state of stoned paranoia, surviving off-grid with his spirited, self-reliant daughter, Willa (Infiniti). When his evil nemesis (Penn) resurfaces after 16 years and she goes missing, the former radical scrambles to find her, father and daughter both battling the consequences of his past. Warning: This film contains sequences with flashing or flickering lights that may affect individuals with photosensitivity. Viewer discretion is advised.

Sun, 26 Oct

The Mastermind

In 1970, Mooney and two cohorts wander into a museum in broad daylight and steal four paintings. When holding onto the art proves more difficult than stealing them, Mooney is relegated to a life on the run.

Hedda

In this drama, a newlywed woman in 1950s England, feeling suffocated by her new life, manipulates those around her in a desperate bid to regain control.

Cine-real presents: Don't Look Now

After the death of their child, a couple moves to Venice, where the husband has an assignment of restoring a church. There, they meet a sister who claims their kid is trying to warn them of a danger. 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.

One Battle After Another

Washed-up revolutionary Bob (DiCaprio) exists in a state of stoned paranoia, surviving off-grid with his spirited, self-reliant daughter, Willa (Infiniti). When his evil nemesis (Penn) resurfaces after 16 years and she goes missing, the former radical scrambles to find her, father and daughter both battling the consequences of his past. Warning: This film contains sequences with flashing or flickering lights that may affect individuals with photosensitivity. Viewer discretion is advised.

Frankenstein

A driven scientist, intent on bringing the dead back to life, embarks upon a series of reckless experiments that lead to terrible and tragic consequences, in this adaptation of Mary Shelley's classic horror novel. Flashing/flickering lights This work contains flashing images which may affect viewers who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy.

Urchin

The stunning directorial debut from Harris Dickinson, powered by an outstanding, award-winning performance from Frank Dillane. Mike (Dillane), a rough sleeper on the streets of London, is trapped in a cycle of self-destruction as he attempts to turn his life around. Moving between short-term jobs and small-time hustles, he must balance the hopeful rush of a fresh start with a past that is holding him back. By turns exhilarating and poetic, URCHIN is a bold, vibrant and utterly unmissable portrait of life on the margins.

Mon, 27 Oct

One Battle After Another

Washed-up revolutionary Bob (DiCaprio) exists in a state of stoned paranoia, surviving off-grid with his spirited, self-reliant daughter, Willa (Infiniti). When his evil nemesis (Penn) resurfaces after 16 years and she goes missing, the former radical scrambles to find her, father and daughter both battling the consequences of his past. Warning: This film contains sequences with flashing or flickering lights that may affect individuals with photosensitivity. Viewer discretion is advised.

Frankenstein

A driven scientist, intent on bringing the dead back to life, embarks upon a series of reckless experiments that lead to terrible and tragic consequences, in this adaptation of Mary Shelley's classic horror novel. Flashing/flickering lights This work contains flashing images which may affect viewers who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy.

The Mastermind

In 1970, Mooney and two cohorts wander into a museum in broad daylight and steal four paintings. When holding onto the art proves more difficult than stealing them, Mooney is relegated to a life on the run.

Urchin

The stunning directorial debut from Harris Dickinson, powered by an outstanding, award-winning performance from Frank Dillane. Mike (Dillane), a rough sleeper on the streets of London, is trapped in a cycle of self-destruction as he attempts to turn his life around. Moving between short-term jobs and small-time hustles, he must balance the hopeful rush of a fresh start with a past that is holding him back. By turns exhilarating and poetic, URCHIN is a bold, vibrant and utterly unmissable portrait of life on the margins.

Hedda

In this drama, a newlywed woman in 1950s England, feeling suffocated by her new life, manipulates those around her in a desperate bid to regain control.

Tue, 28 Oct

Frankenstein

A driven scientist, intent on bringing the dead back to life, embarks upon a series of reckless experiments that lead to terrible and tragic consequences, in this adaptation of Mary Shelley's classic horror novel. Flashing/flickering lights This work contains flashing images which may affect viewers who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy.

Urchin

The stunning directorial debut from Harris Dickinson, powered by an outstanding, award-winning performance from Frank Dillane. Mike (Dillane), a rough sleeper on the streets of London, is trapped in a cycle of self-destruction as he attempts to turn his life around. Moving between short-term jobs and small-time hustles, he must balance the hopeful rush of a fresh start with a past that is holding him back. By turns exhilarating and poetic, URCHIN is a bold, vibrant and utterly unmissable portrait of life on the margins.

The Mastermind

In 1970, Mooney and two cohorts wander into a museum in broad daylight and steal four paintings. When holding onto the art proves more difficult than stealing them, Mooney is relegated to a life on the run.

One Battle After Another

Washed-up revolutionary Bob (DiCaprio) exists in a state of stoned paranoia, surviving off-grid with his spirited, self-reliant daughter, Willa (Infiniti). When his evil nemesis (Penn) resurfaces after 16 years and she goes missing, the former radical scrambles to find her, father and daughter both battling the consequences of his past. Warning: This film contains sequences with flashing or flickering lights that may affect individuals with photosensitivity. Viewer discretion is advised.

Hedda

In this drama, a newlywed woman in 1950s England, feeling suffocated by her new life, manipulates those around her in a desperate bid to regain control.

Wed, 29 Oct

Urchin

The stunning directorial debut from Harris Dickinson, powered by an outstanding, award-winning performance from Frank Dillane. Mike (Dillane), a rough sleeper on the streets of London, is trapped in a cycle of self-destruction as he attempts to turn his life around. Moving between short-term jobs and small-time hustles, he must balance the hopeful rush of a fresh start with a past that is holding him back. By turns exhilarating and poetic, URCHIN is a bold, vibrant and utterly unmissable portrait of life on the margins.

The Mastermind

In 1970, Mooney and two cohorts wander into a museum in broad daylight and steal four paintings. When holding onto the art proves more difficult than stealing them, Mooney is relegated to a life on the run.

Hedda

In this drama, a newlywed woman in 1950s England, feeling suffocated by her new life, manipulates those around her in a desperate bid to regain control.

Frankenstein

A driven scientist, intent on bringing the dead back to life, embarks upon a series of reckless experiments that lead to terrible and tragic consequences, in this adaptation of Mary Shelley's classic horror novel. Flashing/flickering lights This work contains flashing images which may affect viewers who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy.

One Battle After Another

Washed-up revolutionary Bob (DiCaprio) exists in a state of stoned paranoia, surviving off-grid with his spirited, self-reliant daughter, Willa (Infiniti). When his evil nemesis (Penn) resurfaces after 16 years and she goes missing, the former radical scrambles to find her, father and daughter both battling the consequences of his past. Warning: This film contains sequences with flashing or flickering lights that may affect individuals with photosensitivity. Viewer discretion is advised.

CAPTAIN VOLKONOGOV ESCAPED presented by Klassiki & Jellied Reels

Captain Fyodor Volkonogov is an esteemed and enthusiastic enforcer for the Soviet security organs - it's 1938 and the Great Terror is rattling along at full tilt. When his peers start to be sent for 're-evaluation', Volkonogov senses something amiss and makes a break through the backstreets of Leningrad. Enduring a profound crisis of conscience and a relentless manhunt by his former colleagues, Fyodor is accosted by otherworldly apparitions. He must find one living person to grant him forgiveness for his atrocities, or forever be subjected to the torments of Hell... but are executioners really worthy of redemption? Part hallucinatory ghost tale, part propulsive historical thriller, Captain Volkonogov Escaped is an elegantly styled and thought-provoking parable that channels Dostoyevskian moral questioning against a backdrop of striking Constructivist aesthetics. Natasha Merkulova and Aleksey Chupov's timely reimagining of the Stalinist purges competed for the Golden Lion at the 2021 Venice Biennale, before the film's domestic release in Russia was 'indefinitely delayed' at the start of 2022. Oscar nominee Yuri Borisov (Anora, Compartment No. 6) leads with a superbly chilling, if not darkly funny, performance as the soul-searching Volkonogov. Klassiki is a video-on-demand platform which is dedicated exclusively to cinema from Eastern Europe - including Ukraine, Russia, and the Baltics - the Caucasus and Central Asia

Thu, 30 Oct

Frankenstein

A driven scientist, intent on bringing the dead back to life, embarks upon a series of reckless experiments that lead to terrible and tragic consequences, in this adaptation of Mary Shelley's classic horror novel. Flashing/flickering lights This work contains flashing images which may affect viewers who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy.

Hedda

In this drama, a newlywed woman in 1950s England, feeling suffocated by her new life, manipulates those around her in a desperate bid to regain control.

The Mastermind

In 1970, Mooney and two cohorts wander into a museum in broad daylight and steal four paintings. When holding onto the art proves more difficult than stealing them, Mooney is relegated to a life on the run.

Urchin

The stunning directorial debut from Harris Dickinson, powered by an outstanding, award-winning performance from Frank Dillane. Mike (Dillane), a rough sleeper on the streets of London, is trapped in a cycle of self-destruction as he attempts to turn his life around. Moving between short-term jobs and small-time hustles, he must balance the hopeful rush of a fresh start with a past that is holding him back. By turns exhilarating and poetic, URCHIN is a bold, vibrant and utterly unmissable portrait of life on the margins.

One Battle After Another

Washed-up revolutionary Bob (DiCaprio) exists in a state of stoned paranoia, surviving off-grid with his spirited, self-reliant daughter, Willa (Infiniti). When his evil nemesis (Penn) resurfaces after 16 years and she goes missing, the former radical scrambles to find her, father and daughter both battling the consequences of his past. Warning: This film contains sequences with flashing or flickering lights that may affect individuals with photosensitivity. Viewer discretion is advised.

Cine-real presents: The Hills Have Eyes

During a cross country trip the Carter family breaks down in a remote desert once used for nuclear testing. Stranded they become prey to a brutal clan living in the hills and must fight to survive. 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.

Cine-real presents: Friday 13th

A group of camp counselors attempt to reopen Camp Crystal Lake despite its grim history. One by one they are targeted by a mysterious killer. 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.

Fri, 31 Oct

Sat, 1 Nov

Bugonia

Two conspiracy obsessed young men kidnap the high-powered CEO of a major company, convinced that she is an alien intent on destroying planet Earth.

Sun, 2 Nov

Bugonia

Two conspiracy obsessed young men kidnap the high-powered CEO of a major company, convinced that she is an alien intent on destroying planet Earth.

Mon, 3 Nov

Tue, 4 Nov

Bugonia

Two conspiracy obsessed young men kidnap the high-powered CEO of a major company, convinced that she is an alien intent on destroying planet Earth.

Wed, 5 Nov

Titane + Q&A

Before the release of Alpha (14/11), the third feature of French director Julia Ducournau, join us on Wednesday 5th November at 18:20 for a very special evening: Titane (2021) + Q&A Following on from her cannibal coming-of-age Raw, Julia Ducournau clinched the 2021 year’s Palme d’Or with Titane, a visceral body horror with strong Cronenberg overtones. Alexia (Agathe Rousselle) forms a strange relationship with metal objects after a titanium plate is inserted into her skull as a child. This film will be followed by a Q&A with Lu Etienne, film scholar specialising in trans cinema at contemporary festivals. They're also a curator and activist. Titane contains sequences that may affect those with photosensitive epilepsy

Thu, 6 Nov

Bugonia

Two conspiracy obsessed young men kidnap the high-powered CEO of a major company, convinced that she is an alien intent on destroying planet Earth.

CAMP CLASSICS presents: The Craft (1996)

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 spooky season we’re screening 1996’s The Craft, directed by Andrew Fleming. Where high school meets high magic, and teen angst gets a supernatural upgrade. This cult classic follows Sarah (Robin Tunney), the new girl in town who falls in with a coven of misfit witches -- played by Fairuza Balk, Neve Campbell, and Rachel True. What starts as spellcasting for self-empowerment spirals into a dark, intoxicating power trip. Part goth dream, part cautionary tale, The Craft is the bewitching teen flick that launched a thousand alt-girl wardrobes -- and more than a few witchy awakenings. To quote letterboxd user, abi, "lesbian witches should run the world".

Sun, 9 Nov

Bugonia

Two conspiracy obsessed young men kidnap the high-powered CEO of a major company, convinced that she is an alien intent on destroying planet Earth.

Wed, 12 Nov

Violet Hour VI: The Violet Hour

And bats with baby faces in the violet light Whistled, and beat their wings And crawled head downward down a blackened wall And upside down in the air were towers The Waste Land, T.S. Eliot (1922) Join Violet Hour on 12th November for an evening of short films exploring the idea of ‘the violet hour,’ a term coined by T.S. Eliot in his 1922 poem, 'The Waste Land.' Relating to the hour between late afternoon and dusk, we associate this time with themes of esotericism, destiny and longing, and have curated a programme of shorts exploring these ideas. From the morbid melancholia of Yevgeni Bauer’s 'The Dying Swan' (1917), to the ritualistic movements of witchcraft evoked in Maya Deren’s 'Witch’s Cradle' (1944), these shorts centre on what it means to exist in the liminal spaces between life and death, in shades that are neither definitively red, nor blue, but violet. Teo Hernández’s 'l’eau de la Seine' (1983) and Lucas Haynes’ 'Sensor Lights in Flemington' (2022) both explore the visual and sensory aspects of the idea of the ‘violet hour,’ charting the transition from day to night in mesmerising timelapse. Tarot Readings with Rosy Pendlebaby Here, said she, Is your card, the drowned Phoenician Sailor, (Those are pearls that were his eyes. Look!) Here is Belladonna, the Lady of the Rocks, The lady of situations. The Waste Land, T.S. Eliot (1922) The screening will be bookended with personalised tarot readings in the Castle bar for all ticketholders, so be sure to stay around to glean your fate. About Rosy Pendlebaby Rosy Pendlebaby (they/she) is a queer performer, facilitator, and activist, working in the UK and internationally, making work that explores the intersections of creativity, pleasure, and change-making. They are director of rebellious arts lab, Revolting Arts Club, and co-founder of body positive life drawing project, Body Love Sketch Club. Recent collaborators include Fusion Festival, Soho House, Cheltenham Literature, Torture Garden Festival, Pinky Promise, Shambala, and Edinburgh Fringe, and more. They have been working with the Tarot for more than 7 years and read in a way that is warm, supportive, and accessible both to those who are familiar with the cards, and who are having them read for the first time. About Violet Hour Violet Hour showcases the dark, transgressive and enigmatic side of the screen. Exploring the darker aspects of life through cinema, we screen and discuss works that unsettle, undo us and challenge our perceptions ~

Pitchblack Playback: Patti Smith 'Horses' (50th Anniversary Edition)

*Please arrive by event start time as latecomers will not be admitted* Immerse yourself in a rock 'n' roll classic at Pitchblack Playback's listening session in the dark, featuring 4 previously unreleased tracks included on the new 50th anniversary edition. Hear this immense record played loud in uncompressed audio on our powerful Screen One 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.

Thu, 13 Nov

L'UOMO IN PIÙ presented by Jellied Reels

1980, Naples. Antonio Pisapia is the star of a local football club at the top of his game. Antonio Pisapia is a flamboyant nightclub crooner at the height of his fame. Two men with the same name, living parallel lives. When both find themselves at career crossroads, can either keep their star in the ascendancy? Paolo Sorretino's (La Grande Bellezza, The Hand of God) melodramatic debut doesn't shy from the knotty vicissitudes of fame and ambition. With his trademark sense of vitality and stylish visual poetry, Sorrentino weaves a considered tale of doomed ego and unfaltering lust for life. Jellied Reels serves up monthly screenings of the best films you've never tried... For more details about our upcoming programme at The Castle - follow us here!

Tue, 18 Nov

Colossal Wreck + Q&A

COLOSSAL WRECK takes us on an odyssey inside the COP28 climate conference in Dubai. Are these enormous get-togethers all about false promises that hinder change? Or are they the only hope we've got for world-saving unity? With his innocuous selfie-stick, filmmaker Josh Appignanesi moves unnoticed through Dubai's seductive slickness to reveal the talks, meetings and elite backroom parties behind the strange mixture of global cry for help and political posturing that is a COP. Lost in translation, he comes face to face with the irony of an oil baron hosting this last-chance climate saloon in a techno-utopian leisure city -- that, er, happens to be built in a burning desert. But then the business-as-usual is ruptured by a searing encounter with indigenous voices from the frontline of climate injustice... Stay around post-screening for a very special Q&A with director Josh Appignanesi

Tue, 25 Nov

Power Station + director Q&A

Two artists in Walthamstow set out to take their street off the grid, kickstarting a solar-powered energy revolution. Inspired by lockdown mutual aid initiatives, artist-activists Hilary Powell and Dan Edelstyn decided to turn their street into an energy-generating powerhouse – a prototype for a new way of living, with the hope of galvanising a wider push towards sustainable alternatives. Directed by the duo, POWER STATION charts their turbulent journey, from pitching the idea to their neighbours and sleeping on the roof of their home, to raising finance and launching a bid for a Christmas number one single. By turns funny and heartwarming, Powell and Edelstyn’s film is a vibrant portrait of their local neighbourhood, and a charming testament to the power of art in changing minds about what could be possible. Join us after the screening for a Q&A with directors Hilary Powell and Dan Edelstyn.

Thu, 27 Nov

NT Live: The Fifth Step

Olivier Award-winner Jack Lowden (Slow Horses, Dunkirk) is joined by Emmy and BAFTA-winner Martin Freeman (The Hobbit, The Responder) in the critically acclaimed and subversively funny new play by David Ireland. After years in the 12-step programme of Alcoholics Anonymous, James becomes a sponsor to newcomer Luka. The pair bond over black coffee, trade stories and build a fragile friendship out of their shared experiences. But as Luka approaches step five – the moment of confession – dangerous truths emerge, threatening the trust on which both of their recoveries depend. Finn den Hertog directs the provocative and entertaining production filmed live from @sohoplace on London’s West End.

Sun, 30 Nov

Pitchblack Playback: The Avalanches 'Since I Left You' (25th Anniversary)

*Please arrive by event start time as latecomers will not be admitted* Immerse yourself in this mind-blowing classic at Pitchblack Playback's listening session in the dark. Hear the unreleased Zomba Records Scandinavian promo version of the album — featuring samples from the original version of the album that couldn't be cleared for the final official release — on our powerful Screen One 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. This event is not affiliated with The Avalanches or XL Recordings.

Tue, 2 Dec

Merry Hitchmas: Spellbound - 80th Anniversary Screening + Q&A

Join us for a very special 80th anniversay screening of Hitchcock's Spellbound! 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: A psychiatrist protects the identity of an amnesia patient accused of murder while attempting to recover his memory.

Sun, 7 Dec

Merry Hitchmas: Spellbound - 80th Anniversary Screening + Q&A

Join us for a very special 80th anniversay screening of Hitchcock's Spellbound! 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: A psychiatrist protects the identity of an amnesia patient accused of murder while attempting to recover his memory.

Wed, 10 Dec

THE COTTON CLUB presented by Jellied Reels

Amongst the smoky backrooms and bubbling champagne in Harlem's legendary jazz club, hotshot dancers and virtuoso musicians mingle with the criminal underbelly of 1930s New York. A (shortsightedly) critical and box-office flop on its initial release, Francis Ford Coppola's The Cotton Club has now been restored and recut by the director in a shimmering new 'Encore' version. A heady blend of crime, love, music and more, The Cotton Club is a flawless chorus line dedicated to the effervescent and rapturous beauty to be found amid the harshness of life. Jellied Reels serves up monthly screenings of the best films you've never tried... For more details about our upcoming programme at The Castle - follow us here!

Thu, 22 Jan

NT Live: Hamlet

Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera (Life of Pi) is Hamlet in this fearless, contemporary take on Shakespeare’s famous tragedy. Trapped between duty and doubt, surrounded by power and privilege, young Prince Hamlet dares to ask the ultimate question – you know the one. National Theatre Deputy Artistic Director, Robert Hastie (Standing at the Sky’s Edge, Operation Mincemeat) directs this sharp, stylish and darkly funny reimagining.

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