What’s On Week Ahead
Showing Mon 13 – Sun 19 May
Blackbird Blackbird Blackberry
Suitable only for 15 years and over
No one younger than 15 may see a 15 film in a cinema.
(Subtitled)
Suitable only for 15 years and over
No one younger than 15 may see a 15 film in a cinema.
Until Thu 16 May
A 48-year-old woman must grapple with her feelings when her solitary existence is disrupted after she falls in love with one of her shop's suppliers.
Mon 13 May
La Chimera
Suitable only for 15 years and over
No one younger than 15 may see a 15 film in a cinema.
(Subtitled)
Suitable only for 15 years and over
No one younger than 15 may see a 15 film in a cinema.
Until Thu 16 May
Josh O’Connor stars as an adrift Englishman with an unusual talent in this playful drama centring on a gang of grave robbers on the hunt for ancient Etruscan relics.
Mon 13 May
Tue 14 May
Wed 15 May
Thu 16 May
Josh O’Connor will be here for a Q&A after the Sun 12 May 17:15 screening.
Made in England: The Films of Powell & Pressburger
Suitable for 12 years and over
No one younger than 12 may see a 12A film unless accompanied by an adult.
Suitable for 12 years and over
No one younger than 12 may see a 12A film unless accompanied by an adult.
Until Thu 23 May
Martin Scorsese tells the story of his lifelong love-affair with the films of Powell and Pressburger, including The Red Shoes, The Life and Death Of Colonel Blimp, Black Narcissus, and The Tales of Hoffmann.
Mon 13 May
Tue 14 May
Wed 15 May
This is a Cinébabies screening for parents/carers with babies under 12 months – sorry but no baby no entry.
Thu 16 May
View all datesJoin us after the Sat 11 May 14:00 screening for a Q&A with the documentary’s producer Matthew Wells, and consultant and film historian Ian Christie.
This film contains flickering or flashing lights that may affect those with photosensitive epilepsy.
Love Lies Bleeding
Suitable only for 15 years and over
No one younger than 15 may see a 15 film in a cinema.
Suitable only for 15 years and over
No one younger than 15 may see a 15 film in a cinema.
Until Thu 16 May
Director Rose Glass follows up her debut film Saint Maud with an electric 1980s-set crime thriller filled with blood, sex and brawn, starring Kristen Stewart and Katy O'Brian.
Mon 13 May
Tue 14 May
Wed 15 May
Thu 16 May
This is a Relaxed Screening experience.
Our relaxed screenings are designed to benefit our customers with additional needs (such as people living with dementia, autism, or other neurodivergent people and their personal assistants, friends and family) or anyone who wants to enjoy a film in a more relaxed, spacious environment. Everyone is welcome.
Deaf Conversations about cinema: Love Lies Bleeding
Join us at the 18:00 screening of Love Lies Bleeding on Mon 13 May which will feature Descriptive Subtitles and an introduction from Chloe Meineck, a queer artist, designer, researcher and queer community builder.
Mon 13 May
Perfect Days
Parental guidance
General viewing, but some scenes may be unsuitable for young children.
(Subtitled)
Parental guidance
General viewing, but some scenes may be unsuitable for young children.
Until Thu 16 May
Wim Wenders's beguiling drama is a poignant, warm-hearted portrait of a Tokyo toilet cleaner, played by Cannes Best Actor prize-winner Koji Yakusho.
Challengers
Suitable only for 15 years and over
No one younger than 15 may see a 15 film in a cinema.
Suitable only for 15 years and over
No one younger than 15 may see a 15 film in a cinema.
Until Thu 16 May
Zendaya plays a tennis pro in the new ménage à trois sports drama from Luca Guadagnino (Call Me By Your Name, Bones and All).
Mon 13 May
Tue 14 May
This is a Masked and Socially Distanced Screening. Wearing a mask is mandatory throughout this screening unless you are exempt.
Wed 15 May
Thu 16 May
Tuesday screenings are part of our Cinébites meal deal - get 30% off main dishes from our menu.
Producer Wednesdays
Until Wed 29 May
From 10:00 - 17:00 every Wednesday, anyone working as a Producer or in a producing role is welcome to join us in Pervasive Media Studio.
asses.masses at Mayfest 2024
part of Lunchtime Talks
This talk is an opportunity to hear from the artists about the creation of the epic 7-hour video game theatre experience called asses.masses.
Fri 17 May
Book for in venue event
Take part your way
Tune in, wherever you are, online (no need to book). If you want to take part in person please book in advance.
Hoard
Suitable only for adults
No one younger than 18 may see an 18 film in a cinema.
Suitable only for adults
No one younger than 18 may see an 18 film in a cinema.
Fri 17 - Thu 23 May
British writer-director Luna Carmoon draws on her own life for this visceral, award-winning psychological drama.
Catching Fire: The Story of Anita Pallenberg
Suitable only for 15 years and over
No one younger than 15 may see a 15 film in a cinema.
Suitable only for 15 years and over
No one younger than 15 may see a 15 film in a cinema.
Fri 17 - Thu 23 May
A portrait of a dazzling and irrepressible woman who helped create the DNA of rock ‘n’ roll.
Fri 17 May
asses.masses
Sat 18 - Sun 19 May
asses.masses is Animal Farm meets Pokémon meets Final Fantasy: as exciting in form as it is in content. No previous gaming (or donkey) experience required
Sat 18 May
There will be breaks with food and a bar available for the length of the show. Food, non-alcoholic drinks and snacks are included in your ticket price.
Please email mayfest@mayk.org.uk if you have any dietary and allergen requirements.
Penda’s Fen
Suitable for 12 years and over
No one younger than 12 may see a 12A film unless accompanied by an adult.
Suitable for 12 years and over
No one younger than 12 may see a 12A film unless accompanied by an adult.
part of Curses, Cults & Covens
A clergyman’s son experiences a bizarre series of encounters with angels and demons, the composer Edward Elgar, and King Penda, the mythical last pagan ruler of England.
Introduced by local author Nadia Attia, whose magic-realist folk-horror novel Verge is out now in all good bookstores.
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