Tap Dancing Musical Sensation 42nd Street Present Laughter Starring Andrew Scott Us + Them From Roger Waters Q&A With Kevin O’Hare From The Royal Ballet Win A Theatre Trip To London’s West End UTUMN 2019 A BRINGING THE WORLD’S FINEST EVENTS TO YOUR LOCAL SHOWCASE CINEMA Experience redefined cinema with Showcase Presents… Front Cover: Bonnie Langford as Dorothy Brock in 42nd Street (photo credit © Matt Crockett) This Autumn relax in the comfort of your local cinema and witness some of the most spectacular productions from the West End. Feel the timeless power of Opera with Mozart’s Don Giovanni live from the Royal Opera House, journey into the thrilling imagination of choreographer Matthew Bourne with Romeo + Juliet, and watch a phenomenal performance by Andrew Scott in the National Theatre’s critically acclaimed play Present Laughter. Experience some of the most iconic moments in cinematic history with Showcase Flashback. Harrison Ford swings back into action on the big screen in Ridley Scott’s sci- masterpiece Blade Runner (1982). British greats include the hilarious cult classic Withnail and I (1987) and a season of Merchant Ivory favourites beginning with Howards End (1992). Showcase is committed to programming content as widely as possible. However not all performances listed here are available at all cinemas. Longing for mesmerizing dance scenes, big musical numbers and fascinating stories? Due to popular demand, we’re bringing back the 25th anniversary performance of Miss Saigon, hailed as ‘one of the greatest musicals of all time’ and this November see the award winning tap dancing extravaganza 42nd Street starring Bonnie Langford. Treat your little ones to their rst cinema visit and join in the fun with familiar friends including Paw Patrol, Bing and The Gruffalo. WIN a fabulous trip to London with an overnight stay and theatre visit to celebrate our upcoming screenings of the spectacular 42nd Street – The Musical For details on how to enter see competition page. Is there something here you wish to see that is not on sale at your local Showcase? If so, please let us know by lling in a short customer enquiry form at www.showcasecinemas.co.uk/contact-us Entertainment Culture Innovation Discover captivating entertainment whilst immersing yourself in sensational cultural experiences at Showcase. Alongside our fantastic lms, we show: Theatre Ballet Musicals Concerts Opera Art Exhibitions and much more… Elvis Unleashed The Royal Opera: Don Giovanni Let us take you there Pictured: Roger Waters Us + Them Matthew Bourne's Romeo + Juliet Branagh Theatre Live: The Winters Tale GENRE Ballet Comedy Concert Documentary GUIDE Film Musical Opera Play Documentary Hitsville: The Making of Motown Mon, 30 Sept Discover the remarkable true story of Motown 7PM Records through behind-the-scenes footage, rare performance footage and exclusive interviews with the label’s visionary founder, Berry Gordy and many of its superstar artists including Smokey Robinson, Stevie Wonder, and Diana Ross. Musical Miss Saigon 25th Anniversary Performance Mon, 30 Sept Cameron MacKintosh’s global stage sensation, 1PM featuring appearances by Jonathan Pryce and Lea Salonga, is back at Showcase due to popular demand. The award winning set design, incredible Sun, 6 Oct choreography and must -see powerhouse 4:30PM performances from the leading cast are stunningly captured for cinema audiences in spectacular Wed, 9 Oct high denition. This is one of our most popular 2PM & 7PM event cinema releases so is must-see. Concert Plácido Domingo 50th Anniversary Concert Tue, 1 Oct For one very special night, Plácido Domingo 7PM returns to the breathtaking Arena Di Verona amphitheatre for this anniversary gala Thur, 17 Oct evening, 50 years after his debut, revisiting 2PM three of his greatest ever roles in Verdi's Nabucco, Simon Boccanegra and Macbeth. Concert Roger Waters Us + Them Wed, 2 Oct Roger Waters, co-founder, creative force and 7PM songwriter behind Pink Floyd, presents his highly anticipated lm, Us + Them. Featuring Sun, 6 Oct state-of- the-art visual production and 7PM breathtaking sound with songs from his legendary Pink Floyd albums and from his latest album. BOOKING NOW www.showcasecinemas.co.uk Play Wise Children Thur, 3 Oct Director Emma Rice brings her unique vision to 7PM Angela Carter’s great last novel. A celebration of show business, family, forgiveness and hope, with a generous dash of Shakespeare, scandal and mischief. Stars? I'm not sure why you would stop at five. The Observer Film Elvis Unleashed Mon, 7 Oct Elvis Unleashed showcases the '68 Comeback 4:30PM Special, which is seen by many as The King of Rock and Roll's most substantial achievement Sun, 13 Oct as a stage performer, from a brand new 8:20PM perspective. Featuring hits such as 'Jailhouse Rock', 'Love Me Tender' and 'Memories', as well as special guest appearances and interviews. Opera The Royal Opera: Don Giovanni Tue, 8 Oct Sexual intrigue, jealousy, wit, anger… and 6:45PM (LIVE) retribution! The new Royal Opera Season begins with Kasper Holten’s visually striking Sun, 13 Oct production which accentuates the beauty and 2PM (ENCORE) invention of Mozart’s dazzling tragicomedy. Concert Metallica & San Francisco Symphony: S&M² Wed, 9 Oct Witness Metallica perform with the San 7PM Francisco Symphony to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their ground-breaking S&M Fri, 11 Oct concert. Including several tracks from the 7PM original '99 S&M release and symphonic versions of new songs, millions of fans can eclipse time and experience the show as a modern-day big screen concert. Comedy Billy Connolly: The Sex Life of Bandages Thur, 10 Oct Hailed as the UK’s most inuential comedian of 7PM all time, legendary Scot Billy Connolly is bringing this brilliant show from his nal stand-up tour Wed, 16 Oct and an exclusive intimate interview to 7PM Showcase cinemas. BOOKING NOW www.showcasecinemas.co.uk Q & A with Kevin O’Hare DIRECTOR OF THE ROYAL BALLET We’re all working hard to produce powerful, often heart-stopping, theatrical experiences, and the reaction from the audience at the end of a performance is incredibly rewarding. Q What is your role at the Royal Q The Royal Opera House have been Opera House and what do you broadcasting Opera and Ballet live enjoy most about it? to cinemas for over 10 years. Why did you decide to do this and how A My role is to programme the season of important is it to the company? ballet productions at the Royal Opera House and support and manage the A The cinema screenings make opera and 100+ world-class dancers we have in ballet accessible to people all over the the Company. One of my favourite country which is vital in terms of us parts of the job is nurturing the next sharing our work with people who might generation of performers who we otherwise not get to see it. We are based support throughout their careers. These in London but there are ballet lovers up can span around twenty years or longer, and down the country and we want to as in the case of current Principals make sure that they too can access our Marianela Nuñez and Edward Watson productions, and enjoy the very best that or past Principal Darcey Bussell. the Royal Ballet has to offer. BOOKING NOW www.showcasecinemas.co.uk Q What would you say to someone Q Often the live season features a Royal who is thinking of seeing an Opera Ballet Triple Bill. What can cinema or Ballet in cinemas for the first audiences expect from these? time? How does it differ to seeing it in Covent Garden? A The mixed programmes are a fantastic way for audiences to see some really varied works from The Royal Ballet. This year A Absolutely try it! The cinema broadcasts we will be screening Concerto, Enigma give audiences an amazing close-up Variations and Raymonda Act III in one experience where every movement and evening - a wonderful display of works by expression is visible to cinema some of the best choreographers The Royal audiences. All the cinema productions Ballet has worked with. have exclusive interviews and go behind the scenes to learn more about the art forms and how we stage and produce these productions. You also nd yourself Q There are other arts institutions with the best seats in the house! broadcasting to cinemas including the Metropolitan Opera and Bolshoi Ballet. What is unique about the productions Q How is it decided which productions from the Royal Opera House? are shown as part of the live cinema season? A The Royal Ballet presents a huge array of productions which means that the Company A Each year we try to show a mix of ballets is very dynamic, performing a variety of styles and operas that reect the broad range from classic to contemporary. We are the UK’s of our repertory from both The Royal Ballet largest ballet company and work with and The Royal Opera. We balance the very best talent from across the favourites such as Swan Lake and Don globe. The Royal Ballet has honed the Giovanni with new works, so we present talents of some of the world’s most a combination of the traditional and favourite dancers and we work with contemporary – there really is something the very best choreographers, for everyone in a Royal Opera House musicians, creative cinema season! I’m delighted that teams and we’re bringing back the magical family dancers. favourite Coppélia for Christmas which hasn’t been seen for some time. Q Which titles are you most excited about in the upcoming 2019/ 2020 cinema season and why? A Of course we all love the great classics so The Sleeping Beauty and Swan Lake will always thrill but I’m also very excited about our new works.