Two couples try to navigate family expectations, queerness, and cultural identities in this joyful comedy of errors, starring Lily Gladstone (Killers of the Flower Moon) and Bowen Yang (Wicked).

This joyful comedy of errors has a great cast, including Lily Gladstone (Killers of the Flower Moon) and Bowen Yang (Wicked), and follows two couples who try to help each other while navigating family expectations, queerness, and cultural identities.

Angela and her partner Lee need money for IVF so their gay friends Chris and Min propose a trade – Min will pay for IVF in exchange for a green-card marriage. But their plans backfire when Min’s grandmother arrives with plans for a traditional Korean wedding banquet!

A brilliant comedy set in the final days before German reunification. When free-spirited Maren and her partner find millions in soon to be worthless East German currency, they recruit their close-knit socialist neighbours to cash in before time runs out.

★★★★ – Eye for Film

Natja Brunckhorst’s brilliant comedy is set in the final hot summer days before German reunification in 1990, and follows the free spirited and unemployed Maren (Oscar-nominee Sandra Hüller, Anatomy of a Fall), her partner Robert and friend Volker who stumble across millions in soon to be worthless East German currency.

With just a few days before the money becomes defunct, the trio must recruit the close-knit socialist community of their friends and neighbours to cash in!

In German and French with English subtitles.

Nicolas Cage returns to our screens in this Australian psychological thriller as “The Surfer” – a simple man trying to return to the idyllic beach of his youth to surf with his son.

“99 minutes of pure sun-beaten terror” – Collider

Still riding the wave of his performance in Longlegs, Nicolas Cage returns to our screens in this Australian psychological thriller as “The Surfer” – a simple man trying to return to the idyllic beach of his youth to surf with his son. Drawn into a conflict with the locals, as tensions rise The Surfer is pushed to his breaking point.

Think Wake in Fright meets Mandy, but on a beach.

In the heart of rural Jura, young Totone (Faveau) must learn to support himself and his little sister after a tragic accident. He turns his hand at cheese-making and resolves to take on the local competition.

"★★★★ – heartwarming, authentic and far from cheesy" – The Times

★★★★ – Observer

★★★★ – Little White Lies

In the heart of rural dairy-farming Jura, young Totone (Faveau) spends his days mainly hanging out with his friends.

But after his father’s tragic accident, Totone must stand on his own two feet and support himself and his little sister. He turns to cheese making and resolves to take on the local competition, making his own delicate cheese.

An audience hit at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, thanks to its graceful direction and authentic performances from its young non-actors.

Winner of the Cannes Un Certain Regard Youth Prize.

In French with English subtitles.

★★★★★ – Discussing Film. Director Ryan Coogler (Black Panther) reunites with his Creed star Michael B. Jordan for this delicious slice of southern gothic horror.

"★★★★★ – Ryan Coogler's most audacious work yet, creating a fresh spin on vampire horror stories to express deeply rich themes of stolen culture and appropriation" – Discussing Film

"★★★★★ – a bold, genre-defying masterpiece" – HeyUGuys

"a bloody, bluesy, and throbbingly fun vampire saga" – IndieWire

★★★★★ – Little White Lies

★★★★ – Independent

“You keep dancing with the devil, one day he’s gonna follow you home”.

Director Ryan Coogler (Black Panther) reunites with his Creed star Michael B. Jordan for this delicious slice of southern gothic horror.

Trying to leave their troubled lives behind, twin brothers (both played by Jordan) return to their hometown to start again, only to discover that an even greater evil is waiting to welcome them back.

Based on the bestselling memoir by Tom Michell, Peter Cattaneo’s (The Full Monty) warm, witty comedy drama stars Steve Coogan as Tom, who moved to Buenos Aires in 1976 for a teaching job.

★★★★ – Eye for Film

Based on the bestselling memoir by Tom Michell, Peter Cattaneo’s (The Full Monty) warm, witty comedy drama stars Steve Coogan as Tom, who moved to Buenos Aires in 1976 for a teaching job.

When his school closes during a military coup Tom travels to Uruguay, where he rescues a penguin from an oil spill. Sneaking the bird back to Argentina, a strange and beautiful friendship begins that sees the penguin become an unwitting agent of change.

LAZY SUNDAY

The 12.30pm screening on Sun 20 Apr, has a Lazy Sunday option – a film and breakfast ticket for £14.95, or Lazy Sunday Junior for £12.50.

• Choose the Lazy Sunday ticket, join us from 11am on Sunday and simply show your ticket at the Café Bar to choose your breakfast.
• The menu can be viewed here. Each breakfast includes a tea or filter coffee.
• We suggest arriving at least an hour before the film starts to allow time to order and eat.
• Advance booking is advised to avoid disappointment, as Lazy Sunday tickets are limited.

CINEMA BAMBINO

The 11.30am screening on Thu 24 Apr is a Cinema Bambino screening.

• 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

Ocean with David Attenborough takes viewers on a breathtaking journey showing there is nowhere more vital for our survival, more full of life, wonder, or surprise, than the ocean.

Ocean with David Attenborough takes viewers on a breathtaking journey showing there is nowhere more vital for our survival, more full of life, wonder, or surprise, than the ocean.

The celebrated broadcaster and filmmaker reveals how his lifetime has coincided with the great age of ocean discovery. Through spectacular sequences featuring coral reefs, kelp forests and the open ocean, Attenborough shares why a healthy ocean keeps the entire planet stable and flourishing.

Stunning, immersive cinematography showcases the wonder of life under the seas and exposes the realities and challenges facing our ocean as never-before-seen, from destructive fishing techniques to mass coral reef bleaching. Yet the story is one of optimism, with Attenborough pointing to inspirational stories from around the world to deliver his greatest message: the ocean can recover to a glory beyond anything anyone alive has ever seen.

Screening in cinemas with theatrically exclusive footage.

LAZY SUNDAY

The 12.30pm screening on Sun 11 May, has a Lazy Sunday option – a film and breakfast ticket for £14.95, or Lazy Sunday Junior for £12.50.

• Choose the Lazy Sunday ticket, join us from 11am on Sunday and simply show your ticket at the Café Bar to choose your breakfast.
• The menu can be viewed here. Each breakfast includes a tea or filter coffee.
• We suggest arriving at least an hour before the film starts to allow time to order and eat.
• Advance booking is advised to avoid disappointment, as Lazy Sunday tickets are limited.

Documentary on one of the most controversial women of the 20th century, Leni Riefenstahl, the preeminent filmmaker of the Third Reich, with her Nazi propaganda works Triumph of the Will and Olympia commissioned by Hitler and Goebbels.

"★★★★★ – deep-dive study takes down the Nazis’ favourite director" – Guardian

★★★★ – The Times

One of the most controversial women of the 20th century, Leni Riefenstahl was the preeminent filmmaker of the Third Reich, with her Nazi propaganda works Triumph of the Will and Olympia personally commissioned by Hitler and Goebbels.

This new documentary uses private films, photos, recordings and letters from Riefenstahl's estate to trace the continued influence of her work today, and examines her life after the fall of Nazism where she remained unapologetic and tried to shape and manage her legacy.

Two parents race to help their daughter when they receive a late night call from her after she hits someone with her car. Real-time thriller from British-Iranian director Babak Anvari (Under the Shadow).

"★★★★★ – swift, visceral, and leaves the audience gutted by the time we’ve been lured into the wilderness off the side of the road" – Den of Geek

Two parents receive a distressing late-night call from their teenage daughter claiming to have hit someone in a road-side accident. They jump in their car, racing to get there before anyone else stumbles across the scene.

But as they head deeper into the night, disturbing revelations threaten to tear the family apart and they soon realise they might not be the only ones driving down Hallow Road.

Real-time thriller from British-Iranian director Babak Anvari (Under the Shadow).

The third feature film by screenwriter, actor and director Emmanuel Courcol emerges as an immensely touching and melodious work, bringing relationships and music to the fore..

Thibaut (Benjamin Lavernhe) is an internationally renowned conductor of the Lille Symphony Orchestra who travels the world. He discovers he was adopted - then also finds out he has a younger brother, Jimmy (Pierre Lottin), who works in a school cafeteria and plays the trombone in a school marching band. While they seem to be worlds apart, their unwavering love of music unites them in difficult circumstances.

The third feature film by screenwriter, actor and director Emmanuel Courcol emerges as an immensely touching and melodious work, bringing relationships and music to the fore.

Geoff Brown, film historian and Research Fellow at DMU’s Cinema and TV History unit, will introduce this rare public screening of the sound version of Hitchcock's Blackmail.

★★★★★ – The Arts Desk

★★★★ – Empire

We are delighted to welcome Geoff Brown, film historian and Research Fellow at DMU’s Cinema and TV History unit, who will introduce this rare public screening with an illustrated talk on Britain’s transition to sound, and launch his magnificent new book Silent to Sound: British Cinema in Transition.

When Anny Ondra’s naïve heroine agrees to go back to an artist’s studio, she little suspects the violence and torment lying ahead.

After making a silent version of the material in 1929, Alfred Hitchcock immediately pounced on newly available American sound technology to heighten its drama with synchronised dialogue and music. Britain’s first talkie feature remains endlessly fascinating, from its use of subjective sound and the dubbing of Ondra’s foreign-accented voice to the early presence of typical Hitchcock themes, with its woman in peril, trapped in a whirlpool of crime, punishment and guilt.

Join us upstairs in The Nest for an evening of poetry and music with Some-Antics Spoken Word.

All tickets £4

This month features Nottingham legend Jay Sandhu!

As always we'll have open mic, a poetry slam, the world-famous Some-Antics raffle, and of course resident DJ Ninja Bob.

10 open mic slots available.

Poetry open mic etiquette:

• 3 mins per slot

• Perform one poem

• Original material only

• No hate speech

7 slam slots available.

Slam Etiquette:

• Three minutes per poet

• Points deducted for going over time

• Two rounds of slam

• Perform one poem

• Original material only

• Audience judged

• Just for fun or rhyme to the death, either way bring a smile!

The slam winner takes home a custom Some-Antics notebook, £25 cash prize and a place in our Championship Slam 2025!

On the night tickets are available at the Phoenix box office. If the ticket price is an issue, please just let the box office or us know and we'll provide free entry for you.

To book a slot send a message to the Some-Antics page or Sammy Nour, or email [email protected]

Some-Antics video record performances which are available on their Youtube channel after the event. If you don't want your performance recorded or published, or don't want to be photographed, please let one of the team know.

One of modern cinemas most beloved auteurs, we’ll explore what it is about Anderson’s films that create such a passionate fan base.

With the film world eagerly awaiting his new work The Phoenician Scheme (which arrives on our screens on 23 May), join us for a one-day course exploring the films of Wes Anderson. One of modern cinemas most beloved auteurs, we’ll explore what it is about Anderson’s films that create such a passionate fan base, and look at how has he moved from making indie films like 1996’s Bottle Rocket to having the biggest stars in Hollywood queuing up to collaborate.

FURTHER INFORMATION

Price: £20 / £18 Members

Tutor: Kenton Hall

Booking Information:

This one-day course will run at Phoenix on Saturday 17 May 2025, 11.30am – 5pm.

You must be 18 or over to attend.

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.

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.

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, The Play What I Wrote).

Step back in time with a very special double-bill of vintage Vincent! The Last Man on Earth and The House on Haunted Hill complete with old school horror trailers and intermission.

Step back in time with a very special double-bill of vintage Vincent!

In a rare event, we will be screening a new digital print created from the original American 35mm reels of two classic Price pictures, complete with old-school horror trailers and intermission.

In The Last Man on Earth Dr Morgan is the planet’s last living soul, left to battle vampiric zombies in the post-apocalypse, while a devilish millionaire offers five guests a cash prize if they can last the night in The House on Haunted Hill.

Gods and mortals battle in the second chapter of Wagner’s Ring cycle.

Gods and mortals battle in the second chapter of Wagner’s Ring cycle.

Conductor Antonio Pappano and director Barrie Kosky reunite to continue the mythical adventure that began with Das Rheingold in 2023.

** Please note - this is an estimated start time - our box office will be in touch if it is amended.

Image credit: Die Walküre ©2024 Sebastian Nevols

Jacques Tati's sublime French comedy introduced the world to the iconic Monsieur Hulot. When the good-natured but clumsy gentleman takes his holiday in a beachside hotel comedic chaos isn't far behind!

★★★★★ – Radio Times

★★★★★ – Empire

Each month a Phoenix staff member chooses a film, and May sees the turn of Box Office assistant Lucia Chaplin who has selected Jacques Tati’s sublime French comedy: “It’s that time of year when we’re thinking about summer holidays and this classic is the perfect film for everyone to enjoy a madcap seaside holiday in preparation for summer!”

Jacques Tati's sublime French comedy introduced the world to the iconic Monsieur Hulot. When the good-natured but clumsy gentleman takes his holiday in a beachside hotel, comedic chaos isn't far behind!

An exciting showcase of short film and moving image work by Midlands-based creatives, combined with short Q&A's with the filmmakers to gain insight over how the work was made.

Join us for a screening of short films and moving image work by Midlands-based creatives. After each film, the maker will take part in a short Q&A, where we’ll ask one key question to give a glimpse into how the work was made. After the screening, stick around to speak to the makers and for informal networking in the Terrace Room.

Sensuous contemporary ballet meets the energy of musical theatre in four distinctive short works.

Sensuous contemporary ballet meets the energy of musical theatre in four distinctive short works.

Fool’s Paradise, The Two of Us, Us, An American in Paris: four works showing the remarkable choreographic range of The Royal Ballet's Artistic Associate, Christopher Wheeldon.

Wes Anderson returns with an all-star cast for The Phoenician Scheme. A delightful black comedy with all the stylistic glory we’ve come to expect from a Wes Anderson film.

The story of a family and a family business. Wes Anderson (The Grand Budapest Hotel, Asteroid City) returns with his 13th feature film, a delightful black comedy with a packed cast including Benicio del Toro, Michael Cera, Tom Hanks, Richard Ayoade, Scarlett Johansson and Benedict Cumberbatch. Zsa-zsa Korda (del Toro), international business man and one of the richest men in Europe, is the target of domestic terrorists and must decide who to bequeath his vast fortune to.

LAZY SUNDAY

The 12.30pm screening on Sun 1 Jun, has a Lazy Sunday option – a film and breakfast ticket for £14.95.

• Choose the Lazy Sunday ticket, join us from 11am on Sunday and simply show your ticket at the Café Bar to choose your breakfast.
• The menu can be viewed here. Each breakfast includes a tea or filter coffee.
• We suggest arriving at least an hour before the film starts to allow time to order and eat.
• Advance booking is advised to avoid disappointment, as Lazy Sunday tickets are limited.

One of the great modern action franchises comes to a close with this thrilling, edge-of-your-seat finale for Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) and his team of IMF agents.

One of the great modern action franchises comes to a close with this thrilling, edge-of-your-seat finale for Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) and his team of IMF agents.

On the trail of the ruthless Gabriel (Esai Morales) and the mysterious, all-powerful enemy AI known as the “Entity”, Ethan will have to sacrifice everything. Every choice, every mission, has all led to this moment.

LAZY SUNDAY

The 12.30pm screening on Sun 25 May, has a Lazy Sunday option – a film and breakfast ticket for £14.95, or Lazy Sunday Junior for £12.50.

• Choose the Lazy Sunday ticket, join us from 11am on Sunday and simply show your ticket at the Café Bar to choose your breakfast.
• The menu can be viewed here. Each breakfast includes a tea or filter coffee.
• We suggest arriving at least an hour before the film starts to allow time to order and eat.
• Advance booking is advised to avoid disappointment, as Lazy Sunday tickets are limited.

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.

India Donaldson’s profound directorial debut details the dynamics between 17-year-old Sam (Collias) on a three-day backpacking trip with her dad Chris (Le Gros) and his recently divorced friend Matt.

"★★★★ – A masterclass in low-key filmmaking" – HeyUGuys

"The most profound debut of the year" – Little White Lies

17-year-old Sam (Collias) sets out on a three-day backpacking trip with her dad Chris (Le Gros) and his recently divorced friend Matt. With Sam forced into the position of being the only responsible one despite her youth, her trust is tested when she pushes back against the egos of two middle-aged men.

India Donaldson’s insightful, piercing directorial debut was selected for both the Sundance and Cannes Film Festivals.

Magic mirror on the wall, show us the story that started it all! A live-action musical reimagining of the studio’s classic 1937 film.

Magic mirror on the wall, show us the story that started it all! A live-action musical reimagining of the studio’s classic 1937 film, this magical adventure journeys back to the timeless story with Rachel Zegler (West Side Story) in the title role and Gal Gadot (Wonder Woman) as her stepmother, the Evil Queen.

Through expert commentary, stunning visuals and Michelangelo’s own words, this film takes a fresh look at a master artist whose life and genius are celebrated in every mark he made.

The spectacular sculptures and paintings of Michelangelo seem so familiar to us, but what do we really know about this Renaissance giant? Michelangelo’s genius is evident in everything he touched. Beautiful and diverse works such as the towering statue of David, the moving Pietà in the Papal Basilica of St. Peter and his tour-de-force, the Sistine Chapel ceiling, still leave us breathless today.

Spanning his 88 years, Michelangelo - Love and Death takes a cinematic journey through the print and drawing rooms of Europe to the great chapels and museums of Florence, Rome and the Vatican to seek out a deeper understanding of this legendary figure’s tempestuous life, his relationship with his contemporaries and his incredible legacy.

Through expert commentary, stunning visuals and Michelangelo’s own words, this film takes a fresh look at a master artist whose life and genius are celebrated in every mark he made. Returning to cinemas in 2025 to celebrate this iconic artist’s 550th birthday.

Sculptor, painter, architect, poet, genius - discover why Michelangelo is without a doubt one of the greatest artists of all time.

Screening in partnership with DMU. When a massive Chinese factory complex attempts a high-stakes expansion in rural Ethiopia, three women in search of prosperity have their faith in industrialization tested to the limit.

★★★★ – Financial Times

This screening is presented in partnership with DMU, there will be an introductory talk from Dr Mehmet Erman Erol and Dr Hiu Man Chan before the film.

In the heart of Ethiopia, the arrival of a sprawling industrial park finds a dusty farming town at the new frontier of globalisation. Formidable Chinese businesswoman Motto attempts to push through ambitious plans which promise 30,000 new jobs.

Meanwhile, Ethiopian farmers and factory workers have staked their future on the opportunities the park promises. But as initial hope meets painful realities, they find themselves, like their country, at a pivotal crossroads.

Join us for an in-person talk by pioneering computer artist Marcus West where he will discuss his algorithmic artwork created over a 40-year period and share his experiences working with the EMS Synthi 100 synthesiser in the 1970s.

Join us for an in-person talk by pioneering computer artist Marcus West where he will discuss his algorithmic artwork created over a 40-year period. This includes work produced on early pen plotters and on-screen using the popular Processing language.

Marcus will also share his experiences working with the EMS Synthi 100 synthesiser in the 1970s. There will be an opportunity to hear original music created at the time and never before played in public.

The talk coincides with an exhibition of Marcus’s work in our Café Bar.

The event will be hosted by Dr Sean Clark from the Computer Arts Archive.

Based on Raynor Winn's bestseller and starring Gillian Anderson and Jason Isaacs, The Salt Path is the true story of a couple whose connection with the natural world helps them overcome challenges and ultimately reconnect with one another.

Based on Raynor Winn's bestseller, The Salt Path stars Gillian Anderson and Jason Isaacs as middle-aged couple Ray and Moth. After Moth is diagnosed with a serious illness and the pair lose their home, Ray suggests they walk the 630 mile South West Coast Path – a journey through nature that helps them to reconnect and start to heal. Set against a stunning coastal backdrop, Anderson and Isaacs are on superb form, anchoring this inspiring true story with real emotion.

On a secluded island, an eccentric lottery winner dreams of getting his favourite musical duo back together for one last gig. The fantasy becomes real as the bandmates and former lovers agree to play a private show on the island, not knowing it is for an audience of one!

Living alone on secluded Wallis Island, eccentric lottery winner Charles dreams of getting his favourite musical duo "McGwyer Mortimer" back together. The fantasy becomes real when the bandmates and former lovers agree to play a private show on the island, not realising they will be playing for an audience of one!

Penned by its leads Tom Basden and Tim Key, this finely tuned comedy also features terrific performances from Academy Award nominee Carey Mulligan (Maestro, Saltburn) and Sian Clifford (Fleabag).

The distilled essence of pure 1990s, Iain Softley’s hugely enjoyable tech thriller stars Johnny Lee Miller and Angelina Jolie as teenage hackers whose youthful hijinks see them framed for industrial espionage.

Screening to mark its 30th anniversary,  Iain Softley’s hugely enjoyable tech thriller is the distilled essence of pure 1990s, starring Johnny Lee Miller and Angelina Jolie as teenage hackers “Zero Cool” and “Acid Burns”.

Despite being banned from using computers until they turn 18, Zero and Acid are part of a school hacking group, but soon their youthful hijinks sees them framed for industrial espionage by nefarious hacker Eugene "The Plague" Belford.

Despite recent claims to the contrary – Canada is very much its own nation, with a unique storytelling sensibility that draws on its diverse peoples, histories and language. Join one of its exports (Kenton Hall) for this 4-week guide to the cinematic wonders of the Great White North.

With the proliferation of Canadian artists in Hollywood and the tendency of the country to double for its southern neighbour whenever money gets tight, it might be tempting to lump the two cinematic cultures together. But – despite certain recent claims to the contrary – Canada is very much its own nation, with a unique storytelling sensibility that draws on the multiple strands of its history and peoples, across languages and backgrounds. Join one of its exports (Kenton Hall) for this 4-week guide to cinematic wonders of the Great White North.

FURTHER INFORMATION

Price: £55 / £50 conc / £18 Members

Tutor: Kenton Hall

Booking Information: This four-week course will run at Phoenix on every Thursday 7-9pm, from 5 Jun – 26 Jun.

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.

We're excited to welcome the Elina Duni & Rob Luft Trio, who bring to Phoenix their timeless songs of love and exile. Part of our season in partnership with Leicester Jazz House.

Elina Duni and Rob Luft’s programme of songs of love and exile has been gathering momentum since 2017, when the Albanian singer and the English guitarist began their collaboration.

Rob Luft's guitar playing incorporates echoes of West African high-life, Celtic folk and textural minimalism via the use of long delays, reverbs and loops. His joyously original sound finds an ideal counterpart in Elina Duni's warm vocals. Together, they take us on a journey through timeless folksongs from the Balkans and the Mediterranean which still resonate so truly today.

Their full range runs from ancient traditional pieces to original compositions co-written by Rob and Elina, as well as standard songs made famous by Frank Sinatra and Charles Aznavour.

Their first collaborative work, Lost Ships, was released on the famed ECM Records in November 2020, and was followed their latest album, A Time to Remember, in June 2023.

Line-up:

Elina Duni – Vocals & Percussion

Rob Luft – Guitar, Electronics

Corrie Dick – Drums, Percussion

“A Time to Remember – Elina Duni a unique voice” – John Fordham, Guardian, 4 stars

“Lost Ships is an exquisitely beautiful, emotionally complex, words and music masterpiece from two of the most distinctive talents on the European scene…" – All About Jazz, May 2020

Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6YpSl-gkWAM

Join us for an evening of wine tasting with our supplier Woodthorpe Wines. Certified Sommelier Matthew Whitaker will guide you through a bespoke menu of hand-picked wines.

Woodthorpe Wines founder and Certified Sommelier Matthew Whitaker has been popping corks for the last 20 years in restaurants, bars and private tasting events, so you'll be able to sit back, relax and enjoy the night.

Wines with integrity from grape to glass!

Fri 6 Jun, 7pm - Fortified Wine Tasting (Give Me Strength!

Fortified wines are some of the most historical and delicious wines around. Learn what a fortified wine is and why it's one of the best value for money areas in the wine trade. Taste through six fortified wines with Certified Sommelier/Sherry ambassador Matthew Whitaker.  

This locally-made short documentary explores the rave scene in Leicester and the Midlands between 1988 and 1994, with a backdrop of house, jungle techno, breakbeat hardcore and drum and bass.

This locally-made short documentary explores the rave scene in Leicester and the Midlands between 1988 and 1994, with a backdrop of house, jungle techno, breakbeat hardcore and drum and bass.

Before the screening, a "Rave Ride" organised by Ride Leicester will take in iconic venues from Leicester’s rich history of rave and house music within the underground electronic scene of the late 1980’s to mid 1990’s.

Visiting eleven venues across the city centre, discover the history of the buildings that housed nights such as Nemesis, Total Kaos, Head, Die Hard, Bliss and Beef.

For more information and to reserve your place CLICK HERE.

Gillian Anderson (Sex Education), Vanessa Kirby (The Crown), and Ben Foster (Lone Survivor) lead the cast in Tennessee Williams’ timeless masterpiece, returning to cinemas.

Members on sale date: Tue 25 Mar, 10am

Public on sale date: Tue 1 Apr, 10am

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.

Join us for our regular comedy night at The Nest on the second Thursday every month. Expect top quality acts, plus a compère, guaranteeing you an evening of midweek mirth.

Join us for our regular comedy night at The Nest on the second Thursday every month. Expect top quality acts, plus a compère, guaranteeing you an evening of midweek mirth.

So far in 2025 we've welcomed a host of big names including Alistair Barrie (Perrier Award nominee); Shazia Mirza (QI, Have I Got News For You); David Eagle (winner, Leicester Square Comedian of the Year, Edinburgh Fringe Best Newcomer nominee); Sam Avery (award-winning comedian, author and Talksport presenter); Tadiwa Mahlunge (Comedy Central Live); Matt Hollins (winner, Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year); Morgan Rees (Stand Up Sketch Show); Dee Allum (BBC New Comedy Award finalist); Kate Pinchuck (double winner at National Arts Festival); plus fabulous MC Alex Hylton (winner, 'Best Show' at Leicester Comedy Festival).

JUNE LINE-UP TO BE CONFIRMED

Advance booking highly recommended to avoid disappointment.

Doors open 7.30pm, show starts at 8pm

Suitable for age 14+

Please note, line-ups may be subject to change.

Almost a year to the day since our last all-dayer event, we're returning to Middle-Earth for the extended editions of Peter Jackson’s beloved trilogy.

All tickets £30 (+£1.25 admin fee for non-members)

All-dayer tickets include tea/coffee and pastries before The Fellowship of the Ring at 11am.

Come and spend a whole day in Middle-Earth as we screen the extended editions of Peter Jackson’s beloved trilogy – The Fellowship of the Ring (2001), The Two Towers (2002), and The Return of the King (2003).

Expect food and drink specials, raffles and costume competitions!

Join us at the 'Green Dragon' (aka our Café Bar) for tea/coffee and pastries from 10am before the first film at 11am.

Running order of the day:

10am - 11am - Join us for coffee & pastries and to collect your wristband

11am - THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING

2.30pm - 3.15pm - Break

3.15pm - THE TWO TOWERS

7pm - 8pm - Break

8pm - THE RETURN OF THE KING

12.15am - Finish

From the days of illegal raves to the dark club sounds of Optical and Ed Rush, The Rest Is History is a celebration of the early years of Jungle and Drum & Bass music.

From the days of illegal raves to the dark club sounds of Optical and Ed Rush, The Rest Is History is a celebration of the early years of Jungle and Drum & Bass music, how it developed into a world-conquering genre, and the culture that surrounded it.

It is a story of rave, resistance and resilience that champions the scene's pioneers with interviews from Jumpin’ Jack Frost, Ray Keith, Dillinja, Ragga Twins, Micky Finn, Paul Ibiza, and G.Q. and many more of its revolutionary mavericks. An exhilarating and intimate look into the creation of this beloved multicultural underground art form and its continued legacy today.

Godawful stripping melodrama or a subversive camp satire that has been rightfully reclaimed as a kitsch classic by the LGBT community? You be the judge!

Godawful stripping melodrama or a subversive camp satire that has been rightfully reclaimed as a kitsch classic by the LGBT community? Showgirls returns to cinemas for its 30th anniversary so you be the judge!

Running from a troubled past but possessing a raw and riveting dancing talent, Nomi Malone is soon introduced to the arena of the sensual, pulsating stage shows on the legendary Strip and the powerful men and women who run them.

One of those drawn to Nomi's beauty and talent is Zack, the ambitious entertainment director at the Stardust. Another is Cristal, the glamorous, coke-snorting star of the stage show "Goddess," who may make her...or break her.

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 our exciting 5-day summer camps for young filmmakers. You’ll be given a line of dialogue and a prop 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, attendees are welcome to bring their own but all packed lunches must be nut free - more information on this will be sent closer to the course start.

Please note that the Phoenix Café Bar will be closed on Tue 29 and Wed 30 Jul.

FURTHER INFORMATION

Price: £195

Tutor: Keith Allott

Booking Information:

This 5-day course will run 9.30am – 3.30pm, from Monday 28 July – Friday 1 Aug 2025.

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 and a prop 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, attendees are welcome to bring their own but all packed lunches must be nut free - more information on this will be sent closer to the start date.

Please note that the Phoenix Café Bar will be closed on Tue 5 and Wed 6 Aug.

FURTHER INFORMATION

Price: £195

Tutor: Keith Allott

Booking Information:

This 5-day course will run 9.30am – 3.30pm, from Monday 4 - Friday 8 August 2025.

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 on our exciting 5-day summer course for young filmmakers.

Develop your talent, learn new skills and make two short films in a week on our exciting 5-day summer course for young filmmakers. You’ll be given a line of dialogue and a prop 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, attendees are welcome to bring their own but all packed lunches must be nut free - more information on this will be sent closer to the course start.

Please note that the Phoenix Café Bar will be closed on Tue 12 and Wed 13 Aug.

FURTHER INFORMATION

Price: £195

Tutor: Keith Allott

Booking Information:

This 5-day course will run 9.30am – 3.30pm, from Monday 11 – Friday 15 August 2025.

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.

Oscar-nominated Rosamund Pike (Gone Girl, Saltburn) is Jessica in the much-anticipated next play from the team behind Prima Facie.

Members on sale date: Tue 25 Mar, 10am

Public on sale date: Tue 1 Apr, 10am

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 and director Justin Martin reunite following their global phenomenon Prima Facie, with this searing examination of modern motherhood and masculinity.