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A 1920s English seaside town bears witness to a farcical and occasionally sinister scandal in this riotous mystery comedy. Based on a stranger than fiction true story, Wicked Little Letters follows two neighbours: deeply conservative local Edith Swan (Olivia Colman) and rowdy Irish migrant Rose Gooding (Jessie Buckley).

When Edith and fellow residents begin to receive wicked letters full of unintentionally hilarious profanities, foul-mouthed Rose is charged with the crime. The anonymous letters prompt a national uproar, and a trial ensues. However, as the town’s women – led by Police Officer Gladys Moss (Anjana Vasan) – begin to investigate the crime themselves, they suspect that something is amiss, and Rose may not be the culprit after all.

Directed by Thea Sharrock
With Olivia Colman, Jessie Buckley,
1hr 40 mins // UK 2023

The commandant of Auschwitz, Rudolf Höss, and his wife Hedwig, strive to build a dream life for their family in a house and garden next to the camp.

“A landmark movie” Times ★★★★★

“Devastating and vital” Telegraph ★★★★★

“A masterpiece” BBC ★★★★★ 

Nominated for 5 Academy Awards including Best Picture and Best Director (Jonathan Glazer)

Winner of 2 Academy Awards- Best International Feature and Best Sound

*In German with subtitles
Directed by Jonathan Glazer
With Sandra Hüller, Christian Friedel,
1hrs 45 mins // UK 2023

We would love you to join us for this once a month opportunity for adult members of the community to come together for fun, camaraderie, learning, sharing food and film.

Each month in the Bonington Theatre, we will meet at 10.30am for a 2-hour exploration workshop (discussions, exercises, some role play and improvisation for those brave enough!) examining the themes, context, characters, ideas and plot of a particular film. There will be a light buffet style lunch, teas and coffees before watching the film at 1.30pm. The event should finish 3.00pm – 3.30pm depending on the length of the film.

Tuesday 27^th February – The Color Purple

The Color Purple centres around Celie’s painful but triumphant journey of self-realisation as she faces prejudice, abuse and sexual violence, eventually leaving her abusive husband for a romantic relationship with jazz singer, Shrug Avery and becomes an independent business woman.

This musical adaptation of Alice Walker’s novel, featuring jubilant and defiant songs in the face of challenging themes.

“A joy to watch” BBC ★★★★

Nominated for 1 Academy Award– Best Supporting Actress (Danielle Brooks)

N.B. This film is 2 hrs 20 mins so will finish at 3.40pm.

Peerless cook Eugenie (Juliette Binoche) has worked for the famous gourmet Dodin (Benoît Magimel) for the last 20 years. Bonding over a passion for gastronomy and mutual admiration, their relationship develops into romance and gives rise to delicious dishes that impress even the world’s most illustrious chefs. But Eugenie is fond of her freedom and has never wanted to marry Dodin.

So, he decides to do something he has never done before: cook for her. A delectable feast for the senses, The Taste of Things is a stunningly beautiful romance that simmers with emotion. The new film from acclaimed director Trần Anh Hùng, it will be an unmissable cinematic treat.

“Every frame is delectable” Little White Lies ★★★★★

“You’ll swear you can smell and taste every shot” Telegraph ★★★★

Times ★★★★ Empire ★★★★ Observer ★★★★

*In French subtitles
Directed by Trần Anh Hùng
With Juliette Binoche, Benoît Magimel
2hrs 15 mins // FRA 2023

Peerless cook Eugenie (Juliette Binoche) has worked for the famous gourmet Dodin (Benoît Magimel) for the last 20 years. Bonding over a passion for gastronomy and mutual admiration, their relationship develops into romance and gives rise to delicious dishes that impress even the world’s most illustrious chefs. But Eugenie is fond of her freedom and has never wanted to marry Dodin.

So, he decides to do something he has never done before: cook for her. A delectable feast for the senses, The Taste of Things is a stunningly beautiful romance that simmers with emotion. The new film from acclaimed director Trần Anh Hùng, it will be an unmissable cinematic treat.

“Every frame is delectable” Little White Lies ★★★★★

“You’ll swear you can smell and taste every shot” Telegraph ★★★★

Times ★★★★ Empire ★★★★ Observer ★★★★

*French Breakfast Food will be served from 9.45am onwards, with the film starting at 10.30am

*In French subtitles
Directed by Trần Anh Hùng
With Juliette Binoche, Benoît Magimel
2hrs 15 mins // FRA 2023

When an environmental crisis sees London submerged by flood waters, a young family is torn apart in the chaos. As a woman (Jodie Comer) and her newborn try and find their way home, the profound novelty of motherhood is brought into sharp focus in this intimate and poetic portrayal of family survival.

“Jodie Comer shines in all too believable disaster drama” Guardian ★★★★

Times ★★★★ Telegraph ★★★★

Directed by Mahalia Belo
With Jodie Comer
1hr 41 mins // UK 2023

Based on the extraordinary character at the centre of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Roald Dahl’s most iconic children’s book and one of the best-selling children’s books of all time, Wonka tells the wondrous story of how the world’s greatest inventor, magician and chocolate-maker became the beloved Willy Wonka we know today.

“Timothée Chalamet’s Chocolate Factory prequel is a superbly sweet treat” Guardian ★★★★★

“The most fun you’ll have in a cinema all year” Telegraph ★★★★★

Independent ★★★★ Empire ★★★★

Directed by Paul King
With Timothée Chalamet
1hr 57 mins // US 2023

A woman’s painful journey of self-realisation sees her face prejudice, abuse and sexual violence in this musical adaptation of Alice Walker’s novel, featuring jubilant and defiant songs in the face of challenging themes.

“A joy to watch” BBC ★★★★

Nominated for 1 Academy Award– Best Supporting Actress (Danielle Brooks)

Directed by Blitz Bazawule
With Fantasia Barrino, Taraji P. Henson, Danielle Brooks
2hr 20 mins // US 2023

Come on everybody it’s time for Peppa’s Cinema Party! This year Peppa Pig celebrates her 20th anniversary and to mark such a HUGE occasion she is throwing the MOST EPIC PARTY EVER – and all of her friends are INVITED! (That’s YOU!) Featuring the voices of Katy Perry as Ms. Leopard and Orlando Bloom as Mr. Raccoon in an episode of the 3-part Wedding Party story, the whole family can enjoy 10 never-before-seen Peppa Pig episodes!

And with 5 brand new songs, as well as 11 interactive entertainment shorts with Peppa and her friends playing, dancing and singing in the real world, you and your little ones will be moving and grooving with Peppa in a whole new way! So grab your coat and jump into your boots, let’s be on our way to the Peppa Cinema Party!

65 mins

Illumination, creators of the blockbuster Minions, Despicable Me, Sing and The Secret Life of Pets comedies, invites you to take flight into the thrill of the unknown with a funny, feathered family vacation like no other in the action-packed new original comedy, Migration.

“This handsome tale of two ducklings perfectly fits the half-term bill” Telegraph ★★★★

Directed by Benjamin Renner
Voiced by Kumail Nanjiani, Elizabeth Banks
1hr 30 mins // US 2023