What’s On

30 March 2022

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Exhibitions

Ingrid Pollard: Carbon Slowly Turning

12 March - 29 May 2022

Ingrid Pollard (born Georgetown, Guyana) is one of the leading figures in contemporary British art. This first major survey of her 40-year career includes delicately hand-tinted landscape photographs, a flotilla of small ceramic boats and a cast of protagonists that includes boxers, musicians, tango-dancers and writers. The exhibition also includes two new works – a film that meditates on the human body as it moves through space and time, and a triptych of monumental, dynamic sculptures.

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Upcoming

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NT Live: The Misanthrope (15)

26 September - 20 October 2026

Dir. Indhu Rubasingham
Runtime: 120min

Award-winner Sandra Oh (Killing Eve) plays the title role in this razor-sharp reimagining of Molière’s classic dark comedy. Telling the truth isn’t always that simple. Alice, a brilliant novelist, despises the carefully constructed lies of modern society. But the more she challenges those around her, the fiercer the backlash becomes. Soon, she must confront the price of speaking her truth in a world that would rather silence her.

Filmed live on stage at the National Theatre, Indhu Rubasingham directs Martin Crimp’s (Cyrano de Bergerac) highly anticipated play.

Screening
Saturday 26 September, 7.00pm
Wednesday 30 September, 2.00pm
Tuesday 20 October, 7.00pm

From Free - £19

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Accessible Events

Tactile Art Workshop | Jacques Henri Lartigue: Life in Colour

30 September 2026

Join artist Lisa Tilley for a hands-on creative workshop taking inspiration from the vivid photographs of Jacques Henri Lartigue, 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.

Taking Place
Wednesday 30 September, 10:30am (refreshments included)

From Free - £7

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Late Fame (15)

2 - 7 October 2026

Dir. Kent Jones, 2026
Runtime: 97 mins
Language: English

A long time ago Ed Saxberger wrote a book of poetry that no one ever cared about. When a group of young artists rediscover his work, he must reassess his genius. The wild card in the group is Gloria, a talented and mercurial theatre actress who toys with affections and who is all set to be admired by Saxberger.

Screenings
Friday 2 October, 10.30am (Milk & Baby)
Friday 2 October, 4.50pm
Saturday 3 October, 7.10pm
Sunday 4 October, 3.10pm
Tuesday 6 October, 4.30pm
Wednesday 7 October, 10.20am (Silver Screenings)

From Free - £9

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The Death of Robin Hood (15)

2 - 7 October 2026

Dir. Michael Sarnoski, 2026
Runtime: 120 mins
Language: English

The Deatsh of Robin Hood is a darker reimagining of the classic Robin Hood tale. Set of its time, the film sees the title character grappling with his past after a life of crime and murder; a battleworn loner who finds himself gravely injured after a battle he thought would be his last. In the hands of a mysterious woman, he is offered a chance at salvation.

Screenings
Friday 2 October, 2.00pm
Saturday 3 October, 4.30pm
Sunday 4 October, 12.40pm
Tuesday 6 October, 10.30am (Silver Screenings)
Tuesday 6 October, 7.00pm
Wednesday 7 October, 12.30pm

From Free - £9

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Exhibition Events

Lartigue Tour with Marion Perceval

3 October 2026

Join Marion Perceval, Director of Donations Lartigue, on an expert tour of our current exhibition Jacques Henri Lartigue: Life in Colour.

Discover more about the photographers’ techniques, influences and legacy.

Taking place
October 3 2026, 2pm

Free

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Kiki’s Delivery Service (U)

3 - 4 October 2026

From Free - £9

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Nostalghia (4K Restoration) (12A)

9 October 2026


Dir. Andrei Tarkovski, 1983 [Re: 2026]
Runtime: 125 mins
Language: Italian, Russian, w/ English Subtitles

One of two 4K restorations of Andrei Tarkovsky’s films from Curzon.

A Russian poet and his interpreter travel to Italy to research the life of an 18th-century composer.

Screenings
Friday 9 October, 6.50pm

From Free - £9

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Pressure (12A)

9 - 21 October 2026


Dir. Anthony Maras, 2026
Runtime: 100 mins
Language: English

In the tense 72 hours before D-Day, and the fate of the free world hanging in the balance, PRESSURE follows General Dwight D. Eisenhower and Captain James Stagg as they face an impossible choice—launch the largest and most dangerous invasion in history or risk losing the war altogether. 

Screenings
Friday 9 October, 2.00pm
Saturday 10 October, 7.00pm
Sunday 11 October, 12.40pm
Wednesday 14 October, 2.00pm
Friday 16 October, 2.00pm
Saturday 17 October, 7.15pm
Sunday 18 October, 3.10pm
Tuesday 20 October, 10.30am (Silver Screenings)
Wednesday 21 October, 1.05pm

From Free - £9

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Super Nature (PG)

9 - 11 October 2026


Dir. Ed Sayers, 2026
Runtime: 60 mins
Language: English

We’re invited on a journey across 25 different countries, with people embracing both abundance and loss, to feel a sense of togetherness with our fellow dwellers on earth, human and non-human. Celebrating all we have and reflecting on all we have to lose, Super Nature proposes a new way of seeing. 

Screenings
Friday 9 October, 10.30am (Silver Screenings)
Saturday 10 October, 2.00pm
Sunday 11 October, 3.00pm

From Free - £9

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Shaun The Sheep: The Beast Of Mossy Bottom (U)

10 - 29 October 2026


Dir. Steve Cox, Matthew Walker, 2026
Runtime: 80 mins
Language: English

Everyone is looking forward to Halloween on Mossy Bottom Farm – until the clumsy Farmer trashes the Flock’s beloved pumpkin patch! But when Shaun turns MAD SCIENTIST to fix the problem, things rapidly spiral out of control. With the Farmer missing and a wild beast roaming the woods of Mossingham, all the ingredients are in place for a monstrously fun family adventure… 

Screenings
Saturday 10 October, 10.30am
Saturday 10 October, 3.40pm
Sunday 11 October, 10.30am
Saturday 17 October, 10.30am
Sunday 18 October, 10.30am
Saturday 24 October, 10.30am
Sunday 25 October, 10.30am
Thursday 29 October, 3.30pm

From Free - £9

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Everybody Digs Bill Evans (15)

16 - 21 October 2026


Dir. Grant Gee, 2026
Runtime: 102 mins
Language: English

Legendary jazz pianist Bill Evans forms his perfect trio, recording two groundbreaking albums. When his brilliant young bassist dies tragically, Evans is devastated.

Screenings
Friday 16 October, 4.30pm
Saturday 17 October, 2.00pm
Tuesday 20 October, 1.30pm
Wednesday 21 October, 3.20pm

From Free - £9

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Practical Magic 2 (12A)

16 - 27 October 2026


Dir. Susanne Bier, 2026
Runtime: 130 mins
Language: English

Starring Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman, Practical Magic 2 returns to a world steeped in moonlit mischief and powerful ancestral magic, as the Owens sisters must confront the dark curse that threatens to unravel their family once and for all in a must-see cinematic event of fun, magic and mayhem.

Screenings
Friday 16 October, 10.30am (Milk & Baby)
Friday 16 October, 6.45pm
Saturday 17 October, 4.20pm
Sunday 18 October, 12.30pm
Tuesday 20 October, 4.00pm
Wednesday 21 October, 10.20am (Silver Screenings)
Friday 23 October, 10.30am (Milk & Baby)
Sunday 25 October, 12.30pm
Tuesday 27 October, 4.00pm

From Free - £9

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Queen At Sea (15)

23 - 29 October 2026


Dir. Lance Hammer, 2026
Runtime: 121 mins
Language: English

As dementia erodes a woman’s ability to communicate her inner life, her husband and daughter struggle to act in her best interest, navigating love and the fragile boundaries between care, protection, and autonomy.

Screenings
Friday 23 October, 4.30pm
Tuesday 27 October, 7.00pm
Wednesday 28 October, 12.35pm
Thursday 29 October, 10.30am (Silver Screenings)

From Free - £9

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The Cycle Of Love (12A)

23 - 28 October 2026


Dir. Orlando von Einsiedel, 2026
Runtime: 98 mins
Language: English

Explores the romantic journey of PK Mahanandia, a Delhi street artist who trekked 6,000 miles by bicycle in 1977, venturing across continents to reunite with the woman he loved.

Screenings
Friday 23 October, 2.00pm
Saturday 24 October, 7.30pm
Sunday 25 October, 3.15pm
Tuesday 27 October, 1.30pm
Wednesday 28 October, 10.20am (Silver Screenings)

From Free - £9

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Exhibitions

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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Bad Apples (15)

27 - 29 October 2026


Dir. Jonatan Etzeler, 2026
Runtime: 101 mins
Language: English

Maria, a primary school teacher doing her best to inspire a class of 10-year-olds, is stifled by one unruly and chaotic student. With her career in question and the child’s behaviour spiralling, she makes a series of bad decisions that lead to her accidentally taking and locking this “bad apple” in her home. Maria tries desperately to backtrack, but when the class starts flourishing and the staff and parents are thrilled with the improvement, she finds herself in a very complicated predicament. 

Screenings
Friday 23 October, 7.15pm
Tuesday 27 October, 10.30am (Silver Screenings)
Wednesday 28 October, 3.10pm
Thursday 29 October, 1.10pm

From Free - £9

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Events

Afternoon Tea

28 October 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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RB&O: Manon (Ballet) – Encore

1 November 2026

Runtime: 190mins

In the seedy underbelly of 18th-century Paris, money is king. Nothing is sacred – even love itself can be bought for the right price. A native of this hedonistic underworld, Manon is caught between twin desires when she falls in love with the student Des Grieux. Steadfast and devoted, he offers the possibility of an honourable life. Yet, the riches promised by the world of Parisian society remain tempting…

Manon’s inner turmoil and struggle for survival lie at the devastating heart of Kenneth MacMillan’s 1974 adaptation of Abbé Prévost’s novel. In this signature work of The Royal Ballet, MacMillan’s nuanced understanding of human psychology makes for an unflinching look into the moral degradation of Manon’s Paris, while all its decadence and decay are brought to life through Jules Massenet’s score and Nicholas Georgiadis’s designs.

Screening
Sunday 1 November, 2.00pm

From Free - £19

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Events

Conversational Tours: LS Lowry The Theatre of Life

3 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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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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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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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

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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Workshops

Festive Wreath Making

20 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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A Christmas Afternoon Tea

2 - 24 December 2026

From £24.95 - £29.95

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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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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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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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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

From Free - £19

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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

From Free - £19

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RB&O Tosca (Opera) – Encore

9 May 2027

From Free - £19

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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

From Free - £19

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