Number 8 CINEMA - THEATRE - GALLERY Autumn 2017
Box office: 01386 555488 | www.number8.org 8 High Street Pershore Worcestershire WR10 1BG The Foyer
Our Box Office has been temporarily relocated and the Coffee Bar and Gallery have been closed for redevelopment this summer. The new and improved space will be reopening in mid-September as The Foyer a place where you can not only buy a ticket, relax with a cuppa and a slice of cake and look at the work of local artists but also enjoy informal performances or join in with activities.
The redesigned space will enable us to showcase more local talent and bring you a whole new strand of events including regular music performances, artist’s talks, games and quiz nights. The aim is to create a venue in its own right, a place where you will want to come for a relaxing drink in the evening whether you are going to a film or event in the auditorium or not.
Look out for further details of The Foyer’s programme of events. See our website www.number8.org or social media for updates or sign up for our free fortnightly e-bulletin The Loop by emailing [email protected]
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Performance Opportunities Are you a singer, musician, group or poet looking for a place to perform?
Are you a promoter looking for a venue to host your nights?
We have a new performance space just waiting to be filled! If you would like to find out more about performing or organising events in The Foyer please contact Emma – [email protected] / 01386 561906 WELCOME
The highlight of the autumn season will be the unveiling of our refurbished foyer! The redesigned space will be open from mid-September so come along and relax with a drink in the comfy new seats and look out for details of foyer performances.
This season brings a real variety of shows with PODS’ Rodgers and Hammerstein Singalong, 50s/60s hits from Lipstick on Your Collar, Monstersaurus for children, and The Second Best Bed a superb Worcestershire produced theatre piece. Presenter John Suchet and former Bellowhead lead-singer Jon Boden will also be gracing our stage.
Via satellite there’s the opportunity to spend An Evening with George Smiley in a celebration of John le Carré’s work, plus top quality theatre, See the following pages for full details of this opera and ballets. Film treats include Dunkirk, season’s Events, Films, Courses and Exhibitions. Victoria and Abdul and Murder on the Orient For details of how to book including online Express and some excellent foreign language films booking, our Box Office opening hours, a seating such as Kedi, The Midwife and Hotel Salvation. plan and access information see p.30 and 31. Our programme of exhibitions and courses is as varied as ever and this season includes Chance to Act a new drama course for the over 55s. Events Film Courses Gallery Crafts
Family Friend’s Discount
Emma Bangham, Programme Manager
Autumn 2017 Booking: Friends - Fri 11 Aug; Public - Fri 18 Aug
We would like to thank all our generous sponsors who have contributed to realising our dream.
Pershore Operatic & Dramatic Society We also acknowledge the kind support of many trusts, foundations, companies and individuals. 3 EVENTS www.number8.org
John le Carré: An Evening with George Smiley Live from London's Royal Festival Hall, join us for a unique celebration of John le Carré’s work as he discusses the full breadth of his career, and reflects on the continuing story of his most famous creation, the tubby, bespectacled spy, George Smiley. Coinciding with the publication date of his new novel, A Legacy of Spies, the event will include readings from the book by the author. With a rare question and answer session, this will be an unmissable opportunity to experience one of the foremost chroniclers of our age, direct and in his own words. John le Carré and producers The Ink Factory are donating their profits from this event to aid organisation Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders.
Thursday 7 September - 7.45pm Tickets: £14, Friends £13 2hrs approx
King Lear Live from Shakespeare’s Globe Kevin McNally takes the lead in this production of Shakespeare’s tragedy directed by Nancy Meckler. King Lear decides to divide his kingdom amongst his three daughters, but fails to anticipate the consequences of his actions. His generosity is cruelly repaid. As he comes to realise the false values by which he has lived, he finally encounters his own humanity. Broadcast live from the iconic Shakespeare’s Globe, this brand new retelling of one of the Bard’s greatest plays will capture your heart.
Thursday 21 September - 7.30pm Tickets: £16, Students £10, 16 & under £10 3hrs (inc interval)
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The Magic Flute Recorded at the Royal Opera House, London Julia Jones conducts The Royal Opera’s spellbinding production of Mozart’s The Magic Flute with a wonderful cast, including Roderick Williams as Papageno. Prince Tamino promises the Queen of the Night that he will rescue her daughter Pamina from the enchanter Sarastro. He begins his quest, accompanied by the bird- catcher Papageno - but all is not as it seems… Mozart’s glorious opera is brought enchantingly to life in David McVicar’s production with beautiful sets by John Macfarlane. The audience is transported to a world of dancing animals, flying machines and dazzlingly starry skies. The setting provides a wonderful backdrop for Mozart’s score, from the Queen of the Night’s coloratura fireworks to Tamino and Pamina’s lyrical love duets and Papageno’s hearty, folksong-like arias. Friday 22 September - 7.15pm Tickets: £16, 16 & under £10 3hrs 10mins (inc interval)
Pershore Operatic & Dramatic Society: Rodgers & Hammerstein Singalong After last year’s very successful singalong, Mamma Mia, PODS invite you to come along and sing your favourite Rodgers and Hammerstein songs. What better way to enjoy an evening than to sing such songs as The Sound of Music, Oh, What a Beautiful Morning, There’s Nothing Like a Dame, Whistle a Happy Tune, You’ll Never Walk Alone and many, many more. If you feel inclined, dress up as a character from your favourite musical, most of all come and have fun and a good sing! This event is a Private Hire. Part of the evening’s proceeds will go to Cancer Research UK and Children in Need. Saturday 30 September - 2.30pm & 7.30pm Tickets: £10 2hrs (inc interval)
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National Theatre Live: Hamlet Recorded at the National Theatre, London Benedict Cumberbatch (BBC’s Sherlock, The Imitation Game) takes on the title role in Shakespeare’s great tragedy. Now seen by over 750,000 people worldwide, this original 2015 NT Live broadcast returns to the screen. As a country arms itself for war, a family tears itself apart. Forced to avenge his father’s death but paralysed by the task ahead, Hamlet rages against the impossibility of his predicament, threatening both his sanity and the security of the state. Directed by Lyndsey Turner (Posh, Chimerica) and produced by Sonia Friedman Productions. Thursday 5 October - 7.00pm Tickets: £15, Students £10, 16 & under £10 3hrs 25mins (inc interval), cert 12A
Lipstick on Your Collar Step back in time to the golden era of music where the jukebox roared and feet didn't touch the floor. Get your dancing shoes at the ready - you are in for an evening of back to back hits from the 50s and 60s! From the birth of rock ‘n’ roll through to the beat group sounds of the British invasion and beyond, the show is packed with hits from the likes of Connie Francis, Brenda Lee, Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry, The Beatles, The Ronettes, Cliff Richard, Cilla Black and many more. Performed by a full live band, featuring some of the country's top West End musicians, this incredible show features excellent vocals, tight harmonies and an infectious sense of fun. Let the good times roll! Saturday 7 October - 7.30pm Tickets: £20 2hrs 20mins (inc interval)
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RSC Live: Coriolanus Recorded at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-Upon-Avon A full-throttle war play that revels in the sweat of the battlefield, Coriolanus transports us back to the emergence of the republic of Rome. Caius Martius Coriolanus is a fearless soldier but a reluctant leader. His ambitious mother attempts to carve him a path to political power, but he struggles to change his nature and do what is required to achieve greatness. In this new city state struggling to find its feet, where the gap between rich and poor is widening every day, Coriolanus must decide who he really is and where his allegiances lie. Rome Season Director, Angus Jackson, completes the RSC’s collection of Shakespeare’s Roman plays with a visceral production which sees Sope Dirisu take on the title role. Friday 13 October - 7.00pm Tickets: £14, Friends £13, Students £10
The Mercian Regiment: Military Band Concert Compered by TV presenter and army reservist Michael Collie, this military concert from the band of the Mercian Regiment, will feature a programme of music especially selected by the Director of Music for the occasion. It will be the only public performance by the band in Worcestershire in 2017. This performance marks the tenth anniversary of the formation of the regiment when on 1 September 2007 the Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters, Cheshires and Staffords came together as a single infantry regiment recruited from the five counties representing the ancient kingdom of Mercia. This event is a Private Hire. All proceeds will be donated to the ABF The Soldiers’ Charity - Worcestershire Appeal Saturday 14 October - 7.30pm Tickets: £15 1hr 45mins (inc interval)
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Exhibition on Screen: Canaletto & the Art of Venice From one of the world’s largest art collections comes the remarkable story of Canaletto and the city he shared with millions through his art. Director Phil Grabsky secured privileged access to craft this cinematic celebration of a 21st century master of creativity. With exclusive access to the highly anticipated exhibition at the Queen’s Gallery, the film opens the doors of London’s Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle and takes cinema audiences through the squares and canals of Venice that Canaletto immortalised through his art. Including expert commentary and insights from curators of the Royal Collection, the film also reveals the intriguing story of how his works came to hold pride of place in the Queen’s own picture gallery. Tuesday 17 October - 7.00pm Tickets: £12, Students £10 1hr 25mins
Bolshoi: Le Corsaire Live from the Bolshoi Theatre, Moscow Amidst a bustling market, the pirate Conrad falls in love at first sight with the beautiful Medora, the ward of the slave merchant Lankedem’s bazaar. Conrad kidnaps Medora when Lankedem decides to sell her to the Pasha. Inspired by Lord Byron’s epic poem and reworked by Alexei Ratmansky from Petipa’s exotic 19th century classic, this miracle of the repertoire is one of Bolshoi ballets most lavish productions. Complete with a magnificent awe-inspring shipwreck and dramatic scenery, this grand romance showcases the entire company and is a real spectacle for ballet lovers. Sunday 22 October - 4.00pm Tickets: £15, 16 & under £10 3hrs 35mins (inc intervals)
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John Suchet: The Tale of Two Composers - Mozart & Strauss The voice of Classic FM’s weekday mornings, John Suchet presents in person a fascinating and in depth talk on two of the greatest composers the world has known - their music, their lives and their inspiration. The music of the Strauss family encapsulated Vienna and does so to this day, but it hides an extraordinary story. An autocratic father who saw his eldest son eclipse him and become the undisputed Waltz King. Delving into the life of Mozart, the most naturally gifted composer who ever lived, John uncovers the man behind many myths. An inspiring and enlightening talk informed by John’s passion for classical music. Following the event John will be signing copies of his books The Last Waltz: The Strauss Dynasty and Vienna and Mozart: The Man Revealed. Friday 27 October - 7.30pm Tickets: £16 1hr 45mins (inc interval) + signing
Big Wooden House presents Monstersaurus This brand new show is MONSTER-OUSLY good! Follow the young inventor Monty as he creates a whole world of whacky inventions and incredible monsters! But now he has made them all, how is he going to get rid of them?! From the creators of Aliens Love Underpants this energetic show is full of thrills, spills, magic and mayhem and will delight the whole family. There’s original music and plenty of opportunities for everyone to get involved! Suitable for age 3+ Saturday 28 October - 1.30pm Tickets: £9, 16 & under £7 55mins
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The Second Best Bed by Avril Rowlands, starring Liz Grand, directed by Chris Jaeger When Shakespeare died, he famously left his wife Anne only one thing - the second best bed. This superb one-woman play, full of both humour and pathos, has received great critical acclaim since its premier at the Swan Theatre Worcester in 2012. Liz Grand stars as Anne Hathaway on the night of Shakespeare’s funeral. The wake has finished, the mourners have all gone home, leaving Anne to remember her life with the most talented playwright the world has ever seen. Or was he? Did he write the plays? His widow would know if anybody did. Wouldn’t she? “Lifts the lid on a Tudor can of worms…a showcase for the towering acting skills of Liz Grand.” Worcester News Friday 10 November - 7.30pm Tickets: £12.50 1hr 40mins (inc interval)
Bolshoi: The Taming of the Shrew Recorded at the Bolshoi Theatre, Moscow Baptista struggles to marry off his tempestuous daughter Katharina, a shrew who denies that any man could possibly be her match. However when she meets Petruchio, who is as ill-tempered as she, the two forces of nature ignite in an unexpected and explosive encounter. Acclaimed choreographer Jean-Christophe Maillot brings out the wit, fast-paced athleticism and vibrancy from the Bolshoi Ballet dancers in Shakespeare’s rowdy comedy. Principals Ekaterina Krysanova and Vladislav Lantratov clash, challenge and eventually give themselves to one another in a wonderfully entertaining production that can only be seen from the Bolshoi!
Sunday 12 November - 4.00pm Tickets: £15, 16 & under £10 2hrs 5mins (inc interval)
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Jon Boden - The Afterglow Tour In November 2017 Jon Boden, former lead-singer of Bellowhead, will head out on his Afterglow Album Launch Tour, marking the release of his third solo album - his first new release since leaving Bellowhead in May 2016. In this solo leg of the tour you can enjoy a close-up, intimate performance with Jon showcasing his infectious new material in a stripped-down, high- octane, very personal show. Using fiddle, guitar, concertina and his trade mark stomp box, Boden also draws on material from throughout his fifteen year career, including hits from Bellowhead and selections from his www.afolksongaday.com project.
Monday 13 November - 7.30pm Tickets: £20 1hr 45mins (inc interval)
NT Live: Follies Recorded at the National Theatre, London Stephen Sondheim’s legendary musical is staged for the first time at the National Theatre and broadcast live to the screen. New York, 1971. There’s a party on the stage of the Weismann Theatre. Tomorrow the iconic building will be demolished. Thirty years after their final performance, the Follies girls gather to have a few drinks, sing a few songs and lie about themselves. Tracie Bennett, Janie Dee and Imelda Staunton play the magnificent Follies in this dazzling new production. Featuring a cast of 37 and an orchestra of 21, it is directed by Dominic Cooke (The Comedy of Errors). Sondheim’s previous work includes A Little Night Music, Sweeney Todd and Sunday in the Park with George.
Friday 17 November - 7.00pm; Encore Saturday 18 November - 2.00pm Tickets: £16 3hrs 30mins approx (inc interval)
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Jonas Kaufmann: My Italy Special Concert Film Celebrated German tenor Jonas Kaufmann presents a personal tribute to Italian music and culture. Featuring songs from sold-out concerts in Turin and Milan, stunning performances, and short films exploring his love of Italy, all set against a backdrop of breathtaking landscapes and scenes of Italian life. Music includes popular songs like Caruso by Lucio Dalla, the hit Volare and famous arias including Lucevan le stelle from Tosca and Nessun Dorma from Turandot.
Tuesday 21 November - 7.00pm Tickets: £11, Friends £10 1hr 45mins, cert U
Pershore Operatic & Dramatic Society: Jack & the Beanstalk Fee-fi-fo-fum! PODS invite you to join them for a giant of a pantomime. Come and follow Jack, his hapless brother Simple Simon, and their mother Dame Trot as they climb the beanstalk in this spectacular family pantomime. Can Jack outwit the ghastly giant and his evil side kick Desdemona to save the beautiful Princess and win riches beyond his wildest dreams?
Monday 4 to Friday 8 December - 7.30pm; Saturday 9 December - 2.30pm & 7.30pm Tickets: Mon £11, Tue - Thu £13, Fri & Sat eve £15, Sat mat £11
Orchestra of the Swan presents Handel’s Messiah Chamber version Orchestra of the Swan is delighted to welcome Stacey Watton, their well-known principal double bass, as guest conductor for an intimate interpretation of Handel’s Baroque masterpiece. The OOTS Chamber Choir will be joined by soloists; Louise Kemény - Soprano, Helen Charlston - Mezzo-Soprano, James Atherton - Tenor and Samuel Pantcheff - Bass.
Sunday 10 December - 7.30pm Tickets: £15.50, 16 & under £10 2hrs 15mins (inc interval)
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NT Live: Young Marx Live from The Bridge Theatre, London Rory Kinnear is Marx and Oliver Chris is Engels, in this new comedy from director Nicholas Hytner and the team behind the hit One Man, Two Guvnors. 1850, and Europe’s most feared terrorist is hiding in Soho. Broke, his writing blocked, his marriage dying, the revolutionary is seriously down on his luck. But there’s still no one in the capital that can show you a better night on the town than Karl Heinrich Marx.
Thursday 14 December - 7.00pm Tickets: £16, Students £10
The Nutcracker Recorded at the Royal Opera House, London A young girl’s enchanted present leads her on a wonderful Christmas adventure in this beautiful classical ballet, danced to Tchaikovsky’s magnificent score. With its festive period setting, dancing snowflakes and enchanting stage magic, Peter Wright’s production ranks as one of the most enduring and enchanting versions of The Nutcracker. The perfect Christmas entertainment!
Sunday 17 December - 2.00pm; Thursday 21 December - 7.15pm Tickets: £16, 16 & under £10 2hrs 15mins (inc interval)
Little Blue Monster Productions presents: Lily & the Snow Bear Lily lives with Grandpa in a little cottage. There are just two more sleeps until Christmas and it’s snowing already! Lily loves SNOW! Setting off to explore she discovers a trail of footprints and a very big SURPRISE! This funny, heart- warming tale is the perfect treat with exquisite puppets, enchanting music and a magical snowy setting. Fun for little people aged 3+ and their grownups.
Friday 29 December - 2.30pm Tickets: £9, 16 & under £7 55mins
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Film Ticket Prices Full Price £8 Concessions £7.50 Monday Morning Movies - with tea/coffee & biscuits! £6.50 Concessions £5.50 Monday - Friday Matinees £6.50 Concessions £5.50; Family Films All tickets £5
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My Life as a Courgette (PG) Jane Red’s Choice Brought to life through striking characters and expressive stop- motion animation, this story of an orphaned young boy soars with laughter, sorrow, and joy. After his mother's sudden death Courgette is taken to a foster home, filled with other orphans. Courgette struggles at first but eventually with the help of his new friends he learns to trust and love again. Fri 1 Sep - 7.30pm Directed by Claude Barras, 1hr 6mins
Alone in Berlin (12A) Sheila’s Choice Emma Thompson stars in this true-life tale of courage set against the tumultuous backdrop of Berlin in 1940. Otto (Brendan Gleeson) and Anna (Thompson) are a working class couple doing their best to ride out the war. When their son is killed in action, everything changes and they risk all to spread messages of protest across the city. Sat 2 Sep - 7.30pm; Mon 4 Sep - 10.30am & 7.30pm Directed Vincent Perez, 1hr 43mins
Norman: The Moderate Rise & Tragic Fall of a New York Fixer (15) Richard Gere gives a brilliant performance in this elegantly told story of Norman an ageing New York wheeler dealer. When his Israeli politician friend becomes Prime Minister Norman finally has friends in high places. He soon finds however, that in politics there’s a fine line between a favour and corruption.
Fri 8 & Sat 9 Sep - 7.30pm Directed by Joseph Cedar, 1hr 58mins 15 FILM www.number8.org
Maudie (12A) This captivating drama stars Sally Hawkins as Maudie, a fragile yet determined woman, who is hired as a housekeeper by the reclusive Everett (Ethan Hawke). Maudie, bright-eyed but hunched with crippled hands, longs to be independent and yearns, passionately, to create art. Based on a true story the film follows the unexpected romance between these two loners and Maudie’s surprising rise to fame to become one of Canada’s best loved folk artists.
Mon 11 Sep - 10.30am & 7.30pm (ST); Tue 12 Sep - 7.30pm Directed by Aisling Walsh, 1hr 46mins, AD)))
The Midwife (12A) Two of French cinema's biggest stars shine in this bittersweet drama about the unlikely friendship that develops between Claire (Catherine Frot), a talented but tightly wound midwife, and Béatrice (Catherine Deneuve), the free-spirited mistress of Claire's late father. Although polar opposites in almost every way, the pair come to rely on each other as they cope with the unusual circumstance that brought them together. Thu 14 Sep - 7.30pm; Wed 20 Sep - 1.30pm Directed by Martin Provost, 1hr 57mins, French with subtitles
Dunkirk (12A) Tom Hardy, Kenneth Branagh and Mark Rylance star in this WWII thriller which opens as hundreds of thousands of British and Allied troops are surrounded by enemy forces. Trapped on the beach at Dunkirk with their backs to the sea, they face an impossible situation as the enemy closes in. The film follows the troops as, under air and ground cover from British and French forces, they are slowly and methodically evacuated.
Fri 15 & Sat 16 Sep - 7.30pm; Fri 22 Sep - 1.30pm Directed by Christopher Nolan, 1hr 46mins, AD)))
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Kedi (U) Jane’s Choice The purrrfect film for cat lovers, Kedi follows seven street cats in Istanbul as they bring joy and purpose to the locals they choose to adopt, becoming an essential part of the city’s different communities. Beautifully shot over two months on location in Istanbul, the filmmakers used innovative ‘cat cameras’ and new techniques to capture the street cat’s everyday lives, their backgrounds and stories which are just as varied as those of their human counterparts.
Mon 18 Sep - 10.30am & 7.30pm; Tue 19 Sep - 7.30pm Directed by Ceyda Torun, 1hr 19mins, Turkish with subtitles
Tommy’s Honour (PG) Set against the early days of the sport and stunning landscape of Scotland, Tommy’s Honour tells the true story of the troubled relationship between ‘Old’ Tom Morris (Peter Mullan) and ‘Young’ Tommy Morris (Jack Lowden), the dynamic father-son team who ushered in the modern game of golf. Father and son repeatedly clash over the unwritten rules of social class, a conflict which culminates when Tommy marries his sweetheart Meg a woman of lower standing with a shameful secret in her past. Sat 23 Sep - 7.30pm; Tue 26 Sep - 7.30pm Directed by Jason Connery, 1hr 52mins
Mrs Brown (PG) Join us to revisit this popular classic on the big screen prior to the screenings of Victoria and Abdul next month. Set in the 1860s it follows Queen Victoria’s (Judi Dench) friendship with Scotsman John Brown (Billy Connolly) a lowly servant who looked after her horses. A friendship that scandalised a nation.
Mon 25 Sep - 10.30am & 7.30pm Directed by John Madden, 1997, 1hr 41mins
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War for the Planet of the Apes (12A) Earning rave reviews this third chapter in the new Planet of the Apes series combines breath-taking special effects and a powerful, poignant narrative. Caesar (Andy Serkis) and his apes are forced into a deadly conflict with an army of humans led by a ruthless Colonel (Woody Harrelson). After the apes suffer huge losses, Caesar wrestles with his darker instincts and begins his own quest to avenge his kind. “…a soulful, mesmerising spectacle worthy of David Lean.” The Telegraph
Fri 29 Sep - 7.30pm Directed by Matt Reeves, 2hrs 20mins, AD)))
Final Portrait (15) Geoffrey Rush stars as Swiss painter and sculptor Alberto Giacometti in this comedy drama set in Paris in 1964. Giacometti has told his friend James Lord (Armie Hammer) that sitting for a portrait will take just a few days. Lord realises, many weeks later, that his entire life has been hijacked by this erratic genius. Veering between frustration and joy, Lord slowly begins to see logic in the artist's chaotic mind and we witness a genius complete one of his final masterpieces. Mon 2 Oct - 10.30am & 7.30pm; Tue 3 Oct - 7.30pm Directed by Stanley Tucci, 1hr 30mins
Victoria & Abdul (PG) Judi Dench steps, once again, into the role of Queen Victoria in this extraordinary true story of an unexpected friendship in the later years of the monarch’s rule. When Abdul Karim (Ali Fazal), a young clerk, travels from India for the Queen's Golden Jubilee, he is surprised to find favour with the Queen herself. Despite opposition from her household and advisors the pair forge a devoted alliance and the Queen begins to see a changing world through new eyes.
Fri 6 Oct - 7.30pm; Sat 7 Oct - 10.30am; Sun 8 Oct - 7.30pm; Mon 9 Oct - 10.30am & 7.30pm (ST); Tue 10 Oct - 7.30pm; Wed 11 Oct - 1.30pm; Thu 12 Oct - 7.30pm Directed by Stephen Frears, 1hr 52mins
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The Odyssey (PG) Summer, 1946. Adventurer, filmmaker and conservationist Jacques Cousteau (Lambert Wilson), his wife (Audrey Tautou) and two sons, live in paradise, in a beautiful house overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. But Cousteau dreams only of adventure. Thanks to his invention of the aqualung he has discovered a whole new underwater world. Henceforth, he will explore this world and he is prepared to sacrifice everything to do so. Beautifully filmed, The Odyssey reveals the wonders of the sea and the untold story of Cousteau’s family life.
Mon 16 Oct - 10.30am & 7.30pm Directed by Jérôme Salle, 1hr 58mins, French with subtitles
Hotel Salvation (PG) Emma’s Choice This tender comedy drama about life and relationships follows Daya (Lalit Behl), a 77-year-old father, and Rajiv (Adil Hussain), his over-worked accountant son, as they journey to the awe-inspiring holy city of Varanasi. The trip has been arranged so that Daya can die in India, following a dream that convinced him that his end is near, but once there he finds a new lease of life. Spending time with his son, making friends and exploring the simple pleasures of the timeless city Daya finds his salvation. Thu 19 Oct - 7.30pm Directed by Shubhashish Bhutiani, 1hr 42mins, Hindi with subtitles
Kingsman: The Golden Circle (cert tbc) Jan’s Choice Colin Firth and Taron Egerton are back as Harry Hart and Eggsy our heroes from the top secret Kingsman intelligence agency in this comedy spy drama. When the Kingsman headquarters are destroyed and the world is held hostage they team up with US spy organization Statesman. These two elite secret organisations band together to try to defeat a ruthless common enemy, and save the world - something that's becoming a bit of a habit for Eggsy!
Fri 20 & Sat 21 Oct - 7.30pm Directed by Matthew Vaughn, running time tbc
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Viceroy’s House (12A) Back by popular demand, this historical drama stars Hugh Bonneville as Lord Mountbatten who, in 1947, assumed the post of last Viceroy, charged with handing India back to its people. The story unfolds within the Viceroy’s house, home to the family and 500 Hindu, Muslim and Sikh servants. A heartfelt exploration of the ramifications of the decision to partition India told through the prism of the Mountbattens’ marriage and the romance of a Hindu servant and his intended Muslim bride.
Mon 23 Oct - 10.30am & 7.30pm Directed by Gurinder Chadha, 1hr 44mins, AD)))
Captain Underpants (U) A raucous animated family comedy based on the worldwide sensation and bestselling book series by Dav Pilkey. It tells the story of two overly imaginative pranksters named George and Harold, who hypnotise their principal into thinking he's a ridiculously enthusiastic, incredibly dim-witted superhero named Captain Underpants. Tue 24 Oct - 11.00am; Thu 26 Oct - 2.00pm Directed by David Soren, 1hr 29mins
Letters from Baghdad (PG) Voiced by Tilda Swinton, this is the dramatic true story of Gertrude Bell, the British spy, known as the ‘female Lawrence of Arabia’. Recruited by British military intelligence Gertrude shaped the modern Middle East after WWI, helping to draw the borders of Iraq and establish the Iraq Museum. Using previously unseen footage and the words of the players of the day - taken verbatim from intimate letters, diaries and secret communiqués - this documentary chronicles Bell’s extraordinary journey into both the Arabian desert and the inner sanctum of British male colonial power.
Tue 24 Oct - 7.30pm Directed by Zeva Oelbaum & Sabine Krayenbüehl, 1hr 33mins
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Slack Bay (15) Juliette Binoche and Fabrice Luchini star as members of a bourgeois and extremely eccentric family that gets caught up in a case of missing persons in this wacky and macabre French comedy. It’s the summer of 1910 and the Van Peteghem family have settled in at their cliff-top holiday villa only to have their sunbathing interrupted by the arrival of two bumbling inspectors investigating the mysterious disappearance of a string of tourists.
Thu 26 Oct - 7.30pm Directed by Bruno Dumont, 2hrs 2mins, French with subtitles
Goodbye Christopher Robin (PG) A rare glimpse into the relationship between beloved children's author A. A. Milne and his son Christopher Robin, whose toys inspired the magical world of Winnie the Pooh. Along with his nanny (Kelly Macdonald), Christopher Robin and his parents (Margot Robbie and Domnhall Gleeson), are swept up in the international success of the books as the enchanting tales bring comfort to England after the First World War. But, with the eyes of the world on Christopher Robin, what will the cost be to the family?
Sat 28 Oct - 7.30pm; Mon 30 Oct - 10.30am & 7.30pm; Tue 31 Oct - 7.30pm Directed by Simon Curtis, 1hr 47 mins
Souvenir (12A) Once a rising star in the music industry Lilian (Isabelle Huppert) now works in a factory and leads a secluded life in an apartment stuffed with relics from her past. When 22- year-old Jean a young, aspiring boxer walks into her life Lilian realises that her glory days need not be behind her and begins to think it might be time for a comeback!
Thu 2 Nov - 7.30pm Directed by Bavo Defurne, 1hr 29mins, French with subtitles
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Borg Vs McEnroe (cert tbc) The story of one of the world's greatest icons Björn Borg (Sverrir Gudnason) and his biggest rival, the young and talented John McEnroe (Shia LaBeouf) and their legendary duel during the 1980's Wimbledon tournament. The film delves behind the headlines to look at these two men that became legends and the personal price they had to pay. Fri 3 & Tue 7 Nov - 7.30pm; Thu 9 Nov - 1.30pm Directed by Janus Metz, running time tbc
The Mountain Between Us (cert tbc) Stranded after a plane crash, a photojournalist (Kate Winslet) on the way to her wedding and a surgeon (Idris Elba) must work together to survive. They embark on a perilous journey across hundreds of miles of snow covered wilderness. Pushing one another to endure they discover hidden strengths and an unexpected attraction.
Sat 4 Nov - 7.30pm; Mon 6 Nov - 10.30am & 7.30pm Directed by Hany Abu-Assad, running time tbc
Primaire (12A) An emotionally engaging story of a teacher caught between dedication to her students and love for her child. Single mother and primary school teacher Florence is devoted to her students. When an abandoned child with behavioural problems joins her class, a chain of events is set in motion which makes her question her abilities as a teacher and as a mother. Thu 9 Nov - 7.30pm Directed by Hélène Angel, 1hr 41mins, French with subtitles
Blade Runner 2049 (cert tbc) Thirty years after the events of the first film, a new blade runner, LAPD Officer K (Ryan Gosling), unearths a secret that has the potential to plunge what’s left of society into chaos. K’s discovery leads him on a quest to find Rick Deckard (Harrison Ford), a former blade runner who has been missing for 30 years. Sat 11 & Tue 14 Nov - 7.30pm Directed by Denis Villeneuve, running time tbc
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Another Mother’s Son (12A) Based on the true story of Louisa Gould, this drama is set in Nazi-occupied Jersey during WWII. Jenny Seagrove stars as Louisa a widow with two sons at war who shelters an escaped Russian prisoner. The tension mounts as the island- community spirit begins to buckle under the pressures of hunger and German occupation. Against this backdrop, Lou fights to preserve her family's sense of humanity and to protect the young Russian as if he was her own.
Sat 18 Nov - 7.30pm; Mon 20 Nov - 10.30am & 7.30pm Directed by Christopher Menaul, 1hr 43mins
Loving Vincent (cert tbc) Allan’s Choice The world’s first fully painted feature film, Loving Vincent brings Van Gogh’s paintings to life to tell his story. Each frame of the film is an oil painting in the style of Van Gogh, painted over the filmed footage of actors performances (Aidan Turner, Eleanor Tomlinson, Saoirse Ronan, Chris O’Dowd, Helen McCrory, Robert Gulaczyk) by a team of 115 painter animators. The story explores the mystery of Van Gogh’s tragic death - how and why did he come to be shot?
Wed 22 Nov - 1.30pm; Thu 23 Nov - 7.30pm Directed by Dorota Kobiela & Hugh Welchman, running time tbc
Murder on the Orient Express (cert tbc) Belgian Detective Hercule Poirot (Kenneth Branagh) probes the mystery of a murdered American tycoon aboard the legendary Orient Express in this big screen version of Agatha Christie's classic whodunit. This classy adaptation features spectacular scenery, beautiful set design and an impressive ensemble cast including Judi Dench, Kenneth Branagh, Johnny Depp, Derek Jacobi, Penelope Cruz, Michelle Pfeiffer, Olivia Coleman, Willem Dafoe and Daisy Ridley. Fri 24 & Sat 25 Nov - 7.30pm; Mon 27 Nov -10.30am & 7.30pm (ST); Tue 28 Nov - 7.30pm; Thu 30 Nov - 7.30pm Directed by Kenneth Branagh, running time tbc
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Senior Schoo ol Open Morning 7th October 20172
King’Kings Hawford Open Morni ing 4th November 20172
King’s St Alban’s Open Morn ning 11th November 20172
Confidence in a chan nging world wwww.ksw.ksww..orgg.uk 01386 555488 COURSES
Youth Theatre These popular classes give young people interested in performing the chance to develop their acting skills and learn stagecraft techniques in a fun, friendly atmosphere. Exciting and creative, Youth Theatre is a brilliant way to make new friends and learn something new. Wednesdays weekly, 13 Sep - 13 Dec (no class 25 Oct) Junior (age 7 - 11) 4.15pm - 5.45pm Senior (age 12+) 6.00pm - 7.30pm Cost: Juniors £52, Seniors £65 (13 wk term)
Chance to Dance An exercise-based dance class for those age 55+. Learn fun routines to music from the past and present in energetic classes that will increase flexibility, build strength and maintain fitness. These classes are a great opportunity to dance and meet new friends, as well as a fun way to keep fit! Weekly classes on Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays starting mid-Sep Cost: £54 (12 wk term)
Chance to Act These weekly drama sessions for those aged 55+ offer you the opportunity to get together with like- minded people and share your love of drama. Explore improvisation, script-reading, gentle ensemble work, characterisation and devising. Enjoy the experience of creating a short new piece of theatre for performance, with themes decided on by the group. Try before you buy! Come along to the first week and there will be no charge if you decide not to continue. Fridays weekly, 29 Sep - 8 Dec, 11.00am - 1.00pm (no class 27 Oct) Cost: £25 (10 wk, payable in two instalments)
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Hilary Roberts - ‘In My View’ An exhibition of pictures from the UK and around the world - and some macro images of a secret British landscape too. The pictures originated as photographs; however that was only the beginning. Hours or weeks were then taken to create a pleasing image. Hilary’s technical term for this skilled and time-consuming work on the computer is ‘fiddling!’ Saturday 16 September - Wednesday 4 October
‘Open Exhibition 2017’ Showcasing the work of the very best artists and photographers from within and beyond the county of Worcestershire, this exhibition includes a variety of different styles and mediums. Each piece featured in the exhibition was selected following an open call for submissions. Thursday 5 - Wednesday 25 October
Vale of Evesham Camera Club - ‘2017 Showcase’ This exhibition of camera club members work features subjects encompassing; natural history, record, pictorial, landscape, portrait and creative photographs. Pictures have been selected to create a balanced exhibition rather than biased to any one author, subject or style. The club which meets in Evesham welcomes new members who wish to improve/enjoy their photography. Thursday 26 October - Wednesday 15 November
Sally Morgan - ‘Nature in Print’ An exhibition of hand-made reduction relief prints depicting both local and national landscapes and various flora. Sally creates her limited edition prints from lino, carving away progressive amounts of lino for each layer of colour applied. Sally loves to translate the shapes, lines and colour of nature into colourful and evocative prints. Thursday 16 November - Wednesday 6 December
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Cut, Fold, Bind Group - 'Off the Beaten Track' Cut, Fold, Bind returns to Number 8 with a new exhibition by very talented book artists based in Worcestershire. The group combine traditional and contemporary approaches to book making with drawing, painting, textiles and printmaking. Their unique hand- bound books are one-of-a-kind and must be seen. Monday 18 September - Wednesday 18 October
Branch Line - ‘Further Down the Line’ Branch Line is a local group of mixed media textile artists based in the Malvern area. Their work displays both traditional and contemporary techniques on a variety of fabrics, papers etc., using colour, manipulation and stitch. Thursday 19 October - Wednesday 29 November
Workshop Space for Hire Are you an artist or crafts person looking for somewhere to run workshops? We may have just the space for you! Our Abbey Room (seats 16) and Courtyard Room (larger Abbey Room dance studio space) are available to hire for one-off workshops or regular courses.
For details see www.number8.org/venue/venue-hire/ or contact us on 01386 555488.
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DAY/TIME ACTIVITY CONTACT
Monday 10.20am - 11.10am KFA Dance Fitness www.keepfit.org.uk Gill O'Donoghue - 01386 854830 11.30am - 12.30pm Pilates Rosemary Clarke - 01905 350642 1.30pm - 2.10pm Clever Caterpillars Preschool Drama Anna Rudgley - 07388 308676 www.clevercaterpillars.com 4.00pm - 4.45pm Monkeys in Motion Street Dance Age 5 - 7 Sophie-Jo Lusted - 07460 234515 www.monkeysinmotion.co.uk 5.00pm - 5.45pm Monkeys in Motion Street Dance Age 8 - 11 Sophie-Jo Lusted - 07460 234515 www.monkeysinmotion.co.uk 7.15pm - 9.00pm Move On Up Community Choir Liz Hooper - 01905 620827 www.whynotsing.wix.com/move-on-up-choir Tuesday 10.00am - 12.00pm Watercolour & Acrylics Nick Dawe - 07901 119279 10.15am - 11.15am Chance to Dance Box Office - 01386 555488 11.30am - 12.30pm Chance to Dance Box Office - 01386 555488 1.15pm - 2.15pm Chance to Dance Box Office - 01386 555488 4.00pm - 7.15pm Symphony Dance www.symphonydanceschool.co.uk Mrs Freeman - 01386 750717 7.30pm - 10.00pm PODS www.pershorepods.co.uk Sue Price - 01386 462468 Wednesday 9.30am - 11.00am Mixed Ability Yoga Pam Griffiths - 07929 873066 11.30am - 1.00pm Mixed Ability Yoga Pam Griffiths - 07929 873066 4.15pm - 5.45pm Junior Youth Theatre Harriet Wilson - 01386 555028 5.15pm - 7.15pm PODYS Karen Sagar - 01386 750401 6.00pm - 7.30pm Senior Youth Theatre Harriet Wilson - 01386 555028 7.30pm - 10.00pm PODS www.pershorepods.co.uk Sue Price - 01386 462468 Thursday 9.15am - 10.15am Chance to Dance Box Office - 01386 555488 10.30am - 11.30am Chance to Dance Box Office - 01386 555488 12.00pm - 1.15pm Playful Being Self Discovery for Adults Mandie Wright - 07803 506891 www.playfulbeing.wixsite.com/play 2.30pm - 3.30pm Pilates Age 50+ Rosemary Clarke - 01905 350642 5.45pm - 6.45pm Zumba Fitness Chris Torres - 07577 078197 www.facebook.com/zumbawithkhris 7.00pm - 8.45pm Symphony Dance (Adult) Mrs Freeman - 01386 750717 www.symphonydanceschool.co.uk Friday 9.30am - 10.30am Chance to Dance Box Office - 01386 555488 10.00am - 12.00pm Creative Writing (1st Fri each month) Sue Johnson - 01386 446477 www.writers-toolkit.co.uk 11.00am - 1.00pm Chance to Act Box Office - 01386 555488 Saturday 9.00am - 12.30pm Symphony Dance www.symphonydanceschool.co.uk Mrs Freeman - 01386 750717 1.30pm - 4.00pm Exploring Art History (monthly) Mandy Carwood - 07765 834933
29 INFORMATION
Foyer Redevelopment Due to work to redevelop our foyer area, our coffee bar and exhibition space will be closed until mid-September. Our programme of films and events will not be disrupted - it will be ‘business as usual’ in the auditorium with access via Box Office, which will be temporarily located in The Courtyard Room, accessed from the rear of the building (through the archway on Broad Street at the side of Just After 8). A limited range of refreshments will be on sale prior to events but customer seating will be somewhat reduced! We ask you to bear with us during these temporary arrangements and look forward to welcoming you to the new and improved foyer space to be unveiled this autumn.
Become a Volunteer Number 8 exists thanks to the support and dedication of volunteers. If you are interested in joining our team contact 01386 555028 / [email protected]
Friends of Number 8 Become a Friend and you can play your part in Number 8’s success. Friends’ subscriptions are an important source of income for Number 8 (a registered charity). Friends play a vital role, supporting the centre and helping to ensure our long term viability. Benefits include: Season brochures delivered to your home in advance of public release - A week’s priority booking at the start of each season - Discounts for selected shows - Friends’ Newsletter four times a year - Opportunity to vote for and attend ‘Friends’ Choice’ free film screening Individual Membership £15 / Two people residing at the same address £22.50 To become a Friend of Number 8 ring 01386 555488 or email [email protected]
Gift Vouchers Vouchers are available from Box Office in a denomination of your choice and can be used toward payment for any Number 8 film screening or event. The ideal gift anytime of the year!
Access The ground floor is fully accessible with the first row of the auditorium reserved for wheelchair users and disabled patrons. Please advise Box Office if you require additional assistance. The Auditorium is equipped with an infra-red hearing system for films and selected screenings are shown with subtitles for those with hearing loss. These screenings are indicated by (ST) after the film time. For films where it is available we offer audio description AD))) for customers with sight problems. CEA Companion Card holders can obtain a FREE ticket for a person accompanying them to film screenings and events via satellite. As space is limited, we cannot guarantee parking space for mobility scooters during shows. If you are planning to bring a scooter, please telephone to check.
30 HOW TO BOOK
Box Office: 01386 555488 Open Mon - Sat 10.00am - 4.00pm and from 6.00pm on performance evenings. Bookings can be made in person or over the telephone by debit/credit card. Until mid-September our Box Office will be relocated to The Courtyard Room, see opposite for details.
Number 8, High Street, Pershore, WR10 1BG
Book online at www.number8.org Online transactions incur a minimal booking fee.
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Reservations General Concessions With the exemption of group bookings we do Concessions are available, where specified, for not take reservations. children age 16 and under, children under 3, senior citizens, full time students and CEA Card School/Group Bookings holders. Proof of eligibility is required. Discounts are available for group bookings. For every ten tickets you book the eleventh is FREE. Admissions To claim this discount please contact Box Office. For live shows and events via satellite Advance booking recommended. If you would latecomers will not be permitted until a like to reserve seats for a group please contact convenient break. 01386 555028 / [email protected] Children aged 11 and under must be accompanied by an adult (16+) at screenings Refunds and events. We always recommend that We regret we are unable to give refunds or children are accompanied but will admit those exchange tickets unless the event is cancelled. age 12+ without accompaniment.
All printed information is accurate at the time of print. Number 8 reserves the right 31 to make changes or alterations to the programme at any time. www.number8.org DIARY 01386 555488
Mon 23 Viceroy's House (12A) 10.30am & 7.30pm Sep Tue 24 Captain Underpants (U) 11.00am Fri 1 My Life as a Courgette (PG) 7.30pm Letters from Baghdad (PG) 7.30pm Sat 2 Alone in Berlin (12A) 7.30pm Thu 26 Captain Underpants (U) 2.00pm Mon 4 Alone in Berlin (12A) 10.30am & 7.30pm Slack Bay (15) 7.30pm Thu 7 John le Carré: Fri 27 John Suchet: The Tale of Two Composers… 7.30pm An Evening with George Smiley 7.45pm Sat 28 Monstersaurus 1.30pm Fri 8 Norman… (15) 7.30pm Goodbye Christopher Robin (cert tbc) 7.30pm Sat 9 Norman… (15) 7.30pm Mon 30 Goodbye Christopher Robin (cert tbc) 10.30am & 7.30pm Mon 11 Maudie (12A) 10.30am & 7.30pm (ST) Tue 31 Goodbye Christopher Robin (cert tbc) 7.30pm Tue 12 Maudie (12A) 7.30pm Thu 14 The Midwife (12A) 7.30pm Nov
Fri 15 Dunkirk (12A) 7.30pm Thu 2 Souvenir (12A) 7.30pm Sat 16 Dunkirk (12A) 7.30pm Fri 3 Borg vs McEnroe (cert tbc) 7.30pm Mon 18 Kedi (U) 10.30am & 7.30pm Sat 4 The Mountain Between Us (cert tbc) 7.30pm Tue 19 Kedi (U) 7.30pm Mon 6 The Mountain Between Us (cert tbc) 10.30am & 7.30pm Wed 20 The Midwife (12A) 1.30pm Tue 7 Borg vs McEnroe (cert tbc) 7.30pm Thu 21 Globe: King Lear 7.30pm Thu 9 Borg vs McEnroe (cert tbc) 1.30pm Fri 22 Dunkirk (12A) 1.30pm Primaire (cert tbc) 7.30pm ROH: The Magic Flute 7.15pm Fri 10 The Second Best Bed 7.30pm Sat 23 Tommy's Honour (PG) 7.30pm Sat 11 Blade Runner 2049 (cert tbc) 7.30pm Mon 25 Mrs Brown (PG) 10.30am & 7.30pm Sun 12 Bolshoi: The Taming of the Shrew 4.00pm Tue 26 Tommy's Honour (PG) 7.30pm Mon 13 Jon Boden - The Afterglow Tour 7.30pm Fri 29 War for the Planet of the Apes (12A) 7.30pm Tue 14 Blade Runner 2049 (cert tbc) 7.30pm Sat 30 PODS: Rodgers & Hammerstein Thu 16 Pershore Flower Club 7.30pm Singalong 2.30pm & 7.30pm Fri 17 NT Live: Follies 7.00pm Oct Sat 18 NT Live: Follies Encore 2.00pm Another Mother’s Son (12A) 7.30pm Mon 2 Final Portrait (15) 10.30am & 7.30pm Mon 20 Another Mother’s Son (12A) 10.30am & 7.30pm Tue 3 Final Portrait (15) 7.30pm Tue 21 Jonas Kaufmann: My Italy 7.00pm Thu 5 NT Live: Hamlet 7.00pm Wed 22 Loving Vincent (cert tbc) 1.30pm Fri 6 Victoria & Abdul (cert tbc) 7.30pm Thu 23 Loving Vincent (cert tbc) 7.30pm Sat 7 Victoria & Abdul (cert tbc) 10.30am Fri 24 Murder on the Orient Express (cert tbc) 7.30pm Lipstick on Your Collar 7.30pm Sat 25 Murder on the Orient Express (cert tbc) 7.30pm Sun 8 Victoria & Abdul (cert tbc) 7.30pm Mon 27 Murder on the Orient Express (cert tbc) 10.30am & 7.30pm (ST) Mon 9 Victoria & Abdul (cert tbc) 10.30am & 7.30pm (ST) Tue 28 Murder on the Orient Express (cert tbc) 7.30pm Tue 10 Victoria & Abdul (cert tbc) 7.30pm Thu 30 Murder on the Orient Express (cert tbc) 7.30pm Wed 11 Victoria & Abdul (cert tbc) 1.30pm Thu 12 Victoria & Abdul (cert tbc) 7.30pm Dec Fri 13 RSC Live: Coriolanus 7.00pm Mon 4 Sat 14 Military Band Concert 7.30pm to Fri 8 PODS: Jack & the Beanstalk 7.30pm Mon 16 The Odyssey (PG) 10.30am & 7.30pm Sat 9 PODS: Jack & the Beanstalk 2.30pm & 7.30pm Tue 17 Exhibition on Screen: Canaletto 7.00pm Sun 10 OOTS: Handel’s Messiah 7.30pm Thu 19 Hotel Salvation (PG) 7.30pm Thu 14 NT Live: Young Marx 7.00pm Fri 20 Kingsman: The Golden Circle (cert tbc) 7.30pm Sun 17 ROH: The Nutcracker 2.00pm Sat 21 Kingsman: The Golden Circle (cert tbc) 7.30pm Thu 21 ROH: The Nutcracker 7.15pm Sun 22 Bolshoi: Le Corsaire 4.00pm Fri 29 Lily & the Snow Bear 2.30pm
Autumn 2017 Booking: Friends - Fri 11 Aug; Public - Fri 18 Aug Film (ST) Subtitles for the hard of hearing
Winter 2017 Booking: Friends - Fri 3 Nov; Public - Fri 10 Nov Events Family Friend’s Discount