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Andre Rieu 75th Birthday Celebration: The Dream Continues

This event screening does not include subtitles.

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!

Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy (15)

Bridget Jones navigates life as a widow and single mom with the help of her family, friends and former lover, Daniel. Back to work, she’s pursued by a younger man and maybe – just maybe – her son’s science teacher. Running time 2 hours 25 minutes including trailers.

Films on Wednesday at 1pm are Subtitled.

A Complete Unknown (15)

New York, 1961. An unknown 19 year old named Bob Dylan arrives with his revolutionary talent. He forges relationships with music icons of Greenwich Village on the meteoric rise, culminating in a performance that reverberates worldwide. 2 hours 30 minutes including trailers.

Hard Truths (12A)

Pansy is a woman wracked by fear and prone to rages. Mike Leigh returns with his first feature film in 6 years: a humorous and compassionate study of family. (2 hours including trailers)

Dr Strangelove – NTLive Screening

Steve Coogan (Alan Partridge, The Trip) plays four roles in the world premiere screened adaptation of Stanley Kubrick’s comedy masterpiece Dr. Strangelove.

Seven-time BAFTA Award winner Steve Coogan (Alan Partridge, The Trip) plays four roles in the world premiere adaptation of Stanley Kubrick’s comedy masterpiece Dr. Strangelove. When a rogue U.S General triggers a nuclear attack, a surreal race takes place, seeing the Government and one eccentric scientist scramble to avert global destruction. This explosively funny satire is led by a world-renowned creative team including Emmy Award-winner Armando Iannucci (The Thick of It, Veep) and Olivier Award-winner Sean Foley (The Upstart Crow).

Wicked – Sing-Along (PG)

You’re the one the Wizard has been waiting for! It’s time to try Defying Gravity – singing it, that is – so gather your fellow witches of Oz for a special sing-along screening of Wicked, with lyrics on screen to ensure not a single magical moment is missed.

Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz, stars Emmy, Grammy and Tony winning powerhouse Cynthia Erivo (Harriet, Broadway’s The Color Purple) as Elphaba, a young woman, misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, who has yet to discover her true power, and Grammy-winning, multi-platinum recording artist and global superstar Ariana Grande as Glinda, a popular young woman, gilded by privilege and ambition, who has yet to discover her true heart.

The two meet as students at Shiz University in the fantastical Land of Oz and forge an unlikely but profound friendship. Following an encounter with The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, their friendship reaches a crossroads and their lives take very different paths. Glinda’s unflinching desire for popularity sees her seduced by power, while Elphaba’s determination to remain true to herself, and to those around her, will have unexpected and shocking consequences on her future. Their extraordinary adventures in Oz will ultimately see them fulfil their destinies as Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.

Running Time: 2h 40mins

 

 

 

Conclave (PG)

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. (2h)

Paddington in Peru (PG)

In this adventure, Paddington embarks on a journey back to Peru to visit his beloved Aunt Lucy, who now resides in the Home for Retired Bears. (1h 43min)

Small Things Like These (12A)

Oscar winner Cillian Murphy delivers a stunning performance as devoted father Bill Furlong in this film based on the best selling novel of the same name by Claire Keegan. (1h 38min)

The Problem with People (15)

Two distant cousins who’ve never met; one in NYC, the other in the smallest town there is in Ireland, come together to finally put an end to a generations-long family feud.  It doesn’t go well.

The Problem With People, set in beautifully lush Irish countryside, is a heart-warming comedy about family, world peace… and sheep. (1h 42min)