Corn Exchange Wallingford

Corn Exchange Wallingford Wallingford's Cinema and Theatre www.CornExchange.org.uk Frances Curtis was President of the Society from 1976-1983.

History:
The Sinodun Players came into being in 1948 in Brightwell-cum-Sotwell, formed by Frances Curtis who was a former Gaiety Girl, and after whom the coffee lounge is named. Dame Agatha Christie also accepted office as President from 1951-1976. Dame Agatha, a Wallingford resident, was a regular member of our Pantomime audience. Throughout the years the Society has had various 'homes' but acqui

red the then-derelict Corn Exchange in 1975. Members set about complete refurbishment, culminating in an official opening by Sir Peter Hall, then Director of the National Theatre, in 1978. Since then the building has been extended so that the complete site now runs from the Market Place to Wood Street. It is open for eleven months every year; August usually being reserved for any renovation or redecoration work.

THU 4/FRI 5 JUNE, 7.30pmTHE CHRISTOPHERS (15) 100mins Starring Sir Ian McKellen, James Corden, Jessica Gunning, Michaela...
14/05/2026

THU 4/FRI 5 JUNE, 7.30pm
THE CHRISTOPHERS (15) 100mins
Starring Sir Ian McKellen, James Corden, Jessica Gunning, Michaela Coel
The children of a once famous artist hire a forger to complete some unfinished, long ago abandoned canvases so they’ll have an inheritance when he dies.

WED 3 JUNE, 7.30pmOUR PLANET, THE PEOPLE, MY BLOOD (15) 84 mins Alan Owen, a descendant of an atomic soldier, has fought...
14/05/2026

WED 3 JUNE, 7.30pm
OUR PLANET, THE
PEOPLE, MY BLOOD (15) 84 mins 
Alan Owen, a descendant of an atomic soldier, has fought tirelessly for the rights of those affected by Nuclear Weapons Testing around the world. Through first-hand accounts, we see Alan take on the UK’s Ministry of Defence, in a landmark legal battle that seeks recognition and compensation for millions.

MON 1 JUNE/TUE 2 JUNE, 7.30pmROSE OF NEVADA (15) 114 mins ★★★★ “[The cast] excel in an ancient, meaningful and quite mag...
14/05/2026

MON 1 JUNE/TUE 2 JUNE, 7.30pm
ROSE OF NEVADA (15) 114 mins 
★★★★ “[The cast] excel in an ancient, meaningful and quite magical drama”: The Times
A lost fishing vessel returns after thirty years. Two men join its crew and are pulled into the past, mistaken for those who vanished before. A haunting, time-bending story of identity, fate and the sea’s long memory.

On this week 25 April - 2 MayAn amazing film about Elvis in concert by Baz Luhrmann - a follow-up on his Elvis biopic.Co...
22/04/2026

On this week 25 April - 2 May

An amazing film about Elvis in concert by Baz Luhrmann - a follow-up on his Elvis biopic.

Colours of Time: a gentle French period drama.

THE DRAMA! The most awkward wedding in history. A fantastic comedy starring Robert Pattinson and Zendaya.

Orwell 2+2=5 - a thought-provoking documentary about the author, so relevant to today's political climate.

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SAT 30/SUN 31 MAY, 7.30pmFUNNY GIRL: THE MUSICAL (PG) 142 mins, 1 intervalStarring Sheridan Smith“[Smith is] an unforget...
15/04/2026

SAT 30/SUN 31 MAY, 7.30pm
FUNNY GIRL: THE MUSICAL (PG) 142 mins, 1 interval
Starring Sheridan Smith
“[Smith is] an unforgettable star turn” - The Times
This recording of a live play follows the rise of F***y Brice, played by Sheridan Smith, as she navigates fame, love and heartbreak. Featuring beloved songs including ‘People’ and ‘Don’t Rain On My Parade’, it blends humour, vulnerability and theatrical spectacle into a celebration of resilience and the price of success.

THU 28/FRI 29 MAY 7.00pmNT LIVE: THE PL***OY OF THE WESTERN WORLD“A sumptuous production, rich in detail, craft and spec...
15/04/2026

THU 28/FRI 29 MAY 7.00pm
NT LIVE: THE PL***OY OF THE WESTERN WORLD
“A sumptuous production, rich in detail, craft and spectacle” - The Guardian
Directed by Caitríona McLaughlin, this filmed play follows a stranger who becomes a local hero after claiming he killed his father. Starring Nicola Coughlan (Derry Girls, Bridgerton), it explores myth, identity and the power of storytelling.

WED 27 MAY 2.30pm & 7.30pmFRIDA KAHLO: EXHIBITION ON SCREEN (12A) 90 mins With commentary, archives and her own words, t...
15/04/2026

WED 27 MAY 2.30pm & 7.30pm
FRIDA KAHLO: EXHIBITION
ON SCREEN (12A) 90 mins 
With commentary, archives and her own words, the film of the exhibition reveals a complex artist whose work reflects identity, pain, politics and an enduring creative force.

MON 25/TUE 26 MAY, 7.30pmPRIMAVERA (15) 111 mins “The director has crafted something magical… a triumph” - Loud and Clea...
15/04/2026

MON 25/TUE 26 MAY, 7.30pm
PRIMAVERA (15) 111 mins 
“The director has crafted something magical… a triumph” - Loud and Clear magazine
Primavera follows a gifted orphaned violinist, played by Tecla Insolia, whose world begins to shift with the arrival of Antonio Vivaldi to lead her orphanage’s orchestra. Set in 18th-century Venice, it explores music, confinement and the awakening of new possibilities.

SUN 24 MAY, 7.30pmKOLN 75 (15) 117 mins“Quirky and diverging music biopic.” - VarietyKöln 75 follows teenage promoter Ve...
15/04/2026

SUN 24 MAY, 7.30pm
KOLN 75 (15) 117 mins
“Quirky and diverging music biopic.” - Variety
Köln 75 follows teenage promoter Vera Brandes (Mala Emde), as she risks everything to stage a 1975 concert by jazz pianist and composer, Keith Jarrett. Against the odds, the troubled performance becomes the iconic Köln Concert, capturing a moment of musical history.

FRI 8 MAY, 7.00pmROH EUGENE ONEGIN 245 mins, 2 intervals“A beautifully detailed reading of … Tchaikovsky’s lyrical roman...
15/04/2026

FRI 8 MAY, 7.00pm
ROH EUGENE ONEGIN
245 mins, 2 intervals
“A beautifully detailed reading of … Tchaikovsky’s lyrical romance” - The Telegraph
A tragic tale of love and regret. Asmik Grigorian stars as Tatyana, whose devotion is rejected by Onegin, setting in motion jealousy, a fatal duel and missed chances that return to haunt them both.

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