12Amoderate threat, domestic abuse
Jaafar Jackson is dazzling as Michael Jackson in director Antoine Fuqua’s portrayal of the life and legacy of one of the most influential recording artists the world has ever known. From the discovery of his extraordinary talent as the lead singer of The Jackson 5, to the visionary artist whose creative ambition turned him into a global superstar, this is where his story begins. Also starring Nia Long, Miles Teller (Top Gun: Maverick, Whiplash) and Colman Domingo, and produced by Graham King (Bohemian Rhapsody).
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Showing on Thursday 25th June at 7:15pm BAFTA Award-winner Lesley Manville (Phantom Thread) joins Aidan Turner (Rivals) in a striking new staging of Christopher Hampton’s celebrated adaptation of the classic novel, where among the glittering salons of the super-rich, one misstep can mean ruin. Marquise de Merteuil is a master in the art of survival. Alongside the magnetic Vicomte de Valmont, they turn seduction into strategy and weaponise desire. But when their alliance collapses into rivalry, the battle between them threatens to destroy everyone in their path. Filmed live on stage at the National Theatre, Marianne Elliott (Angels in America) directs this thrilling game of love, lies, and social warfare.
12Amoderate injury detail, violence references
Showing on Thursday 28th May at 7:30pm Nicola Coughlan (Bridgerton) joins Éanna Hardwicke (The Sixth Commandment) and Siobhán McSweeney (Derry Girls) in John Millington Synge’s riveting play of youth and self-discovery. Pegeen Flaherty’s life is turned upside down when a young man walks into her pub claiming that he’s killed his father. Instead of being shunned, the killer becomes a local hero and begins to win hearts, that is until a second man unexpectedly arrives on the scene… Filmed live on stage at the National Theatre, Caitríona McLaughlin directs this darkly funny tale full to the brim with secrets. Approximately 150 minutes including an interval
12Amoderate violence, threat, injury detail
Pedro Pascal, Sigourney Weaver and Jeremy Allen White star in the action-packed latest instalment in the Star Wars series, directed by Jon Favreau (Avengers: Endgame), with a score by Ludwig Göransson. The evil Empire has fallen, and Imperial warlords remain scattered throughout the galaxy. As the fledgling New Republic works to protect everything the Rebellion fought for, they have enlisted the help of legendary Mandalorian bounty hunter Din Djarin (Pascal) and his young apprentice Grogu. ‘an entertaining trip to a galaxy far, far away that proves there’s still cinematic life in this universe’ ★★★★ NME
15very strong language
Ian McKellen and Michaela Coel star in Steven Soderbergh's gloriously entertaining comedy, written by Ed Solomon. A mainstay of the London art scene since his starry breakout in the creative explosion of the 1960’s, Julian Sklar (McKellen) has drifted into a cluttered, self-imposed seclusion. In a deceptive bid to secure an inheritance for themselves, his two estranged children (James Corden, Jessica Gunning) enlist Lori (Coel), a young painter and sometime-forger, to pose as a prospective assistant and gain access to a fabled series of unfinished canvases Julian has buried deep in his home studio. 'a smart, incredibly funny film' ★★★★★ The Guardian 'superb' ★★★★ Financial Times 'a masterclass from Ian McKellken and Michaela Coel' ★★★★ The Times
12Ainfrequent strong language
Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci return to the fashionable streets of New York City and the sleek offices of Runway Magazine in the eagerly awaited sequel to the 2006 classic that defined a generation. As Miranda Priestly nears retirement, she reunites with Andy Sachs to face off against Emily Charlton, her former assistant turned rival, as they compete for advertising revenue amidst declining print media. Directed by David Frankel and also starring Kenneth Branagh, Simone Ashley, Justin Theroux and Lucy Lui, with the song 'Runway' performed by Lady Gaga and Doechii. ‘a glorious, glamorous tribute to the Noughties’ ★★★★ The Telegraph ‘Meryl Streep is sublime’★★★★ The Times ‘full of indulgent, fondant pleasures’ ★★★★ The Independent ‘a bigger and bolder sequel that feels like being reacquainted with old friends’ ★★★★ Radio Times
PGmild violence, threat, brief language
Hugh Jackman and Emma Thompson star in this charming, witty, new breed of mystery. Shepherd George reads detective novels to his beloved sheep every night, assuming they can’t possibly understand. But when a mysterious incident disrupts life on the farm, the sheep realise they must become the detectives. As they follow the clues and investigate human suspects, they prove that even sheep can be brilliant crime-solvers.