The UK premiere of this new documentary, Brand Bollywood is the story of the ‘Bollywood-isation’ and globalisation of Indian popular cinema, from 1897 to 2023.

The UK premiere of this new documentary, Brand Bollywood is the story of the ‘Bollywood-isation’ and globalisation of Indian popular cinema, from 1897 to 2023.

In the 1990s, the outrageous, colourful, and musical Bollywood with its umbrella boys and star entourages arrived in iconic locations around the world.

More than just new entertainment, Bollywood brought with it tremendous money, and quickly become a darling of the tourism, trade, and educational bodies thanks to the considerable export dollars for Western countries eager to tap into a booming consumer market in India.

Narrated through the voice of Bollywood, this documentary will examine her journey, the magic, the dark side, and how this unique, often misunderstood genre found its way into the hearts of billions.

The new film from director David Leith is a hilarious love letter to the art of action movies, inspired by the hit 1980s TV show and featuring an explosive lead duo of Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt.

"★★★★ – Two hours of zingers with impeccable timing, two bona fide movie stars with palpable chemistry, several enjoyably meta send-ups of the business and, of course, plenty of crazy stunts" – Guardian

"★★★★ – Ryan Gosling is a screwball delight in this sweat-drenched stunt spectacle" – Independent

★★★★ – Den of Geek

The new film from director David Leith is a hilarious love letter to the art of action movies, inspired by the hit 1980s TV show and featuring an explosive lead duo of Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt.

Recalled from retirement by his director-ex Jody Moreno (Blunt) after her lead man goes missing, former stuntman Cole Seavers (Gosling) is drawn into the mystery of the runaway actor and pretty soon experiences some real-life action - no safety nets in sight and no-one to shout “cut!”.

Seavers might be done with the movie business, but it’s not done with him!

**PLEASE NOTE: The 11.30am screening on Thu 16 May is part of our Cinema Bambino programme. This screening is exclusively for parents and carers with babies under 12 months old. Customers must be accompanied by a child under 12 months to be permitted entry. These are not family screenings so there is no admittance to children over 12 months.

"★★★★★ – the most purely pleasurable film of the year" – Telegraph. The hugely entertaining new film from the director of Call Me by Your Name crackles with sexual chemistry and stars Josh O'Connor and Mike Faist as two childhood friends and tennis players, whose relationship is forever changed when they meet tennis prodigy Tashi (Zendaya).

"★★★★★ – the most purely pleasurable film of the year" – Telegraph

"★★★★★ – exquisitely put together, a work of finely tuned precision" – Empire

"★★★★★ – What a fun, sexy time" – Little White Lies

"★★★★★ – best tennis movie of all" – The Times

★★★★★ – Independent

★★★★★ – Flickering Myth

The hugely entertaining new film from the director of Call Me by Your Name crackles with sexual chemistry and stars Josh O'Connor and Mike Faist as two childhood friends and tennis players, whose relationship is forever changed when they meet tennis prodigy Tashi Duncan (Zendaya).

Jumping back and forth between their early careers and present day, we see Tashi married to Art (Faist) - now a champion on a losing streak, but fireworks explode on and off court when Tashi signs Art up for a local tournament to rediscover his mojo, not realising that Patrick (O'Connor) is also on the roster!

As the trio reunite, memories of their youthful love triangle arise and new feelings of lust and betrayal come to the fore.

UK Premiere. This touching drama centres around newly-wed Indian woman Fauzia, who travels to Belgium following an arranged marriage, only to find herself trapped in a web of lies and misgivings.

We're pleased to present the UK premiere of this touching drama from director Rumana Molla.

The story centres around Fauzia, a newly-wed Indian woman who travels to Belgium following an arranged marriage, only to find herself trapped in a web of lies and misgivings. As she comes to terms with her mother-in-law Rukhsana’s insidious motives, her hopes and dreams are shattered.

But aided by her French tutor, Fauzia embarks upon a journey of self-discovery. As new friendships are formed and secrets revealed, Fauzia must learn to demand more than the bare minimum from life.

English, Hindi and French with English subtitles.

Starring Josh O'Connor, La Chimera is a captivating and magical tale set between the living and the dead, celebrations and solitudes, love and loss.

"★★★★★ – uproarious adventure teems with life" – Guardian

"★★★★★ – a strange, spiritual and truly enchanting drama" – Radio Times

★★★★★ – The Skinny

★★★★ – Daily Telegraph

Everyone has their own chimera, something they search for but are destined never to find.

For the Tombaroli gang who eke out a living robbing ancient grave sites, the chimera means a dream of easy wealth. For Arthur (Josh O’Connor, Challengers, God’s Own Country), who seems to have a spiritual connection to artifacts from the ancient world, the chimera looks like the woman he lost – and to find her Arthur will search everywhere including in the earth.

The intertwined destinies of these characters unfold in a captivating, magical tale set between the living and the dead, celebrations and solitudes, love and loss.

Italian, French and English, with English subtitles.

BAFTA-nominated for her 2019 psychological horror Saint Maud, British director Rose Glass returns with a queer love story/noir thriller set in 1989 small-town America.

"A heart-pounding, iron-pumping descent into the heady heart of obsession and desire" – Little White Lies

"★★★★ – a blood-soaked, all-American fable that’s as if Thelma And Louise literally went on steroids" – Empire

"★★★★ – Kristen Stewart and Katy O'Brian are a dynamite pairing" – Flickering Myth

★★★★ – Bloody Disgusting

BAFTA-nominated for her 2019 psychological horror Saint Maud, British director Rose Glass returns with a queer love story/noir thriller set in 1989 small-town America.

Kristen Stewart stars as reclusive gym manager Lou, who falls hard for Jackie (Katy O’Brian), an ambitious bodybuilder passing through town en route to pursuing her dreams in Las Vegas.

But their love ignites violence, pulling them deep into the web of Lou’s criminal family – led by her father (a tanned, taciturn Ed Harris, sporting a truly chilling hairstyle) – and threatening disaster.

UK Premiere. This wonderful crime comedy comes from the makers of the acclaimed Gujarati film Hellaro.

The UK premiere of this wonderful crime comedy comes from the makers of the acclaimed Gujarati film Hellaro.

A small-time thief makes the robbery of a lifetime when he accidentally breaks into the house of the newly appointed Police Inspector.

And so begins a game of cat and mouse with the police trying to recover the stolen goods to try and save face, while the community of thieves unites to save one of their own!

The chaos and confusion that ensues is KAMTHAAN.

Gujarati with English subtitles.

Based on the acclaimed graphic novel and videogame, with featuring a starry voice cast including Tim Minchin and Sam Neill, Scarygirl is a beautifully animated visual treat.

All family Tickets £6 per person (all children and up to 2 adults per family group)

Free spirited and cheerful Arkie lives with her adoptive octopus dad on a flourishing, colourful peninsula where together they help regenerate plant life with the help of friendly mechanical bees.

That's until space bandits invade, led by an evil scientist who wants to sap the planet's life-force! Can Arkie save her home from devastation?!

Based on the acclaimed graphic novel, and featuring a starry voice cast including Tim Minchin and Sam Neill, it’s a beautifully animated visual treat.

Based on Tanika Gupta’s original screenplay for BBC Two, this taut and absorbing family drama is packed with a talented British-Asian cast and features a score by Nitin Sawhney.

Set among a South Asian community in the north of England, the film follows Shikha (Mina Anwar), a Hindu school girl from Lancashire who falls in love with a Muslim boy.

When word of their relationship gets out, her life is threatened and she is forced to flee to London to escape the wrath of her father (Roshan Seth). Finding refuge in a women’s shelter, Shikha discovers newfound freedom, but soon her past catches up with her.

Based on Tanika Gupta’s original screenplay for BBC Two, this taut and absorbing family drama is packed with a talented British-Asian cast and features a score by Nitin Sawhney.

Contains scenes of explicit sex and domestic violence.

Directed by Pat Collins (Songs of Granite, The Dance), this gorgeous adaptation of the final novel from acclaimed Irish author John McGahern captures a year in the life of a rural lakeside hamlet in Ireland in the 1970s.

"a lyrical, loving celebration of the everyday... quietly beguiling" – ScreenDaily

Winner of Best Film at the Irish Film and Television Academy awards and directed by Pat Collins (Songs of Granite, The Dance), this gorgeous adaptation of the final novel from acclaimed Irish author John McGahern captures a year in the life of a rural lakeside hamlet in Ireland in the 1970s.

Joe and Kate Ruttledge have arrived from London, in search of a better life near to where Joe grew up. Now deeply embedded in the community, the drama of their daily lives unfolds through the rituals of work, play and the passing seasons.

A screening of Jesal Shah's new film, followed by Supriya Pathak Kapur in conversation with Parle Patel.

Followed by Supriya Pathak Kapur in conversation with Parle Patel.

Both in need of money, small-time gambler Jako and Vasu, a petty thief, cross paths in Goa. When they find out that Jako’s ex-wife Maria is on the run having been accused of stealing 5 million rupees from her cranky old landlady Baby Crasto, the two crooks smell an opportunity to get their hands on Baby’s alleged fortune and decide to register as paying guests at Crasto Villa to try their luck.

Darkly comic, with plenty of thrills and suspense, and a wonderful performance from Supriya Pathak Kapur as the unsuspecting Baby.

Hindi with English subtitles.

Khayam Khan's new film sees two childhood friends torn apart by ambition, as their childhood dreams of altruism clash with the modern world.

Khayam Khan’s coming-of-age drama focuses on UK-born childhood friends, Sanjay and Mia, who once dreamt of changing the world. But as graduation nears, Sanjay prioritises prestige over altruism and obtains a prestigious US teaching fellowship.

Disappointed with this decision, Mia interferes with his arrangements and Sanjay is angry to find himself coaching football at a struggling school in Hyderabad instead.

Will their friendship survive Mia’s meddling? And will Sanjay’s youthful desire to make a difference re-emerge?

UK Premiere. Set in Mumbai, this sensitive heart-warming story follows a loving gay couple and their life’s struggles. We're delighted that we'll be joined by director Sridhar Rangayan for a post-screening Q&A.

The screening will be followed by a Q&A with director Sridhar Rangayan.

Set in Mumbai, this sensitive heart-warming story follows a loving gay couple and their life’s struggles. As family members back in their small hometown are faced with new challenges, everyone is forced to redefine their relationships. A sequel to the highly successful award-winning drama, Evening Shadows.

Hindi with English subtitles.

UK Premiere. Set in the newsroom of a failing newspaper in 1990s Pakistan, Gunjal is inspired by the true story of Pakistani child labour activist Iqbal Masih.

UK Premiere. Set in the newsroom of a failing newspaper in 1990s Pakistan, Gunjal is inspired by the true story of Pakistani child labour activist Iqbal Masih, who led a movement against child labour in 1990s before his tragic murder.

The film uncovers the cruel reality of child labour and the disparity of wealth that drives it, whilst also inviting the viewers to a nuanced exploration of not only the investigative process, but also the sociopolitical milieu that shrouded Iqbal’s activism.

English, Punjabi & Urdu with English subtitles.

UK Premiere. Four Desis in London meet over an unplanned dinner. “There is a dead body in the trunk”, says Rohit to his guests, a not-so-innocent joke that will change their lives! Introduced by director Anshuman Jha.

UK Premiere, with an introduction by director Anshuman Jha.

Four Desis (South Asians) in London meet over a thoroughly unplanned dinner. “There is a dead body in the trunk”, says Rohit to his guests on arrival. Ira laughs it off; her husband Basuki takes it seriously. The not-so-innocent joke will change their lives that very night!

A heartfelt homage to Alfred Hitchcock, this suspense thriller is a tale of immigrant Asians and their extraordinary lives, all told in the course of a dark, funny and revelatory evening when they are forced to confront questions about their identity, colonial past and the promise of equality that life in London offers them.

Hindi with English subtitles.

Michael Sheen plays Nye Bevan in a surreal and spectacular journey through the life and legacy of the man who transformed Britain’s welfare state and created the NHS.

"★★★★ – A mighty, moving piece of theatre" – Financial Times

"★★★★ – A valiant and valuable affirmation of the NHS" – Telegraph

★★★★★ – New Statesman

★★★★ – The Times

Michael Sheen plays Nye Bevan in a surreal and spectacular journey through the life and legacy of the man who transformed Britain’s welfare state and created the NHS.

Confronted with death, Aneurin ‘Nye’ Bevan’s deepest memories lead him on a mind-bending journey back through his life; from childhood to mining underground, Parliament and fights with Churchill.

Written by Tim Price and directed by Rufus Norris (Small Island), this epic new Welsh fantasia will be broadcast live from the National Theatre.

**Please note, due to circumstances beyond our control we are not able to present the screening on Tue 7 May with subtitles.

In a confident, spellbinding debut, Lynne Ramsay invokes a haunting portrayal of an impoverished Glasgow childhood during the 1975 bin-men strike, as 12-year-old James is haunted by his part in a local tragedy and struggles to reconcile his hopes with his guilt.

"★★★★★ – A shimmering, transcendental poem" – Guardian

★★★★★ – The Times

In a confident, spellbinding debut, Lynne Ramsay invokes a haunting portrayal of an impoverished Glasgow childhood during the 1975 bin-men strike, as 12-year-old James (Eadie) is haunted by his part in a local tragedy and struggles to reconcile his hopes with his guilt.

Presented by Park Circus, this new 4K restoration was undertaken by the Criterion Collection in collaboration with Pathe and supervised by director Lynne Ramsay and cinematographer Alwin Küchler.

Capturing ‘The Big Yin’ on and off stage during his 1975 tour of Ireland, Big Banana Feet is a captivating record of Billy Connolly on the cusp of international stardom.

Capturing ‘The Big Yin’ on and off stage during his 1975 tour of Ireland, Big Banana Feet is a captivating record of Billy Connolly on the cusp of international stardom.

Inspired by the fly-on-the-wall style of DA Pennebaker’s Bob Dylan documentary Don’t Look Back, director Murray Grigor and cinematographer David Peat present Connolly at his beguiling best, using humour and charm to successfully navigate the political tensions of 1970s Dublin and Belfast.

Over the course of 6 weeks tutor Kenton Hall will help participants – at any level of acting experience – to develop their skills and techniques specific to film acting.

Over the course of 6 weeks tutor Kenton Hall will help participants – at any level of acting experience – to develop their skills and techniques specific to film acting, including exercises to develop effective screen presence and tips on understanding the film industry and an actor’s place within it.

We will be discussing varying approaches to film acting, watching a variety of styles of film performance and, later in the course, putting what you’ve learned into action.

FURTHER INFORMATION

Price: £80 / £70 conc / £65 Members

Tutor: Kenton Hall

Booking Information:

This 6-week course will run at Phoenix on Tuesdays, 7pm – 9pm from 14 May – 18 Jun 2024.

You must be 18 or over to attend.

Member discount available.

Cancellation Policy:

We do not offer refunds for cancellations of bookings, except in exceptional circumstances. In the event that an advertised course is withdrawn, we will endeavour to give 7 days’ notice and a full refund will be made.

View our Learner Agreement.

ABOUT THE TUTOR

Kenton Hall is an award-winning Canadian writer, director, musician, and teacher, with numerous short and feature film credits to his name – both behind and in front of the camera. Kenton also teaches a BTEC in Creative Media Production through Leicester College and The Art of Screenwriting here at Phoenix. He has played a variety of roles on stage and screen, from Les Miserables and Muppets Most Wanted to 4th Floor of Singapore and Father to Fall. He most recently wrote, directed, and co-starred in the feature film A Dozen Summers, published the comic memoir Bisection, about living and parenting with bipolar disorder, and co-wrote the Audible Drama Getting Better, starring Rhod Gilbert, Kathryn Drysdale, and Mark Gatiss.

Help I Sexted My Boss is hitting the big screen! William Hanson and Jordan North present their hit comedy podcast, broadcast live into cinemas from the London Palladium.

Help I Sexted My Boss is hitting the big screen!

William Hanson and Jordan North present their hit comedy podcast, broadcast live into cinemas from the London Palladium. William's a posh etiquette expert and Jordan's an expert in all things common, and in this brand new show their worlds collide as they help listeners navigate the challenges of modern life.

Sexted has entertained listeners around the world, amassing more than 50 million listens over six years of episodes. The podcast has also been watched millions of times online, with William and Jordan regular faces on Instagram and TikTok feeds.

Join the boys for an evening full of laugh-out-loud stories and smile-raising moments. Expect the unexpected, as audiences everywhere get involved with the on-stage action and share their outrageous problems and dilemmas!

TIL ALL ARE ONE: TRANSFORMERS 40th ANNIVERSARY EVENT celebrates a legacy that began in 1984 and hasn’t stopped exciting fans for 40 years.

TIL ALL ARE ONE: TRANSFORMERS 40th ANNIVERSARY EVENT celebrates a legacy that began in 1984 and hasn’t stopped exciting fans for 40 years.

This special cinema experience will take you back to the very beginning as the original voice actors team up for the first time in decades to revisit their characters and recreate the enduring magic of The Transformers. An exclusive behind-the-scenes table read appears on a split screen with the pilot episode, More Than Meets the Eye, Part 1, followed by the next three episodes in the first series.

Experience the original Saturday morning cartoon for the first time on the big screen and relive its evolution over the years with a sneak peek of the new season of Transformers EarthSpark.

Don’t miss this once in a lifetime opportunity to celebrate 40 years of Transformers action, humor and legacy with fans of all ages at an anniversary event that is truly... More Than Meets the Eye!

**Please note, the 12pm screening on Sat 18 May has all dialogue subtitled but does not contain descriptive information.

Filmed live at the Theatre Royal in London’s West End, this American classic tells the story of Peggy Sawyer, a talented young performer with stars in her eyes who gets her big break on Broadway.

"★★★★★ – Achingly beautiful revival of an American classic" – Telegraph

Filmed live at the Theatre Royal in London’s West End, 42nd Street tells the story of Peggy Sawyer, a talented young performer with stars in her eyes who gets her big break on Broadway.

This is the largest ever staging of the Tony® Award-winning musical, stars national treasure Bonnie Langford as Dorothy Brock and features the iconic songs 42nd Street, We’re In The Money and Lullaby Of Broadway.

"★★★★★ – a classic in the making" – Guardian. Secretly baptised by his nurse, young Edgardo is forcibly removed from his Jewish family by order of the Pope, to be raised by the Church.

"★★★★★ – an expertly paced, gorgeously shot and evocative true story" – Empire

"★★★★★ – a classic in the making" – Guardian

★★★★ – The Times

Palme d’Or-winning Italian filmmaker Marco Bellocchio returns with this gripping film based on an incendiary true story.

Secretly baptised by his nurse, young Edgardo is forcibly removed from his Jewish family by order of the Pope, to be raised by the Church.

Edgardo’s family begin an international campaign for his return, but find themselves at the epicentre of a battle between the forces of Catholic authoritarianism and the political awakening taking place in Italy and across Europe.

This ravashing, Martin Scorsese narrated documentary take us on a journey through the films of iconic filmmaking duo Michael Powell & Emeric Pressburger.

This ravashing, Martin Scorsese narrated documentary take us on a journey through the films of iconic filmmaking duo Michael Powell & Emeric Pressburger.

First encountering their the films when he was a child sitting in front of the family TV, in this personal and charming film Marty tells the story of his lifelong love-affair with "The Archers" movies, including The Red Shoes, The Life and Death Of Colonel Blimp, Black Narcissus, and The Tales of Hoffmann.

**PLEASE NOTE: The 11.30am screening on Thu 23 May is part of our Cinema Bambino programme. This screening is exclusively for parents and carers with babies under 12 months old. Customers must be accompanied by a child under 12 months to be permitted entry. These are not family screenings so there is no admittance to children over 12 months.

When up-and-coming gardener Caroline’s massive marrows are stolen just before a major competition, the world of giant prized vegetable growing is rocked by the crime.

When up-and-coming gardener Caroline’s massive marrows are stolen just before a major competition, the world of giant prized vegetable growing is rocked by the crime.

Desperate for answers, she enlists two private detectives… who are then dramatically kidnapped!

Caroline’s hunt for her missing marrows will take her way beyond the allotments, plunging her into a national corruption scandal that goes all the way to the top.

This hugely enjoyable mockumentary stars a host of homegrown comedy talent.

★★★★ – Guardian. A hit on the festival circuit, Luna Carmoon’s debut feature was nominated in the First Feature Competition at the London Film Festival.

"★★★★ – A visceral British debut about love and hoarding heralds the arrival of a brilliantly strange new visionary" – Time Out

"★★★★ – a haunting study of loneliness and thwarted sexuality" – Guardian

★★★★ – Telegraph

London, 1984, and 7-year-old Maria and her mother live in their own loving world built on sorting through bins and collecting shiny rubbish.

One night, things falls apart, and we join Maria a decade later, living with her foster mother. Then a stranger appears, opening the door to past trauma, magic and madness.

A hit on the festival circuit, Luna Carmoon’s debut feature was nominated in the First Feature Competition at the London Film Festival.

"★★★★★ – an absolute joy" – Mark Kermode. A celebration of Black history, culture and fashion, the directorial debut of musician Questlove focuses on the 1969 Harlem Culture Festival.

“★★★★★ – forgotten festival of Black brilliance finally gets its dues” – NME

“★★★★ – a thrilling step back in time” – The Times

★★★★★ – Guardian

★★★★★ – Empire

Presented in partnership with Dare to Diva. Join us before the film from 6pm for DJ sets from 2Funky, themed drinks, African-American soul food specials and patties. Our kitchen will be open until 10pm this evening.

A celebration of Black history, culture and fashion, the directorial debut of musician Questlove won the Grand Jury Prize at Sundance Film Festival and focuses on the 1969 Harlem Culture Festival.

Comprised of over 40 hours of archive footage that was left untouched in a basement for almost 50 years, the film features never-before-seen performances by Stevie Wonder, Nina Simone, Gladys Knight & the Pips and many more.

A profound, raucus and hugely enjoyable look into an incredible event that was almost forgotten.

For those looking for a quick bite before the screening we are offering a Film Ticket + Patty offer. Select this combo ticket option and you will be asked for your choice of patty at the checkout.

From Leicester filmmaker Joe Nixon Moving in the Shadows: Remembering Leicester's 1960s Creative Scene explores our city's vibrant culture during the swinging sixties.

In the social climate of the swinging sixties, the times were changing. With this came new opportunity and freedom, enabling young people to create new identities, spearhead innovation and forge a creative revolution. For the first time ever, many were working-class kids from provincial cities, and Leicester was no exception.

With amazing archive footage, and music from Leicester band Family, this documentary explores this fascinating untold story, and highlights some of the key characters from Leicester’s vibrant creative scene.

The original screening was a sell-out, and due to popular demand its returning for another run. Proceeds from the film will go to local charities Soft Touch Arts and BrightSparks Arts in Mental Health.

The evening show on Tue 21 May will be followed by a panel discussion and audience Q&A about the film and Leicester's creative scene during the sixties.

Find out more via movingintheshadows.co.uk

Shakespeare’s profound story of love and loss, artfully adapted into a contemporary three-act narrative ballet by Artistic Associate Christopher Wheeldon, celebrates its tenth anniversary.

King Leontes of Sicilia is crippled with an all-consuming jealousy when his friend, King Polixenes of Bohemia, stays with him and his wife Hermione.

What follows is a tale where a marriage is destroyed, a child is abandoned and all hope is seemingly lost for two lovers.

Celebrating its tenth anniversary, The Winter's Tale is an award-winning modern ballet classic, packed with emotional turmoil heightened by Joby Talbot’s compelling score and Bob Crowley’s atmospheric designs.

WITNESS! George Miller returns to the Mad Max universe with this edge-of-your-seat action film starring Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth.

Expect edge-of-your-seat entertainment and jaw-dropping action as George Miller returns to the world of Mad Max: Fury Road in this with this rip-roaring adventure.

As the world falls, young Furiosa (Taylor-Joy) is snatched from the Green Place of Many Mothers by a Biker Horde led by the warlord Dementus (Chris Hemsworth, clearly having the time of his life playing the bad guy).

When the Horde come across the Citadel presided over by the legendary Immortan Joe, the two tyrants vie for power and Furiosa must find a way to survive.

This charming new family film from director John Krasinski follows a young girl who discovers that she can see everyone’s Imaginary Friends (their "IF") and decides to use her power to reconnect forgotten IFs with their kids!

All family Tickets £6 per person (all children and up to 2 adults per family group)

This charming new family film from director John Krasinski follows a young girl who discovers that she can see everyone’s Imaginary Friends (their "IF") and decides to use her power to reconnect forgotten IFs with their kids!

A magical live-action adventure with starring Ryan Reynolds, with an all-star supporting cast including Phoebe Waller-Bridge (Fleabag), Steve Carell (Despicable Me), Emily Blunt and Matt Damon as the voices of the IFs!

**PLEASE NOTE: The 11.30am screening on Thu 30 May is part of our Cinema Bambino programme. This screening is exclusively for parents and carers with babies under 12 months old. Customers must be accompanied by a child under 12 months to be permitted entry. These are not family screenings so there is no admittance to children over 12 months.

Richard Linklater (Boyhood) returns with this supremely enjoyable screwball comedy noir, based on a "somewhat true story" and starring Glen Powell.

"★★★★ – Richard Linklater thrills with a go-for-broke crime caper" – The Times

"★★★★ – Linklater’s Double Indemnity comedy hits the target dead-centre" – Telegraph

"This genial comedy/noir is a genuine crowdpleaser" – Screen International

"It’s a genuinely riotous time at the cinema" – Little White Lies

Richard Linklater’s (Boyhood, Everybody Wants Some!!) supremely enjoyable noir screwball comedy is based on the "somewhat true story" of university lecturer Gary Johnson.

Enlisted by the police to pose as a fake hit man to entrap those who seek his services, mild-mannered Gary (Glen Powell, Top Gun: Maverick, Everybody Wants Some) turns out to be a natural – until a beautiful new prospective client appears.

Might Gary prefer the excitement of an assassin’s life after all?

From Sundance-winning director Marija Kavtaradze comes a modern love story about two people exploring how to build their own kind of intimacy.

When dancer Elena meets sign language interpreter Dovydas their instant connection bodes well for a romantic relationship.

But when Doyvdas reveals he’s asexual, their dynamic changes as both try to find a way to be together while fulfilling their respective needs.

From Sundance-winning director Marija Kavtaradze comes a modern love story about two people exploring how to build their own kind of intimacy.

We kick off Footprints Film Festival with a late night screening to mark the 70th anniversary of this horror classic.

"★★★★ – A classic horror that warms the heart" – Empire

★★★★ – Radio Times

A strange prehistoric beast lurks in the depths of the Amazon river, and when it is disturbed by a science expedition it unleashes a frenzy of violence and watery doom!

We kick off the festival film programme with a late night screening to mark the 70th anniversary of this horror classic.

Screening as part of Footprints Film Festival, a big screen celebration of influential movies curated by DMU students.

A director struggling with writer’s block retreats into his memories and fantasies in Federico Fellini's hugely influential Academy Award-winning picture.

★★★★★ – The Times

★★★★★ – Guardian

Federico Fellini's hugely influential Academy Award-winning picture is often found on various “Best Film of All Time” lists – including

The Vatican’s!

A director struggling with writer’s block retreats into his memories and fantasies in this gorgeous, surrealist comedy drama.

In Italian and French with English subtitles

Screening as part of Footprints Film Festival, a big screen celebration of influential movies curated by a group of DMU students.

“Gentlemen. You can't fight in here. This is the War Room!" Celebrate the 60th anniversary of Stanley Kubrick’s iconic black comedy back on the big screen.

"★★★★★ – Kubrick's most radical film and greatest dramatic gamble" – Time Out

★★★★★ – Guardian

★★★★★ – Empire

“Gentlemen. You can't fight in here. This is the War Room!"

Celebrate the 60th anniversary of Stanley Kubrick’s iconic black comedy and confront the absurdity of mutually assured destruction in a feature that still provokes thought and laughter six decades later.

Screening as part of Footprints Film Festival, a big screen celebration of influential movies curated by DMU students.

★★★★★ – The Times. Celebrating its 60th anniversary this year, Indian auteur Satyajit Ray described Charulata as “the one film I would make the same way if I had to do it again."

"★★★★★ – An exquisitely traced drama of repressed desire" – The Times

"★★★★★ – Extraordinarily vivid and fresh" – Guardian

"★★★★★ – Truly timeless" – Little White Lies

★★★★★ – Total Film

Celebrating its 60th anniversary this year, Indian auteur Satyajit Ray described Charulata as “the one film I would make the same way if I had to do it again."

Charu is the beautiful and intellectual wife of a local newspaper editor but finds herself bored in her ornate mansion. Intrigue arrives in the form of her husband’s cousin - an aspiring writer who ignites a creative and passionate desire in Charu.

In Bengali with English subtitles

Screening as part of Footprints Film Festival, a big screen celebration of influential movies curated by a group of DMU students.

The iconic songs of Sting. The electrifying choreography of Kate Prince. This is a tale of hope.

The peaceful village of Bebko is alive with joyous celebrations. Suddenly, under attack, everything changes forever. Three siblings, Leto, Mati and Tana, must embark on perilous journeys in order to survive.

Message In A Bottle is a spectacular new dance-theatre show from five-time Olivier Award nominee, Kate Prince, inspired by and set to the iconic hits of 17-time Grammy Award-winning artist Sting, including Every Breath You Take, Roxanne, Walking On The Moon and more.

With a mix of exhilarating dance styles, high-energy footwork and breath-taking athleticism, Message In A Bottle tells a unifying and uplifting story of humanity and hope.

Message In A Bottle is the latest masterpiece from the ground-breaking creator behind West End hits Some Like it Hip Hop, Into the Hoods, Everybody’s Talking About Jamie (choreography) and SYLVIA (Old Vic), and features the astonishing talents of dance storytelling powerhouse, ZooNation: The Kate Prince Company.

★★★★ – Guardian. The King of the Monsters stomps back onto the big screen for his 70th anniversary!

★★★★ – Time Out

★★★★ – Guardian

The King of the Monsters stomps back onto the big screen for his 70th anniversary!

The first film in the longest running film franchise in cinema history, experience Gojira's first rampage on Tokyo as if it were the first time.

In Japanese with English subtitles

Screening as part of Footprints Film Festival, a big screen celebration of influential movies curated by a group of DMU students.

Come with us on a journey through the weird, the wonderful, the cult and the long forgotten... into the world of mystery film. Nobody knows what the film will be until the lights drop and the opening titles roll.

Come with us on a journey through the weird, the wonderful, the cult and the long forgotten... into the world of mystery film. Nobody knows what the film will be until the lights drop and the opening titles roll.

A Phoenix favourite that regularly sells out – book early to guarantee your seat and enjoy surprise cinema.

The Mystery Film may be any classification up to an 18 certificate. As such, these screenings are for over-18s only.

Join us as we celebrate the glorious 90th anniversary of Hammer Films, with an evening devoted to this world famous studio!

Join us as we celebrate the glorious 90th anniversary of Hammer Films, with an evening devoted to this world famous studio!

All tickets £10 / £8 concessions and MyPhoenix Members and Friends.

We start with a special presentation from Kieran Foster, film lecturer and author of Hammer Goes to Hell, followed by a dramatic reading of excerpts from the unmade Hammer script for Vlad the Impaler, and ending with a screening you can really get your teeth into – 1958’s Dracula, starring Christopher Lee.

Screening as part of Footprints Film Festival, a big screen celebration of influential movies curated by a group of DMU students.

Filth is coming to Phoenix! John Waters’ impact on cinema and pop culture can be seen everywhere, and we’ve chosen two classics from his incredible oeuvre.

All double bill tickets £12

Filth is coming to Phoenix! John Waters’ impact on cinema and pop culture can be seen everywhere, and we’ve chosen two classics from his incredible oeuvre.

Watch as the legendary Divine battles for the title of “the filthiest person alive” in Pink Flamingos, and see how Waters’ style adapts to ‘90s cinema and Hollywood stars in Cry-Baby.

Screening as part of Footprints Film Festival, a big screen celebration of influential movies curated by a group of DMU students.

We close Footprints Film Festival with one of cinema’s biggest icons, presenting a double bill of Buster Keaton.

All tickets £10

We close Footprints Film Festival with a double bill from one of cinema’s biggest icons – Buster Keaton – returning to the big screen for the centenary of Sherlock Jr., alongside the rarely screened One Week.

To make this even more special, both will feature live accompaniment from world-renowned musician Stephen Horne.

Screening as part of Footprints Film Festival, a big screen celebration of influential movies curated by a group of DMU students.

Beloved celebrities, devoted staff members and world class experts come together to paint a unique portrait of the The National Gallery of London for its 200th birthday.

The National Gallery of London is one of the world’s greatest art galleries. It is full of masterpieces, an endless resource of history, an endless source of stories. But whose stories are told?  Which art has the most impact and on whom? The power of great art lies in its ability to communicate with anyone, no matter their art historical knowledge, their background, their beliefs.

This film gives voice to those who work at the gallery – from cleaner to curator, security guard to director – who identify the one artwork that means the most to them and why. An assortment of people from all walks of life who have a strong connection to the gallery make surprising choices of both well-known and lesser-known artworks. Finally, some well-known celebrities explain what they head for when they visit the gallery.

These stories are used as a lens through which to explore the 200-year history of the National Gallery and what the future may hold for this spectacular space.

★★★★★ – Telegraph. Sam Mendes (The Lehman Trilogy) directs Mark Gatiss as John Gielgud and Johnny Flynn as Richard Burton in this fierce and funny new play.

"★★★★★ – A witty, deft, touching evocation of a fascinating, fraught encounter" – Telegraph

"★★★★ – Will give you goosebumps" – Independent

★★★★★ – The Times

★★★★★ – WhatsOnStage

Sam Mendes (The Lehman Trilogy) directs Mark Gatiss as John Gielgud and Johnny Flynn as Richard Burton in this fierce and funny new play.

1964: Richard Burton, newly married to Elizabeth Taylor, is to play the title role in an experimental new Broadway production of Hamlet under John Gielgud’s exacting direction.

But as rehearsals progress, two ages of theatre collide and the collaboration between actor and director soon threatens to unravel.

Written by Jack Thorne (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child) and designed by Es Devlin (The Crucible), the Evening Standard award-winning best new play was filmed live during a

sold-out run at the National Theatre.

Jonas Kaufmann headlines David McVicar's spectacular staging of Giordano's epic historical drama, conducted by long-time collaborator Antonio Pappano.

At a glittering party in 18th-century Paris, the poet Andréa Chenier delivers an impassioned denunciation of Louis XVI. Five years later, the Revolution has given way to the Terror, transforming the power balance between Chénier, his beloved Maddalena, and Gérard, the man who could destroy him...

Jonas Kaufmann headlines David McVicar’s spectacular staging, under the baton of long-time collaborator Antonio Pappano – who conducts Giordano’s epic historical drama of

revolution and forbidden love in his last production as Music Director of The Royal Opera.

Tutor Moninder Gainda leads this 4-week voyage of discovery into the golden age of Bollywood. You’ll look at influential films, directors and stars from one of the world’s biggest cinema industries.

Tutor Moninder Gainda leads this 4-week voyage of discovery into the golden age of Bollywood. You’ll look at influential films, directors and stars from one of the world’s biggest cinema industries, and consider how these films foster a deeper understanding of India’s culture and society.

Week 1: An Introduction to the Golden Age of Bollywood
An introduction to the five key films that will feature across the course: Mother India, Anarkali, Dosti, Pakeezah, and Awara.

Weeks 2-3: Social Issues in Bollywood Films

A look at how social issues are represented in the films, considering the films' styles and the importance of the songs, music and the stars in them.

Week 4 – Bollywood Beyond the Golden Age

Exploring other pioneering films of the golden age, and the changing nature of Bollywood.

FURTHER INFORMATION

Price: £55 / £50 conc / £45 Members

Tutor: Moninder Gainda

Booking Information:

This 4-week course will run at Phoenix on Wednesdays, from 12 June – 3 July 2024, 2pm – 3.30pm.

You must be 18 or over to attend.

Member discount available.

Cancellation Policy:

We do not offer refunds for cancellations of bookings, except in exceptional circumstances. In the event that an advertised course is withdrawn, we will endeavour to give 7 days’ notice and a full refund will be made.

View our Learner Agreement.

ABOUT THE TUTOR

Moninder Gainda MA has a decades-long interest in film, and was introduced to the world of Indian cinema from a young age – from mainstream Bollywood movies to independent work by auteurs such as Satyajit Ray. As a screenwriter and filmmaker, Moninder has made a number of short films and is working towards making her first feature.

"★★★★★ – A genuine modern masterpiece" – Mark Kermode. Curated by Young Programmers, the wholly unique Bait returns to our screens for one night only.

"★★★★★ – A genuine modern masterpiece" – Mark Kermode

"★★★★★ – a brilliantly original, intriguing and deeply engaging story" – HeyUGuys

★★★★★ – CineVue

★★★★ – The Times

All tickets £5

Winner of the BAFTA for Outstanding British Debut, this unique handcrafted monochrome exploration of changing communities is set in Cornwall and follows fisherman Martin - stuck without a boat since his brother repurposed it as a day tripper for holidaymakers.

As the height of the summer season approaches, the simmering tension between locals and tourists begins to boil over.

Following the Build Your Own Film Night course earlier this year, Bait and The Notebook (on Sat 15 Jun) are the first screenings curated by the Young Programmers involved.

Curated by Young Programmers, we present this gorgeous, beloved weepy back on the big screen. Come cry with us in the dark!

All tickets £5

Nick Cassavetes heart-breaking, beautiful romance was a hit on its release, and made stars of Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams.

When Lumber Mill worker Noah sees heiress Allie for the first time it’s love at first sight, but her parents don’t approve of Noah – as we follow the path of their relationship through the years, it builds to a stunning emotional climax - come cry with us in the dark!

Following the Build Your Own Film Night course earlier this year, The Notebook and Bait (on Fri 14 Jun) are the first screenings curated by the Young Programmers involved.

Develop your talent, learn new skills and make two short films in a week at one of our exciting 5-day summer camps for young filmmakers.

Develop your talent, learn new skills and make two short films in a week at one of our exciting 5-day summer camps for young filmmakers. You’ll be given a line of dialogue, a prop and a character action in the morning, then you’ll have two days to write and produce your film. After that, you’ll swap roles and go for it again. So everyone will get the chance to experience a range of roles as you race against time to make not one, but two film masterpieces in a week!

The films will then be edited by the Film Camp tutor ready for their ‘premiere’ screening here at Phoenix in the autumn.

Designed with different learning styles in mind, Film Camp covers all the key elements of filmmaking and production, including scriptwriting, shooting, direction and editing.

All equipment and training will be provided by our expert tutor Keith Allott.

Lunch is not provided, please bring your own or make use of the Phoenix Café Bar.  

FURTHER INFORMATION

Price: £175

Tutor: Keith Allott

Booking Information:

This 5-day course will run 9.30am – 3.30pm, from Monday 29 July – Friday 2 Aug 2024.

Suitable for ages 9-12.

Cancellation Policy:

We do not offer refunds for cancellations of bookings, except in exceptional circumstances. In the event that an advertised course is withdrawn, we will endeavour to give 7 days’ notice and a full refund will be made.

Develop your talent, learn new skills and make two short films in a week at our exciting 5-day summer camps for young filmmakers.

Develop your talent, learn new skills and make two short films in a week at our exciting 5-day summer camps for young filmmakers. You’ll be given a line of dialogue, a prop and a character action in the morning, then you’ll have two days to write and produce your film. After that, you’ll swap roles and go for it again. So everyone will get the chance to experience a range of roles as you race against time to make not one, but two film masterpieces in a week!

The films will then be edited by the Film Camp tutor ready for their ‘premiere’ screening here at Phoenix in the autumn.

Designed with different learning styles in mind, Film Camp covers all the key elements of filmmaking and production, including scriptwriting, shooting, direction and editing.

All equipment and training will be provided by our expert tutor Keith Allott.

Lunch is not provided, please bring your own or make use of the Phoenix Café Bar.  

FURTHER INFORMATION

Price: £175

Tutor: Keith Allott

Booking Information:

This 5-day course will run 9.30am – 3.30pm, from Monday 5 – Friday 9 August 2024.

Suitable for ages 13-16.

Cancellation Policy:

We do not offer refunds for cancellations of bookings, except in exceptional circumstances. In the event that an advertised course is withdrawn, we will endeavour to give 7 days’ notice and a full refund will be made.

Develop your talent, learn new skills and make two short films in a week at our exciting 5-day summer camps for young filmmakers.

Develop your talent, learn new skills and make two short films in a week at our exciting 5-day summer camps for young filmmakers. You’ll be given a line of dialogue, a prop and a character action in the morning, then you’ll have two days to write and produce your film. After that, you’ll swap roles and go for it again. So everyone will get the chance to experience a range of roles as you race against time to make not one, but two film masterpieces in a week!

The films will then be edited by the Film Camp tutor ready for their ‘premiere’ screening here at Phoenix in the autumn.

Designed with different learning styles in mind, Film Camp covers all the key elements of filmmaking and production, including scriptwriting, shooting, direction and editing.

All equipment and training will be provided by our expert tutor, Keith Allott.

Lunch is not provided, please bring your own or make use of the Phoenix Café Bar.  

FURTHER INFORMATION

Price: £175

Tutor: Keith Allott

Booking Information:

This 5-day course will run 9.30am – 3.30pm, from Monday 12 – Friday 16 August 2024.

Suitable for ages 17-21.

Cancellation Policy:

We do not offer refunds for cancellations of bookings, except in exceptional circumstances. In the event that an advertised course is withdrawn, we will endeavour to give 7 days’ notice and a full refund will be made.