September - December 2017 An electrifying Autumn programme of live events, film, live cinema and our renowned pantomime, Sleeping Beauty

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I have recently taken over as Contents Chair of The Roses from Peter Cottingham, so I thought I Sleeping Beauty 4 - 5 should introduce myself! Offers & Discounts 6 I joined the Board of Live Events 7 - 20 Trustees nearly 3 years ago and am a frequent visitor Tastings 21 to The Roses. I was closely Support Us 22 Whether you are a business or individual, involved in the refurbishment that took place in 2015. When finances permit, Christmas Market 23 we are your local, trusted we shall press on with the next phase so that all Workshops 24 - 25 and dedicated legal experts. of the theatre is up to the same high standard. Youth Theatre 26 The Roses is a very special venue, and we Regular Activities 27 love rising to the challenge of putting on a Tewkesbury Pershore Cheltenham tbsolicitors.co.uk 01684 299633 01386 562000 01242 235250 wide variety of high quality events for you. 35 This season’s highlights include some truly electrifying performances from companies such as Motionhouse, Blackeyed Theatre and Ballet Cymru; some very exciting live music

including Blake and alongside Victoria & Abdul many popular tributes; a film programme packed to the rafters with new releases and of Film 28 - 41 course, The Roses’ 2017 Pantomime, Sleeping Live Screenings 42 - 45 Beauty, which runs from 2nd to 31st December. Everyone loves a good pantomime, so make Booking Information 46 - 47 sure you book early - you can save £2.50 per ticket if you book by the end of September! Diary 48 - 50 We could not do any of what we do without the tireless commitment of our staff and volunteers, and I would like to thank them here for all Connect with us: their efforts to make your visits a pleasure. Facebook: I look forward to seeing you here soon! /RosesTheatre : Keith Norton @RosesTheatre Chair

rosestheatre.org Box Office: 01684 295074 3 Saturday 2 - Sunday 31 December Performance Schedule Early Bird Prices (until 30 September) Pantomime Sat 2 Dec - - 7pm Gold Performances Mon 4 Dec 10am 1.30pm - A £25 B £22.50 C £21 Tue 5 Dec 10am - 5.45pm No concessions or group rates available Wed 6 Dec 10am 1.30pm - Blue Performances Thu 7 Dec 10am 1.30pm - A £22.50 B £20 C £17 Concessions and group rates available Fri 8 Dec 10am 1.30pm - Green Performances Sat 9 Dec 11am* 3pm - A £13.50 B £12 C £9.50 Tue 12 Dec 10am 1.30pm - Concessions and group rates available Wed 13 Dec 10am 1.30pm - Prices (From 1 October) Thu 14 Dec 10am 1.30pm - Written and directed by Gold Performances Fri 15 Dec - Ben Crocker 10am 7pm A £27.50 B £25 C £23.50 Sat 16 Dec 11am 3pm 7pm No concessions or group rates available Sun 17 Dec - 2pm 5.45pm Blue Performances Tue 19 Dec - 2pm 5.45pm A £25 B £22.50 C £19.50 Concessions and group rates available Wed 20 Dec - 2pm 5.45pm Green Performances The Roses’ 2017 pantomime is the heroic tale of a Thu 21 Dec - 2pm 7pm A £16 B £14.50 C £12 Fri 22 Dec - 2pm 7pm Concessions and group rates available Prince’s gallant mission to rescue a Princess from a Sat 23 Dec 11am 3pm 7pm Concessions: £2 off - see page 46 for mysterious enchantment... will good triumph over evil? Sun 24 Dec 11am 3pm - eligibility criteria. Excludes Band C. Tue 26 Dec - 2pm** 5.45pm No 16-25 tickets available. Wed 27 Dec - 2pm 5.45pm Families: £2 off adult tickets for Chorus Auditions parties of 3-9 when the group Thu 28 Dec - 2pm 5.45pm includes at least 1 child. This year’s auditions will take place on Fri 29 Dec - 2pm 5.45pm Excludes Band C. Sun 17 Sep at 10.30am. Auditions are open to Sat 30 Dec 11am 3pm 7pm Groups: Buy 10 young performers aged between 8 - 16. Sun 31 Dec 11am 3pm - get 1 free. Please Please see www.rosestheatre.org for full information. * Relaxed performance contact Box ** Rod Leaver Memorial Performance Office to book.

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There are many ways you can save money at The Roses, whether you are a Anthem: The Dire Streets Talon: The Best Of regular theatre-goer or someone who fancies trying something new. Ultimate Queen An accomplished band of The Eagles musicians perfectly capture the One of the most successful Concert Show distinctive sound of Dire Straits Featuring a score of non-stop touring shows in the UK Schools & Groups belters, this is the show with no Fri 22 Sep 7.30pm Fri 29 Sep 7.30pm We offer competitive discounts to group £25 £21.50 £17 time for losers! A B C A £28.50 B £24.50 C £21 bookers, which are available on most live shows Concessions available S Sat 2 Sep 7.30pm Concessions available S and all films. A £25 B £21.50 C £17 Buy 10 tickets, get 1 free. Concessions available S Whitney: Queen The James In addition, schools can take advantage of Of The Night Taylor Quartet our 16-25s price, see below for details. Please Three Cane Whale A spectacular rollercoaster ride contact Box Office on 01684 295074 to make a James Taylor brings his Folk in the Bar with Bristol-based through three decades of classic trademark funky howling group booking. hits; a simply sensational show Season Multibuy Deal multi-instrumental acoustic trio Hammond sound We will make arranging your group visit as easy Sat 23 Sep 7.30pm Book just 2 or more shows and as we can! Tues 5 Sep 8.30pm Sat 30 Sep 7.30pm S £28.50 £24.50 £21 start saving! With Season Multibuy All tickets: £15 A B C £19.50 £16.50 £14.50 Concessions available S A B C the more you see the more you S No concessions available Concessions available save. All shows must be booked at the same time for discount to apply. The Roy Ed Byrne: 4+ Live Shows: £3.50 off per ticket Orbison Story Spoiler Alert 3 Live Shows: £3 off per ticket Barry Steele is Roy Orbison in the The brand new stand up show show voted the UK’s No.1 tribute from the unrivalled master of 2 Live shows: £2.50 off per ticket at the National Tribute Awards Not available on Band C seats. Not available Sat 9 Sep 7.30pm Mon 25 Sep 8pm in conjunction with any other offer. A £28.50 B £24.50 C £21 A B C £25 Concessions available S No concessions available

Sing-a-Long-a Rocky Horror Picture Show This screening of the camp cult classic is accompanied by a live host. Join us in the bar afterward Sat 16 Sep 7.30pm A B C £16.50 No concessions available 16-25s Tickets Family Offer A limited number of seats are available at £5 off Finding Joy the advertised price across any live event that The UK’s leading full mask £2 off adult tickets for parties of 3-9 F offers concessions (excludes Price Band C). company Vamos Theatre when the group includes at least 1 child. present the true story of a All 16-25s tickets must be booked in the Each party must include at least 1 person under teenager’s decision to care for the age of 16 and 1 adult. We do not charge for recipient’s name - this can be done even if the his grandmother with dementia children under the age of 3, provided they sit on a booker is not the 16-25 year old. Wed 20 Sep 7.30pm parent or guardian’s lap. Please call Box Office to book. A £19.50 B £16.50 C £14.50 Concessions available S

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Popular Music Popular Music Popular Music Popular Music That’ll Be Blake: The 10 The Counterfeit Songbirds The Day Year Tour Stones: Cabaret The UK’s premier Rock & Roll Celebrating 10 years together, Brit- SATIS-FiCTION The Songbirds are made up of the production That’ll Be The Day Award-winning vocal trio BLAKE vocal talents of Caroline Mander returns to The Roses with are back with a brand new album Why pay a fortune to see ants in (who runs several successful another BRAND NEW SHOW! and UK tour. a stadium when for a fraction of choirs in the area, including the price you can get up close and Highly acclaimed for its stunning The sounds of classical anthems, Caroline’s Crooners at The Roses smell the faking brilliance of the - see page 27), Luc Bailey, Jenny live entertainment value, That’ll big musicals and contemporary Counterfeit Stones? Be The Day is an outstanding songs are set to collide once again, Gardiner and Kate Carr. celebration for all true fans of the along with the boys’ lush harmony Their latest shakedown, SATIS- Original members Caroline and golden era of popular music. vocals and irreverent banter. The FiCTION, promises another Jenny have enjoyed singing night of pure, unadulterated This latest production features show features atmospheric video together for many years and their projections, dramatic lighting and Xerox-rock. Now in their 26th love of harmony and song led a fantastic new-line-up of From their humble beginnings in Brooklyn to the dizzying heights year, these pie-eyed pipers smash hits spanning the 50s, great instrumentalists. them to team up with musical of their success in the 50’s & 60’s, the songwriting genius of Neil continue to deliver the best Rolling arranger Luc and Kate. 60s & 70s, plus more side- Sedaka and ‘Howie’ Howard Greenfield will go down in musical Stones “rusical” on the circuit. splitting comic sketches, all history as one of the most successful partnerships of all time. Featuring close harmony singing performed live on stage! It’s phoney rock ‘n’ roll... and many beautiful songs, enjoy a This show is packed full of hits such as Calendar Girl, Happy and you’ll like it! Prepare for an unforgettable relaxing evening in the company of Birthday Sweet Sixteen, Breaking Up Is Hard To Do, [Is This a truly endearing quartet. night of nostalgia, laughs The Way To] Amarillo, Stupid Cupid and of course Oh! Carol, “The most famous Stones band and ROCK ’N’ ROLL! masterpieces made famous not only by Sedaka but also other well in England” Sir Mick Jagger www.thatllbetheday.com known performers like Connie Francis, Tony Christie, Tom Jones “They’re hilarious” Jerry Hall and LaVern Baker. “Your contribution was much If you like to sing-a-long or just want to hear great music this show remarked upon” is for you. Buckingham Palace “If you have socks, prepare for them to be knocked off” “Better than the originals” britishtheatre.com S Monday 2 October 7.30pm Friday 6 October 7.30pm Sunday 15 October 8.30pm Tuesday 3 October 7.30pm A £25 B £21.50 C £17 Sunday 8 October 7.30pm Friday 13 October 7.30pm Friday 27 October 8.30pm A B C £27 Concessions available S A £25 B £21.50 C £17 A B C £24 £15 (Music in the Bar) No concessions available Concessions available No concessions available No concessions available

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Get ready for an unforgettable evening with a global superstar, as he puts the Boom Boom into your heart in the all new production for 2017 – Fast Love: A Tribute to George Michael. The show is packed with crowd pleasing anthems, from the Wham! classics of the ‘new pop’ revival and the chart topping success of the eighties album Faith, to all the awesome tunes of the nineties & noughties including the irresistible Flawless. This is a spellbinding experience you don’t want to miss. You’ll be getting up (to get down) to all your favourite songs: Careless Whisper, Freedom, Faith, Father Figure, One More Try, Outside, Jesus To A Child, I Want Your Sex, Kissing A Fool, and many more. Theatre Comedy Audience with Theatre Relive the passion, the flare, and the unique sensitivity of George Michael in this incredible concert sensation. As the great man Antigone Paul Chowdhry: Mel Nicholls: The Strange Case Of said: you gotta have faith… So book your tickets now! A brother condemned to walk Live Innit Paralympian Dr Jekyll And Saturday 21 October 7.30pm forever in the shadow of death. A £25 B £21.50 C £17 Following his 2015 100 date sell- & Adventure Mr Hyde Concessions available A family teetering on the brink of out tour, comedy powerhouse A thrilling adaptation of catastrophe. and star of Taskmaster, Live at The Storyteller Robert Louis Stevenson’s dark A world where one girl dares to Apollo and Stand Up for the Week, S and Rio Paralympian Mel psychological fantasy, The Strange take a stand. Paul Chowdhry brings his highly Nicholls grabs life with both hands Case of Dr Jekyll And Mr Hyde anticipated new stand-up show to This blistering new adaptation sees and always with a smile. immerses you in the myth and venues nationwide. Sophocles’ tragedy reimagined in a After a series of life changing mystery of 19th century London’s dystopian landscape, where fate is “It’s a rare and joyous thing to strokes turned her world upside fog-bound streets where love, written in code and where drones see a stand up so vibrant and down, fit and active Mel was left betrayal and murder lurk at every flock across the skies. Brought imperiously on top of his game” unable to walk and use much of chilling twist and turn. Gripping, to life by innovative theatre The Mail on Sunday the left side of her body, or live stylish and thought-provoking, this company Actors of Dionysus, safely without daily support. But is unmissable theatre. this production combines bold her determination and ambition to Go on... treat your dark side! ideas with passionate and visceral live life to the max did not stop her. physical theatre. “One of the most innovative, Join Mel as she talks about her audacious companies working in “Let nothing stop you from ambitions for her sporting future, contemporary English Theatre” seeing them” The Times her love of adventure, her desire The Stage to push boundaries and challenge Actors of Dionysus The Roses’ comedy programme perceptions, and her tales of living www.blackeyedtheatre.co.uk is sponsored by an adventure through writing and photography. All proceeds from this evening will S be split between The Roses and Mel’s own charity. S Tuesday 17 October 7.30pm A £19.50 B £16.50 C £14.50 Friday 20 October 7.30pm Concessions available A £19.50 B £16.50 C £14.50 Suitable for ages 14+ Wednesday 18 October 8pm Thursday 19 October 7.30pm Concessions available Running time: A B C £21.50 A B C £17 Suitable for ages 11+ Approx 75 mins (no interval) No concessions available No concessions available Running time: Approx 2 hours

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Family Theatre Magic Ballet Contemporary Dance / Circus Monstersaurus! Luke Jermay: The Light Motionhouse: One day Monty found a book Sixth Sense Princess Charge ‘Inventions Very Rare’ Create yourself a monster friend Luke Jermay is the most incredible A new full length ballet with an Premiering in October 2017, BUT ONLY IF YOU DARE! man you’ve probably never heard original score by Welsh harpist Motionhouse’s incredible new of. He can read your mind. Catrin Finch in collaboration multi-media show is about energy. This brand new show from with The Riverfront Theatre in the creators of Aliens Love He doesn’t use mind games From the electrical charge that or psychological tricks; he is Newport; Ballet Cymru’s The sparks human life, to the beating Underpants is monstrously good! Light Princess is the lightest and Follow the young inventor Monty not a trickster, there are no of our heart and the memories brightest dance event of the year. Gladys, Elsie and Olive are three cleaning ladies who are about to as he creates a whole world of smoke and mirrors. He can we make, six performers be “put out to pasture” by their overzealous office manager Dave. wacky inventions and incredible simply read your mind. Using elements of circus use dance and acrobatics to Feeling they have little chance of gaining employment elsewhere, monsters, but he has a problem His awe inspiring intuitive abilities and outstanding classical delve deep into the human the ladies have to boost their falling income! - now he has made them all, what have gained him high profile fans choreography the story draws body, tracing the incredible is he going to do with them?! such as Derren Brown, Dynamo inspiration from Sleeping A chance wrong number requiring a sex chat line rings into the office story of energy in our lives. Beauty, telling the story of a and gives them a great idea… why not run their own sex chat line? This energetic show full of thrills, and Uri Geller. You too will be Digital projections create a princess afflicted by a constant After all, their age and appearance won’t matter on the telephone spills, magic and mayhem will amazed at Jermay’s incredible world on stage where dancers weightlessness, unable to get her and providing they can keep this a secret from their boss, they could delight the whole family – with powers; he knows your past, and images interact seamlessly, feet on the ground, until she finds a be onto a winner! original music and plenty of present and future, sometimes bringing to life stories of energy in love that brings her down to earth. Starring audience participation! better than you do. From Needless to say… things don’t go entirely our own bodies, humans as energy your favourite schoolteacher, Featuring groundbreaking video according to plan. Crissy Rock manipulators and the Earth’s Presented by Big Wooden Horse childhood pet even the colour projections and stunningly vibrant (Hit TV series weather systems. This is a heart warming feel-good comedy of your underwear, Jermay costumes, The Light Princess Benidorm and I’m A that will have you rolling in the aisles and Charge is the third element of impossibly knows all, sees all will transport you to a world of Celebrity) smiling every time you answer the phone! Kevin Finnan’s ‘Earth Trilogy’, and tells (almost) all in an expert laughter, beauty and wonder. developing on themes explored Written by Ed Waugh and Trevor Wood, Leah Bell display of telepathy. (comedienne and in Scattered (2009) and Broken Ballet Cymru this production is directed by Leah Bell actress) (2013) about our relationship with F “Jermay puts the rest of us mind who injects this hilarious play with a fresh readers to shame” Derren Brown water and the Earth. Wednesday 25 October and lively approach coupled with her own Dolores Porretta Brown (stage and 11.30am & 2pm (relaxed) unique style. S S F TV actress) S A B C £13.50 Sunday 29 October 7.30pm Concessions available Thursday 26 October 7.30pm Saturday 28 October 2.30pm Introducing Tuesday 31 October 7.30pm A B C £22.50 Andy Green Suitable for ages 3+ A £19.50 B £16.50 C £14.50 A £19.50 B £16.50 C £14.50 No concessions available A £19.50 B £16.50 C £14.50 Running time: 50mins Concessions available Concessions available Concessions available

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Comedy Popular Music Country Music Folk Music Angelos & Barry: The Summer A Celebration Gilmore & The New Power Of Love Of John Denver Roberts Generation Exactly 50 years after one of A Celebration of John Denver Contemporary folk/acoustic the most important cultural will take you on a magical journey duo Gilmore & Roberts combine Are you lost? Is your soul events in history, The Summer through the musical career of award-winning songwriting with knackered? Are you disillusioned Of Love anniversary concert John Denver, featuring popular astounding musicianship and their with the current state of things? If takes you back on a nostalgic hits such as Annie’s Song, trademark harmonies to create a you answered yes to one of these musical journey to that incredible Leaving on a Jet Plane, Rocky powerful wall of sound. then why not come along to see summer of 1967 - an eclectic Mountain High and title track Nominated three times at the Angelos and Barry in The New explosion of flowers, psychedelia, Take Me Home Country Roads. Power Generation? BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, Katriona freedom, peace and love and, One of the first artists ever to sell Gilmore (fiddle, mandolin) and They will identify your weaknesses, of course, timeless music over 10 million copies alone for his Jamie Roberts (guitar) met while expose them in front of everyone that inspired a generation. ‘Greatest Hits’ album in 1973 John studying at College of Music and then cure you 100% from With original 1960s film footage, Denver is a unique artist who has and released their debut album Touching, funny and utterly original, Scamp Theatre’s delightful whatever rubbish you might have. The Summer Of Love also inspired a generation. Releasing in 2008. Since then, the duo have adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s STICK MAN is Like therapists and Gods rolled features a full live band performing over 300 songs and penning won countless accolades for their coming to The Roses! into one. Nothing is too much for songs such as California some of American ’s genre-spanning work. What starts off as a morning jog becomes quite the misadventure them. They will show you how they Dreaming, San Francisco, most memorable hits, he is a true for Stick Man: a dog wants to play fetch with him, a swan builds a nest did it, and then will show you what To celebrate a decade as a duo, Turn Turn, Turn, Somebody To musical legend. with him, and he even ends up on a fire! How will Stick Man ever get to do! Throw away your self-help Gilmore & Roberts released their Love, Happy Together, Brown Join us to celebrate the life of first live album ‘In Our History - back to the family tree? books and join The New Power Eyed Girl, and over 40 more John Denver and sing along to his LIVE’ in November 2016 - exactly This award-winning production features a trio of top actors and is Generation for a guaranteed life classic songs from the summer transformation*. most memorable hits performed ten years to the day since their packed full of puppetry, songs, live music and funky moves. that changed the world. by the renowned Wayne Denton first EP release. *Life transformations do occur and his talented musicians with AV “Scamp Theatre send shivers down my spine. They are so lively regularly, but if it doesn’t work for footage throughout. “Hot property” fRoots and innovative. I love their production of Stick Man and so do the you, it’s got nothing to do with “Head and shoulders above their audiences” Julia Donaldson, author and former Children’s Laureate them, it’s very much your fault. contemporaries” Rockin’ Magpie Presented by Scamp Theatre and Freckle Productions No refunds. S S Wednesday 8 November 1pm & 4.30pm Thursday 2 November 8pm Saturday 4 November 7.30pm Sunday 5 November 7.30pm Tuesday 7 November 8.30pm A B C £14 (Concessions available) A B C £16.50 A £25 B £21.50 C £17 A £25 B £21.50 C £17 £15 (Folk in the Bar) Suitable for ages 3+ • Running time: 1 hour approx F No concessions available Concessions available Concessions available No concessions available

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Physical Theatre Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers Experience thundering rhythms on huge taiko drums, mysterious masked choreography with inventive lighting, muscular synchronisation timed to perfection, post-apocalyptic martial imagery and infectious belly-laugh humour, all in a spellbinding display of sheer athleticism. Feel the energy and experience the power of this unique performance. As the most successful touring taiko drum group on this continent, Mugenkyo have developed a spectacular, passionate style with music for the soul, fusing the traditional spirit with a contemporary look and sound to create Music Music Ballet a modern stage performance that has captivated audiences Youth Drama The ELO And Finally... The Nutcracker everywhere. Shakespeare Find out more about the Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers: Experience Phil Collins Russian National Ballet is coming www.taiko.co.uk Schools Festival to The Roses for the very first time The world’s foremost tribute The group that are recognised www..com/MUGENKYOvision Shakespeare Schools Foundation to delight you with their beautiful www.facebook.com/Mugenkyo-Taiko-Drummers to The Electric Light Orchestra. throughout the industry as the new production of The Nutcracker. is proud to present the world’s With a sensational string section, definitive Phil Collins and Genesis @MugenkyoTaiko largest youth drama festival, a stunning light show and large tribute show are now celebrating The Christmas story is based in which a series of unique screen projection to further their 10th anniversary year on “The Nutcracker and the Tuesday 14 November 7.30pm Shakespeare productions are enhance the experience, enjoy this together and present a brand new Mouse King” written by E.T.A. A £25 B £21.50 C £17 staged by local schools. Hoffmann. It tells the story of Concessions available S incredible show which accurately show for 2017. Whether you are a parent, friend reproduces the songs and sounds Marie, a rather sad little girl, whose The truly amazing eleven piece Godfather Drosselmeier gives her or another local school, we invite and takes you on a magical musical band, which includes the ‘And you to an exhilarating evening journey through time. a Nutcracker doll as a present on Finally Horns’, faithfully re-create Christmas Eve... A Nutcracker who of theatre where you will see In 2016 Jeff Lynne’s ELO came all the classic hits from the Phil may just be a handsome prince in Shakespeare’s stories brought to back to prominence with the Collins and Genesis timeless back disguise. life like never before. release of a brand new album catalogue. SSF is a cultural education charity, - Alone In The Universe and a Prepare to enter a magical new As always the ‘two drummer’ line world with the ultimate and transforming lives through the UK and World tour. The ELO up remains an integral part of the unique power of Shakespeare. Experience 2017 tour will include most beautiful fairy-tale where act and once again the addition goodness and beauty triumph. In the celebratory finale of their some of the new material from of a dedicated percussionist Festival journey, 30,000 young the new album but will have performing the Louis Conte people from schools across the many songs from the Out of The role, has moved the ‘And Finally’ country will unite for two thrilling Blue album to celebrate its 40th experience both musically and performances. It promises to be birthday year. visually to a whole different league. the most exciting festival yet! “This band shows great style and www.andfinallyphilcollins.com Details of the schools taking part professionalism. A tribute that’s will be available on The Roses’ jam-packed with musical talent” website when confirmed. Derek Smith, The Stage S S Wednesday 15 November 7pm Thursday 16 November 7pm Thursday 9 November 7.30pm Saturday 11 November 7.30pm Sunday 12 November 7.30pm A B C £10.50 A B C £23.50 A £25 B £21.50 C £17 A £25 B £21.50 C £17 Concessions and No concessions available Concessions available Concessions available group discounts available

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Popular Music Popular Music Community Comedy Vampires Rock: Be Bop A Lula Tewkesbury Omid Djalili: Ghost Train The West End hit starring five Town Band Schmuck For giants of rock’n’roll – Eddie Steve Steinman has ramped Cochran, Gene Vincent, Billy Fury, Join Tewkesbury Town Band A Night up the vamp in this spectacular Buddy Holly and Roy Orbison. for their hugely popular annual sequel to the phenomenally Christmas concerts. Come in out Award winning and successful Vampires Rock. Relive the tours responsible for of the cold and enjoy a great family actor Omid Djalili, known for his introducing rock ’n’ roll to the UK in Christmas concert with a selection legendary stand-up performances, For more than two decades, the company of incredible singers is back on a nationwide tour! Steinman and his crew of new and classic festive tunes and a band tighter than a pair of and a few sing-a-long items too. Intelligent, sometimes provocative have delivered exhilarating your tightest drainpipe trousers. performances that have been Our ever popular Town Band is and always entertaining, his packed with energy, fabulous From Cochran’s legendary busy throughout the year with Folk Music stand-up is a hugely energetic and dance routines, spectacular guitar riffs, Vincent’s menacingly concerts, parades and festivals in captivating comedy masterclass. special effects and of course, moody stage presence, Fury’s the town and beyond. Finish off Steeleye Span His credits range from Hollywood amazing music that has everyone smouldering looks and soaring the year with some festive fun. to television and the West End Folk rock pioneers Steeleye Span are touring with a up on their feet. vocals, Orbison’s perfect, lilting stage. tones and Holly’s good-time new live show, with - the voice of the band A tongue in cheek story, a rock ’n’ roll, Be Bop A Lula is a real - leading a line-up featuring faces old and new. “Djalili at his magnetic best” spellbinding cast, guitar gods and The List doozer of a stage show. Having just released the album “Dodgy Bastards” to great sexy vampettes will take you on a critical acclaim, their 2017 performance will see them perform “Too sparkling and personable ride through some of the greatest “Performed with the love, care new gems alongside classics that have made them one to miss” Metro classic rock anthems ever, and respect that great Rock And of the most successful bands ever. including tracks from Queen, AC/ Roll deserves” BritishTheatre.com DC, Meat Loaf, Journey, Bon Jovi, Maddy Prior Vocals The Roses’ comedy programme www.grtentertainments.com Guns ‘n’ Roses and many more. Liam Genockey Drums is sponsored by Prepare for a night of mischief and Benji Kirkpatrick Bouzouki / Vocals mayhem like no other! Julian Littman Acoustic Guitar / Keyboards / Vocals Jessie May Smart Violin Andrew (Spud) Sinclair Guitar Roger Carey Bass S Saturday 9 December 7.30pm Friday 17 November 7.30pm Thursday 7 December 8pm Sunday 10 December 3pm Monday 11 December 7.30pm Thursday 14 December 8pm A B C £27.50 A £25 B £21.50 C £17 A B C £12 A B C £24 A B C £25 No concessions available Concessions available Concessions available No concessions available No concessions available

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Let’s Get Ready To RUMble Whether you love your rum spiced, golden, white or old navy, this is the night for you. A fun and interactive tasting evening where you can try all of the different styles of rum and decide which mixer matches each type of rum the best. Friday 15 September 7.45pm Fairport Sarah McQuaid Max Boyce £20 (In the Bar) Convention The launch tour for Sarah’s new A true modern day folk hero! No concessions available album. The 2018 Wintour Thursday 25 January 7.30pm Tuesday 30 January 8.30pm Friday 9 February 7.30pm A B C £27 £15 (Folk in the Bar) A B C £26.50 An Evening With Chase Distillery No concessions available No concessions available No concessions available Family owned Chase Distillery produce award winning Gin and Vodka from potatoes and apples grown on their farm in Herefordshire. In this insighful evening you’ll learn more about the history of the company and sample a selection of their delicious range of spirits. Friday 3 November 7.45pm £20 (In the Bar) No concessions available

Jack Boskett Macbeth David Baddiel Professional photographer Jack Presented by the award-winning David visits Tewkesbury with his The Spirit Of Christmas presents From Railways To Royalty theatre company Out of Chaos ‘My Family: Not The ’ tour Get in the Christmas spirit (literally...) with a tempting selection Saturday 3 March 7.30pm Wednesday 7 March 7.30pm Saturday 24 March 7.30pm of brandy and festive liqueurs, all washed down with lashings of spiced mulled wine and nibbles. The perfect excuse £15 £19.50 £16.50 £14.50 A B C A B C A B C £27 to start the Christmas celebrations early this year! No concessions available Concessions available S No concessions available Friday 1 December 7.45pm £20 (In the Bar) Help Us Keep You Up To Date No concessions available We now regularly put new shows and events on sale, outside of the brochure publishing schedule. Please help us to keep you up to date with all of the latest Burns Night Whisky new shows and enable us to reduce both our costs and Now a regular fixture in The Roses’ calendar, the Burns Big Girls Don’t Cry our environmental impact by signing up to receive regular Night Whisky Tasting features six very different Scotch updates by email. whiskies with which to tantalise your tastebuds. We’ll also Celebrating the music of Frankie put on a range of nibbles and, of course, a haggis! Valli & The Four Seasons To sign up simply ask us to add you to the email list or follow the link on our homepage at www.rosestheatre.org Friday 26 January 7.45pm Saturday 21 April 7.30pm £20 (In the Bar) A £28.50 B £24.50 C £21 No concessions available Concessions available S

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Drama Games Come and play drama games, make silly noises and laugh your head off as you enjoy discovering the fun of drama. This is a great opportunity to try something a little different with The Roses. No experience is required, just a willingness to have some fun with a great Turn Memories Illustration Singers bunch of people. If you enjoy this, you’ll love being a Into Memoir With Emily Jane Pike Performance part of our Youth Theatre - see overleaf for details! With Gill Powell “From a very young age there was Development Sat 28 Oct 10am - 11.30am (Ages 5-8) barely a moment when I didn’t (Ages 9-14) “Ooh you must write that down.” Sat 28 Oct 2pm - 4pm have a pen or pencil in my hand. With Lindsay Martin Cost: £5 • Venue: The Roses How many times have Combining my love for story-telling Have you always wanted to you heard that comment and sketching silly doodles of perform? Are you a singer looking after you’ve recounted an people I knew or characters from to develop your performance incident from your life? my favourite movie or theatre confidence? Are you nervous Whether it’s for yourself, your show, has made me be able to about using microphones? Do you family or for publication, we all bring my illustrations to life and want to take your performance to have our stories. Be inspired allow them to tell the stories for the next level? themselves.” to begin writing your memoir Learn how to develop all with practical exercises and Join Emily for an exploration of aspects of performance helpful insights. Learn how to techniques and artistry to make technique with Lindsay. The Community at the Heart of Culture transform memories into a your stories leap from the page. workshop will be followed by The Roses will join 300+ Fun Palaces across good read. Please bring a family an informal showing of work. photo that includes you. the UK and globally set to erupt with free and fun activities, celebrating culture in our Mon 23 Oct 1pm - 5pm community - and you’re invited! Informal performance at 5.30pm Sat 16 Sep 10am - 3pm Mon 23 Oct 1pm - 2.30pm We are turning The Roses over to the Cost: £30 (10 places available) Cost: £10 (10 places available) Cost: £30 (10 places available) community for a weekend of sharing skills, Age: Adult • Venue: The Roses Age: 11+ • Venue: The Roses Age: 14+ • Venue: The Roses passions, creativity, meeting new people, showcasing your hobbies and having fun. It’s your Fun Palace – tell us what you want it Make A Panto In A Week to be, and how you would like to involved. If you’ve ever felt the urge to join in with our magical Fun Palaces is an ongoing campaign for pantomimes, this is for you. Join us on a week long community at the heart of culture, with an holiday project full of cheers and jeers and celebrate annual weekend of events each October. all things pantomime - Cinderella’s slipper, Jack’s During the weekend, check out what’s beanstalk, even an ugly Dame or two. happening across the globe: You know you want to join us. Oh yes you do! Twitter/Instagram: #FunPalaces | @FunPalaces www.funpalaces.co.uk Monday 23 - Friday 27 October 10am - 3pm Cost: £60 • Age: 7 - 20 • Venue to be confirmed Visit www.funpalaces.co.uk and search Saturday 7 & Sunday 8 October Open to disabled and non-disabled young people. In partnership for The Roses to get involved! with Active Impact. Part of the Of Course We Can Programme. Free entry

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There are many different film series at The Roses. Look out Audio Film Ticket Prices for the symbols throughout A Described Daytime (10am - 5pm) the film pages and diary. All tickets: £5 Audio Description headsets Kids Club (see p. 30): £2.50 provide audio commentary for the visually impaired. Evenings (after 5pm) Elevenses Please reserve a headset by Full price: £8.50 E Screenings calling Box Office on 01684 Concessions: £7.50 295074 prior to arrival. Under 26: £5 Elevenses are popular (12A) morning screenings Banded pricing does not apply to The Odyssey programmed with our film screenings. Jacques Cousteau, the man in the retired audience in mind. red hat who brought the magical undersea world to TV audiences Elevenses Relaxed across the globe, is the subject Screenings are of this lavish biopic. In 1950, sponsored by DF Screenings R (15) Cousteau and his wife Simone set Legal Those living with Dementia, The Big Sick A sail in their boat, The Calypso, with Nappy Autism or any other condition The most refreshingly original, emotionally intelligent and joyously funny their new invention, the aqualung, that affects daily living can romantic comedy of the year is based on the real life cross cultural in search of new adventures. N Mondays enjoy a social activity in a safe relationship of its writers Kumail Nanjiani and Emily V. Gordon. With spectacular aquatic scenery Subtitled Nappy Mondays are film environment. The lights will Pakistani born Kumail finds himself torn between his heart and the in South Africa, The Bahamas, Screenings screenings exclusively for be left on low and there may expectations of his traditional Muslim family when he falls for American Antarctica and the Mediterranean, S mums, dads and carers with be the possibility of people student Emily. When Emily contracts a mysterious illness, Kumail must make this your summer escape! Films in this season are: young children under 18 talking or moving around. unite their bickering families and support her on the road to recovery. Victoria & Abdul (Cert TBC) months old. We will provide a changing mat and buggy park, Alone In Berlin (12A) Sun 15 Oct 2pm Wed 6 Sep 2pm Fri 1 Sep 2pm & 8.30pm, Mon 4 Sep 2pm Fri 1 Sep 4pm as well as a free seat for your Goodbye Christopher 2hrs 2mins belongings. Victoria & Abdul (Cert TBC) Wed 6 Sep 4pm, Thur 7 Sep 6.15pm P Robin (Cert TBC) Mon 16 Oct 2pm 2hrs Dir: Jérôme Salle Cast: Lambert Wed 25 Oct 7.30pm Films in this season are: The Nut Job 2: Dir: Michael Showalter Cast: Kumail Nanjiani, Zoe Kazan, Wilson, Audrey Tautou The Snowman (Cert TBC) Alone In Berlin (12A) Nutty By Nature (U) , Ray Romano In French with subtitles Sun 26 Nov 7.30pm Mon 4 Sep 11.15am Sun 22 Oct 11am Breathe (Cert TBC) An Inconvenient Sequel: Goodbye Christopher Tues 5 Dec 8.30pm Truth To Power (PG) Robin (Cert TBC) Alone in Berlin (12A) Murder On The Orient Mon 11 Sep 11.15am Sun 22 Oct 1pm The pen is mightier than the sword in this inspiring true Express (Cert TBC) Victoria & Abdul (Cert TBC) (U) The Jungle Bunch story of Wartime resistance set in Berlin during WWII. When Wed 20 Dec 8.30pm Mon 16 Oct 11.15am Fri 27 Oct 2pm a German couple lose their son at the front, they turn their The Glass Castle (12A) The Glass Castle (12A) Mon 6 Nov 11.15am grief into resistance and begin disseminating handwritten Tues 2 Nov 2pm postcards denouncing Hitler and the regime around the Prompt Nappy Mondays are city, which soon attract the attention of the Gestapo. sponsored by Aquatots P Start Fri 1 Sep 6.30pm P, Mon 4 Sep 7.30pm These screenings will begin Tues 5 Sep 11.15am E & 4pm, Wed 6 Sep 2pm R promptly at the advertised 1hr 43mins time, with the adverts Dir: Vincent Perez beginning earlier. Cast: Emma Thompson, Brendan Gleeson, Daniel Brühl

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An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power (PG) A decade after An Inconvenient Truth brought climate change into popular culture, this timely sequel follows former Vice President Al Gore as he continues his urgent yet optimistic call for investment in renewable energy in the face of Trump’s climate change denying governance. Travelling around the world training an army of climate champions, Gore shows just how close we are to a real energy revolution. Kedi (U) Final Portrait (15) Land Of Mine (15) Tues 5 Sep 6.45pm P, Thur 7 Sep 11.15am E & 8.30pm Fri 8 Sep 2pm, Mon 11 Sep 4pm “While dogs think people are God, Geoffrey Rush turns in a typically Combining nerve shredding 1hr 38mins • Dirs: Bonni Cohen, Jon Shenk cats don’t. They just know better”. charismatic performance as suspense with a deeply human Cast: Al Gore, Barack Obama, Donald J. Trump This enchanting documentary eccentric Swiss artist Alberto story of compassion and follows seven uniquely personable Giacometti in this illuminating forgiveness, this Oscar nominated street cats, as they wander biopic. Paris 1964, and following drama tells the little known story Istanbul’s historic streets, weaving a chance encounter, Giacometti of a group of young German POWs Saturday Beauty And in and out of people’s lives and persuades critic James Lord to in Denmark, who were forced to (PG) bringing joy and purpose to pose for a portrait, promising it will clear a beach of thousands of The Beast those people they choose to take just a couple of days. Weeks landmines under the command Kids Club Sat 2 Sep 10am adopt. Forget all those Youtube later, the painting shows no sign of of fearsome Danish Sergeant Carl completion and Lord realises his Rasmussen. As Rasmussen gets to Our popular Saturday (U) videos, this beautifully shot and Cars 3 entire life has been hijacked by this know the soldiers, most of them morning screenings allow insightfully narrated film is the Sat 9 Sep 10am must see cat movie of the year. erratic genius. no more than teenagers, a moral your children to revisit all dilemma unfolds. their favourites and are Rock Dog (PG) Fri 8 Sep 4pm & 6.45pm P Wed 6 Sep 7.30pm a perfect way to occupy Sat 16 Sep 10am Mon 11 Sep 7.30pm Fri 8 Sep 8.30pm Trailer Park Thur 7 Sep 2pm Wed 13 Sep 4pm them for a few hours. Tues 12 Sep 11.15am E Captain In these new monthly Tues 12 Sep 4pm Thur 14 Sep 2pm 1hr 39mins All tickets just Underpants: sessions our Film 1hr 19mins 1hr 30mins Dir: Martin Pieter Zandvliet Cast: Programmer Patrick Bliss Dir: Ceyda Torun Dir: Stanley Tucci Cast: Geoffrey Roland Møller, Louis Hofmann £2.50! The First will show trailers and discuss In Turkish with subtitles Rush, Clémence Poésy In Danish & German with subtitles Epic Movie (U) some of the films coming up Sat 23 Sep 10am in the next month. (12A) The Emoji Britain On Film: Black Britain (U) Bringing together films spanning 1901 to 1985, this Movie fascinating collection from the BFI archives offers Sat 30 Sep 10am incredibly rare, little-seen and valuable depictions of black British life on screen. We meet Edwardian era miners, (U) Despicable Me 3 see rare colour footage of multi-racial Cardiff in 1957, a Sat 14 Oct 10am Nigerian wedding in Cornwall from 1964, partying on the streets of Notting Hill during Carnival and we meet Britain’s (U) Cars 3 first black Policeman, from Gloucester would you believe? Sat 3 Nov 10am Mon 4 Sep 6.15pm Wed 4 Oct 6.15pm Sun 10 Sep 4pm, Tues 12 Sep 7.30pm (PG) Rock Dog Wed 1 Nov 6.15pm Thur 14 Sep 11.15am E Sat 11 Nov 10am Free entry 1hr 31mins

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Hotel Salvation (PG) The Limehouse Golem (15) Like an Arthouse Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, this warm, tender Bill Nighy stars in the big screen adaptation of Peter and thought provoking comedy is set in an Indian Hotel in the holy Ackroyd’s crime novel Dan Leno and the Limehouse city of Varanasi, where Hindus live out their final days. Following Golem. Set in London’s dangerous Limehouse district in an ominous dream, 77-year-old Daya believes the end is near and 1880, a series of murders has shaken the community to the convinces his son to take him to the hotel. Once checked in, Daya point where people believe that only a legendary creature discovers a new lease of life, making new friends and bonding with from dark times – the mythical so-called Golem – could be his son like never before. responsible. Nighy plays the inspector sent to unravel the Williams (15) mystery in a pleasingly twisted Gothic noir. Thur 14 Sep 7.30pm, Fri 15 Sep 2pm Fri 22 Sep 10am, Sun 24 Sep 7.30pm Charting the story of Formula Thur 21 Sep 11.15am E & 4pm Tues 26 Sep 11.15am E & 4pm One’s most celebrated family, 1hr 42mins • Dir: Shubhashish Bhutiani • Cast: Adil Hussain, Lalit 1hr 49mins • Dir: Juan Carlos Medina Williams is a thrilling account of Behl, Geetanjali Kulkarni Cast: Bill Nighy, Olivia Cooke, Douglas Booth how one man built a racing empire In Hindi with subtitles and a vivid, heart-rending portrait of the aftermath of a tragedy. The Williams team have won nine (15) Constructors Championships over God’s Own Country the last 40 years, but in 1986 at The film they’re calling the British Brokeback Mountain is a the height of this success, a near captivating, brooding romance set in the heart of rural Yorkshire. fatal car accident left Frank fighting Johnny works long hours on his family’s remote farm, numbing the to survive and the team’s future daily frustration of his lonely existence with nightly binge-drinking hanging in the balance. at the local pub and casual sex. The arrival of a Romanian migrant worker stirs up new emotions in Johnny and as they begin working together during lambing season, an intense relationship starts to Sun 10 Sep 7.30pm form which could change his life forever. Wed 13 Sep 2pm Summer In (PG) Tues 26 & Wed 27 Sep 7.30pm, Thur 28 Sep 4pm 1hr 49mins The Forest 1hr 44mins • Dir: Francis Lee Dir: Morgan Matthews In the 1960s young philosopher Cast: Josh O’Connor, Alec Secareanu, Gemma Jones Cast: Frank Williams, Emily Bevan, Jean Vanier founded L’Arche, Jenny Funnell a commune for people with learning disabilities at the edge of a beautiful forest near Paris. The Dark Tower (12A) This touching and life affirming The long awaited big screen adaptation of Stephen King’s magnum documentary catches up with opus is a stylish blend of Fantasy, Western and Sci-Fi. Idris Elba stars Jean and the residents who as Roland Deschain, The Last Gunslinger, who roams an Old West-like have discovered something landscape where “the world has moved on” in pursuit of the man in that most of us have forgotten black. He is also searching for the fabled Dark Tower, in the hopes that - what it is to be human, to be reaching it will preserve his dying world. foolish, and to be happy.

Fri 15 Sep 7.30pm, Sat 16 Sep 2pm, Thur 21 Sep 7.30pm 1hr 35mins Dir: Nikolaj Arcel Cast: Idris Elba, Sun 24 Sept 4pm Matthew McConaughey, Tom Taylor, Tues 26 Sept 2pm Katheryn Winnick 1hr 48mins Dir: Randall Wright

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Whitney: Can I Be Me (15) Detroit (15) Acclaimed film maker Nick Broomfield turns his enquiring lens Katherine Bigelow follows The Hurt Locker and Zero on the extraordinary life and tragic death of one of the most Dark Thirty with another riveting fact based thriller, but talented vocalists of the 20th century. Whitney’s soaring vocals this time the setting is a very different kind of war zone. and musical pedigree propelled her to a life of super stardom, yet Chronicling the Detroit riots of 1967, and in particular the beneath the number one singles, riches and lavish lifestyle lay brutal murder of three young African American men at addiction, sadness and abuse. Featuring largely unseen footage the hands of racist police, Bigelow immerses the audience and exclusive interviews, this revealing documentary tells the in the claustrophobia and chaos of real life atrocities from story of the woman behind that extraordinary voice. Patti Cake$ (15) 50 years ago that sadly still feel all too familiar. You may also enjoy the spectacular live show Meet Patti Cake$, a girl with a big Weds 11 Oct 2pm, Thurs 12 Oct 4pm & 7.30pm Whitney: Queen Of The Night, mouth and big dreams of rap 2hrs 23mins • Dir: Kathryn Bigelow on Saturday 23 September. superstardom. People may mock Cast: John Boyega, Anthony Mackie, Algee Smith See p. 7 for details. her, but in the great tradition of endearing movie misfits, she simply doesn’t care. She is just looking for that big break, which comes in the form of a crazy goth- metal musician who has the tunes to bring her words to life. Led by an extraordinary performance from Thur 28 Sep 7.30pm newcomer Danielle MacDonald, Sun 1 Oct 4pm Patti Cake$ crackles with cathartic Wed 4 Oct 1pm energy and razor sharp rhymes. 1hr 45mins Dir: Nick Broomfield Sun 1 & Thur 5 Oct 2pm Le Doulos (12A) Cast: Whitney Wed 4 Oct 7.30pm Houston, Bobbi 1hr 49mins French master Jean-Pierre Kristina Brown, Dir: Geremy Jasper Melville’s classic French noir stars Bobby Brown Cast: Danielle MacDonald, Bridget Serge Reggiani as a newly released Everett, Siddharth Dhananjay ex-con and Jean Paul Belmondo as the enigmatic gangster he suspects informed on him. Stylish, (PG) effortlessly cool and ending Victoria & Abdul A My Journey Through in a hail of bullets, it’s perhaps stars in the extraordinary true story of an unexpected French Cinema (Cert TBC) no surprise that this intricately friendship in the later years of Queen Victoria’s remarkable rule. When Abdul Karim travels from India to participate in the Golden Jubilee, he Writer-director Bertrand Tavernier is truly one of the grand plotted tale of deception and is surprised to find favour with the Queen herself. As the friendship auteurs of the movies. This epic documentary has been a mistrust is one of Quentin deepens, the Queen begins to see a changing world through new eyes lifetime in the making. Tavernier knows his native cinema Tarantino’s favourite films. and joyfully reclaims her humanity. It’s a similar vignette from the life of inside and out, from the giants like Renoir, Godard, and Melville the long reigning monarch to the role that Dench received her first Oscar (whose film Le Doulos screens on 5 Oct - see opposite) to now nomination for 20 years ago in Mrs Brown. Second time lucky? overlooked and forgotten figures like Edmund T. Gréville and Thur 5 Oct 4pm Guy Gilles, and his observations and reminiscences are never Sat 14 Oct 2pm, Sun 15 Oct 2pm S & 5pm less than penetrating and always deeply personal. 1hr 49mins Mon 16 Oct 2pm R & 7.30pm, Tues 17 Oct 11.15am E Dir: Jean-Pierre Melville Wed 18 Oct 2pm, Thur 19 Oct 11.15am E & 4pm Sun 1 Oct 7.30pm, Wed 4 Oct 3pm Cast: Jean-Paul Belmondo, Serge Tues 24 Nov 7.30pm 3hrs 10mins • Dir: Bertrand Tavernier • In French with subtitles Reggiani, Jean Desailly 1hr 52mins • Dir: Stephen Frears Cast: Judi Dench, Ali Fazal, Michael In French with subtitles Gambon, Simon Callow, Eddie Izzard, Tim Pigott-Smith, Olivia Williams

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The Nut Job 2: The Jungle Kingsman: The Borg / McEnroe Nutty By Nature (U) Bunch (U) A Golden Circle (CTBC) (Cert TBC) It was one of the greatest sports Surly and his friends, Buddy, Andie Maurice may look like a penguin - A rivalries of all time, the cool stoic and Precious discover that the but he’s a real tiger inside! Raised Colin Firth reprises his role as Swede Björn Borg and the brash, mayor of Oakton City is cracking by a tigress, he’s the clumsiest the leader of a secret group of hotheaded American John one big hustle to build a giant yet Kung-Fu master ever. Along with gentlemen spies. When their (PG) McEnroe. This exhilarating biopic quite shabby amusement park, Goodbye Christopher Robin A his friends, The Jungle Bunch, headquarters are destroyed and recreates that legendary 1980 which in turn will bulldoze their he intends to maintain order and A sumptuous biopic of beloved children’s author A. A. Milne and his son the world is held hostage, the Wimbledon final when these two home. It’s up to them and the rest justice in the jungle, as his mother Christopher Robin, whose toys inspired the magical world of Winnie the Kingsman’s journey leads them very different tennis talents came of the park animals to stop the did before him. But Igor, an evil Pooh. Christopher Robin and his family are swept up in the international to the discovery of an allied spy face to face. It’s a story about two mayor from getting away with his koala, wants to destroy the jungle success of the books; the enchanting tales bringing hope and comfort organization in the US. These men who changed modern tennis scheme, and take back the park. once and for all, helped by his army to England after the First World War. But with the eyes of the world on two elite secret organizations and became legends. of silly baboons... so it’s The Jungle Christopher Robin, what will the cost be to the family? must band together to defeat a Bunch to the rescue! common enemy. Fri 27 Oct 6.30pm P Mon 30 Oct 7.30pm Sun 22 Oct 11am R Sun 22 Oct 1pm R, Mon 23 Oct 4pm & 7.30pm Mon 23 Oct 2pm Fri 27 Oct 4pm Wed 1 Nov 4pm Tues 24 Oct 2pm Tues 24 Oct 11.15am E, Wed 25 Oct 7.30pm S Fri 27 Oct 2pm R Sat 28 Oct 7.30pm Thur 2 Nov 11.15am E & 2pm 1hr 31mins Thur 26 Oct 11.15am E Length TBC Wed 1 Nov 2pm & 7.30pm 1hr 49mins Dir: Cal Brunke 1hr 47mins Dir: David Alaux Length TBC Dir: Janus Metz Cast: Shia Voices: Will Arnett, Katherine Dir: Simon Curtis Cast: Domhnall Gleeson, Margot Robbie, Kelly Voices: Paul Borne, Philippe Bozo, Dir: Matthew Vaughn Cast: Colin LaBeouf, Stellan Skarsgård Heigl, Maya Rudolph Macdonald, Will Tilston, Stephen Campbell Moore, Geraldine Somerville Pascal Casanova Firth, , In English & Swedish with subtitles

Winnie The Pooh (U) The Glass Castle (12A) Travel to hundred acre wood and join Pooh Oscar-winner Brie Larson stars in this adaptation and friends as they set out to find Eeyore’s of Jeannette Walls’ best-selling mémoire about her tail and rescue Christopher Robin from the unconventional upbringing. Her father, an eccentric mysterious Backson. All in all, a very busy day artist, would stir the children’s imagination with for a bear who simply set out to find some magical stories to distract them from their poverty, honey. A charming family adventure based on but as she comes of age, Jeannette knows that to fulfil five stories from A.A Milne’s books. her dreams in the real world, she needs to get away from the family. Sun 29 Oct 11am Fri 3 Nov 3pm & 7.30pm Mon 6 Nov 4pm 1hr 9mins Tues 7 Nov 11.15am E & 2pm R Dir: Stephen J. Anderson, Don Hall Voices: Jim 2hrs 7mins • Dir: Destin Daniel Cretton Cummings, Craig Ferguson, John Cleese Cast: Brie Larson, Woody Harrelson, Naomi Watts

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The Party (Cert TBC) and Timothy Spall host the dinner party from hell in this sharply scripted black comedy. Career politician Janet has invited a few friends around for dinner to celebrate her promotion. As alcohol is consumed and home truths emerge, marriages, friendships, political allegiances and lifestyles soon come under scrutiny. Briskly served in real time, with monochrome cinematography as crisp as the zinging dialogue.

Fri 3 Nov 1pm & 6pm, Mon 6 Nov 2pm & 7.30pm Loving Vincent The Mountain The Death (Cert TBC) (Cert TBC) (15) Tues 7 Nov 4pm & 6.45pm, Thur 9 Nov 11.15am E Between Us Of Stalin A 1hr 17mins • Dir: Sally Potter Cast: Kristin Scott Thomas, Timothy There have been biopics about A , writer/director Spall, Patricia Clarkson, Bruno Ganz, Emily Mortimer, Cillian Murphy Vincent Van Gogh before, but of In the Loop and BBC’s The never as authentic to the Dutch and Idris Elba play Thick of It, brings his unparalleled master’s style as this exquisite two strangers who become talent for savagely witty dialogue hand painted animation. Shot as stranded after their plane crashes and stinging political to this a live action film with each of the on a desolate snow covered story of the Soviet dictator’s last 65,000 frames then painted in mountain and must forge a days. When Stalin has a stroke in oils by a team of 125 artists, this connection to survive the freezing 1953, the political gears begin to remarkable film brings Van Gogh’s elements. When they realize help turn, plunging the super-state into impressionist paintings to life to is not coming, they embark on a darkness, uncertainty and near tell the story of his passionate and perilous journey across hundreds civil war. The struggle for supreme ill-fated life, and mysterious death. of miles of wilderness, pushing one power would determine the fate of another to endure and discovering the nation and of the world. Sun 3 Dec 5pm strength they never knew possible. (CTBC) Mon 4 Dec 6.30pm P Fri 8 Dec 4.45pm P Back To Burgundy Blade Runner 2049 The Snowman 1hr 35mins Wed 6 Dec 8.30pm Sun 10 Dec 7.30pm (15) (Cert TBC) A The big screen adaptation of Jo Dirs: Dorota Kobiela, Hugh Length TBC 1hr 47mins The stunning vineyards of One of the most eagerly Nesbø’s bestseller promises to be Welchman Cast: Douglas Booth, Dir: Hany Abu Assad Dir: Armando Iannucci Cast: Steve Burgundy provide the backdrop to anticipated sequels of all time, the best nordic noir adaptation , Chris O’Dowd, Cast: Kate Winslet, Idris Elba, Buscemi, Olga Kurylenko, Andrea this warm family drama. Following Blade Runner 2049 unfolds thirty since The Girl With The Dragon Helen McCrory Dermot Mulroney Riseborough, Timothy Dalton the death of their father, three years after the events of the first Tattoo. Detective Harry Hole siblings must agree on the future film. A new blade runner, LAPD (Fassbender) is investigating of the family vineyard. Following Officer K, unearths a long-buried the disappearance of a woman (PG) the rhythm of the seasons and the secret that has the potential to whose pink scarf is found wrapped Breathe A winemaking process, they slowly plunge what’s left of society into around an ominous-looking This is the inspirational true story of Robin Cavendish, a handsome rebuild their relationship, bonded chaos. K’s discovery leads him snowman. Suspecting an elusive and charismatic man whose life took a dramatic turn in 1958 when by their genuine and vital passion on a quest to find Rick Deckard, killer may be active again, he must he was diagnosed with Polio. With the help of a revolutionary for the craft. a former LAPD blade runner who connect decades-old cold cases wheelchair with a built-in respirator, he refuses to give in to the has been missing for 30 years. to the brutal new one if he hopes disease, travelling the world as an advocate for the disabled. Wed 8 Nov 7.30pm to outwit this unthinkable evil. Like The Theory Of Everything this is as much a story about Fri 10 Nov 1.30pm Fri 10 Nov 4pm & 7.30pm his supporting loving wife, Diana, whose devotion and witty Tues 14 Nov 11.15am E Mon 13 Nov 1pm & 4pm P Sat 25 Nov 7.30pm determination inspires him to lead a long and fulfilled life. 1hr 53mins **On sale Friday 15 September** Sun 26 Nov 7.30pm S Sun 3 Dec 2pm, Mon 4 Dec 8.30pm Dir: Cédric Klapisch Length TBC Length TBC Tues 5 Dec 8.30pm S, Wed 6 Dec 6pm P Cast: Pio Marmai, Ana Girardot, Dir: Denis Villeneuve Cast: Ryan Dir: Tomas Alfredson 1hr 57mins • Dir: Andy Serkis Cast: Andrew Garfield, Claire Foy, Hugh Francois Civil Gosling, Harrison Ford, Ana de Cast: Michael Fassbender, Bonneville, Diana Rigg, Tom Hollander In French with subtitles Armas, Robin Wright, Jared Leto Rebecca Ferguson, Val Kilmer

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Murder On The Orient Express (Cert TBC) A Kenneth Branagh brings one of Agatha Christie’s best loved mysteries to the screen with a huge all star cast and lavish production values. When the body of an American tycoon is found aboard the legendary Orient Express, everyone on-board is a suspect. Even if you can remember who did it, there’s much to enjoy as Branagh’s moustache twirling Hercule Poirot slowly unravels the truth.

Film Stars Don’t Mon 18 Dec 4pm & 7.30pm, Tues 19 Dec 8.30pm Wed 20 Dec 8.30pm S, Thur 21 Dec 10.15am Die In Length TBC • Dir: Kenneth Branagh Cast: Kenneth Branagh, Johnny (Cert TBC) Depp, Judi Dench, Daisy Ridley, , Penelope Cruz, Willem The moving and affectionate true Dafoe, , Derek Jacobi story of the relationship between young British actor Pete Turner Call Me By Your Name (Cert TBC) and the eccentric Hollywood actress Gloria Graham. Years after One of the most acclaimed films of the year, this sensual sun drenched their love affair ended, Graham Coming Soon tale of first love and sexual awakening plays out against the gorgeous is taken ill and turns to Turner for backdrop of the Italian Riviera. Idling away the summer at his parents’ help, and his boisterous working The Mercy • Battle Of The 17th century villa, 17-year-old Elio starts spending time with a handsome class Liverpudlian family suddenly Sexes • My Little Pony American intern who is working with his father. In the Mediterranean heat, find themselves sharing their the pair find themselves irresistibly attracted to each other - it will be a home with the Oscar winning star. The Lego Ninjago Movie summer that will change their lives forever. Tues 12 Dec 8.30pm Mother! • Wonder • Loveless Wed 13 Dec 6pm The Papers • Wonderstruck Tues 12 Dec 6pm P, Wed 13 Dec 8.30pm Mon 18 Dec 11.15am E 2hrs 10mins Length TBC Coco • Star Wars: The Last Dir: Luca Guadagnino Cast: Armie Hammer, Timothée Chalamet, Dir: Paul McGuigan Cast: Annette Jedi • Darkest Hour • The Michael Stuhlbarg Bening, Jamie Bell, , In English & Italian with subtitles , Frances Barber Leisure Seeker • The Last Showman • Phantom Thread The Big Heat (15) Wonder Wheel • Downsizing Gloria Graham is best known for her Femme Fatale Mudbound • Suburbicon roles during the 40s and 50s, but in Fritz Lang’s 1953 Paddington 2 • Last Flag film noir masterpiece things are less clear cut. Glenn Ford stars as a vindictive detective who uncovers a Flying • The Shape Of Water web of corruption following the death of a colleague. Mary Magdalene • Molly’s Graham is on top form as a feisty gangster’s moll whose tragic downfall begins the minute the Game • The Florida Project vengeful sleuth walks into her life. The Current War • Three Mon 18 Dec 2pm Billboards Outside Ebbing, 1hr 30mins • Dir: Glenn Ford Cast: Gloria Graham, Jocelyn Brando, Lee Marvin Missouri • Finding Your Feet

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THE BOLSHOI BALLET LIVE FROM MOSCOW 2017-2018 SEASON

David Gilmour: Hamlet RSC Live: Le Corsaire | Sun 22 Oct 4pm | 3hrs 35mins Complete with a magnificent awe-inspring shipwreck and Academy Award® nominee Benedict Cumberbatch takes on the Live At Pompeii Coriolanus dramatic scenery, this grand romance allows enough dancing for title role of Shakespeare’s great tragedy. Forty-five years after Pink Floyd’s A full-throttle war play that revels nearly the entire company. David Gilmour filmed ‘Live At Now seen by over 750,000 people worldwide, the original 2015 NT in the sweat of the battlefield, Pompeii’ in the legendary Roman Live broadcast returns to The Roses. Coriolanus transports us back to The Taming Of Amphitheatre, he returned for two As a country arms itself for war, a family tears itself apart. Forced the emergence of the republic of The Shrew | Mon 13 Nov 7pm | 2hrs 5mins spectacular shows. to avenge his father’s death but paralysed by the task ahead, Rome. Acclaimed choreographer Jean-Christophe Maillot brings out the This audio-visual spectacle Hamlet rages against the impossibility of his predicament, Caius Martius Coriolanus is a wit, fast-paced athleticism and vibrancy from the Bolshoi Ballet features lasers, pyrotechnics threatening both his sanity and the security of the state. fearless soldier but a reluctant dancers in Shakespeare’s rowdy comedy. and a huge circular screen on Directed by Lyndsey Turner (Posh, Chimerica) and produced by leader. His ambitious mother which specially-created films Sonia Friedman Productions. attempts to carve him a path to The Nutcracker | Fri 8 Dec 7pm | 2hrs 15mins complement selected songs, political power, but he struggles A holiday tradition for the whole family, The Nutcracker sweeps Thursday 5 October 7pm but paramount above all is the to change his nature and do what the Bolshoi stage for two hours of enchantment and magic. astonishing music and stellar A B C £15 is required to achieve greatness. performances from an all-star No concessions available In this new city state struggling Romeo & Juliet | Sun 21 Jan 3pm | 2hrs 30mins band of songs from throughout to find its feet, where the gap Alexei Ratmansky, former artistic director of the Bolshoi Ballet, David’s career, as well as many between rich and poor is widening stages the company’s premiere of his production with dramatic Pink Floyd classics. every day, Coriolanus must decide urgency and a fresh re-telling of Shakespeare’s beloved classic. New York, 1971. There’s a party on the stage of the Weismann who he really is and where his Theatre. Tomorrow the iconic building will be demolished. Thirty allegiances lie. years after their final performance, the Follies girls gather to have Prices (applies to all ballets above) a few drinks, sing a few songs and lie about themselves. A B C £15 Tracie Bennett, and Imelda Staunton play the No concessions available magnificent Follies in this dazzling new production of ’s legendary musical, which features a supporting cast of 37 and an orchestra of 21. Coming soon... save the dates Winner of Academy, Tony, Grammy and Olivier awards, The Lady Of The Camellias | Sun 4 Feb Sondheim’s previous work includes A Little Night Music, Sweeney Todd and Sunday in the Park with George. The Flames Of Paris | Sun 4 Mar Wednesday 13 September 7pm Sunday 3 December 7pm Giselle | Sun 8 Apr A B C £15 A B C £15 Wednesday 11 October 7pm Coppelia | Sun 10 Jun No concessions available No concessions available A B C £17 Run time: 2hrs No concessions available

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The Metropolitan Norma (Bellini) Die Zauberflote The Exterminating Tosca (Puccini) L’Elisir d’Amore Opera’s latest Live In The season opens with a new (Mozart) Angel (Thomas Ades) James Levine conducts a new (Donizetti) HD season features production of Bellini’s bel canto Music Director Emeritus The Exterminating Angel has staging of Puccini’s dramatic Donizetti’s comic gem L’Elisir tragedy Norma, starring Sondra tragedy, directed by Sir David ten transmissions, live James Levine conducts the its Met premiere this season, d’Amore, staged by Bartlett Sher Radvanovsky in the title role, full-length German version of conducted by the composer. The McVicar. Sonya Yoncheva and and conducted by Domingo from the Met stage, which she has sung to acclaim at Mozart’s magical fable, seen 2016 opera, co-commissioned Vittorio Grigolo star as the heroine Hindoyan, stars Pretty Yende as including five new the Met in 2013. Joyce DiDonato in Julie Taymor’s spectacular by the Met and sung in English, is Tosca and her lover Cavaradossi, the spirited Adina, with Matthew co-stars as Norma’s colleague with Bryn Terfel as the villainous productions and starry production, which captures based on the screenplay by Luis Polenzani as Nemorino, the simple and rival, Adalgisa, opposite both the opera’s earthy comedy Buñuel and Luis Alcoriza for the Scarpia. peasant who falls in love with her. revivals featuring the Joseph Calleja as Pollione. and its noble mysticism. acclaimed 1962 Buñuel film. world’s leading artists Saturday 7 October 5.55pm Saturday 14 October 5.55pm Saturday 18 November 5.55pm Saturday 27 January 5.55pm Saturday 10 February 5pm Approx. run time: 3hrs 29mins Approx. run time: 3hrs 29mins Approx. run time: 2hrs 52mins Approx. run time: 3hrs 18mins Approx. run time: 2hrs 59mins

La Boheme (Puccini) Semiramide (Rossini) Cosi Fan Tutti Luisa Miller (Verdi) Cendrillon (Massenet) An exciting young cast stars Angela Meade makes her Met (Mozart) Met Music Director Emeritus Massenet’s enchanting opera in Franco Zeffirelli’s classic role debut as the title character Phelim McDermott returns to the James Levine conducts a revival Cendrillon, based on Cinderella, production of La Bohème, the in Semiramide. Rossini’s Met staging Mozart’s comedy, led which has not been seen at the premieres at the Met conducted most performed opera in Met opera, which has not been by David Robertson. Set in the Met since 2006. Starring Sonya by Bertrand de Billy and history. Sonya Yoncheva stars as seen at the Met in 25 years, 1950s on Coney Island, the cast Yoncheva as Luisa opposite Piotr directed by Laurent Pelly, whose Mimì opposite Michael Fabiano as will be conducted by Maurizio features Amanda Majeski as the Beczala as Rodolfo in Verdi’s Met credits include staging the passionate writer Rodolfo. Benini and features Elizabeth conflicted Fiordiligi and Serena tragedy about a young woman who Donizetti’s La Fille du Régiment Prices (Per opera) DeShong as the Commander Malfi as her sister, Dorabella. sacrifices her own happiness in an and Massenet’s Manon. of the Assyrian army Arsace. attempt to save her father’s life. A B C £21.50 Concessions available Saturday 24 February 5.30pm Saturday 10 March 5.55pm Saturday 31 March 5.55pm Saturday 14 April 5.30pm Saturday 28 April 5.55pm Multibuy 4 +: £17 each Approx. run time: 3hrs 16mins Approx. run time: 3hrs 50mins Approx. run time: 3hrs 56mins Approx. run time: 3hrs 58mins Approx. run time: 3hrs 12mins

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Wed 20 7.30pm Sat 14 (U) 10am September Finding Joy Kids Club: Despicable Me 3 November Thur 21 Hotel Salvation (PG) 11.15am E & 4pm Victoria & Abdul (PG) A 2pm Fri 1 The Big Sick (15) A 2pm & 8.30pm The Dark Tower (12A) 7.30pm MET Live: Die Zauberflöte 5.55pm Wed 1 Kingsman: The Golden Circle (CTBC) A 2pm The Odyssey (12A) 4pm Fri 22 The Limehouse Golem (15) 10am Sun 15 Victoria & Abdul (PG) A 2pm S & 5pm Borg / McEnroe (Cert TBC) 4pm Alone In Berlin (12A) P 6.30pm Dire Streets 7.30pm Songbirds Cabaret 8.30pm Trailer Park 6.15pm Kingsman: The Golden Circle (CTBC) A 7.30pm Sat 2 Kids Club: Beauty And The Beast (PG) 10am Sat 23 Kids Club: Captain Underpants (U) 10am Mon 16 Victoria & Abdul (PG) A 2pm R & 7.30pm Anthem: The Ultimate Whitney 7.30pm Tue 17 Victoria & Abdul (PG) A E 11.15am Thu 2 Borg / McEnroe (Cert TBC) 11.15am E & 2pm Queen Concert Show 7.30pm Angelos & Barry 8pm Sun 24 Summer In The Forest (PG) 4pm Antigone 7.30pm Mon 4 The Big Sick (15) A 2pm The Limehouse Golem (15) 7.30pm Wed 18 Victoria & Abdul (PG) A 2pm Fri 3 The Party (Cert TBC) 1pm & 6pm Trailer Park 6.15pm Paul Chowdhry: Live Innit 8pm The Glass Castle (12A) 3pm & 7.30pm Alone In Berlin (12A) 7.30pm Mon 25 Ed Byrne 8pm An Evening With Chase Distillery 7.45pm Tues 26 The Limehouse Golem (15) 11.15am E & 4pm Thur 19 Victoria & Abdul (PG) A 11.15am E & 4pm Tue 5 Alone In Berlin (12A) 11.15am E & 4pm An Evening With Mel Nicholls 7.30pm Sat 4 Kids Club: Cars 3 (U) 10am An Inconvenient Sequel (PG) P 6.45pm Summer In The Forest (PG) 2pm The Summer Of Love 7.30pm Three Cane Whale (Folk in the Bar) 8.30pm God’s Own Country (15) 7.30pm Fri 20 The Strange Case Of Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde 7.30pm Sun 5 Open Mic 4pm Wed 6 Alone In Berlin (12A) R 2pm Wed 27 God’s Own Country (15) 7.30pm A Celebration Of John Denver 7.30pm Quiz Night 7.45pm Sat 21 Fastlove: A Tribute To George Michael 7.30pm The Big Sick (15) A 4pm Mon 6 The Party (Cert TBC) 2pm & 7.30pm Kedi (U) 7.30pm Thur 28 God’s Own Country (15) 4pm Sun 22 The Nut Job 2: Nutty By Nature (U) R 11am The Glass Castle (12A) 4pm Whitney: Can I Be Me (15) 7.30pm Goodbye Christopher Thur 7 An Inconvenient Sequel (PG) E 11.15am Tue 7 The Glass Castle (12A) 11.15am E & 2pm R Kedi (U) 2pm Fri 29 Talon 7.30pm Robin (PG) A R 1pm Bolshoi Live: Le Corsaire 4pm The Party (Cert TBC) 4pm & 6.45pm P The Big Sick (15) A P 6.15pm Sat 30 Kids Club: The Emoji Movie (U) 10am Gilmore & Roberts (Folk in the Bar) 8.30pm An Inconvenient Sequel (PG) 8.30pm The James Taylor Quartet 7.30pm Mon 23 The Jungle Bunch (Cert TBC) A 2pm Goodbye Christopher Wed 8 Stick Man 1pm & 4.30pm Fri 8 An Inconvenient Sequel (PG) 2pm Back To Burgundy (15) 7.30pm Final Portrait (15) 4pm & 6.45pm P October Robin (PG) A 4pm & 7.30pm Land Of Mine (15) 8.30pm Tues 24 Goodbye Christopher Thu 9 The Party (Cert TBC) E 11.15am The ELO Experience 7.30pm Sat 9 Kids Club: Cars 3 (U) 10am Sun 1 Patti Cake$ (15) 2pm Robin (PG) A E 11.15am The Roy Orbison Story 7.30pm Open Mic 4pm Victoria & Abdul (PG) 7.30pm Fri 10 Back To Burgundy (15) 1.30pm Whitney: Can I Be Me (15) 4pm The Nut Job 2: Nutty By Nature (U) 2pm Blade Runner 2049 (CTBC) A 4pm & 7.30pm Sun 10 The Lindsey Martin Trio 2pm My Journey Through Wed 25 Monstersaurus! 11.30am & 2pm Sat 11 Kids Club: Rock Dog (PG) 10am Britain On Film: Black Britain (12A) 4pm French Cinema (Cert TBC) 7.30pm Williams (15) 7.30pm Goodbye Christopher And Finally... Phil Collins 7.30pm Mon 2 That’ll Be The Day 7.30pm Robin (PG) A S 7.30pm Sun 12 The Nutcracker 7.30pm Mon 11 An Inconvenient Sequel (PG) 4pm Quiz Night 7.45pm Final Portrait (15) 7.30pm Tues 3 That’ll Be The Day 7.30pm Mon 13 Blade Runner 2049 (CTBC) A 1pm & 4pm P Thu 26 Goodbye Christopher Tue 12 Final Portrait (15) E 11.15am Wed 4 Whitney: Can I Be Me (15) 1pm Bolshoi Live: The Taming Of The Shrew 7pm My Journey Through Robin (PG) A E 11.15am Kedi (U) 4pm Luke Jermay: Sixth Sense 7.30pm Tue 14 Back To Burgundy (15) E 11.15am Britain On Film: Black Britain (12A) 7.30pm French Cinema (Cert TBC) 3pm Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers 7.30pm Trailer Park 6.15pm Fri 27 The Jungle Bunch (Cert TBC) AR 2pm Wed 13 Williams (15) 2pm Patti Cake$ (15) 7.30pm Kingsman: The Golden Circle (CTBC) A 4pm Wed 15 Shakespeare Schools Festival 7pm Land Of Mine (15) 4pm Borg / McEnroe (Cert TBC) P 6.30pm Thu 16 Shakespeare Schools Festival 7pm Dave Gilmour: Live at Pompeii 7pm Thur 5 Patti Cake$ (15) 2pm Le Doulos (12A) 4pm Songbirds Cabaret 8.30pm Fri 17 Vampires Rock: Ghost Train 7.30pm Thur 14 Britain On Film: Black Britain (12A) E 11.15am NT Live: Hamlet 7pm Sat 28 The Light Princess 2.30pm Sat 18 Christmas Market 9.30am Final Portrait (15) 2pm Kingsman: The Golden Circle (CTBC) A 7.30pm Hotel Salvation (PG) 7.30pm Fri 6 Oh! Carol 7.30pm MET Live: The Exterminating Angel 5.55pm Sat 7 MET Live: Norma 5.55pm Sun 29 Winnie The Pooh (U) 11am Sat 25 The Snowman (Cert TBC) 7.30pm Fri 15 Hotel Salvation (PG) 2pm Dirty Dusting 7.30pm The Dark Tower (12A) 7.30pm Sun 8 Blake 7.30pm Sun 26 The Snowman (Cert TBC) S 7.30pm Mon 30 Borg / McEnroe (Cert TBC) 7.30pm Rum Tasting 7.45pm Wed 11 Detroit (15) 2pm Wed 29 Quiz Night 7.45pm Sat 16 Turn Memories Into Memoir 10am - 3pm RSC Live: Coriolanus 7pm Tue 31 Charge - Motionhouse 7.30pm Kids Club: Rock Dog 10am Thur 12 Detroit (15) 4pm & 7.30pm The Dark Tower (12A) 2pm Sing-a-long-a Rocky Horror Fri 13 Counterfeit Stones 7.30pm Picture Show 7.30pm

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Wed 20 Sleeping Beauty 2pm & 5.45pm December Murder On The Fri 1 Spirit Of Christmas 7.30pm Orient Express (Cert TBC) A S 8.30pm Sat 2 Sleeping Beauty 7pm Thur 21 Murder On The Orient Express (Cert TBC) A 10.15am Sun 3 Breathe (PG) 2pm A Sleeping Beauty 2pm & 7pm Open Mic 4pm Loving Vincent (Cert TBC) 5pm Fri 22 Sleeping Beauty 2pm & 7pm NT Live: Follies (encore) 7pm Sat 23 Sleeping Beauty 11am, 3pm & 7pm Mon 4 Sleeping Beauty 10am & 1.30pm Sun 24 Sleeping Beauty 11am & 2pm Loving Vincent (Cert TBC) 6.30pm P Mon 26 Sleeping Beauty 2pm & 5.45pm Breathe (PG) A 8.30pm Wed 27 Sleeping Beauty 2pm & 5.45pm Tues 5 Sleeping Beauty 10am & 5.45pm Breathe (PG) A S 8.30pm Thur 28 Sleeping Beauty 2pm & 5.45pm Wed 6 Sleeping Beauty 10am & 1.30pm Fri 29 Sleeping Beauty 2pm & 5.45pm Breathe (PG) A P 6pm Sat 30 Sleeping Beauty 11am, 3pm & 7pm The Mountain Sun 31 Sleeping Beauty 11am & 3pm Between Us (Cert TBC) 8.30pm A Thu 7 Sleeping Beauty 10am & 1.30pm Be Bop A Lula 8pm Fri 8 Sleeping Beauty 10am & 1.30pm With thanks to The Death Of Stalin (15) A P 4.45pm Benefactors Patrons We would also Mr Hobbs Bolshoi Live: The Nutcracker 7pm Keith Norton Anonymous like to thank Harry Hopkins Sat 9 Sleeping Beauty 11am R & 3pm Noel Riossi Ms Margaret Austen Mrs Allen Dr Lynne Hoye Tewkesbury Town Band 7.30pm Wendy Spence Jason & Pauline Blackburn David Amies John Ireland Sun 10 Tewkesbury Town Band 3pm Margaret Brewer Peter Antill Julianne Jameson Diamond Patrons The Death Of Stalin (15) A 7.30pm Stella Cunningham Kath Atkinson Mr & Mrs Philip Jones Colin Wells Mon 11 Steeleye Span 7.30pm Roy Fisher Mr & Mrs Barton Ken & Gillian Kelly Peter Cottingham Margeurita Frith Mrs Bell Sandra Keys Tues 12 Sleeping Beauty 10am & 1.30pm Mrs Fowler Mr & Mrs Derick Hall Doug Birch Mrs Kinstowan Call Me By Your Name (Cert TBC) P 6pm Jerry & Hazel Lewis Peter & Lesley Hines Bryan Boskett Mr Lane Film Stars Don’t Die In Liverpool 8.30pm Ruby Patrons Celia Hodges Mr & Mrs Braunholtz Caroline Lawrence Wed 13 Sleeping Beauty 10am & 1.30pm Richard & Sara Armitage Greg Hunt Mr & Mrs Castello Catherine Lawrence Film Stars Don’t Die In Liverpool 6pm Jan Mallett Condon Family Trust Andy Mayo Call Me By Your Name (Cert TBC) 8.30pm Mrs Bratihwaite Mrs Burton Mrs Mayne Dr & Mrs Andrew Crowther Barbara Meadows Thu 14 Sleeping Beauty 10am & 1.30pm Professor Clair Chilvers Mr Mcintosh John Curtis Mrs Norris Omid Djalili: Schmuck For A Night 8pm Janie & Stewart Kirby Sue Milliams Jane Daniel Mr & Mrs John Peters Fri 15 Sleeping Beauty 10am & 7pm Mr & Mrs Needham Anne Price John Dixon Catherine Reese Sat 16 Sleeping Beauty 11am, 3pm & 7pm Capt & Mrs Whittaker Stephanie Raggatt Dr & Mrs Evans Deborah Rees-Evans Adrian & Gill Shelley Susan Freeman Clive Richards Obe Dl Sun 17 Sleeping Beauty 2pm & 5.45pm Roger & Gill Workman David Taylor Mr & Mrs Gauld Mr & Reverend Rowlands Mon 18 Film Stars Don’t Die In Liverpool E 11.15am Andrew Walton Benny & Rose Goodman Monica Roy The Big Heat (15) 2pm Mike Warner Jane Griffiths Peter Smail Murder On The Dave Witts Mrs Grimshaw Mr & Mrs Smith Orient Express (Cert TBC) 4pm & 7.30pm A Mrs Gunn Mr Smith Tues 19 Sleeping Beauty 2pm & 5.45pm John & Joan Hackling/ Miss Stewart Murder On The Beckett John Stretton Orient Express (Cert TBC) A 8.30pm Mr & Mrs Hall Sylvie Tucker Mr & Mrs Hamilton Mrs Turner Dr & Mrs Hidson Pamela Weaver Michael & Judith Hill Colin & Mary Wells 50 Box Office: 01684 295074 rosestheatre.org Suzy Hillier Mr Wyman Aquatots are proud sponsors of Nappy Mondays film screenings. See p. 28 for details

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