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The Regal Cinema's Classic Film Series presents director Nicholas Ray's Rebel Without a Cause. Tickets are just £6. This iconic coming-of-age, romantic drama starring 1950s heart throb James Dean, is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year. It seems only fitting to bring it back to the big screen! Remarkably, James Dean became one of the most influential figures in Hollywood in the 1950s, despite a career that lasted only five years. His impact on cinema and popular culture was profound, even though he appeared in just three major films. After moving to a new town, troublesome teen Jim Stark (James Dean) is supposed to have a clean slate, but being the new kid in town comes with it's own set of problems. While searching for some stability, Stark forms a bond with a somewhat disturbed classmate, Plato (Sal Mineo), and falls for local girl named Judy (Natalie Wood). However, unluckily for Stark, Judy is the girlfriend of neighborhood tough guy, Buzz (Corey Allen). When Buzz violently confronts Jim and challenges him to a drag race, the new kid's troubles really begin. Rebel Without a Cause received three Oscar nominations, two BAFTA award nominations and won a Golden Globe award for Most Promising (female) Newcomer for Natalie Wood. "James Dean steals every scene" Empire ★★★★★

André Rieu celebrates his 75th Birthday! The King of the Waltz invites you to a boat party with him and his beloved Johann Strauss Orchestra as they sail through his hometown of Maastricht. This brand-new cinema special is a tribute to André's childhood dream of one day forming his own orchestra and travelling the world. The film features a selection of André's favourite and most spectacular global performances along with some of the finest moments the Maestro and his Johann Strauss Orchestra have shared during their many decades together. Most of the concerts featured in this film – The Dream Continues - have never been shown on the big screen before. To mark this amazing milestone, this is your chance to see these iconic André classics for the first time. Come aboard and celebrate André’s 75th in style at your local cinema!

The Regal Cinema's Classic Film Series presents Bonnie and Clyde. Tickets are just £6. Ranked 'No 11 best crime film of all time' by The Guardian, Bonnie and Clyde is based on a true story. the film stars Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway who both received an Oscar nomination for their portrayal of the notorious bank robbers (the film received 10 Oscar nominations in total - winning 2). Depicting the real-life crime spree and love story of bank robbers Bonnie Parker (Faye Dunaway) and Clyde Barrow (Warren Beatty) in depression-era America. As young gangsters in love, who attack the wealthy establishment and live by their own rules, Bonnie and Clyde capture the attention of an entire country as they try to elude law enforcement. "American cinema changed forever the day Bonnie And Clyde was released" Empire ★★★★★

The Regal Cinema's World Cinema series presents the Palestinian documentary Bye Bye Tiberias. Years after leaving her Palestinian village to pursue an acting career in France, Hiam Abbass (best known for her role in Succession) returns home with her daughter, in this intimate documentary about four generations of women and their shared legacy of separation. Set between past and present, Bye Bye Tiberias pieces together images of today, family footage and historical archives to portray four generations of daring Palestinian women who keep their story and legacy alive through the strength of their bonds, despite exile, dispossession and heartbreak. This film with be shown in Arabic and French with English subtitles. "Heartfelt cine-memoir" The Guardian ★★★★ "Partly an intimate portrait of Abbass, but more generally a tribute to generations of women in their family" Financial Times ★★★★

Directed by Edward Berger, and starring Ralph Fiennes, Conclave follows one of the world’s most secretive and ancient events – selecting the new Pope. Cardinal Lawrence (Ralph Fiennes) is tasked with running this covert process after the unexpected death of the beloved Pope. Once the Catholic Church’s most powerful leaders have gathered from around the world and are locked together in the Vatican halls, Lawrence uncovers a trail of deep secrets left in the dead Pope’s wake, secrets which could shake the foundations of the Church. "Ralph Fiennes is almighty in thrilling papal tussle" The Guardian ★★★★★ "Ralph Fiennes is Oscar-worthy" The Times ★★★★ "The tone is wry, the plot sturdy, the main course a thick porterhouse slab of grass-fed, richly marbled acting, delivered to your seat" The Financial Times ★★★★

Hapless family man Paul Matthews (Nicolas Cage) finds his life turned upside down when millions of strangers suddenly start seeing him in their dreams. But when his nighttime appearances take a nightmarish turn, Paul is forced to navigate his newfound stardom, in this wickedly entertaining comedy from writer-director Kristoffer Borgli (Sick of Myself) and producer Ari Aster. "Nicolas Cage is everywhere all at once in this dark and brilliantly doolally satire" Time Out ★★★★ "Very enjoyable" The Guardian ★★★★ "Nicolas Cage charms" The Times ★★★★

The Impressionists are the most popular group in art history - millions flock every year to marvel at their masterpieces. But, to begin with, they were scorned, penniless outsiders. 1874 was the year that changed everything; the first Impressionists, “hungry for independence”, broke the mould by holding their own exhibition outside official channels. Impressionism was born and the art world was changed forever. What led to that first groundbreaking show 150 years ago? Who were the maverick personalities that wielded their brushes in such a radical and provocative way? The spectacular Musée d’Orsay exhibition brings fresh eyes to this extraordinary tale of passion and rebellion. The story is told not by historians and curators but in the words of those who witnessed the dawn of Impressionism: the artists, press and people of Paris, 1874.

Returning to cinemas in 2025 to celebrate this iconic artist’s 550th birthday. The spectacular sculptures and paintings of Michelangelo seem so familiar to us, but what do we really know about this Renaissance giant? Michelangelo’s genius is evident in everything he touched. Beautiful and diverse works such as the towering statue of David, the moving Pietà in the Papal Basilica of St. Peter and his tour-de-force, the Sistine Chapel ceiling, still leave us breathless today. Spanning his 88 years, Michelangelo - Love and Death takes a cinematic journey through the print and drawing rooms of Europe through the great chapels and museums of Florence, Rome and the Vatican to seek out a deeper understanding of this legendary figure’s tempestuous life, his relationship with his contemporaries and his incredible legacy. Through expert commentary, stunning visuals and Michelangelo’s own words, this film takes a fresh look at a master artist whose life and genius are celebrated in every mark he made. Sculptor, painter, architect, poet, genius - discover why Michelangelo is without a doubt one of the greatest artists of all time.

From legendary director Ridley Scott, who directed the original Gladiator, Gladiator II continues the epic saga of power, intrigue, and vengeance set in Ancient Rome. The film stars BAFTA winner, and Oscar nominee, Paul Mescal (best known for his role in Normal People) as Lucius. Years after witnessing the death of the revered hero Maximus at the hands of his uncle, Lucius is forced to enter the Colosseum after his home is conquered by the tyrannical Emperors who now lead Rome with an iron fist. With rage in his heart and the future of the Empire at stake, Lucius must look to his past to find strength and honor to return the glory of Rome to its people. "Paul Mescal slays in Ridley Scott’s gobsmacking reboot" The Guardian ★★★★ "Exhilarating and fun sequel" BBC

David Tennant (Doctor Who, Broadchurch) and Cush Jumbo (The Good Wife, Criminal Record) lead a stellar cast in an ‘enthralling’ (Daily Telegraph ★★★★★) new production of Shakespeare’s MACBETH, filmed live at the Donmar Warehouse in London, especially for the big screen. Unsettling intimacy and brutal action combine at breakneck speed as Max Webster (Life of Pi) directs this tragic tale of love, murder, and nature’s power of renewal. With staging ‘full of wolfish imagination and alarming surprise’ (The Guardian ★★★★★), the immersive 5.1 cinema surround sound places the audience inside the minds of the Macbeths, asking are we ever really responsible for our actions?

Be transported to the sun-drenched streets of 18-century Seville as Bartlett Sher’s witty production of Rossini’s Il Barbiere di Siviglia comes to the big screen. The Metropolitan Opera’s stellar cast features former Royal Opera Jette Parker Young Artists, Aigul Akhmetshina (Rosina), Jack Swanson (Count Almaviva) in his Met debut, Andrey Zhilikhovsky (Figaro), Peter Kálmán (Dr. Bartolo) and Alexander Vinogradov (Don Basilio), all under the baton of Giacomo Sagripanti.

Three-time Olivier Award-winner Sharon D Clarke is joined by Ncuti Gatwa (Doctor Who; Sex Education) in this joyful reimagining of Oscar Wilde’s most celebrated comedy. While assuming the role of a dutiful guardian in the country, Jack lets loose in town under a false identity. Meanwhile, his friend Algy adopts a similar facade. Hoping to impress two eligible ladies, the gentlemen find themselves caught in a web of lies they must carefully navigate. Max Webster (Life of Pi) directs this hilarious story of identity, impersonation and romance, filmed live from the National Theatre in London.

Seven-time BAFTA Award-winner Steve Coogan plays four roles in the world premiere stage adaptation of Stanley Kubrick’s comedy masterpiece Dr. Strangelove. This explosively funny satire, about a rogue U.S General who triggers a nuclear attack, is led by a world-renowned creative team including Emmy Award-winner Armando Iannucci and Olivier Award-winner Sean Foley.

Paddington in Peru brings Paddington back home to the Peruvian jungle to visit his beloved Aunt Lucy, now a resident at the Home for Retired Bears. With the Brown Family and Mrs Bird in tow, a thrilling adventure ensues when a mysterious disappearance plunges them into an unexpected journey from the Amazon rainforest to the mountain peaks of Peru. "A fun and lively hour-and-three-quarters in the cinema" BBC ★★★★ Please be aware that this is a family-friendly screening. When booking please kindly take into account, as per our T&Cs, that your group booking must consist of no more than 10 people and have at least one adult per five children. Food and drink that is not purchased on the premises is not permitted at any screening.

Paddington in Peru brings Paddington back home to the Peruvian jungle to visit his beloved Aunt Lucy, now a resident at the Home for Retired Bears. With the Brown Family and Mrs Bird in tow, a thrilling adventure ensues when a mysterious disappearance plunges them into an unexpected journey from the Amazon rainforest to the mountain peaks of Peru. "A fun and lively hour-and-three-quarters in the cinema" BBC ★★★★

The Regal Cinema's World Cinema series presents the Mexican drama Radical. Radical is an uplifting, crowdpleaser of a film that is based on the incredible true story of an inspirational teacher’s transformative work at an underperforming school in a Mexican border town. In a town plagued by neglect and corruption, a frustrated teacher tries a radical new method to unleash the curiosity and potential of his students... and maybe even their genius. The film won the "Festival Favorite" Award at Sundance Film Festival. This film will be shown in Spanish with English subtitles. "The young actors are phenomenal" The Guardian ★★★★

The greatest love story ever told, through ballet. An ancient family feud casts a long shadow over the town of Verona. In this hothouse of tension, brawls are quick to break out and both sides get caught in the crossfire. In order to be together, Romeo and Juliet must risk it all. With choreography by Kenneth MacMillan and Prokofiev's stirring score, Romeo and Juliet is an enchanting and much-loved theatrical experience.

The greatest love story ever told, through ballet. An ancient family feud casts a long shadow over the town of Verona. In this hothouse of tension, brawls are quick to break out and both sides get caught in the crossfire. In order to be together, Romeo and Juliet must risk it all. With choreography by Kenneth MacMillan and Prokofiev's stirring score, Romeo and Juliet is an enchanting and much-loved theatrical experience.

Sensuous contemporary ballet meets the energy of musical theatre in four distinctive short works; Fool’s Paradise, The Two of Us, Us and An American in Paris, all showing the remarkable choreographic range of The Royal Ballet's Artistic Associate, Christopher Wheeldon. Luminescent and shimmering, Fool's Paradise was created in 2007 and first performed by the Royal Ballet in 2012. Originally danced in New York in 2020, The Two of Us features the wistful songs of Joni Mitchell. Us is a tender duet danced by two men, created in 2017 for BalletBoyz. An American in Paris (Ballet) is an excerpt from one of the most memorable scenes of the successful musical, in which the two central characters dance through Paris.

Puccini's captivating opera tells the story of the beautiful but icy Princess Turandot, who will only marry a man who can correctly answer three riddles. Those who fail are brutally beheaded. But when an unknown prince arrives, the balance of power in Turandot’s court is forever shaken, as the mysterious stranger does what no other has been able to. Featuring the ever-popular ‘Nessun dorma’, this opera of love and revenge is brought to life in a dazzling production. Sung in Italian with English subtitles.

This is a Silver Screening for film fans aged 55yrs plus. Tickets are just £6. Directed by Edward Berger, and starring Ralph Fiennes, Conclave follows one of the world’s most secretive and ancient events – selecting the new Pope. Cardinal Lawrence (Ralph Fiennes) is tasked with running this covert process after the unexpected death of the beloved Pope. Once the Catholic Church’s most powerful leaders have gathered from around the world and are locked together in the Vatican halls, Lawrence uncovers a trail of deep secrets left in the dead Pope’s wake, secrets which could shake the foundations of the Church. "Ralph Fiennes is almighty in thrilling papal tussle" The Guardian ★★★★★ "Ralph Fiennes is Oscar-worthy" The Times ★★★★ "The tone is wry, the plot sturdy, the main course a thick porterhouse slab of grass-fed, richly marbled acting, delivered to your seat" The Financial Times ★★★★

This is a Silver Screening for film fans aged 55yrs plus. Tickets are just £6. Set in the lush Irish countryside, The Problem With People is a heartwarming comedy about two distant cousins who have never, until now, met. In an attempt to honour his father’s last wish to end a generations-long family feud, and reunite with the American side of his family, Irishman Ciáran calls his cousin, Barry, out of the blue with the offer for him to visit his homeland. However, shortly after Barry's arrival from New York, tensions boil over when it’s discovered that Barry has unexpectedly been left half the money in Ciáran’s father’s will. With the two men now torn apart by greed and jealousy, their fued is reignited and quickly spirals into a series of petty squabbles and disastrous hijinks... will they ever be able to give peace a chance again?

This is a Silver Screening for film fans aged 55yrs plus. Tickets are just £6. Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz, stars powerhouse Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, a young woman, misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, who has yet to discover her true power, and global superstar Ariana Grande as Glinda, a popular young woman, gilded by privilege and ambition, who has yet to discover her true heart. Following an encounter with The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, their conflicting desires have unexpected and shocking consequences on their futures, and ultimately sees them fulfil their destinies as Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West. "Wicked the movie takes flight and lifts our hearts along with it" The Guardian ★★★★ "Hollywood finally delivers a worthy successor to The Wizard of Oz" The Times ★★★★ "Pops with vibrancy and energy, effervescence and sincerity" Time Out ★★★★

Oscar winner Cillian Murphy delivers a stunning performance as devoted father Bill Furlong in this film based on the best-selling novel by Claire Keegan. While working as a coal merchant to support his family, he discovers disturbing secrets kept by the local convent — and uncovers truths of his own — forcing him to confront his past and the complicit silence of a small Irish town controlled by the Catholic Church. "Cillian Murphy mesmerises in his first post-Oppenheimer role" The Telegraph ★★★★ "An absorbing, committed drama" The Guardian ★★★★ "Remarkably powerful" Empire ★★★★

The Regal Cinema’s World Cinema series presents the French frothy crime-comedy The Crime is Mine. The film is a rollicking farce and scabrous satire with a wily feminist edge from one of French cinema’s most chameleonic stylists, François Ozon. Set in Paris in the 1930s — a playground for industrial heirs and debonair architects, but the City of Lights does not shine evenly for all. Struggling actress Madeleine (Nadia Terezkiewicz) and her best friend Pauline (Rebecca Marder), an unemployed lawyer, live in a cramped flat and owe five months’ rent. Opportunity knocks after a lascivious theatrical producer who made an inappropriate advance towards Madeleine turns up dead. Madeleine stands trial for murder and ascends to decadent stardom, with Pauline serving as defense counsel and media circus ringmaster. A new life of fame, wealth, and tabloid celebrity awaits — until the truth comes out. This film will be shown in French with English subtitles. "A lavish, briskly witty period romp" Empire ★★★★ "Fabulously funny" The Times ★★★★

The Critic is a deliciously dark and sharp-witted British thriller set in 1930s London ‘theatreland’ featuring an all-star cast including Ian McKellen, Gemma Arterton, Mark Strong, Ben Barnes, Alfred Enoch, Romola Garai and Lesley Manville. When the most feared and vicious theatre critic in town Jimmy Erskine (McKellen), finds himself suddenly in the crosshairs of the Daily Chronicle’s new owner David Brooke (Strong), he strikes a sinister Faustian pact with struggling actress Nina Land (Arterton) who is desperate to win his favour. "Ian McKellen thrills" Financial Times ★★★★

To honour the life and works of David Lynch, the highly revered director, we are bringing one of his most celebrated films, The Elephant Man, back to the big screen. Based on the remarkable true story of Joseph Merrick, The Elephant Man stars Oscar winner Anthony Hopkins as Dr. Frederic Treves, the man who discovered Joseph Merrick (John Hurt) in a sideshow. Born with a congenital disorder, Merrick uses his disfigurement to earn a living as the "Elephant Man." When Treves brings Merrick into his home, he discovers that his rough exterior hides a refined soul, and that Merrick could teach the stodgy British upper class of the time a lesson about dignity. "Beautiful, measured and rather atypical" The Guardian ★★★★★ "The central performances are astonishingly subtle" Empire ★★★★

The Regal Cinema’s World Cinema series presents the French courtroom-drama The Goldman Case. This gripping film reconstructs the heated 1976 trial of French left-wing intellectual and activist Pierre Goldman, who stands accused of the murder of two women in an armed robbery. Goldman claims his innocence and in a few weeks becomes the icon of the intellectual left, while his young lawyer, Georges Kiejman, struggles to defend him. Charismatic and provocative, Goldman risks capital punishment, making the outcome of the trial uncertain. This film will be shown in French with English subtitles. "This real-life courtroom showdown makes for thrilling drama" The Telegraph ★★★★ "Chaotic, clamorous and engrossing" The Guardian ★★★★ "Thrillingly twisty" The Times ★★★★

Julianne Moore and Tilda Swinton star in director Pedro Almodóvar's English language debut film, as Ingrid and Martha. The pair were close friends in their youth, when they worked together at the same magazine. But Ingrid went on to become an autofiction novelist while Martha became a war reporter, and they were separated by the circumstances of life. After years of being out of touch, they meet again in an extreme but strangely sweet situation. "Extravagant and engrossing" The Guardian ★★★★ A dark hit from Pedro Almodóvar" The Times ★★★★ "Understated and lovely" The Evening Standard ★★★★

The Wild Robot is a big hearted adventure that follows Rozzum 7134 (“Roz” for short) on an exciting and vibrant journey of survival and discovery. When Roz the robot is washed ashore an unhibited island she meets an orphaned gosling, who she names Brightbill. Together they struggle to survive the harsh environment, succeeding only with the help of a close-knit group of misfit animals, who become first friends, then family. Roz and company must save the island from a robotic invasion by Roz’s manufacturer, looking to bring her back to civilization by any means necessary. "The most moving animation in decades" The Telegraph ★★★★★ "A dazzling big-screen film for all ages" The Guardian ★★★★ "Stunningly realised animation" The Times ★★★★ Please be aware that this is a family-friendly screening. When booking please kindly take into account, as per our T&Cs, that your group booking must consist of no more than 10 people and have at least one adult per five children. Food and drink that is not purchased on the premises is not permitted at any screening.

This Valentine's Day, we are delighted to be partnering with our friends at The Railway Hotel to provide a romantic movie and dining experience!After sampling a delicious menu at The Railway Hotel make your way to The Regal Cinema for a 7.30pm screening of La La Land.  2 courses - £23.95 3 courses - £28.95 Book your cinema seats first, then make a booking with The Railway Hotel for no later than 5.30/5.45pm (to ensure you don’t miss the start of the film) online or on 01425 653388. Simply quote your seat numbers to secure your special Valentine's meal offer.  Starring Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone, La La Land is a hugely popular romantic musical that was showered with awards everywhere it went including 6 Oscars at the Academy Awards. Mia, an aspiring actress, serves lattes to movie stars in between auditions and Sebastian, a jazz musician, scrapes by playing cocktail party gigs in dingy bars, but as success mounts they are faced with decisions that begin to fray the fragile fabric of their love affair, and the dreams they worked so hard to maintain in each other threaten to rip them apart. "Director Damien Chazelle’s magical love letter to the golden age of Hollywood" The Guardian ★★★★★ "Audacious, retro, funny and heartfelt" Empire ★★★★★

Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz, stars powerhouse Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, a young woman, misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, who has yet to discover her true power, and global superstar Ariana Grande as Glinda, a popular young woman, gilded by privilege and ambition, who has yet to discover her true heart. Following an encounter with The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, their conflicting desires have unexpected and shocking consequences on their futures, and ultimately sees them fulfil their destinies as Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West. Please be aware that this is a family-friendly screening. When booking please kindly take into account, as per our T&Cs, that your group booking must consist of no more than 10 people and have at least one adult per five children. Food and drink that is not purchased on the premises is not permitted at any screening.

Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz, stars powerhouse Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, a young woman, misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, who has yet to discover her true power, and global superstar Ariana Grande as Glinda, a popular young woman, gilded by privilege and ambition, who has yet to discover her true heart. Following an encounter with The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, their conflicting desires have unexpected and shocking consequences on their futures, and ultimately sees them fulfil their destinies as Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West. "Wicked the movie takes flight and lifts our hearts along with it" The Guardian ★★★★ "Hollywood finally delivers a worthy successor to The Wizard of Oz" The Times ★★★★ "Pops with vibrancy and energy, effervescence and sincerity" Time Out ★★★★