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Workshops

Drawing from Life Club – Portrait

21 January 2025 - 14 December 2027

Our monthly drawing club inviting you to draw from a live model alongside our associate artist Paul Berryman. Sessions change from portrait and figurative.

All skill levels are welcome but please not that these sessions are only lightly guided.

£15

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Workshops

Drawing from Life Club – Life

28 January 2025 - 21 December 2027

Our monthly drawing club inviting you to draw from a live model alongside our associate artist Paul Berryman. Sessions change from portrait and figurative.

All skill levels are welcome but please note that these sessions are only lightly guided.

£20

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Workshops

Sip ‘n’ Paint

19 September 2025 - 19 November 2027

Join us for a fun, creative workshop in our café. Whether you are a first-timer or have experience, local artist Liddy Parry of Something Less Boring will expertly guide and encourage you, offering tips and creative support. Our café bar will be open throughout the workshop serving hot and cold drinks so you can simply sip n paint.

Taking place
Fri 13th Nov, 7pm – Northern (inspired by L.S. Lowry)
Fri 18th Dec, 7pm – Liddy’s Midwinter Hare
Fri 22nd Jan 2027, 7pm – Lowry’s People (and Dogs)
Fri 19th Feb 2027, 7pm – Northern (inspired by L.S. Lowry)
Fri 26th March 2027, 7pm
Fri 23rd April 2027, 7pm
Fri 21st May 2027, 7pm
Fri 25th June 2027, 7pm
Fri 16th July 2027, 7pm
Fri 24th Sept 2027, 7pm
Fri 22nd Oct 2027, 7pm
Fri 19th Nov 2027, 7pm

From £12.50 - £25

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Exhibitions

(Pre-booking essential) L.S. Lowry The Theatre of Life

24 October 2026 - 28 February 2027

This significant solo exhibition of the work of Laurence Stephen Lowry (1887 – 1976) marks the 50th anniversary of the painter’s death, and 13 years since his last significant institutional temporary exhibition Lowry and the Painting of Modern Life at Tate Britain. Lowry was a British painter, best known for his industrial landscapes of northwest England.

An extremely popular artist in Britain whose work outside the iconic industrial scenes remains little known. This exhibition aims to provide an overview of all his themes and subjects, from landscapes and seascapes to portraits and surreal imaginings. Lowry’s career ran alongside huge changes in British society which saw the workers, mills, terraced housing and urban landscapes he painted bombed, cleared and replaced. All these themes will be explored within the show.

From Free - £15.95

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Accessible Events

L.S. Lowry: The Theatre of Life | Sensory Tour Kit

24 October 2026 - 28 February 2027

Enhance your visit to our L.S. Lowry exhibition, with our new sensory tour kit! Co-designed by Collar & Cuffs Co, Robin Clements, and participants from MK SNAP, Camphill MK Communities and St Paul’s Catholic School Visual Impairment department, the kit includes a range of sensory delights for you to touch, interact with and listen to, alongside unique personal interpretations of artworks.

Free

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Events

Conversational Tours: LS Lowry The Theatre of Life

1 November 2026 - 23 February 2027

Join our brilliant volunteer tour guides for an informal exploration of LS Lowry The Theatre of Life to discuss the context and themes of the exhibition.

Our tours are free only with an exhibition ticket, please book onto the tour as well as purchasing your exhibition ticket separately.

This significant solo exhibition of the work of Laurence Stephen Lowry (1887 – 1976) marks the 50th anniversary of the painter’s death, and 13 years since his last significant institutional temporary exhibition Lowry and the Painting of Modern Life at Tate Britain. Lowry was a British painter, best known for his industrial landscapes of northwest England.

Conversational tour dates:

From Tuesday 3rd November

11am, every Tuesday and first Sunday of the month

Free

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Accessible Events

Relaxed Exhibition Viewings | L.S. Lowry: The Theatre of Life

1 November 2026 - 7 February 2027

These are quiet hours to view our exhibition L.S. Lowry: The Theatre of Life, tailored to support disabled and neurodivergent visitors, or anyone with sensory needs who prefers a quieter gallery experience. 

From Free - £15.95

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Exhibition Events

Guided Tours: L.S. Lowry: The Theatre of Life

3 November 2026 - 27 February 2027

Discover L.S. Lowry: The Theatre of Life in greater depth and find out more about the works on display and the stories behind them.

Our tours are free only with an exhibition ticket, please book onto the tour as well as purchasing your exhibition ticket separately.

This significant solo exhibition of the work of Laurence Stephen Lowry (1887 – 1976) marks the 50th anniversary of the painter’s death, and 13 years since his last significant institutional temporary exhibition Lowry and the Painting of Modern Life at Tate Britain. Lowry was a British painter, best known for his industrial landscapes of northwest England.

Guided tour dates:

From Tuesday 3rd November
Tuesdays and Saturdays, 2pm

Free

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Upcoming

Cinema

Derek Vs Derek (15)

6 - 10 November 2026


Dir. James Dawson, 2026
Runtime: 88 mins
Language: English

Follows two implacably opposed neighbouring farmers in Devon, England, both named Derek. One believes in intensive farming while the other creates an oasis for nature, driven by opposing perceptions of agriculture.

Screenings
Friday 6 November, 2.00pm
Saturday 7 November, 10.30am
Sunday 8 November, 12.45pm
Tuesday 10 November, 10.30am (Silver Screenings)
Tuesday 10 November, 7.30pm

From Free - £9

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Cinema

Digger (15)

6 - 11 November 2026


Dir. Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu, 2026
Runtime: 128 mins
Language: English

The most powerful man in the world embarks on a frantic mission to prove he is humanity’s saviour before the disaster he’s unleashed destroys everything.

Screenings
Friday 6 November, 6.50pm
Saturday 7 November, 3.40pm (Captioned Screening)
Tuesday 10 November, 2.00pm
Wednesday 11 November, 10.30am (Silver Screenings)

From Free - £9

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Cinema

Forgotten Island (PG)

6 - 15 November 2026


Dir. Joel Crawford, Januel Mercado, 2026
Runtime: 109 mins
Language: English

While celebrating their last night together, Jo and Raissa stumble upon a mysterious portal that transports them to the fantastical island of Nakali.

Screenings
Friday 6 November, 4.20pm
Saturday 7 November, 1.10pm
Sunday 8 November, 10.20am
Saturday 14 November, 12.40pm (Captioned Screening)
Sunday 15 November, 10.30am (Relaxed Viewing)

From Free - £9

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Cinema

Verity (15)

6 - 12 November 2026


Dir. Michael Showalter, 2026
Runtime: 117 mins
Language: English

Adapted from Colleen Hoover’s best-selling novel, this seductive, psychological thriller follows renowned author Verity Crawford (Anne Hathaway) and Lowen Ashleigh (Dakota Johnson), a struggling writer who relocates to the remote Crawford estate to ghostwrite for Verity. After Lowen uncovers what appears to be Verity’s chilling autobiographical notes, she wrestles with the disturbing and twisted confessions about Verity’s husband Jeremy (Josh Hartnett), and finds it hard to separate fiction from reality, manipulation from attraction, and opportunity from obsession.

Screenings
Friday 6 November, 10.30am (Milk & Baby)
Sunday 8 November, 2.50pm
Tuesday 10 November, 4.50pm
Thursday 12 November, 10.30am (Silver Screenings)

From Free - £9

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Cinema

NT Live: Golden Boy (TBC)

7 - 25 November 2026


Runtime: 180 mins
Language: English

Josh O’Connor (The Crown; Challengers) leads the cast in this searing revival of Clifford Odets’ knockout American classic. 1930s New York, at the height of the Depression.

Joe Bonaparte is a gifted young violinist with a future in music, until a chance at fame and fortune lures him into the brutal world of professional boxing. He must confront what he’s willing to sacrifice, who he’s willing to become and how to find his place in a world that demands he choose a side.

Brought to life with a live string quartet and filmed live from the Almeida Theatre, Olivier Award-winner Sam Yates (Vanya) directs this propulsive drama exploring ambition, identity, and the high price of success

Screenings
Saturday 7 November, 7.00pm
Wednesday 11 November, 2.00pm
Sunday 22 November, 2.00pm
Wednesday 25 November, 10.30am

From Free - £19

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Accessible Events

Sensory Symposium

13 November 2026

10am-4pm 

A day of participation, exploration and discussion surrounding the philosophy, practice and learning behind MK Gallery’s two-year Sensory Engagement Partnership with specialist practitioner Collar & Cuffs Co, developed alongside MK Gallery’s community partners.  

With specialist guest speakers, Producer and Curator Jennifer Gilbert (Jennifer Lauren Gallery) and artists from Blue Room supported Studio (The Bluecoat, Liverpool). 

From £40 - £65

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Cinema

NAZA (15)

13 - 18 November 2026


Dir. Yuval Abraham, Rachel Szor, 2026
Runtime: 80 mins
Language: English, Hebrew, w/ English Subtitles

Filmed at night from Tel Aviv rooftops, this investigative documentary examines the civilian casualties of Israel’s military operations in Gaza and the systems behind targeted killings of Palestinians.

Screenings
Friday 13 November, 7.30pm
Tuesday 17 November, 5.10pm
Wednesday 18 November, 3.20pm

From Free - £9

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Cinema

Extra Geography (15)

14 - 19 November 2026


Dir. Molly Manners, 2026
Runtime: 94 mins
Language: English

In an English girls boarding school, two teenage best friends grapple with the challenges of girlhood — friendship, boys, studies, and growing up — and embark on their school project, falling in love.

Screenings
Saturday 14 November, 10.30am
Saturday 14 November, 5.40pm (Captioned Screening)
Tuesday 17 November, 10.30am (Silver Screenings)
Thursday 19 November, 12.30pm

From Free - £9

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Cinema

Fatherland (12A)

14 - 19 November 2026


Dir. Paweł Pawlikowski, 2026
Runtime: 82 mins
Language: English, German, French & Russian w/ English Subtitles

In 1949, German writer Thomas Mann and his daughter Erika embark on a road trip across a Germany in ruins, from US-dominated Frankfurt to Soviet-controlled Weimar.

Screenings
Saturday 14 November, 7.40pm
Tuesday 17 November, 3.10pm
Wednesday 18 November, 1.20pm
Thursday 19 November, 10.30am (Silver Screenings)

From Free - £9

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Cinema

The Social Reckoning (15)

14 - 21 November 2026


Dir. Aaron Sorkin,
Runtime: 112 mins
Language: English

A companion piece to the hit film The Social Network, Sorkin’s original screenplay is based on the events that gave rise to the Wall Street Journal’s shocking exposé The Facebook Files. The film is inspired by the true story of how Frances Haugen (Madison), a young Facebook engineer, enlists the help of Jeff Horwitz (White), a Wall Street Journal reporter, to go on a dangerous journey that ends up blowing the whistle on the social network’s most guarded secrets.

Screenings
Saturday 14 November, 3.10pm
Tuesday 17 November, 12.45pm
Tuesday 17 November, 7.10pm
Wednesday 18 November, 10.30am (Silver Screenings)
Friday 20 November, 1.00pm
Saturday 21 November, 10.30am (Captioned Screening)

From Free - £9

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Cinema

RB&O: Carmen (Opera) – Encore

15 November 2026

Runtime: 215mins
Language: French

Under the oppressive heat of the Spanish sun, the fiercely independent Carmen attracts the attention of Don José. She warns him not to fall in love with her, but his obsession knows no bounds. Damiano Michieletto’s searing production returns, casting scorching light on the lust, violence and destructive desire of Bizet’s ever-popular opera.

An all-star cast brings this white-hot drama to life, with Ginger Costa-Jackson in the fiery title role, alongside Russell Thomas as the jealous and despairing Don José. Following his 2023 Royal Opera debut, Sesto Quatrini returns to conduct Bizet’s electrifying and sensual score.

Screening
Sunday 15 November, 2.00pm

From Free - £19

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Accessible Events

Our Studio: Festive Open Studios!

17 - 19 November 2026

Drop into the studio and start getting festive! Meet the artists and start your ‘indie’ Christmas shopping with a unique new range of artist Christmas cards, 2027 calendars, postcards and prints, all designed by Our Studio participants.

Our Studio is a supported studio programme for disabled and neurodivergent 14-25yr olds. 

Free

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Events

Afternoon Tea

18 November 2026 - 27 February 2027

Treat yourself or your loved ones to a handcrafted afternoon tea at MK Gallery Café. Enjoy classic finger sandwiches, warm scones with clotted cream, and delicate pastries, all served alongside a warming loose leaf tea.

Please note: cinema tickets to screenings of the Royal Ballet & Opera and Exhibition on Screen must be booked separately 

Pricing
Traditional Afternoon Tea @ £24.95 per person
Sparkling Afternoon Tea @ £29.95 per person (with a glass of prosecco)

Afternoon Teas
Valentine’s Day | Saturday 14 February, 1pm
Royal Ballet & Opera: Woolf Works | Sunday 15 February, 1pm
Royal Ballet & Opera: Giselle | Sunday 8 March, 1pm
Exhibition on Screen: Turner and Constable | Wednesday 11 March, 1pm
Mother’s Day | Sunday 15 March, 11:30am
Royal Ballet & Opera: Siegfried | Sunday 5 April, 1pm
Royal Ballet & Opera: The Magic Flute | Sunday 26 April, 1pm
Exhibition on Screen: Frida Kahlo | Wednesday 20 May, 1pm

From £24.95 - £29.95

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Accessible Events

BSL Exhibition Tour: L.S. Lowry

18 November 2026

Join Deaf tour guide Chisato Minamimura for an in-depth exploration of MK Gallery’s highly anticipated solo exhibition of works by British painter L.S.Lowry.

From Free - £14.50

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Cinema

The Uprising (15)

20 - 25 November 2026


Dir. Paul Greengrass, 2026
Runtime: 128 mins
Language: English

From Paul Greengrass, director of Captain Phillips and Jason Bourne. Starring Andrew Garfield, The Uprising tells the story of the Peasants’ Revolt of 1381 — when ordinary people stood against the might of a kingdom.

Screenings
Friday 20 November, 3.30pm (Captioned Screening)
Tuesday 24 November, 10.30am (Silver Screenings)
Tuesday 24 November, 6.50pm
Wednesday 25 November, 2.30pm

From Free - £9

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Cinema

Wildwood (12A)

20 - 29 November 2026


Dir. Travis Knight, 2026
Runtime: 132 mins
Language: English

After her baby brother is abducted by a murder of crows, headstrong teenager Prue McKeel (Peyton Elizabeth Lee) launches a desperate rescue mission into the Impassable Wilderness— an enchanted forest hidden just beyond Portland, Oregon. Joined by her hapless but loyal classmate Curtis Mehlberg (Jacob Tremblay), Prue navigates a world of talking animals, bandits, and powerful figures driven by grief and ambition. As the pair is drawn into a conflict threatening the balance of the forest itself, Prue must discover the strength and belief she never knew she possessed. If she hopes to save her brother and protect Wildwood’s fragile future, she will have to risk everything. From Oscar®-nominated and BAFTA®-winning LAIKA, Wildwood is a sweeping adventure about love, sacrifice, and the magic that reveals itself when we dare to look beyond the familiar.

Screenings
Friday 20 November, 10.20am (Milk & Baby)
Saturday 21 November, 12.50pm
Sunday 22 November, 10.30am (Relaxed Viewing)
Tuesday 24 November, 4.00pm
Saturday 28 November, 10.30am (Captioned Screening)
Sunday 29 November, 10.30am (Relaxed Viewing)

From Free - £9

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Cinema

Knife: The Attempted Murder Of Salman Rushdie (15)

21 - 24 November 2026


Dir. Alex Gibney, 2026
Runtime: 107 mins
Language: English

Gibney’s “Knife” will explore Rushdie’s recovery “in the broadest sense”, according to a press release. Through Rushdie’s wife Rachel Eliza Griffiths’ personal footage…

Screenings
Saturday 21 November, 3.30pm
Tuesday 24 November, 1.30pm

From Free - £9

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Accessible Events

Audio Described Tour | L.S. Lowry: The Theatre of Life

25 November 2026 - 27 January 2027

This event is designed for visitors who are blind or partially sighted, and their companions.

Join our specialist tour guides to explore L.S. Lowry: The Theatre of Life. This solo exhibition of the work of Laurence Stephen Lowry (1887 – 1976) marks the 50th anniversary of the Painter’s death, and 13 years since his last significant institutional show. Lowry was a British painter, best known for his industrial landscapes of northwest of England.

With in-depth descriptions and hand-held touch elements, the tour will guide visitors through a unique selection of key artworks.

From Free - £14.50

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Workshops

Festive Wreath Making

27 November - 4 December 2026

Get into the festive spirit and join us for a fun-filled evening of wreath making in support of MK Gallery.

Using fresh local foliage we will craft beautiful traditional wreaths to hang on your door. A wide selection of materials will be included for you to choose from and find your unique style. Also included in the ticket price is a cup of mulled wine and a festive mince pie.

From £27.50 - £55

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Cinema

Klara And The Sun (12A)

27 November - 1 December 2026


Dir. Taika Waititi, 2026
Runtime: 116 mins
Language: English

Based on the bestselling novel from Nobel Prize-winner Kazuo Ishiguro and written and directed by Academy-Award® winner Taika Waititi (Jojo Rabbit), Klara and the Sun.

Screenings
Friday 27 November, 2.00pm
Sunday 29 November, 2.00pm
Tuesday 1 December, 7.00pm

From Free - £9

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Cinema

Primetime (15)

27 November - 8 December 2026


Dir. Lance Oppenheim, 2026
Runtime: 109 mins
Language: English

In 2006, To Catch a Predator host Chris Hansen sets out to make television history.

Screenings
Friday 27 November, 7.00pm
Saturday 28 November, 4.30pm (Captioned Screening)
Tuesday 1 December, 1.30pm
Wednesday 2 December, 10.30am (Silver Screenings)
Friday 4 December, 4.30pm
Saturday 5 December, 10.30am
Tuesday 8 December, 4.30pm

From Free - £9

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Cinema

Wicker (15)

27 November - 2 December 2026


Dir. Alex Huston Fischer, Eleanor Wilson, 2026
Runtime: 105 mins
Language: English

On the outskirts of a village by the sea, lives a Fisherwoman; smelly, single and perpetually ridiculed. One day, fed up with her stuffy, small-minded neighbors, she commissions herself a husband to be made from wicker. In an otherwise conservative town, this unconventional romance sparks outrage, jealousy and chaos.

Screenings
Friday 27 November, 10.30am (Milk & Baby)
Friday 27 November, 4.30pm (Captioned Screening)
Saturday 28 November, 7.00pm
Tuesday 1 December, 10.30am (Silver Screenings)
Wednesday 2 December, 2.00pm

From Free - £9

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Accessible Events

SEND Exhibition Tour | L.S. Lowry: The Theatre of Life

28 November 2026 - 30 January 2027

Saturday 28 November 2026 & Saturday 30 January 2027

Join specialist artist Julia Collar of Collar & Cuffs Co on an award-winning SEND Exhibition Tour exploring our exhibition L.S. Lowry: The Theatre of Life. She will take you on an exciting sensory filled journey, with different elements of touch, sound, movement and play.

£7

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Accessible Events

Toddle Exhibition Tour | L.S. Lowry: The Theatre of Life

28 November 2026 - 30 January 2027

Join artist Julia Collar of Collar & Cuffs Co on an award-winning Toddle Tour exploring our exhibition L.S. Lowry: The Theatre of Life.

Julia will take you and your little ones on an exciting sensory filled journey, with different elements of touch, sound, movement and play. Experience our galleries in a completely new way!

£7

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Cinema

Everest: The Other Side (12A)

28 November - 1 December 2026


Dir. Jimmy Chin, Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi, 2026
Runtime: 110 mins
Language: English

An intimate portrait of two people bound by love, ambition, and the pursuit of the impossible. Elite ski mountaineers Jim Morrison and Hilaree Nelson fell deeply in love.

Screenings
Saturday 28 November, 2.00pm
Tuesday 1 December, 4.20pm

From Free - £9

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A Christmas Afternoon Tea

2 - 24 December 2026

From £24.95 - £29.95

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Cinema

Filipiñana (12A)

4 - 9 December 2026


Dir. Rafael Manuel, 2026
Runtime: 100 mins
Language: English

Isabel feels strangely drawn to Dr. Palanca, the president of the country club where she works.

Screenings
Friday 4 December, 1.30pm
Saturday 5 December, 4.30pm
Tuesday 8 December, 7.00pm
Wednesday 9 December, 12.40pm

From Free - £9

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Cinema

Prima Facie (15)

4 - 9 December 2026


Dir. Susanna White, 2026
Runtime: 106 mins
Language: English

A young, ambitious trial lawyer (Cynthia Erivo) brilliantly navigates the ruthless London court system where she is unmatched in her defense of the accused, including men charged with sexual assault. Just as her career is taking off, a life-altering event forces her to reckon with her belief in the judicial system that was once the core of her identity.

Screenings
Friday 4 December, 10.30am (Milk & Baby)
Saturday 5 December, 7.00pm
Sunday 6 December, 2.00pm (Captioned Screening)
Tuesday 8 December, 2.00pm
Wednesday 9 December, 10.20am (Silver Screenings)

From Free - £9

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Cinema

Wild Horses Nine (15)

4 - 9 December 2026


Dir. Martin McDonagh, 2026
Runtime: 117 mins
Language: English

Set in 1973, during the US’s attempt to overthrow the Chilean government, a hitman for the US government with connections to the JFK assassination suddenly realizes that his own people have put a hit on him to cover up the mess.

Screenings
Friday 4 December, 7.00pm
Saturday 5 December, 1.30pm (Captioned Screening)
Sunday 6 December, 10.30am
Tuesday 8 December, 10.30am (Silver Screenings)
Wednesday 9 December, 2.50pm

From Free - £9

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Cinema

RB&O: The Nutcracker (Ballet) – Encore

13 December 2026

Runtime: 170mins

At a cosy Christmas party, young Clara meets the mysterious magician Drosselmeyer, who gives her a nutcracker doll. When the guests have departed and the house is asleep, Clara sneaks downstairs in search of the doll. Instead, she finds Drosselmeyer, who whisks her away on a journey into a whole world of enchantment: fantastical landscapes of flurried snow and glittering confection where toys come alive and the magic never stops.
Peter Wright’s production of this festive family favourite sparkles to the wondrous swell of Tchaikovsky’s orchestral score, alongside the glow and grandeur of Julia Trevelyan Oman’s period designs.

Screening
Sunday 13 December, 2.00pm

From Free - £19

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Cinema

Exhibition On Screen: Renoir & Love

19 - 20 January 2027


Dir. Ali Ray, 2027
Runtime: 90 mins
Language: English

Pierre-Auguste Renoir is one of the world’s favourite artists; a founding member of the Impressionist movement and a constantly evolving artist, he is unmatched at depicting human connection. The National Gallery’s blockbuster exhibition brings together vibrant masterpieces which explore love in all its forms, bringing colour and warmth into the cold winter months.

With exclusive access to this exciting new show, Exhibition on Screen will bring these world class works to cinema audiences, with close examination of the art and leading experts exploring the immense skill and influence of this master of colour and connection. Be transported back to a Parisian summer of love through the eyes of a true visionary. An unmissable opportunity to fall in love with Renoir this winter.

Made in close collaboration with The National Gallery, London.

Screenings
Tuesday 19 January, 7.00pm
Wednesday 20 January, 2.00pm

From Free - £19

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Cinema

NT Live: Hay Fever

23 January - 16 February 2027


Dir. Emily Burns, 2026
Runtime: 160 mins
Language: English

Emmy and Tony winner Christine Baranski makes her West End debut alongside Academy
Award-nominated stage and screen legend Richard E. Grant in Noël Coward’s irresistible
comedy.

Judith Bliss retired from her life-on-stage and she misses the applause. Idling away at their
country home, the rest of the family are too self-involved to be a good audience. So, Judith
invites a young fan as her guest for the weekend. But unbeknownst to her, each of the
Blisses has a guest of their own arriving at the very same time.

Filmed live from the West End, Emily Burns directs this stinging new production.

Screenings
Saturday 23 January, 7.00pm
Wednesday 27 January, 2.00pm
Sunday 14 February, 2.00pm
Tuesday 16 February, 10.30am

From Free - £19

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Conference

L.S. Lowry The Theatre of Life – In Person Conference

5 February 2027

From £40 - £50

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Conference

L.S. Lowry The Theatre of Life – Online Conference

5 February 2027

Join us online for a day-long conference exploring themes in LS Lowry’s work.

Art historians, artists and other specialists explore the world of Lowry: his cultural interests; sense of humour; social awareness; representation of women; position in British culture; friendships; and much more.

From £25 - £35

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Cinema

RB&O: Götterdämmerung (Opera) – Encore

7 February 2027

Dir: Barrie Kosky
Runtime: 350mins
Language: German

An earth in ruin. The twilight of the Gods.
Deception leads to treachery, then devastation, when Siegfried is tricked into betraying Brünnhilde. Learning the truth of her beloved’s innocence, Brünnhilde at last returns the ring to the Rhinemaidens, before ordering that Valhalla be swallowed in flames.

For the long-awaited finale of Wagner’s epic saga, director Barrie Kosky situates the rich apocalyptic drama in a contemporary world of dream-like turmoil. Antonio Pappano, Conductor Laureate of The Royal Opera, returns to take on the impassioned, otherworldly music – including Siegfried’s transporting Funeral March and Brünnhilde’s electrifying Immolation Scene. The brilliant cast is led by Elisabet Strid, Andreas Schager and Mika Kares, who together with the full forces of the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House and the Royal Opera Chorus bring opera’s greatest journey to its shattering end.

Screening
Sunday 7 February, 2.00pm

From Free - £19

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Accessible Events

Art Together

18 February 2027

Thursday 18 February | 11am-12:30pm & 2-3:30pm

Join our Inclusion Team and specialist Associate Artists to explore, experiment and play every school holiday!

With fun for all the family, Art Together sessions are designed for children and young people aged 5-25yrs with additional and complex support needs, and their families. The workshop space offers multiple creative options for children and families to engage with on their own terms, completely pressure free. A chill-out area is always available and preparation material will be sent to your family in advance so you know what to expect on the day.

Free

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Cinema

NT Live: The Motive and the Cue

20 February - 16 March 2027


Dir. Sam Mendes, 2026
Runtime: 180 mins (TBC)
Language: English

The fierce and funny five-star play returns to the big screen.

Sam Mendes (The Lehman Trilogy) directs Mark Gatiss in an Olivier Award-winning performance as John Gielgud.

1964: Richard Burton (Johnny Flynn), newly married to Elizabeth Taylor (Tuppence Middleton), is set to play the title role in an experimental new Broadway production of Hamlet under Gielgud’s exacting direction. But as rehearsals progress, two ages of theatre collide and the collaboration between actor and director soon threatens to unravel. From multi-award-winning writer Jack Thorne (Adolescence), this acclaimed production was filmed live during its sold-out London run in 2023.

Screenings
Saturday 20 February, 7.00pm
Wednesday 24 February, 2.00pm
Sunday 14 March, 2.00pm
Tuesday 16 March, 10.30am

From Free - £19

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Accessible Events

Tactile Art Workshop | L.S. Lowry: The Theatre of Life

24 February 2027

Join artist Robin Clements for a hands-on creative workshop taking inspiration from the work of L.S. Lowry, uniquely designed for those who are blind or partially sighted, and their companions.

Our tactile workshops take place in small groups, creating a warm and friendly space where you can meet and socialise with others, whilst getting creative. This workshop lasts just over 2 hours, with a tea break half way through.

From Free - £7

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Cinema

RB&O: Così fan Tutte (Opera) – Encore

28 February 2027

Dir. Netia Jones
Runtime: 210 mins

Language: Italian

Spurred on by a bet, two young men hatch a plan to test the fidelity of their girlfriends. What follows is a slippery game of seduction and power, the four lovers plunging into a dizzying world of shifting reality, where truth becomes increasingly unstable.

Così fan tutte has lost none of its sting since it first scandalised audiences in 1790. In her Main Stage debut, Netia Jones, Associate Director of The Royal Opera, reimagines Mozart’s comedy of manners through a sharp contemporary lens, where 18th-century romantic trickery meets deeply satirical high-tech deceit. Taking on the roles of the lovers is an exciting young cast led by Louise Alder, Simone McIntosh, Mingjie Lei and Huw Montague Rendall, with Gerald Finley as their manipulative game-master Don Alfonso and Emily Pogorelc as Despina. Thomas Hengelbrock conducts, bringing out the exquisite melodies that underpin the provocative, and resolutely modern, themes at the heart of the opera.

Screening
Sunday 28 February, 2.00pm

From Free - £19

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Cinema

RB&O: Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland (Ballet) – Encore

28 March 2027

Runtime: 170mins

At a garden party on a sunny afternoon, Alice is surprised to see her parents’ friend Lewis Carroll transform into a white rabbit. When she follows him down a rabbit hole, events become curiouser and curiouser…As Alice journeys through Wonderland, she encounters countless strange creatures. She’s swept off her feet by the charming Knave of Hearts, who’s on the run for stealing the tarts. Confusion piles upon confusion. Then Alice wakes with a start. Was it all a daydream?

Christopher Wheeldon’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland burst onto the stage in 2011 in an explosion of colour, stage magic and inventive, sophisticated choreography. Joby Talbot’s score combines contemporary soundworlds with sweeping melodies that gesture to ballet scores of the 19th century. Bob Crowley’s wildly imaginative, eye-popping designs draw on everything from puppetry to projections to make Wonderland wonderfully real. The result shows The Royal Ballet at its best, bringing together world-class dance with enchanting family entertainment and ingenious music and design.

Screening
Sunday 28 March, 2.00pm

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RB&O: Swan Lake (Ballet) – Encore

25 April 2027

Runtime: 205mins

Princess Odette is bound by a curse, turned into a swan by the evil sorcerer Von Rothbart. The spell can only be broken by a pledge of eternal love. When she meets Prince Siegfried, he is immediately enamoured by her fragile beauty and pledges to free her. But freedom is not promised for Odette as Von Rothbart conspires to thwart the lovers’ plans.
Liam Scarlett’s production for The Royal Ballet brings together Tchaikovsky’s towering score and John Macfarlane’s picturesque designs to create an enduring ballet spectacle of love, treachery and forgiveness.

Screening:
Sunday 25 April, 2.00pm

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RB&O Tosca (Opera) – Encore

9 May 2027

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Exhibition On Screen: Monet

11 - 12 May 2027


Dir. David Bickerstaff, 2027

Step into the visionary world of the master of Impressionism.

Exhibition on Screen brings the incredible story of one of the world’s favourite artists to global cinema screens in this spectacular feature documentary, based on Tate Modern’s first ever exhibition focussed solely on Claude Monet – Monet: Painting Time. Immerse yourself in Monet’s iconic masterpieces and his revolutionary use of light and colour. From his famous Water Lily series to Rouen Cathedral, Monet’s constant desire to capture fleeting moments of time reveals a thrilling story of passion and rebellion that would change art forever. Prepare to be dazzled.

Coming to cinemas while the exhibition is still running, this is an unmissable chance to get to know the one and only Claude Monet as you have never seen him before.

Screenings
Tuesday 11 May, 7.00pm
Wednesday 12 May, 2.00pm

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RB&O: Romeo & Juliet (Ballet) – Encore

30 May 2027

Runtime: 170mins

Shakespeare’s timeless tale of star-crossed lovers is transformed in Kenneth MacMillan’s mesmerising ballet. The flourishing of young love is just as present in Romeo and Juliet’s meeting on the balcony as in their final moments when they desperately cling to life in the tomb. Prokofiev’s evocative music sets the scene for stolen romantic moments and deadly feuds and sweeps the ballet towards its inevitable and tragic conclusion.

Screening
Sunday 30 May, 2.00pm

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