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“Visually ravishing … Portrait of a Lady on Fire is impossible to resist as a purely cinematic experience.” - Portrait ...
09/06/2026

“Visually ravishing … Portrait of a Lady on Fire is impossible to resist as a purely cinematic experience.” -
Portrait of a Lady on Fire is a breathtaking meditation on love, desire, memory, and the unbearable beauty of fleeting moments. Céline Sciamma crafts every frame like a painting, every glance like a confession, every silence like a poem. Marianne and Héloïse’s connection unfolds with such intensity and tenderness that it feels almost sacred.

What makes this film unforgettable is not only its romance, but the way it captures the act of truly seeing another person—and being seen in return. It burns slowly, quietly, and then all at once.

Years after watching it, I still think about the stolen looks, the crackling tension, the sound of Vivaldi, and that final scene that says more about love than pages of dialogue ever could.

A masterpiece of female gaze, longing, and artistic devotion. Cinema at its most intimate and transcendent.

Don’t miss it! Screening on Fri 12th & Saturday 13th at 2pm & Sunday 14th at 8pm

09/06/2026

A timeless masterpiece returns to the big screen.

West Side Story remains one of cinema’s most celebrated musicals, blending unforgettable music, groundbreaking choreography, and powerful storytelling into an experience that continues to resonate across generations.

Set against the backdrop of New York City’s rival street gangs, this iconic adaptation of Romeo and Juliet transforms a classic tale of love and conflict into a vibrant and deeply moving portrait of hope, division, and the pursuit of a better future.

Featuring some of the most beloved songs in film history—including Maria, Tonight, and America—West Side Story is a landmark achievement whose artistry, energy, and emotional impact remain as compelling today as ever.

Join us for a screening of this Academy Award-winning classic and experience one of the defining musicals of the twentieth century on the big screen, where it truly belongs.

Screening for one night only on Saturday 20th June at 8pm. Doors open at 7pm.

It’s a new week of cracking films at the cinema. Here’s your weekly run down of what’s on…Monday 8th JuneThe Christopher...
08/06/2026

It’s a new week of cracking films at the cinema. Here’s your weekly run down of what’s on…

Monday 8th June

The Christophers (15) 8pm

Tuesday 9th

Hen (15) 8pm

Wednesday 10th

The Christophers (15) 2pm *final screening*
Hen (15) 8pm

Thursday 11th

Rave Culture: A New Era (cert tbc) 8pm

Friday 12th & Saturday 13th

Portrait of a Lady on Fire (15) 2pm
Tuner (15) 8pm

Sunday 14th

Jazz Brew: Annika Skoogh 12-2pm Live Jazz/Free Entry
Tuner (15) 3pm
Portrait of a Lady on Fire (15) 8pm

07/06/2026

Step onto the dancefloor and discover the enduring legacy of Northern Soul. Emerging from the working-class communities of Northern England and the Midlands in the late 1960s and 70s, this vibrant underground movement united young people through rare American soul records, electrifying all-nighters, and a passion for dance.

Northern Soul: Still Burning traces the evolution of the scene from its roots at legendary venues such as Wigan Casino to its continued influence today. Through rare restored archive footage and interviews with key DJs, dancers, musicians, historians, and cultural figures, the film explores the music, fashion, politics, and community that have kept Northern Soul alive for generations—and how a new wave of soulies continues to carry its spirit forward.

A celebration of one of Britain’s most enduring and influential musical subcultures, Northern Soul remains as vital, dynamic, and inspiring today as ever.

Screening for one night only on Thursday 18th of June at 8pm

A chicken’s-eye view of the world—and one of the most original films you’ll see this year.In Hen, acclaimed Hungarian fi...
07/06/2026

A chicken’s-eye view of the world—and one of the most original films you’ll see this year.

In Hen, acclaimed Hungarian filmmaker György Pálfi transforms an unlikely premise into a funny, moving, and profoundly humane work of cinema. Following a hen who escapes an industrial farm in search of a safe place to raise her chicks, the film gradually reveals a far larger story unfolding around her: one of survival, migration, exploitation, and the fragile bonds that connect all living beings.

Told almost entirely from the perspective of its avian protagonist, Hen invites us to see the human world anew—its cruelties, absurdities, and moments of unexpected compassion. What begins as a deceptively simple animal odyssey becomes a richly layered fable about freedom, motherhood, and the struggle to find a place in an increasingly unforgiving world.

By turns heartbreaking, suspenseful, and darkly comic, Pálfi’s latest film is a bold feat of imagination that recalls the great animal-centred masterpieces of recent cinema while remaining entirely its own. There has never been quite a film like Hen.

A remarkable and unforgettable journey from one of contemporary cinema’s most distinctive voices.

Don’t miss it. Screening here on Tue 10th & Wed 11th June at 8pm

06/06/2026

“A loving, insightful delve into rave’s lasting influence and lost weekend logistics” The Guardian

An electrifying journey into the heart of the rave revolution. In the late 80s, against a backdrop of social oppression, a generation found its voice in abandoned factories and secret fields. This film traces the explosion of acid house through never before seen archival footage and interviews with underground pioneers.

A one off screening.

Thursday 11th June at 8pm. Bar opens at 7pm.

“One ought, everyday at least, to hear a little song, read a good poem, see a fine picture…” Pay us a visit this weekend...
05/06/2026

“One ought, everyday at least, to hear a little song, read a good poem, see a fine picture…”

Pay us a visit this weekend and fill your heart with art and music…here’s a look at what’s on.

Friday 5th

Primavera (15) 2pm
The Christophers (15) 8pm

Saturday 6th

The Christophers (15) 2pm/8pm

Sunday 7th

Jazz Brew: Riviera Ramblers 12-2pm Live Jazz/Free Entry
Primavera (15) 3pm
The Christophers (15) 8pm *with subtitles for the hard of hearing

04/06/2026

Based on a true story, Surviving Earth follows Vlad, a Yugoslav refugee and gifted musician who fled to the UK in the 90s. Now rebuilding his life in Bristol, he longs to be the father his daughter Maria deserves, but the shadows of his past refuse to fade.

When he forms a band to reconnect with his roots, music becomes his lifeline - a fragile bridge between who he was and who he wants to be. But as difficulties arise, old habits begin to resurface and Vlad risks losing it all. Can he find redemption through love and music, or will the past drag him down once more?
A powerful debut feature from writer-director Thea Gajic, Surviving Earth announces the arrival of a bold and exciting new voice in contemporary British cinema.

Screening as part of
See it here on:
Monday 15th, Tuesday 16th & Wednesday 17th June at 8pm

03/06/2026

Don’t miss the brilliant new comedy drama from acclaimed director Steven Soderbergh.

Screening all weekend plus a couple of extra shows next week.


03/06/2026

Portrait of a Lady on Fire is a quietly devastating story about love, memory, and the act of seeing.

On a remote island, a painter is commissioned to secretly paint a young woman who refuses to pose. What follows is not just observation, but connection—built in silence, glances, and shared time.

Directed by Céline Sciamma, the film redefines the gaze: here, women are not seen as objects, but as people who see each other. Every frame feels like a memory being formed in real time.

It’s restrained, intimate, and achingly beautiful—proof that some love stories don’t need to be loud to be unforgettable.

See it here on:
Friday 12th & Saturday 13th June at 2pm
Sunday 14th at 8pm

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