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September 2019
Afternoon Film: Wonder (PG)
Based on the New York Times bestseller, WONDER tells the incredibly inspiring and heartwarming story of August Pullman, a boy with facial differences who enters fifth grade, attending a mainstream elementary school for the first time. “Wonder is a warm persuasive argument for tolerance. And it’s always great to have Julia Roberts back on the big screen.”Empire Based on R. J. Palacio's hugely popular, award-winning novel, this drama is earnest and sweet, with great messages about kindness, friendship, and acceptance…
Find out more »NTLIVE: Fleabag (15)
See the hilarious, award-winning, one-woman show that inspired the BBC’s hit TV series Fleabag, broadcast live to cinemas from London’s West End. Written and performed by Phoebe Waller-Bridge (Fleabag, Killing Eve) and directed by Vicky Jones, Fleabag is a rip-roaring look at some sort of woman living her sort of life. Fleabag may seem oversexed, emotionally unfiltered and self-obsessed, but that's just the tip of the iceberg. With family and friendships under strain and a guinea pig café struggling to keep afloat, Fleabag…
Find out more »FILM: Aladdin (PG)
Guy Ritchie’s directs live action adaptation of Disney's 1992 animated film of the same name. ★★★★Guy Ritchie’s adaptation is lively, colourful and genuinely funny – making only judicious tweaks to the original, it’s thankfully not a whole new world " The Guardian ★★★★"The movie is colorful and pretty, and Smith brings a fresh, more street-wise approach to his character, while still honoring the motor-mouthed spirit of Williams? "Washington Post Aladdin is a lovable street urchin who meets Princess Jasmine, the…
Find out more »FILM: ROCKETMAN (15)
An epic musical fantasy about the uncensored human story of Sir Elton John’s breakthrough years. ★★★★★"A sequin-encrusted delight. On paper it reads like a by-the-book biopic; on screen it explodes with the kind of colour and energy that only Elton John himself could invoke."Empire. Full review ★★★★★Taron Egerton is terrific as the singer, but the real star of this electric biopic is director Dexter Fletcher. FULL GUARDIAN REVIEW ★★★★★"The colors are stunning, the settings are striking and the energy is irresistible."…
Find out more »NT LIVE: One Man, Two Guvnors
by Richard Bean, based on 'The Servant of Two Masters' by Carlo Goldoni, with songs by Grant Olding. Featuring a Tony Award-winning performance from host of the The Late Late Show, James Corden, the hilarious West End and Broadway hit One Man, Two Guvnors returns to cinemas to mark National Theatre Live’s 10th birthday. Fired from his skiffle band, Francis Henshall becomes minder to Roscoe Crabbe, a small time East End hood, now in Brighton to collect £6,000 from his fiancée’s dad. But…
Find out more »October 2019
Screening: Wise Children
★★★★★ ‘Fantastic. Life-enhancing, brilliantly uninhibited, all-singing and dancing... Stars? I’m not sure why you would stop at five.’ The Observer ★★★★★ ‘It's pure, unadulterated theatre with an airtight company, subject, direction, and production. Rice not only blind-casts the whole piece, but single-handedly gives a masterclass on how to play with gender.’ Broadway World Wise Children By Angela Carter Multi-award-winning director Emma Rice brings her unique, exuberantly impish vision to Angela Carter’s great last novel in this brand-new theatre production. A…
Find out more »LIVE THEATRE: Hey Diddle Diddle
Book for 11am show Book for 1.30pm show Goblin Presents - Hey Diddle Diddle A hilarious adventure filled with music and puppetry, for ages 3+. We have two shows at 11am and 1.30pm for public and group booking Please note priority booking offered to all the primary schools . Show duration approx 1hr When the full moon shines bright here’s magic in the air, and all the animals come out to play.…
Find out more »Royal Opera House: Don Giovanni ( Mozart)
★★★★ Via satellite from the Royal Opera House Sexual intrigue, jealousy, wit, anger... and retribution! The new Royal Opera Season begins with Mozart’s engaging masterpiece, which follows Don Giovanni, the women he serially seduces, and the vengeance that finally catches up with him. The opera is renowned for its ever-shifting portrayals of complex characters, fast-moving action and mix of the comic and the heartfelt. A cast of international singers–both familiar and making Royal Opera debuts – under conductor Hartmut Haenchen…
Find out more »NT LIVE: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
★★★★ A Midsummer Night’s Dream by William Shakespeare ‘The course of true love never did run smooth.’ A feuding fairy King and Queen of the forest cross paths with four runaway lovers and a troupe of actors trying to rehearse a play. As their dispute grows, the magical royal couple meddle with mortal lives leading to love triangles, mistaken identities and transformations… with hilarious, but dark consequences. Shakespeare’s most famous romantic comedy will be captured live from the Bridge Theatre…
Find out more »Afternoon Film: This Beautiful Fantastic (PG) Accessible
British Romantic comedy The story of Bella Brown (Jessica Brown Findlay of “Downton Abbey”), an aspiring children’s book author and reluctant librarian who lives next door to a curmudgeonly retired widower. When Bella , a reclusive young woman is threatened her with eviction unless she gives her garden a makeover, she sets to work watched by her scornful and curmudgeonly next-door neighbour, Alfie. Accessible Films are kindly Supported by the Friends of Bishop’s Castle Community, Care Home and Hospital Please Note:…
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