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Andrea Levy’s Orange Prize-winning novel Small Island comes to life in an epic new theatre adaptation. Experience the play in cinemas, filmed live on stage as part of National Theatre Live’s 10th birthday. Small Island embarks on a journey from Jamaica to Britain, through the Second World War to 1948 – the year the HMT Empire Windrush docked at Tilbury. The play follows three intricately connected stories. Hortense yearns for a new life away from rural Jamaica, Gilbert dreams of becoming a lawyer, and Queenie longs to escape her Lincolnshire roots. Hope and humanity meet stubborn reality as the play traces the tangled history of Jamaica and the UK. A company of 40 actors take to the stage of the National Theatre in this timely and moving story.

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It’s back – the jewel in Pixar’s crown and the story that changed cinema forever. The adventures of Woody, Buzz and the gang continue in another rollercoaster of a movie, which promises to pull on the heartstrings and tickle the funny bones of kids and grown-ups alike. Woody (Tom Hanks) has always been confident about his place in the world, and that his priority is taking care of his kid, whether that’s Andy or Bonnie. So when Bonnie’s prized but reluctant new toy, a disposable spork called Forky (Tony Hale), runs away during a family vacation, Woody and friends begin a quest to bring him back where he belongs. On their ensuing road-trip adventure alongside new faces and old friends, the charismatic pull-string cowboy learns just how big the world can be for a toy. Enter our Toy Story 4 Book-To-Win competition

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Chris Hemsworth (Marvel’s Thor) and Tessa Thompson (Creed, TV’s Westworld) bring charm, chemistry and charisma to a London-based refresh of the iconic sci-fi comedy series. In this new adventure, the MIB’s UK branch pairs its top agent (Hemsworth) with its newest recruit (Thompson) to investigate a series of attacks by mysterious shape-shifting aliens. As they track their targets around the globe, they uncover an even bigger threat: a mole in the MIB organisation.

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Katherine Newbury (Thompson) is a pioneer and legendary host on the late-night talk-show circuit. When she’s accused of being a “woman who hates women”, she puts affirmative action on the to-do list, and – presto! ¬– Molly (Kaling) is hired as the one woman in Katherine’s all-male writers’ room. But Molly might be too little too late, as the formidable Katherine also faces the reality of low ratings and a network that wants to replace her. Molly, wanting to prove she’s not simply a diversity hire who’s disrupting the comfort of the brotherhood, is determined to help Katherine by revitalising her show and career – and possibly effect even bigger change at the same time. Thompson brings pathos and amusingly severe charm to the pantsuit-clad Katherine. Smartly written by Kaling and snappily directed by Nisha Ganatra, LATE NIGHT takes on white privilege, entitlement and a culture veering toward crassness and conservatism. Questioning how women in power are ‘supposed’ to act, it delivers a winsome, sophisticated comedy about the times in which we live.

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Hedonism before high school ends is the subject of actress Olivia Wilde’s joyous directorial debut, a fresh and modern coming-of-age comedy with superb turns from Feldstein (LADY BIRD) and Dever. On the eve of graduation, two bookish BFFs realise they should have worked less and played more. Throwing in the textbooks and shedding their sensible personas, the girls set out on a mission to cram four years of fun into one crazy night.

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Having never won a major tournament, ailing football giant SSC Napoli had criminally underachieved. Their fanatical support was unequalled in both passion and size. None were more feared, but they longed for success. On 5 July 1984, Diego Maradona arrived in Naples for a world-record fee, and for seven years all hell broke loose. It was a perfect match: the world’s most celebrated footballer, blessed on the field but cursed off it, and the most dysfunctional city in Europe. The charismatic Argentine quickly led the club to their first-ever title. In the sprawling chaos of Naples, where the devil would have needed bodyguards, Maradona became bigger than God himself. But there was a price: Diego could do as he pleased while performing miracles on the pitch, but when the magic faded he became almost a prisoner of the city. Made by the award-winning team behind SENNA and AMY, using over 500 hours of never-before-seen footage from Maradona’s personal archive, this is the wild and unforgettable story of God-given talent, glory, despair and betrayal, of corruption and ultimately redemption. Contains infrequent strong language, nudity, bloody detail and drug references.

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ROCKETMAN is an epic musical fantasy about the breakthrough years of larger-than-life superstar Elton John (Taron Egerton). Set to John’s most beloved songs (performed by Egerton), it tells the uncensored human story of how small-town boy and shy piano prodigy Reginald Dwight became one of the most iconic figures in pop culture. ROCKETMAN also stars Jamie Bell as John’s longtime lyricist and writing partner Bernie Taupin, Richard Madden as John’s first manager, John Reid, and Bryce Dallas Howard as John’s mother Sheila Farebrother. Dexter Fletcher, who took over directorial duties for the smash hit musical biopic BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY, is at the helm.

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Hopster Original: Rainbow Stories Discover a range of heart-warming stories featuring positive LGBT+ characters. These short animated films encourage children to celebrate diversity and dare to be who they want to be. Created by Hopster Studios in partnership with Diversity Role Models, a UK-based education charity, Rainbow Stories was designed to nurture empathy and acceptance in the next generation. Peter, Mark, James and Einstein Based on a true and heartwarming story about a boy called James and how he finds happiness in his new home with his newly adopted parents Peter, James and Einstein the cat. Stella/Stuart The true story of a young girl named Stella who is uncomfortable as a female and wants to be a boy named Stuart. This positive story is about being true to yourself and finding the confidence to trust and find acceptance in your friends and family. Lyndsey and Holly This is an empowering true story of how Lydnsey overcame bullying/teasing at school to become a doctor, and marry the love of her life, a girl called Holly. Hopster Original: Love is Love Celebrate love with this catchy tune by Hopster that introduces children to different types of families. Encouraging acceptance and diversity, Love is Love shows children how colourful and different families can be. The song teaches kids that they might have one mum one dad, same-sex parents or might be looked after by their grandparents, it is love that counts and binds them all together. Love is Love Love is Love is an uplifting song that celebrates love and all the colours of the rainbow and reflects modern day families and relationships. Family Question Time Family Question Time is a mini animated documentary which offers a snapshot of real-life families being silly and talking about their lives. The Bravest Knight Who Ever Lived Knights, dragons, and princesses are the things all good fairytales are made of, but what happens when the tale has an LGBTQ ending? Follow Cedric on his journey from his days on a humble pumpkin farm to the adventures that lead him to become a full-fledged knight. Will he follow his heart, and prove that sometimes the bravest thing you can do is choose for yourself how your fairytale ends? Rosaline The story of Rosaline incorporates LGBT themes in a fun, fairytale adventure through the woods. To find her sweetheart, Rosaline must first get by a tricky witch, a hungry wolf, and a well-intentioned fairy godmother! This picture book for children and adults alike emphasizes the value of being true to yourself. Pop’n Olly: Little Red Riding Dude A story about pride and always being yourself. Join Christopher, or as he is better known 'Little red Riding Dude', as he journeys to his Grandma's house. But who will he meet along the way? Pop’n Olly: Goldilocks and the Different Bear Families A simple story for pre-school children, helping them to understand that families can come in all different shapes and sizes. Goldilocks is out meeting all the different families in the village, but what is she delivering to them?

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Every last Thursday of the month you’re invited to an open jam with a healthy mixture of top session musicians and those just starting out. Poetry, funk, soul, jazz, reggae and Afro rhythms. Open decks, open CDJs. Hosted for the last 10yrs by Pharoah and Tagara of the South West London Collective. Bring your voices, bring your instruments and join the vibe. 7.30pm - Midnight Free Entry Visit: Upstairs Facebook Page Please note: After 8pm, the Upstairs bar is for over 18's only.

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NASA’s vaults open for the first time to reveal exquisite audio and vivid film footage of its most celebrated mission: the one that first put men on the moon. The meandering cameras in Cape Canaveral capture a dreamy-eyed portrait of America as it steps into the future. From inside the Apollo 11 spacecraft, the amazingly jocular conversation of the astronauts punctuates each stage of the mission with lightness and charm. The crowds watching the rocket, however, are oblivious to the enormous pressure mission control is under to succeed. Director Todd Miller takes you straight to the heart of this intense scientific and human endeavour, sharing the atmosphere and action from every stage of the mission. The footage is so clean and vibrant, it’s as if you’re there standing at the base of the rocket. Painstakingly crafted and realised, this jaw-dropping immersive experience offers a new look into one of humanity’s greatest achievements. Enter our Apollo 11 book-to-win competition!

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From Danny Boyle and Richard Curtis comes a British musical comedy about dreams of stardom and unexplained phenomena. Aspiring singer-songwriter Jack Malik (Patel) is struggling with his career. He’s just a man with big dreams and a guitar, loved and supported by his childhood best friend, Ellie (James); and he’s far from famous. Until one day, during a mysterious global blackout, a car hits him and he comes round to find that nobody remembers The Beatles – apart from him! Feeling obliged to bring the legendary melodies of the Fab Four back to life, and with a little help from his steely American agent (McKinnon), Jack rises to global stardom faster than you can say, ‘I believe in yesterday.’ But he may have taken on more than he can handle.

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It’s back – the jewel in Pixar’s crown and the story that changed cinema forever. The adventures of Woody, Buzz and the gang continue in another rollercoaster of a movie, which promises to pull on the heartstrings and tickle the funny bones of kids and grown-ups alike. Woody (Tom Hanks) has always been confident about his place in the world, and that his priority is taking care of his kid, whether that’s Andy or Bonnie. So when Bonnie’s prized but reluctant new toy, a disposable spork called Forky (Tony Hale), runs away during a family vacation, Woody and friends begin a quest to bring him back where he belongs. On their ensuing road-trip adventure alongside new faces and old friends, the charismatic pull-string cowboy learns just how big the world can be for a toy. Enter our Toy Story 4 Book-To-Win competition

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Katherine Newbury (Thompson) is a pioneer and legendary host on the late-night talk-show circuit. When she’s accused of being a “woman who hates women”, she puts affirmative action on the to-do list, and – presto! ¬– Molly (Kaling) is hired as the one woman in Katherine’s all-male writers’ room. But Molly might be too little too late, as the formidable Katherine also faces the reality of low ratings and a network that wants to replace her. Molly, wanting to prove she’s not simply a diversity hire who’s disrupting the comfort of the brotherhood, is determined to help Katherine by revitalising her show and career – and possibly effect even bigger change at the same time. Thompson brings pathos and amusingly severe charm to the pantsuit-clad Katherine. Smartly written by Kaling and snappily directed by Nisha Ganatra, LATE NIGHT takes on white privilege, entitlement and a culture veering toward crassness and conservatism. Questioning how women in power are ‘supposed’ to act, it delivers a winsome, sophisticated comedy about the times in which we live.

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Hedonism before high school ends is the subject of actress Olivia Wilde’s joyous directorial debut, a fresh and modern coming-of-age comedy with superb turns from Feldstein (LADY BIRD) and Dever. On the eve of graduation, two bookish BFFs realise they should have worked less and played more. Throwing in the textbooks and shedding their sensible personas, the girls set out on a mission to cram four years of fun into one crazy night.

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Having never won a major tournament, ailing football giant SSC Napoli had criminally underachieved. Their fanatical support was unequalled in both passion and size. None were more feared, but they longed for success. On 5 July 1984, Diego Maradona arrived in Naples for a world-record fee, and for seven years all hell broke loose. It was a perfect match: the world’s most celebrated footballer, blessed on the field but cursed off it, and the most dysfunctional city in Europe. The charismatic Argentine quickly led the club to their first-ever title. In the sprawling chaos of Naples, where the devil would have needed bodyguards, Maradona became bigger than God himself. But there was a price: Diego could do as he pleased while performing miracles on the pitch, but when the magic faded he became almost a prisoner of the city. Made by the award-winning team behind SENNA and AMY, using over 500 hours of never-before-seen footage from Maradona’s personal archive, this is the wild and unforgettable story of God-given talent, glory, despair and betrayal, of corruption and ultimately redemption. Contains infrequent strong language, nudity, bloody detail and drug references.

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ROCKETMAN is an epic musical fantasy about the breakthrough years of larger-than-life superstar Elton John (Taron Egerton). Set to John’s most beloved songs (performed by Egerton), it tells the uncensored human story of how small-town boy and shy piano prodigy Reginald Dwight became one of the most iconic figures in pop culture. ROCKETMAN also stars Jamie Bell as John’s longtime lyricist and writing partner Bernie Taupin, Richard Madden as John’s first manager, John Reid, and Bryce Dallas Howard as John’s mother Sheila Farebrother. Dexter Fletcher, who took over directorial duties for the smash hit musical biopic BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY, is at the helm.

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The grave course of events set in motion by Thanos that wiped out half the universe and fractured the Avengers’ ranks compels the remaining heroes to take one last stand in Marvel Studios’ grand conclusion to twenty-two films, ENDGAME. How do the Avengers undo ‘the Snap’? Does Ant-Man, trapped in the Quantum Realm, hold the key? Is this the end for Tony Stark and Steve Rogers? Find out all the answers in the decade-long saga’s epic finale. This special screening includes an introduction from director Anthony Russo, a Deleted Scene and other bonus footage.

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Swing Patrol’s monthly Blues dance night warms you up with a class, then follows with 5 hours of smokin’ social dancing with a live band plus the best Blues DJs in London. With music ranging from vintage female Blues to Delta, Chicago, Texas, Louisiana, Piedmont, British, Funky and modern Blues, this is ready and open to anyone. You can explore your dancing with these different styles in a relaxed and friendly environment. 8pm: Doors open 8.30-9.15pm: Taster blues dance class (no entry to class after 8.40pm) 9.15-2am: Uninterrupted party time with live music and DJs! Tickets: £10 adv / £12 door. Featuring: JAN - Blues at the Ritzy brings you a special night of blues history with Damon Stone, followed by live music from The Cinelli Brothers. 7.30pm doors - talk starts 8pm sharp. FEB - Joshua Fialkoff (Valentine’s Special!) MARCH - The Zuzu Kings Visit: Blues at the Ritzy on Facebook Visit: Upstairs Facebook Page

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NASA’s vaults open for the first time to reveal exquisite audio and vivid film footage of its most celebrated mission: the one that first put men on the moon. The meandering cameras in Cape Canaveral capture a dreamy-eyed portrait of America as it steps into the future. From inside the Apollo 11 spacecraft, the amazingly jocular conversation of the astronauts punctuates each stage of the mission with lightness and charm. The crowds watching the rocket, however, are oblivious to the enormous pressure mission control is under to succeed. Director Todd Miller takes you straight to the heart of this intense scientific and human endeavour, sharing the atmosphere and action from every stage of the mission. The footage is so clean and vibrant, it’s as if you’re there standing at the base of the rocket. Painstakingly crafted and realised, this jaw-dropping immersive experience offers a new look into one of humanity’s greatest achievements. Enter our Apollo 11 book-to-win competition!

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From Danny Boyle and Richard Curtis comes a British musical comedy about dreams of stardom and unexplained phenomena. Aspiring singer-songwriter Jack Malik (Patel) is struggling with his career. He’s just a man with big dreams and a guitar, loved and supported by his childhood best friend, Ellie (James); and he’s far from famous. Until one day, during a mysterious global blackout, a car hits him and he comes round to find that nobody remembers The Beatles – apart from him! Feeling obliged to bring the legendary melodies of the Fab Four back to life, and with a little help from his steely American agent (McKinnon), Jack rises to global stardom faster than you can say, ‘I believe in yesterday.’ But he may have taken on more than he can handle.

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It’s back – the jewel in Pixar’s crown and the story that changed cinema forever. The adventures of Woody, Buzz and the gang continue in another rollercoaster of a movie, which promises to pull on the heartstrings and tickle the funny bones of kids and grown-ups alike. Woody (Tom Hanks) has always been confident about his place in the world, and that his priority is taking care of his kid, whether that’s Andy or Bonnie. So when Bonnie’s prized but reluctant new toy, a disposable spork called Forky (Tony Hale), runs away during a family vacation, Woody and friends begin a quest to bring him back where he belongs. On their ensuing road-trip adventure alongside new faces and old friends, the charismatic pull-string cowboy learns just how big the world can be for a toy. Enter our Toy Story 4 Book-To-Win competition

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Katherine Newbury (Thompson) is a pioneer and legendary host on the late-night talk-show circuit. When she’s accused of being a “woman who hates women”, she puts affirmative action on the to-do list, and – presto! ¬– Molly (Kaling) is hired as the one woman in Katherine’s all-male writers’ room. But Molly might be too little too late, as the formidable Katherine also faces the reality of low ratings and a network that wants to replace her. Molly, wanting to prove she’s not simply a diversity hire who’s disrupting the comfort of the brotherhood, is determined to help Katherine by revitalising her show and career – and possibly effect even bigger change at the same time. Thompson brings pathos and amusingly severe charm to the pantsuit-clad Katherine. Smartly written by Kaling and snappily directed by Nisha Ganatra, LATE NIGHT takes on white privilege, entitlement and a culture veering toward crassness and conservatism. Questioning how women in power are ‘supposed’ to act, it delivers a winsome, sophisticated comedy about the times in which we live.

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Hedonism before high school ends is the subject of actress Olivia Wilde’s joyous directorial debut, a fresh and modern coming-of-age comedy with superb turns from Feldstein (LADY BIRD) and Dever. On the eve of graduation, two bookish BFFs realise they should have worked less and played more. Throwing in the textbooks and shedding their sensible personas, the girls set out on a mission to cram four years of fun into one crazy night.

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Having never won a major tournament, ailing football giant SSC Napoli had criminally underachieved. Their fanatical support was unequalled in both passion and size. None were more feared, but they longed for success. On 5 July 1984, Diego Maradona arrived in Naples for a world-record fee, and for seven years all hell broke loose. It was a perfect match: the world’s most celebrated footballer, blessed on the field but cursed off it, and the most dysfunctional city in Europe. The charismatic Argentine quickly led the club to their first-ever title. In the sprawling chaos of Naples, where the devil would have needed bodyguards, Maradona became bigger than God himself. But there was a price: Diego could do as he pleased while performing miracles on the pitch, but when the magic faded he became almost a prisoner of the city. Made by the award-winning team behind SENNA and AMY, using over 500 hours of never-before-seen footage from Maradona’s personal archive, this is the wild and unforgettable story of God-given talent, glory, despair and betrayal, of corruption and ultimately redemption. Contains infrequent strong language, nudity, bloody detail and drug references.

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ROCKETMAN is an epic musical fantasy about the breakthrough years of larger-than-life superstar Elton John (Taron Egerton). Set to John’s most beloved songs (performed by Egerton), it tells the uncensored human story of how small-town boy and shy piano prodigy Reginald Dwight became one of the most iconic figures in pop culture. ROCKETMAN also stars Jamie Bell as John’s longtime lyricist and writing partner Bernie Taupin, Richard Madden as John’s first manager, John Reid, and Bryce Dallas Howard as John’s mother Sheila Farebrother. Dexter Fletcher, who took over directorial duties for the smash hit musical biopic BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY, is at the helm.

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Packed with irreverence and subversive humour, the animated story of the secret lives of pets continues with new challenges for Max, Gidget, Snowball and the gang to contend with. For terrier Max, it’s ditching his anxiety about protecting his owner’s toddler; for Pomeranian Gidget, it’s rescuing Max’s favourite toy from a flat full of felines; and for crazy-but-cute bunny Snowball, it’s being a hero after only pretending to be one. Can our furry friends summon the courage to face their biggest fears?

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WONDER PARK tells the story of a magnificent amusement park where the imagination of a wildly creative girl named June comes alive.

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Some think rainbows. Some think scantily clad boys and girls. Some think parades and street parties. And some remember the protest. We are the drag performers from the DAL Haus, and we are out in force to bring to you the dual nature of Pride. What most of London sees is the explosive celebratory nature of Pride. We will certainly serve up that glitz and glamour for you, but we'll also dish up a side of where pride began. Pride started as a protest led by black, homeless drag queens. It's a fight for true equality. We’re going to turn it out and give you a show to remember and that will stay with you for life! Come feel the rainbow with us and get ready to leave woke! Join Dragged Around London on 29th June for a Saturday night to celebrate and cheer on our LGBTQIA+ brothers, sisters and whatever-they-want-to-bes! 8pm - 1am Tickets: £6 adv, £8 OTD (Click on time icon at the top right of this page to book) Visit: Upstairs Facebook Page Please note: After 8pm, the Upstairs bar is for over 18's only.

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NASA’s vaults open for the first time to reveal exquisite audio and vivid film footage of its most celebrated mission: the one that first put men on the moon. The meandering cameras in Cape Canaveral capture a dreamy-eyed portrait of America as it steps into the future. From inside the Apollo 11 spacecraft, the amazingly jocular conversation of the astronauts punctuates each stage of the mission with lightness and charm. The crowds watching the rocket, however, are oblivious to the enormous pressure mission control is under to succeed. Director Todd Miller takes you straight to the heart of this intense scientific and human endeavour, sharing the atmosphere and action from every stage of the mission. The footage is so clean and vibrant, it’s as if you’re there standing at the base of the rocket. Painstakingly crafted and realised, this jaw-dropping immersive experience offers a new look into one of humanity’s greatest achievements. Enter our Apollo 11 book-to-win competition!

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From Danny Boyle and Richard Curtis comes a British musical comedy about dreams of stardom and unexplained phenomena. Aspiring singer-songwriter Jack Malik (Patel) is struggling with his career. He’s just a man with big dreams and a guitar, loved and supported by his childhood best friend, Ellie (James); and he’s far from famous. Until one day, during a mysterious global blackout, a car hits him and he comes round to find that nobody remembers The Beatles – apart from him! Feeling obliged to bring the legendary melodies of the Fab Four back to life, and with a little help from his steely American agent (McKinnon), Jack rises to global stardom faster than you can say, ‘I believe in yesterday.’ But he may have taken on more than he can handle.

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It’s back – the jewel in Pixar’s crown and the story that changed cinema forever. The adventures of Woody, Buzz and the gang continue in another rollercoaster of a movie, which promises to pull on the heartstrings and tickle the funny bones of kids and grown-ups alike. Woody (Tom Hanks) has always been confident about his place in the world, and that his priority is taking care of his kid, whether that’s Andy or Bonnie. So when Bonnie’s prized but reluctant new toy, a disposable spork called Forky (Tony Hale), runs away during a family vacation, Woody and friends begin a quest to bring him back where he belongs. On their ensuing road-trip adventure alongside new faces and old friends, the charismatic pull-string cowboy learns just how big the world can be for a toy. Enter our Toy Story 4 Book-To-Win competition

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Katherine Newbury (Thompson) is a pioneer and legendary host on the late-night talk-show circuit. When she’s accused of being a “woman who hates women”, she puts affirmative action on the to-do list, and – presto! ¬– Molly (Kaling) is hired as the one woman in Katherine’s all-male writers’ room. But Molly might be too little too late, as the formidable Katherine also faces the reality of low ratings and a network that wants to replace her. Molly, wanting to prove she’s not simply a diversity hire who’s disrupting the comfort of the brotherhood, is determined to help Katherine by revitalising her show and career – and possibly effect even bigger change at the same time. Thompson brings pathos and amusingly severe charm to the pantsuit-clad Katherine. Smartly written by Kaling and snappily directed by Nisha Ganatra, LATE NIGHT takes on white privilege, entitlement and a culture veering toward crassness and conservatism. Questioning how women in power are ‘supposed’ to act, it delivers a winsome, sophisticated comedy about the times in which we live.

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Hedonism before high school ends is the subject of actress Olivia Wilde’s joyous directorial debut, a fresh and modern coming-of-age comedy with superb turns from Feldstein (LADY BIRD) and Dever. On the eve of graduation, two bookish BFFs realise they should have worked less and played more. Throwing in the textbooks and shedding their sensible personas, the girls set out on a mission to cram four years of fun into one crazy night.

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Having never won a major tournament, ailing football giant SSC Napoli had criminally underachieved. Their fanatical support was unequalled in both passion and size. None were more feared, but they longed for success. On 5 July 1984, Diego Maradona arrived in Naples for a world-record fee, and for seven years all hell broke loose. It was a perfect match: the world’s most celebrated footballer, blessed on the field but cursed off it, and the most dysfunctional city in Europe. The charismatic Argentine quickly led the club to their first-ever title. In the sprawling chaos of Naples, where the devil would have needed bodyguards, Maradona became bigger than God himself. But there was a price: Diego could do as he pleased while performing miracles on the pitch, but when the magic faded he became almost a prisoner of the city. Made by the award-winning team behind SENNA and AMY, using over 500 hours of never-before-seen footage from Maradona’s personal archive, this is the wild and unforgettable story of God-given talent, glory, despair and betrayal, of corruption and ultimately redemption. Contains infrequent strong language, nudity, bloody detail and drug references.

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ROCKETMAN is an epic musical fantasy about the breakthrough years of larger-than-life superstar Elton John (Taron Egerton). Set to John’s most beloved songs (performed by Egerton), it tells the uncensored human story of how small-town boy and shy piano prodigy Reginald Dwight became one of the most iconic figures in pop culture. ROCKETMAN also stars Jamie Bell as John’s longtime lyricist and writing partner Bernie Taupin, Richard Madden as John’s first manager, John Reid, and Bryce Dallas Howard as John’s mother Sheila Farebrother. Dexter Fletcher, who took over directorial duties for the smash hit musical biopic BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY, is at the helm.

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Packed with irreverence and subversive humour, the animated story of the secret lives of pets continues with new challenges for Max, Gidget, Snowball and the gang to contend with. For terrier Max, it’s ditching his anxiety about protecting his owner’s toddler; for Pomeranian Gidget, it’s rescuing Max’s favourite toy from a flat full of felines; and for crazy-but-cute bunny Snowball, it’s being a hero after only pretending to be one. Can our furry friends summon the courage to face their biggest fears?

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Join Sarah & Duck for more wide-eyed, quacky flappy, pre-school adventures!

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A night to promote Women in music and The Arts, to support Women in networking and collaborating to create new projects. We will have live music with an open Jam and DJs, including Miss Feelgood (Sisters of Reggae) so bring your instruments, art, poetry, friends and join us! Doors 7pm - 11.30pm Entry: By donation Visit: Upstairs Facebook Page Please note: After 8pm, the Upstairs bar is for over 18's only.

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Ra uses movement and breath to feel lightweight in your body and bright in your mind! Strong but flexible, balanced but light, masculine and feminine - yoga is the spirit of of contrast and equality. Cara is a Yoga Alliance certified teacher of Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga particularly towards supporting creative lifestyles. With a few ideas borrowed from dance, Pilates, Tai Chi, singing techniques, relaxation techniques and massage. Inspired towards better mental health, having more energy, and feeling nice. Every Thursday: 10am - 11.30am Every Sunday: 10.30am - 11.30am Single class: £8 PLEASE PAY IN CASH TO THE TEACHER DIRECTLY* *If you get "free" tickets via the website you will still need to pay the teacher on the day for the class Beginners to intermediate levels welcome. Please bring your own mat. If you have any questions about Ra Yoga, you can find the contact details for them HERE!

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NASA’s vaults open for the first time to reveal exquisite audio and vivid film footage of its most celebrated mission: the one that first put men on the moon. The meandering cameras in Cape Canaveral capture a dreamy-eyed portrait of America as it steps into the future. From inside the Apollo 11 spacecraft, the amazingly jocular conversation of the astronauts punctuates each stage of the mission with lightness and charm. The crowds watching the rocket, however, are oblivious to the enormous pressure mission control is under to succeed. Director Todd Miller takes you straight to the heart of this intense scientific and human endeavour, sharing the atmosphere and action from every stage of the mission. The footage is so clean and vibrant, it’s as if you’re there standing at the base of the rocket. Painstakingly crafted and realised, this jaw-dropping immersive experience offers a new look into one of humanity’s greatest achievements. Enter our Apollo 11 book-to-win competition!

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From Danny Boyle and Richard Curtis comes a British musical comedy about dreams of stardom and unexplained phenomena. Aspiring singer-songwriter Jack Malik (Patel) is struggling with his career. He’s just a man with big dreams and a guitar, loved and supported by his childhood best friend, Ellie (James); and he’s far from famous. Until one day, during a mysterious global blackout, a car hits him and he comes round to find that nobody remembers The Beatles – apart from him! Feeling obliged to bring the legendary melodies of the Fab Four back to life, and with a little help from his steely American agent (McKinnon), Jack rises to global stardom faster than you can say, ‘I believe in yesterday.’ But he may have taken on more than he can handle.

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It’s back – the jewel in Pixar’s crown and the story that changed cinema forever. The adventures of Woody, Buzz and the gang continue in another rollercoaster of a movie, which promises to pull on the heartstrings and tickle the funny bones of kids and grown-ups alike. Woody (Tom Hanks) has always been confident about his place in the world, and that his priority is taking care of his kid, whether that’s Andy or Bonnie. So when Bonnie’s prized but reluctant new toy, a disposable spork called Forky (Tony Hale), runs away during a family vacation, Woody and friends begin a quest to bring him back where he belongs. On their ensuing road-trip adventure alongside new faces and old friends, the charismatic pull-string cowboy learns just how big the world can be for a toy. Enter our Toy Story 4 Book-To-Win competition

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Katherine Newbury (Thompson) is a pioneer and legendary host on the late-night talk-show circuit. When she’s accused of being a “woman who hates women”, she puts affirmative action on the to-do list, and – presto! ¬– Molly (Kaling) is hired as the one woman in Katherine’s all-male writers’ room. But Molly might be too little too late, as the formidable Katherine also faces the reality of low ratings and a network that wants to replace her. Molly, wanting to prove she’s not simply a diversity hire who’s disrupting the comfort of the brotherhood, is determined to help Katherine by revitalising her show and career – and possibly effect even bigger change at the same time. Thompson brings pathos and amusingly severe charm to the pantsuit-clad Katherine. Smartly written by Kaling and snappily directed by Nisha Ganatra, LATE NIGHT takes on white privilege, entitlement and a culture veering toward crassness and conservatism. Questioning how women in power are ‘supposed’ to act, it delivers a winsome, sophisticated comedy about the times in which we live.

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Hedonism before high school ends is the subject of actress Olivia Wilde’s joyous directorial debut, a fresh and modern coming-of-age comedy with superb turns from Feldstein (LADY BIRD) and Dever. On the eve of graduation, two bookish BFFs realise they should have worked less and played more. Throwing in the textbooks and shedding their sensible personas, the girls set out on a mission to cram four years of fun into one crazy night.

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Having never won a major tournament, ailing football giant SSC Napoli had criminally underachieved. Their fanatical support was unequalled in both passion and size. None were more feared, but they longed for success. On 5 July 1984, Diego Maradona arrived in Naples for a world-record fee, and for seven years all hell broke loose. It was a perfect match: the world’s most celebrated footballer, blessed on the field but cursed off it, and the most dysfunctional city in Europe. The charismatic Argentine quickly led the club to their first-ever title. In the sprawling chaos of Naples, where the devil would have needed bodyguards, Maradona became bigger than God himself. But there was a price: Diego could do as he pleased while performing miracles on the pitch, but when the magic faded he became almost a prisoner of the city. Made by the award-winning team behind SENNA and AMY, using over 500 hours of never-before-seen footage from Maradona’s personal archive, this is the wild and unforgettable story of God-given talent, glory, despair and betrayal, of corruption and ultimately redemption. Contains infrequent strong language, nudity, bloody detail and drug references.

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ROCKETMAN is an epic musical fantasy about the breakthrough years of larger-than-life superstar Elton John (Taron Egerton). Set to John’s most beloved songs (performed by Egerton), it tells the uncensored human story of how small-town boy and shy piano prodigy Reginald Dwight became one of the most iconic figures in pop culture. ROCKETMAN also stars Jamie Bell as John’s longtime lyricist and writing partner Bernie Taupin, Richard Madden as John’s first manager, John Reid, and Bryce Dallas Howard as John’s mother Sheila Farebrother. Dexter Fletcher, who took over directorial duties for the smash hit musical biopic BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY, is at the helm.

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Tarantino’s assured debut is visceral and funny, evoking Stanley Kubrick's THE KILLING with a fractured, time-jumping narrative about robbery and betrayal among thieves. Six men, all professional criminals, are brought together by a shadowy mastermind to carry out a jewellery heist. None of them know each other. Each is given a code name, so that if one is caught he cannot divulge the identities of the others or the man who hired them. The heist goes ahead smoothly, but on the way out the police ambush them. The surviving members of the team meet up at the designated rendezvous – a disused warehouse – and this is where the drama really begins. In an atmosphere of mutual distrust, each one tries to analyse what happened. One of them is a traitor, but who is it?

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A monthly night of 5 acoustic acts. There is no specific genre to the music they host but it is generally original, honest, thought-provoking and always good. The acts are handpicked and curated by compere and performer Steve Folk. Every effort goes into ensuring that the audience is a listening one so you can really appreciate the sincerity of the music. 8pm - 11pm. Free Entry. Visit: Upstairs Facebook Page

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Adapted from Dame Eileen Atkins’ stage play of the same name, this is the fascinating story of the affair and friendship between two authors uncompromising in their insistence to live, love and create to the fullest. Socialite Vita Sackville-West (Gemma Arterton, THEIR FINEST, THE ESCAPE) and literary icon Virginia Woolf (Elizabeth Debicki, THE NIGHT MANAGER, WIDOWS) run in different circles in 1920s London. Despite the odds, the magnetic Vita and the beguiling Virginia forge an unconventional affair, set against the backdrop of their own strikingly contemporary marriages. Their relationship would inspire one of Woolf’s most iconic novels, ‘Orlando’. Contains moderate sex, sex references and nudity.

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In the aftermath of ENDGAME, Peter Parker (Holland) just wants things to return to some sort of normality after five years of chaos. So he plans to leave the heroics behind for a few weeks and go to Europe on vacation with his friends. But Nick Fury (Jackson) has other ideas, roping Parker into tackling the mystery of several elemental creature attacks across the continent. In the absence of Iron Man, the webslinger must step up and take on new threats in a world that has changed forever.

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NASA’s vaults open for the first time to reveal exquisite audio and vivid film footage of its most celebrated mission: the one that first put men on the moon. The meandering cameras in Cape Canaveral capture a dreamy-eyed portrait of America as it steps into the future. From inside the Apollo 11 spacecraft, the amazingly jocular conversation of the astronauts punctuates each stage of the mission with lightness and charm. The crowds watching the rocket, however, are oblivious to the enormous pressure mission control is under to succeed. Director Todd Miller takes you straight to the heart of this intense scientific and human endeavour, sharing the atmosphere and action from every stage of the mission. The footage is so clean and vibrant, it’s as if you’re there standing at the base of the rocket. Painstakingly crafted and realised, this jaw-dropping immersive experience offers a new look into one of humanity’s greatest achievements. Enter our Apollo 11 book-to-win competition!

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From Danny Boyle and Richard Curtis comes a British musical comedy about dreams of stardom and unexplained phenomena. Aspiring singer-songwriter Jack Malik (Patel) is struggling with his career. He’s just a man with big dreams and a guitar, loved and supported by his childhood best friend, Ellie (James); and he’s far from famous. Until one day, during a mysterious global blackout, a car hits him and he comes round to find that nobody remembers The Beatles – apart from him! Feeling obliged to bring the legendary melodies of the Fab Four back to life, and with a little help from his steely American agent (McKinnon), Jack rises to global stardom faster than you can say, ‘I believe in yesterday.’ But he may have taken on more than he can handle.

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It’s back – the jewel in Pixar’s crown and the story that changed cinema forever. The adventures of Woody, Buzz and the gang continue in another rollercoaster of a movie, which promises to pull on the heartstrings and tickle the funny bones of kids and grown-ups alike. Woody (Tom Hanks) has always been confident about his place in the world, and that his priority is taking care of his kid, whether that’s Andy or Bonnie. So when Bonnie’s prized but reluctant new toy, a disposable spork called Forky (Tony Hale), runs away during a family vacation, Woody and friends begin a quest to bring him back where he belongs. On their ensuing road-trip adventure alongside new faces and old friends, the charismatic pull-string cowboy learns just how big the world can be for a toy. Enter our Toy Story 4 Book-To-Win competition

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Katherine Newbury (Thompson) is a pioneer and legendary host on the late-night talk-show circuit. When she’s accused of being a “woman who hates women”, she puts affirmative action on the to-do list, and – presto! ¬– Molly (Kaling) is hired as the one woman in Katherine’s all-male writers’ room. But Molly might be too little too late, as the formidable Katherine also faces the reality of low ratings and a network that wants to replace her. Molly, wanting to prove she’s not simply a diversity hire who’s disrupting the comfort of the brotherhood, is determined to help Katherine by revitalising her show and career – and possibly effect even bigger change at the same time. Thompson brings pathos and amusingly severe charm to the pantsuit-clad Katherine. Smartly written by Kaling and snappily directed by Nisha Ganatra, LATE NIGHT takes on white privilege, entitlement and a culture veering toward crassness and conservatism. Questioning how women in power are ‘supposed’ to act, it delivers a winsome, sophisticated comedy about the times in which we live.

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Hedonism before high school ends is the subject of actress Olivia Wilde’s joyous directorial debut, a fresh and modern coming-of-age comedy with superb turns from Feldstein (LADY BIRD) and Dever. On the eve of graduation, two bookish BFFs realise they should have worked less and played more. Throwing in the textbooks and shedding their sensible personas, the girls set out on a mission to cram four years of fun into one crazy night.

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ROCKETMAN is an epic musical fantasy about the breakthrough years of larger-than-life superstar Elton John (Taron Egerton). Set to John’s most beloved songs (performed by Egerton), it tells the uncensored human story of how small-town boy and shy piano prodigy Reginald Dwight became one of the most iconic figures in pop culture. ROCKETMAN also stars Jamie Bell as John’s longtime lyricist and writing partner Bernie Taupin, Richard Madden as John’s first manager, John Reid, and Bryce Dallas Howard as John’s mother Sheila Farebrother. Dexter Fletcher, who took over directorial duties for the smash hit musical biopic BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY, is at the helm.

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Tuesday 2 July. 19.30. Free. Art Gallery Launch: Lauren Drinkwater Lauren Drinkwater welcomes you into her world of exploring Mental Health & Body Image. A place where depression, anxiety and stretch marks have no flaws. Lauren Drinkwater is proud of her Mental Illness, it's shaped her over the years, just like her art. A creative outlet, and form of therapy, that has saved her countless times. All of her work is created around the themes of Mental Health & Body Image where she explores the constant cycle of recovery. Lauren loves to incorporate colour theory into her pieces, having fun creating colour palettes that sooth the soul. “My art is for me to survive and a reminder for all of the Mental Health warriors out there that they are not alone. I'm Lauren Drinkwater and I'm a Mental Health & Body Image Artist, the most surreal and beautiful title I'll ever give myself. Launch evening: Tues 2nd July Time: 7.30pm - 11pm. Free entry. Exhibition runs: Tuesday 2nd July - 4th August Visit: Upstairs Facebook Page

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Dani and Christian are a young American couple with a relationship on the brink of falling apart. But after a family tragedy keeps them together, a grieving Dani invites herself to join Christian and his friends on a trip to a once-in-a-lifetime midsummer festival in a remote Swedish village. What begins as a carefree summer holiday in a land of eternal sunlight takes a sinister turn when the insular villagers invite their guests to partake in festivities that render the pastoral paradise increasingly unnerving and viscerally disturbing. From the visionary mind of Ari Aster comes a dread-soaked cinematic fairytale where a world of darkness unfolds in broad daylight.

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In the aftermath of ENDGAME, Peter Parker (Holland) just wants things to return to some sort of normality after five years of chaos. So he plans to leave the heroics behind for a few weeks and go to Europe on vacation with his friends. But Nick Fury (Jackson) has other ideas, roping Parker into tackling the mystery of several elemental creature attacks across the continent. In the absence of Iron Man, the webslinger must step up and take on new threats in a world that has changed forever.

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NASA’s vaults open for the first time to reveal exquisite audio and vivid film footage of its most celebrated mission: the one that first put men on the moon. The meandering cameras in Cape Canaveral capture a dreamy-eyed portrait of America as it steps into the future. From inside the Apollo 11 spacecraft, the amazingly jocular conversation of the astronauts punctuates each stage of the mission with lightness and charm. The crowds watching the rocket, however, are oblivious to the enormous pressure mission control is under to succeed. Director Todd Miller takes you straight to the heart of this intense scientific and human endeavour, sharing the atmosphere and action from every stage of the mission. The footage is so clean and vibrant, it’s as if you’re there standing at the base of the rocket. Painstakingly crafted and realised, this jaw-dropping immersive experience offers a new look into one of humanity’s greatest achievements. Enter our Apollo 11 book-to-win competition!

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From Danny Boyle and Richard Curtis comes a British musical comedy about dreams of stardom and unexplained phenomena. Aspiring singer-songwriter Jack Malik (Patel) is struggling with his career. He’s just a man with big dreams and a guitar, loved and supported by his childhood best friend, Ellie (James); and he’s far from famous. Until one day, during a mysterious global blackout, a car hits him and he comes round to find that nobody remembers The Beatles – apart from him! Feeling obliged to bring the legendary melodies of the Fab Four back to life, and with a little help from his steely American agent (McKinnon), Jack rises to global stardom faster than you can say, ‘I believe in yesterday.’ But he may have taken on more than he can handle.

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It’s back – the jewel in Pixar’s crown and the story that changed cinema forever. The adventures of Woody, Buzz and the gang continue in another rollercoaster of a movie, which promises to pull on the heartstrings and tickle the funny bones of kids and grown-ups alike. Woody (Tom Hanks) has always been confident about his place in the world, and that his priority is taking care of his kid, whether that’s Andy or Bonnie. So when Bonnie’s prized but reluctant new toy, a disposable spork called Forky (Tony Hale), runs away during a family vacation, Woody and friends begin a quest to bring him back where he belongs. On their ensuing road-trip adventure alongside new faces and old friends, the charismatic pull-string cowboy learns just how big the world can be for a toy. Enter our Toy Story 4 Book-To-Win competition

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From conception to completion the story of an oil painting and its subsequent sale. An unflinching examination of the intention and techniques of the artist Peter Howson, as he creates his monumental, apocalyptic painting; Prophecy.

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Katherine Newbury (Thompson) is a pioneer and legendary host on the late-night talk-show circuit. When she’s accused of being a “woman who hates women”, she puts affirmative action on the to-do list, and – presto! ¬– Molly (Kaling) is hired as the one woman in Katherine’s all-male writers’ room. But Molly might be too little too late, as the formidable Katherine also faces the reality of low ratings and a network that wants to replace her. Molly, wanting to prove she’s not simply a diversity hire who’s disrupting the comfort of the brotherhood, is determined to help Katherine by revitalising her show and career – and possibly effect even bigger change at the same time. Thompson brings pathos and amusingly severe charm to the pantsuit-clad Katherine. Smartly written by Kaling and snappily directed by Nisha Ganatra, LATE NIGHT takes on white privilege, entitlement and a culture veering toward crassness and conservatism. Questioning how women in power are ‘supposed’ to act, it delivers a winsome, sophisticated comedy about the times in which we live.

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Hedonism before high school ends is the subject of actress Olivia Wilde’s joyous directorial debut, a fresh and modern coming-of-age comedy with superb turns from Feldstein (LADY BIRD) and Dever. On the eve of graduation, two bookish BFFs realise they should have worked less and played more. Throwing in the textbooks and shedding their sensible personas, the girls set out on a mission to cram four years of fun into one crazy night.

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ROCKETMAN is an epic musical fantasy about the breakthrough years of larger-than-life superstar Elton John (Taron Egerton). Set to John’s most beloved songs (performed by Egerton), it tells the uncensored human story of how small-town boy and shy piano prodigy Reginald Dwight became one of the most iconic figures in pop culture. ROCKETMAN also stars Jamie Bell as John’s longtime lyricist and writing partner Bernie Taupin, Richard Madden as John’s first manager, John Reid, and Bryce Dallas Howard as John’s mother Sheila Farebrother. Dexter Fletcher, who took over directorial duties for the smash hit musical biopic BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY, is at the helm.

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Buckle up for another sizzling edition of 'Get Laughs or Die Tryin'. This month, alongside a stellar line-up, we have headliner Sadia Azmat. A British Asian Stand-up comedian and writer from East London known most recently for her show I Am Not Malala: The Girl Who Did Stand-up for Entertainment and Was Not Shot by the Taliban'; her hilarious take on being an average British Asian - revealing what life's like when you can't live up to Malala. 'A very funny and promising new comedian' Mark Lawson, BBC Radio 4 'A hilarious - and insightful - take on what it's like to be a young asian Muslim woman who is not Malala' Christina Lamb, co-author 'I am Malala' Prepare to be enlightened, quizzed and made to laugh. Get Laughs is every first Wednesday of the month, featuring some of the best young comedic talents from in and around London. With your MC, Scott Penman. Presented by W.A.R. Entertainment. With DJ Paulo in charge of the music. Doors 7.30, show 8pm Tickets: £5 adv, £7 door Visit: Upstairs Facebook Page Please note: After 8pm, the Upstairs bar is for over 18's only.

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Dani and Christian are a young American couple with a relationship on the brink of falling apart. But after a family tragedy keeps them together, a grieving Dani invites herself to join Christian and his friends on a trip to a once-in-a-lifetime midsummer festival in a remote Swedish village. What begins as a carefree summer holiday in a land of eternal sunlight takes a sinister turn when the insular villagers invite their guests to partake in festivities that render the pastoral paradise increasingly unnerving and viscerally disturbing. From the visionary mind of Ari Aster comes a dread-soaked cinematic fairytale where a world of darkness unfolds in broad daylight.

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In the aftermath of ENDGAME, Peter Parker (Holland) just wants things to return to some sort of normality after five years of chaos. So he plans to leave the heroics behind for a few weeks and go to Europe on vacation with his friends. But Nick Fury (Jackson) has other ideas, roping Parker into tackling the mystery of several elemental creature attacks across the continent. In the absence of Iron Man, the webslinger must step up and take on new threats in a world that has changed forever.

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NASA’s vaults open for the first time to reveal exquisite audio and vivid film footage of its most celebrated mission: the one that first put men on the moon. The meandering cameras in Cape Canaveral capture a dreamy-eyed portrait of America as it steps into the future. From inside the Apollo 11 spacecraft, the amazingly jocular conversation of the astronauts punctuates each stage of the mission with lightness and charm. The crowds watching the rocket, however, are oblivious to the enormous pressure mission control is under to succeed. Director Todd Miller takes you straight to the heart of this intense scientific and human endeavour, sharing the atmosphere and action from every stage of the mission. The footage is so clean and vibrant, it’s as if you’re there standing at the base of the rocket. Painstakingly crafted and realised, this jaw-dropping immersive experience offers a new look into one of humanity’s greatest achievements. Enter our Apollo 11 book-to-win competition!

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From Danny Boyle and Richard Curtis comes a British musical comedy about dreams of stardom and unexplained phenomena. Aspiring singer-songwriter Jack Malik (Patel) is struggling with his career. He’s just a man with big dreams and a guitar, loved and supported by his childhood best friend, Ellie (James); and he’s far from famous. Until one day, during a mysterious global blackout, a car hits him and he comes round to find that nobody remembers The Beatles – apart from him! Feeling obliged to bring the legendary melodies of the Fab Four back to life, and with a little help from his steely American agent (McKinnon), Jack rises to global stardom faster than you can say, ‘I believe in yesterday.’ But he may have taken on more than he can handle.

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It’s back – the jewel in Pixar’s crown and the story that changed cinema forever. The adventures of Woody, Buzz and the gang continue in another rollercoaster of a movie, which promises to pull on the heartstrings and tickle the funny bones of kids and grown-ups alike. Woody (Tom Hanks) has always been confident about his place in the world, and that his priority is taking care of his kid, whether that’s Andy or Bonnie. So when Bonnie’s prized but reluctant new toy, a disposable spork called Forky (Tony Hale), runs away during a family vacation, Woody and friends begin a quest to bring him back where he belongs. On their ensuing road-trip adventure alongside new faces and old friends, the charismatic pull-string cowboy learns just how big the world can be for a toy. Enter our Toy Story 4 Book-To-Win competition

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Katherine Newbury (Thompson) is a pioneer and legendary host on the late-night talk-show circuit. When she’s accused of being a “woman who hates women”, she puts affirmative action on the to-do list, and – presto! ¬– Molly (Kaling) is hired as the one woman in Katherine’s all-male writers’ room. But Molly might be too little too late, as the formidable Katherine also faces the reality of low ratings and a network that wants to replace her. Molly, wanting to prove she’s not simply a diversity hire who’s disrupting the comfort of the brotherhood, is determined to help Katherine by revitalising her show and career – and possibly effect even bigger change at the same time. Thompson brings pathos and amusingly severe charm to the pantsuit-clad Katherine. Smartly written by Kaling and snappily directed by Nisha Ganatra, LATE NIGHT takes on white privilege, entitlement and a culture veering toward crassness and conservatism. Questioning how women in power are ‘supposed’ to act, it delivers a winsome, sophisticated comedy about the times in which we live.

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Hedonism before high school ends is the subject of actress Olivia Wilde’s joyous directorial debut, a fresh and modern coming-of-age comedy with superb turns from Feldstein (LADY BIRD) and Dever. On the eve of graduation, two bookish BFFs realise they should have worked less and played more. Throwing in the textbooks and shedding their sensible personas, the girls set out on a mission to cram four years of fun into one crazy night.

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ROCKETMAN is an epic musical fantasy about the breakthrough years of larger-than-life superstar Elton John (Taron Egerton). Set to John’s most beloved songs (performed by Egerton), it tells the uncensored human story of how small-town boy and shy piano prodigy Reginald Dwight became one of the most iconic figures in pop culture. ROCKETMAN also stars Jamie Bell as John’s longtime lyricist and writing partner Bernie Taupin, Richard Madden as John’s first manager, John Reid, and Bryce Dallas Howard as John’s mother Sheila Farebrother. Dexter Fletcher, who took over directorial duties for the smash hit musical biopic BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY, is at the helm.

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Join Sarah & Duck for more wide-eyed, quacky flappy, pre-school adventures!

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Lost World LIVE is an exciting, urban music based variety show. With a mix of hand picked headline acts, a game show, a live cypher, and an open mic segment, open to singers, rappers, spoken word artists & comedians. Open mic slots are given out on a first come, first served basis. Line-up... 4 JULY: Aattilia, Miki Rose, Genesis Ubaka, Mimi Mxnroe, Justis, Chel, Nina Rose, & Boy Nash, + guest host Lauren Cofie. Contact: lostworldlondon@gmail.com Instagram: @lostworldlondon No ID, no entry. 7pm - 11.30pm. Tickets: £5 adv (online), £6 before 8pm on the night, £8 after Visit: Upstairs Facebook Page Please note: After 8pm, the Upstairs bar is for over 18's only.

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Ra uses movement and breath to feel lightweight in your body and bright in your mind! Strong but flexible, balanced but light, masculine and feminine - yoga is the spirit of of contrast and equality. Cara is a Yoga Alliance certified teacher of Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga particularly towards supporting creative lifestyles. With a few ideas borrowed from dance, Pilates, Tai Chi, singing techniques, relaxation techniques and massage. Inspired towards better mental health, having more energy, and feeling nice. Every Thursday: 10am - 11.30am Every Sunday: 10.30am - 11.30am Single class: £8 PLEASE PAY IN CASH TO THE TEACHER DIRECTLY* *If you get "free" tickets via the website you will still need to pay the teacher on the day for the class Beginners to intermediate levels welcome. Please bring your own mat. If you have any questions about Ra Yoga, you can find the contact details for them HERE!

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One Nation’s Remix: Fridays, is the best way to start the weekend. Music, games and karaoke result in a whole night of great entertainment, fun, laughs and vibes. Our new format will include live artists, comedians and comediennes joining the roster. With our new extended 2am finish, we’ll now bring you all your favourite One Nation elements: lipsync, karaoke, “Play Ya Hand Good”, games and of course great music. We remain committed to providing an event in Brixton that stays true to the cultural heritage of the area, which is all reflected in the music, karaoke, games, fun and laughter at each event. This event is for people who know how, and want to have fun. GAMES A range of games such as Play Ya Hand Good (aka Play Your Cards Right), Charades, and Go Bring De Belt, gets everyone involved with loads of laughs. COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT A new section where we give a platform to individuals, businesses or community projects that we would like to shine a light on. KARAOKE/LIP SYNC Choose your favourite song, get on the mic and go for gold – we’re sure the crowd will sing along with you! MUSIC Resident DJ Croc (One Nation/Got Soul/Just Vibez/No Long Ting) and guests drop those banging tunes, old and new from across the globe to keep the vibes high until 2am. MUSIC GENRES Soul (Michael Jackson, Jill Scott, Roy Ayers, Ella Mai, Erykah Badu, D'Angelo, Stevie Wonder, Sade) Hip-Hop (A Tribe Called Quest, Ty, J Dilla, Lauryn Hill, Kendrick Lamar, Childen of Zeus, J.Cole) Reggae (Chronixx, Damian Marley, Dennis Brown, Busy Signal, Beres Hammond, Janet Kay, Beenie Man) Funk (James Brown, Kaytranada, Funkadelic) House (Joey Negro, Black Coffee, DJ Spinna) New Jack Swing/Swingbeat (Guy, Bell Biv Devo, SWV, New Edition) Soca (Machel Montana, Kerwin Du Bois, Bunji Garlin, Fay-Ann Lyons) Afro Beats (Wizkid, Bracket, Flavour, P Square, Fela) 80's Pop (David Bowie,Wham, Madonna, Phil Collins, Simply Red) and more. 8pm - 2am Entry: £6 Dress: Stylish 1 Nation on Twitter, Visit: Upstairs Facebook Page Please note: After 8pm, the Upstairs bar is for over 18's only.

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Four crazy antiheroes on the run. Their leader is the unworldly innocent, naive Marnie, a house cat who is not allowed to leave the house and only knows about real life from television. Based loosely on Grimms "The Bremen Town Musicians" a modern, hilarious road movie is told.

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Live Expressions return to celebrate their 8th birthday with another diverse and international line-up showcasing six of London's hottest new and emerging artists. up-and-coming talent from across the globe come together to perform their original compositions, live on stage in a unique and intimate setting - in the heart of funky Brixton. World Indie-Folk-GypsyPunk collective ‘Tiger Moth’ headline. Joining them are songstress K N DÉ and her band; the mad looping genius ‘Karlost’; French folk-artist ‘Billy Boguard’; New Zealander Dion Deverill; and indie-inspired ‘Reckless Jacks’. Rounding off the evening DJ RiK spins a set of fat beats, throbbing bass, and infectious hooks to have you dancing until close. 7.30pm - 1am £5 adv / £7 door. Visit: Upstairs Facebook Page

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Peg + Cat follows the adorable, spirited Peg and her sidekick Cat as they embark on adventures, solve problems together, and learn foundational math concepts and skills. In each 11 minute episode, Peg and Cat are challenged by A REALLY BIG PROBLEM and they must find a way out of this messy funny crisis without totally freaking out! That’s what life is like for Peg and Cat, the heroes of this animated math-based series for children ages 3-5 years old. Episodes featured are: The Space Creature Problem The Doohickey Problem The Highlight Zone Problem

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Catch A Fire Feat. Creation Fire Band w/Michael Arkk, Jah Ipple & friends. Catch A Fire are proud to welcome Creation Fire Band on Sunday July 7th for International Reggae Day, a global celebration of Jamaican music. Michael Arkk & Jah Ipple are two vocal artists with big heart, big sound, and big stage presence. More artists on the night! Creation Fire are a collective of talented musicians who have brought a wealth of diverse cultures and musical experience together for a driving full strength roots reggae sound: Drums: Craig C Tamlin (South Africa) Guitar: Clinton Rock Jones (London) Bass Guitar: Spyda King (Jamaica) Tenor Sax: Robert Juritz (South Africa) Keyboards, synths, melodica: Noa Rodriguez (Galicia, Spain) DJ Zinc Fence on the decks Twitter: @catchafirebrix 8pm - Midnight Free entry! Visit: Upstairs Facebook Page

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Ra uses movement and breath to feel lightweight in your body and bright in your mind! Strong but flexible, balanced but light, masculine and feminine - yoga is the spirit of of contrast and equality. Cara is a Yoga Alliance certified teacher of Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga particularly towards supporting creative lifestyles. With a few ideas borrowed from dance, Pilates, Tai Chi, singing techniques, relaxation techniques and massage. Inspired towards better mental health, having more energy, and feeling nice. Every Thursday: 10am - 11.30am Every Sunday: 10.30am - 11.30am Single class: £8 PLEASE PAY IN CASH TO THE TEACHER DIRECTLY* *If you get "free" tickets via the website you will still need to pay the teacher on the day for the class Beginners to intermediate levels welcome. Please bring your own mat. If you have any questions about Ra Yoga, you can find the contact details for them HERE!

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To some it’s a flashy, gratuitously violent triumph of style over content; to others it’s the film that confirmed Tarantino as one of the most distinguished and talented contemporary American directors. Unquestionably it’s one of the most influential films of its time. PULP FICTION is a superbly written, complex, ultra-violent, almost unbearably tense and often hilarious thriller with an outstanding cast and some surprising performances, most notably from John Travolta. Drawing his inspiration from the lurid low-life characters found in the cheap yellow-paged crime novels of the 1930s and ’40s, Tarantino weaves together three tales of small-time criminal life in Los Angeles.

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Come and play board games with us! Carcassonne, Ticket to Ride, King of Tokyo and many, many more. You may not have heard of these games, but we would love to show them to you. Good times guaranteed. Board Games and Beyond is on the second Monday of every month, in the Upstairs bar, from 6:30 till 11pm. Come along and discover great new board games, card games, party games and more - for free. Hosted by famous screenwriter and board games evangelist Charlie Fish. 6.30pm - 11pm. Free Entry. Visit: Upstairs Facebook Page Please note: After 8pm, the Upstairs bar is for over 18s only.

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Acclaimed at the time of its release forty years ago as the most exciting, stirring and perceptive youth film since REBEL WITHOUT A CAUSE, QUADROPHENIA was the sensational feature debut from Franc Roddam, a successful TV director who has gone on to create AUF WIEDERSEHN PET and MASTERCHEF. Like TOMMY before it, the film was based on a concept album by ‘The Who’ and became an instant cult classic both in the UK and in America, influencing an entire generation of filmmakers. Deliberately naturalistic, the film centres on a remarkable recreation of the world of the Mods and Rockers in the mid ’60s, brilliantly capturing the essence of the era and starkly portraying the notorious pitched battles on the Brighton seafront.

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Dramatic, moving & deeply human, this is the definitive story of Neil Armstrong – the first man on the moon. Narrated by Harrison Ford, and featuring breath-taking NASA footage, re-mastered archive material and never-before-seen home movie footage, this intimate and often surprising documentary, tells the incredible untold story of a determined family man who became a reluctant world icon, brought to you by the team behind the box-office hit 'Spitfire' and the award winning 'The Last Man On The Moon'. ARMSTRONG also includes major interviews with his family, an exceptional cast of fellow astronauts and aviators, those who knew him in his youth and later life, together with newly filmed sequences at some of the key locations from his life story. Perfectly timed as part of the 50th Anniversary celebrations of mankind's greatest achievement our special one-night-only event on 9th July will feature exclusive additional footage recorded at the World Premiere and will be followed by a Q&A hosted by Dara O Briain alongside Mark Armstrong (Neil's son), Maggie Aderin-Pocock MBE and the filmmakers.

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A varied and welcoming open mic night Upstairs at the Ritzy, hosted by local singer/ songwriter and artist Gabby Colledge. She will be welcoming all acts ranging from musicians, comedians and spoken word artists to the Ritzy stage. Expect good vibes and lots of local talent! 7pm - 11pm Free entry! Visit: Upstairs Facebook Page Please note: After 8pm, the Upstairs bar is for over 18's only.

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When a mild-mannered Uber driver named Stu (Kumail Nanjiani) picks up a passenger (Dave Bautista) who turns out to be a cop hot on the trail of a brutal killer, he’s thrust into a harrowing ordeal where he desperately tries to hold onto his wits, his life and his five-star rating. Directed by Michael Dowse, this action-comedy from 20th Century Fox also stars Iko Uwais, Natalie Morales, Betty Gilpin, Jimmy Tatro, Mira Sorvino and Karen Gillan.

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A locked door inside a Belgrade apartment has kept one family separated from their past for over 70 years. As the filmmaker begins an intimate conversation with her mother, the political fault line running through their home reveals a house and a country haunted by history. The chronicle of a family in Serbia turns into a searing portrait of an activist in times of great turmoil, questioning the responsibility of each generation to fight for their future.

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On Wednesday 10 July, Dub Me Always welcomes the return of Gladdy Wax — AKA Mr Vinyl Fingers — playing ska, rock steady, reggae and foundation dancehall, original vinyl style, alongside host DJ David Katz. One of the UK’s original sound men and a perennial highlight of the Notting Hill Carnival, Jamaica-born Gladdy has a long involvement in the UK reggae scene, from establishing Leisure Sound in Birmingham and working with and Quaker City to presenting shows on BBC Radio London and community station BRMB, as well as running the Wax Unlimited record shop in Stoke Newington and providing management assistance to Gregory Isaacs, Dennis Brown and Freddy McGregor, among others. A regular feature of festival stages and venues in Europe and long-time spar of Tighten Up Crew, Gladdy has exclusive reggae vinyl treats for your listening and dancing pleasure. Watch out for the white gloves: once they go on, he means business! Visit: gladdywax.com 8pm - Midnight Free Entry Visit: Upstairs Facebook Page Please note: After 8pm, the Upstairs bar is for over 18's only.

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At 8pm on Sunday 9th July 1978 in The Rocket, a small smokey pub in Crawley Sussex, The Cure performed their very first show. Around 65 people joined in the fun. At 8pm on Saturday 7th July 2018 in Hyde Park, a big green space in London, The Cure took to the stage to celebrate 40 years of playing live. Around 65,000 people joined in the fun. To capture this second historic event in all its technicolour glory, the band turned to the man responsible for most of The Cure’s iconic videos, as well as their award-winning 1986 film ‘In Orange’ – long-time collaborator and maverick director Tim Pope. The performance Tim Pope filmed that perfect summer evening was one of the most memorable concerts of The Cure’s long career; as giant sized screens danced, glitched and fizzled with images of raging seas, shimmering webs and broken hearts, The Cure flowed, floated, pushed, pounded and powered their way through a 29-song, 135-minute spectacular, on a spellbinding trip through four decades of alternative popular music. From ‘Lovesong’ to ‘Lullaby’, from ‘Boys Don’t Cry’ to ‘Burn’, from ‘Fascination Street’ to ‘Friday I’m in Love’, Robert Smith and his extraordinary band – Simon Gallup, Jason Cooper, Roger O’Donnell and Reeves Gabrels – take us on a magical trip through time. Captured in glorious 4K with a 5.1 audio mix, it’s a fabulously immersive cinematic experience.

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Peg + Cat follows the adorable, spirited Peg and her sidekick Cat as they embark on adventures, solve problems together, and learn foundational math concepts and skills. In each 11 minute episode, Peg and Cat are challenged by A REALLY BIG PROBLEM and they must find a way out of this messy funny crisis without totally freaking out! That’s what life is like for Peg and Cat, the heroes of this animated math-based series for children ages 3-5 years old. Episodes featured are: The Space Creature Problem The Doohickey Problem The Highlight Zone Problem

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Hosted by L.A.B. Collective, Beat Meet is an event delving into experimental underground music. Expect to hear beats of all kinds, from BoomBap to jazzy/soul infusions to edits and lo-fi as well as broken beat and beyond. It’s a hub for beat makers and beat lovers alike to come together, listen and get down to live producer showcases, DJ sets, visual projections, video games, beat submission competitions and performances from the finest the UK and international Beat scene has to offer. So with a Beat break in June we are back with a bang for July with a list of very special guests! Sharing their beats with you for this summer special will be producers from Boiler Room's "Crowdsourced" show, including Comrade Massie, Wize, More//Night and Digital Mozart. But as if that wasn't enough they also have the talented Melle Brown from Reprezent Radios "Brown x Blue" Show! Come join them for the usual beats, vibes and jokes with BusyFingers & Tubby Boy on hosting duties. Doors/music: 8pm Vibes till Midnight FREE ENTRY Visit: Upstairs Facebook Page Please note: After 8pm, the Upstairs bar is for over 18's only.

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Ra uses movement and breath to feel lightweight in your body and bright in your mind! Strong but flexible, balanced but light, masculine and feminine - yoga is the spirit of of contrast and equality. Cara is a Yoga Alliance certified teacher of Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga particularly towards supporting creative lifestyles. With a few ideas borrowed from dance, Pilates, Tai Chi, singing techniques, relaxation techniques and massage. Inspired towards better mental health, having more energy, and feeling nice. Every Thursday: 10am - 11.30am Every Sunday: 10.30am - 11.30am Single class: £8 PLEASE PAY IN CASH TO THE TEACHER DIRECTLY* *If you get "free" tickets via the website you will still need to pay the teacher on the day for the class Beginners to intermediate levels welcome. Please bring your own mat. If you have any questions about Ra Yoga, you can find the contact details for them HERE!

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Join Cohala for an evening of soul-filling live music. With their World-class house band, Cohala welcomes vocal performers and instrumentalists of all kinds for a night of spontaneous self-expression, creativity and collaboration. Everyone from established performing artists to the shy secretly talented audience members can showcase their talent, in a vibrant but very friendly atmosphere. Unlike anything in London at the moment, it is a night you should definitely check out and will be sure to enjoy. Band members have played, with the likes of Coldplay, Ray blk, Stormzy and Liam Payne. They can play a range of styles but you can expect to get neo-soul, hip hop, jazz vibes for the most part. Doors 7.30pm Close: Midnight Tickets: £5 adv, £7 std (Click on time icon at the top right of this page to book) Visit: Upstairs Facebook Page Please note: After 8pm, the Upstairs bar is for over 18's only.

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Exclusive preview with a satellite Q&A July 13th featuring an introduction from director Ron Howard, special guests and a Three Tenors aria remastered for the first time on the big screen. Award-winning director Ron Howard and the team behind THE BEATLES: EIGHT DAYS A WEEK celebrate the life of beloved opera star Luciano Pavarotti, who sold over 100 million records in his lifetime and brought opera to the people. Using footage from concerts, interviews and the Pavarotti family archives, Howard goes beyond the iconic public figure to reveal the man himself. Charting his rise from humble beginnings in Northern Italy through to superstardom, PAVAROTTI lifts the curtain on the great tenor as a husband and father, a committed philanthropist, and a fragile artist who had a complex relationship with his unique talents.

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Probably the best event in Brixton, or even London at the moment... the youth are killing it up here! 11-17 year olds all welcome to get up on stage, practise performing, test mic techniques, or maybe just try a real venue out for the first time! Dancers, comedians, poets, singers, musicians and actors all welcome to join our friendly, welcoming and non-competitive environment. We now have full backline at the venue, which means we have a drumkit (not including cymbals or a snare drum), bass amp and guitar amp... so if you're an instrumentalist, or a full band - come down and make some good noise! If you are coming with a band, or would like to play our drumkit, it would be really helpful if you could give us a heads up in advance if possible. You could just message us on Facebook. Easy! *This is a family & community event. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult, and even if they’re old enough to be alone – the more the merrier! Event runs: 1pm - 3pm (Sign-up at 1pm please!) Free entry to all

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Messy, voiced by Adam Buxton, is an inquisitive and lovable monster – brings science to life as he adventures through the colourful world of OKIDO with his best friends Zoe and Felix. The brave trio go on journeys of discovery and – with help from the ever-eccentric Zim, Zam and Zoom – unearth the answers to their big questions. The Sun in a Bucket When the sun mysteriously disappears, Messy and his friends zoom up to space to find out what's going on. Can they work out how to bring the sun back soon or will OKIDO be in darkness forever? A Touch of the Fogs Everyone in OKIDO is getting ready to watch the dolphin's dance at Vivienne Volcano's island. But why is the island covered in cloud and will Messy and his friends be able to help clear it before the show starts? Sparkly Messy Messy and his friends discover an extraordinary cave on their quest for the perfect sculpting material for OKIDO's most famous artist, Zinnie.

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Milestones 7 is going to be extra special. Newly formed three-piece Into Bethnal is an exciting addition to the incredible London Jazz scene, featuring Cassius Cobbson (Drums - Uphoria, Tomorrow's Warriors), Joshua Brandler (Bass - Animanz) and Luke Bacchus (Keys - deputised by Maria Graspa for this gig). This will be their FIRST gig together, so get ready to be part of something wonderful. In support on the decks will be resident selector Paul Bay (Pure Vinyl, citizensound) and a guest DJ. Pure Vinyl is a welcoming and friendly independent vinyl record shop just off Brixton high street, and a good friend of ours. Whilst it stocks a wide range of great vinyl from rare finds to the latest releases, founder Claudia has made it more like a place for the community, a hub for people to gather together and celebrate the music that inspires and moves them. And now, kicking off 2019, we are blessed to have them take over Upstairs at the Ritzy - bringing in their family of Pure Vinyl DJs and special guests to play jazz, latin and fusion with a slice of funk and soul too. Every month featuring a different live band that the shop are excited to introduce from London’s vibrant young jazz scene. 7.30pm - 11.30pm The gig is FREE to ensure EVERYONE in the community can have access to great music. However, if you would like to make a donation to the band on the night, that would be appreciated too. Visit: Upstairs Facebook Page Please note: After 8pm, the Upstairs bar is for over 18's only.

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Ra uses movement and breath to feel lightweight in your body and bright in your mind! Strong but flexible, balanced but light, masculine and feminine - yoga is the spirit of of contrast and equality. Cara is a Yoga Alliance certified teacher of Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga particularly towards supporting creative lifestyles. With a few ideas borrowed from dance, Pilates, Tai Chi, singing techniques, relaxation techniques and massage. Inspired towards better mental health, having more energy, and feeling nice. Every Thursday: 10am - 11.30am Every Sunday: 10.30am - 11.30am Single class: £8 PLEASE PAY IN CASH TO THE TEACHER DIRECTLY* *If you get "free" tickets via the website you will still need to pay the teacher on the day for the class Beginners to intermediate levels welcome. Please bring your own mat. If you have any questions about Ra Yoga, you can find the contact details for them HERE!

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The seaside town of Amity, Massachusetts depends on its summer tourist trade. So when a swimmer is killed by a great white shark, no one wants to take up Sheriff Brody’s (Scheider) suggestion of closing the beach. Soon Brody himself, along with a mercenary shark hunter (Shaw) and an oceanographer (Dreyfuss), is locked in an unbearably tense duel at sea with the deadly creature. With an iconic score by John Williams, this is the film that put Spielberg on the map.

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Firmly stamped with Tarantino's trademark visual flair, hip dialogue, supreme soundtrack and cool stars, JACKIE BROWN is also his most mature and emotionally satisfying work. Brilliantly adapted from Elmore Leonard's novel RUM PUNCH, the film stars ’70s icon Pam Grier as an airline stewardess who, caught smuggling cash by the Feds, is offered the chance to save herself by leading them to Ordell Robbie (Samuel L. Jackson), the arms dealer she works for. With the help of a sympathetic bail bondsman (an Oscar-nominated Robert Forster), she comes up with a bold, almost foolhardy plan to play the violent Ordell off against the determined cops and walk away with a fortune. Brilliantly adapted from Elmore Leonard's novel Rum Punch, the film stars '70s icon Pam Grier as an airline stewardess who, caught smuggling cash by the Feds, is offered the chance to save herself by leading them to Ordell Robbie (Samuel L. Jackson), the arms dealer she works for. With the help of a sympathetic bail bondsman (an Oscar-nominated Robert Forster), she comes up with a bold, almost foolhardy plan to play the violent Ordell off against the determined cops and in doing so walk away with a fortune. Influenced by the '70s chic, colourful characters, pumped-up music and non-stop action that were hallmarks of classic Blaxploitation films, Tarantino has imbued JACKIE BROWN with his distinctive touch. But the real success of the film lies in the masterful performance of Pam Grier as a strong woman with the ability to take retribution on the men who challenge her.

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Spark London Storytelling Open Mic Theme: 'Quitting' Spark is Britain’s first true storytelling club. We encourage real people to tell true stories in front of a live audience. Don’t be a quitter!! From an early age, we’re taught the value of perseverance. But it isn’t always easy to know when a project, a job or a relationship has reached its natural finishing point. Have you ever given up on something – or someone – only to regret it? Or have you continued to pursue something long after it was worth your time and energies? We want to hear your stories about “Quitting”! Join Spark Upstairs at The Ritzy in Brixton for a night of true storytelling. Storytellers can sign up on the night. Doors 7.30pm Strories from 8pm Entry: £5 Visit: Spark London Visit: Upstairs Facebook Page Please note: After 8pm, the Upstairs bar is for over 18's only.

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Hail a Taxi Driver and get Up to the Godfather of all quizzes. Bringing you (Inter)stellar questions from the world of film, it’s been hailed as London’s Best In Show since its Inception. Everyone is welcome: whether you have A Beautiful Mind or you’re totally Clueless. There's no limit on team size, so it doesn’t matter if you're an Odd Couple or there's Se7en of you. Room isn’t Limitless so avoid the Spectre of being a Mad Max and buy your tickets in advance, and if you don’t want to be Without A Clue, follow The Nice Guys on Twitter @film_quiz or sign up at www.film-quiz.com for clues and a free answer every month. Arrival: 18:30 | Quiz Show: 19:30 | The End of The Affair: 22:00 Tickets: £7pp. www.film-quiz.com Visit: Upstairs Facebook Page

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A celebration and exploration of the the vibrancy of the cosmopolitan and global nature of jazz and world music in London - what was previously known as Gypsy Nights returns with a new name, outlook and some wild collaborations!! Hosted by new resident band Kalpadruma, with guest nights presented by world-jazz projects on the scene – Fertile Grounds present a rare space on the scene focussing on world influenced jazz projects. KALPADRUMA* is an exciting new jazz quintet exploring connections between Arabic, Turkish, Indian, Contemporary Classical and Jazz Musics. Led by saxophonist/composer Asha Parkinson (BBC Jazz Award semi-finalist 2018/ 2016, BBC Inspire young composer Semi-finalist 2016) it comprises some of the finest emerging players from London conservatoires. The band have already played at a range of venues, including 100 Club, Luna Lounge, Union Chapel. 8pm - 11pm. Free Entry Visit: Upstairs Facebook Page Please note: After 8pm, the Upstairs bar is for over 18's only.

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Messy, voiced by Adam Buxton, is an inquisitive and lovable monster – brings science to life as he adventures through the colourful world of OKIDO with his best friends Zoe and Felix. The brave trio go on journeys of discovery and – with help from the ever-eccentric Zim, Zam and Zoom – unearth the answers to their big questions. The Sun in a Bucket When the sun mysteriously disappears, Messy and his friends zoom up to space to find out what's going on. Can they work out how to bring the sun back soon or will OKIDO be in darkness forever? A Touch of the Fogs Everyone in OKIDO is getting ready to watch the dolphin's dance at Vivienne Volcano's island. But why is the island covered in cloud and will Messy and his friends be able to help clear it before the show starts? Sparkly Messy Messy and his friends discover an extraordinary cave on their quest for the perfect sculpting material for OKIDO's most famous artist, Zinnie.

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Stone Jets are a Cape Town band, and after conquering their home country of South Africa, the band is ready to share their magic with Europe. Take a pop sensibility; add a dash of classic rock influence, a bucket load of soul and a sprinkling of African rhythms and you’ll get Stone Jets — an outfit whose music simply cannot be pigeonholed. With their multi-cultural background, Given Nkanyane and Manfred Klose’s sound transcends boundaries. Their toe-tapping tunes cater to any taste while still staying true to their ethos. James Morrison called them “amazingly talented” while others have raved about their live performances. After this show - you will too! ~ 10:32 is the new project from London-based artist, Bridget Walsh, featuring Lyle Barton on keys, Radovan Brtko on drums and Digby Lovatt on bass. 2018 saw the band debut at the Isle of Wight Festival, followed by a headline tour of New Zealand, along with studio sessions in the UK, NZ and the USA. For fans of artists including D’Angelo, Hiatus Kaiyote, Kimbra, Tom Misch, Moonchild and more, 10:32’s hip-shaking soul-pop explores elements of hip-hop, jazz, breakbeat, drum & bass, r&b and neo-soul, but isn’t afraid of a good old fashioned breakdown, or an epic synth solo. Bridget is originally from Aotearoa (NZ), and has been touring with UK bands since 2013, taking the stage at a number of iconic global venues and festivals, including Glastonbury, Boomtown, Sono Centrum, Latitude, Estragon Club, Subsonic and the Edinburgh Fringe. Lyle is a Guildhall Jazz grad, who’s playing with emerging UK artists including Poppy Ajudha and Emma-Jean Thackray. Radovan is originally from Slovakia, where he started touring with bands in his early teens, and Digby performs around the world with artists including James Vickery, Sody and Kelis. Doors 7.30pm Tickets: £5 adv, £6 door (Click on time icon at the top right of this page to book) Visit: Upstairs Facebook Page Please note: After 8pm, the Upstairs bar is for over 18's only.

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Ra uses movement and breath to feel lightweight in your body and bright in your mind! Strong but flexible, balanced but light, masculine and feminine - yoga is the spirit of of contrast and equality. Cara is a Yoga Alliance certified teacher of Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga particularly towards supporting creative lifestyles. With a few ideas borrowed from dance, Pilates, Tai Chi, singing techniques, relaxation techniques and massage. Inspired towards better mental health, having more energy, and feeling nice. Every Thursday: 10am - 11.30am Every Sunday: 10.30am - 11.30am Single class: £8 PLEASE PAY IN CASH TO THE TEACHER DIRECTLY* *If you get "free" tickets via the website you will still need to pay the teacher on the day for the class Beginners to intermediate levels welcome. Please bring your own mat. If you have any questions about Ra Yoga, you can find the contact details for them HERE!

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Eye-poppingly realistic CGI brings to life Disney’s cherished animation about a lion cub’s brave journey from pride outcast to proud king. Jon Favreau’s immersive vision gathers a majestic cast on the African savannah to honour all the seminal moments and iconic songs of the original film. James Earl Jones reprises his role as the wise and just King Mufasa, while Donald Glover is Simba, the young prince who takes his royal destiny to heart. Chiwetel Ejiofor lends his voice to Scar, the king’s scheming brother, who forms his own plans to take the throne.

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As part of We Are Parable’s “Winning Mentality” season and to coincide with the Cricket World Cup, the events company will be screening “Fire in Babylon”, the brilliant documentary which explores the intense rivalry that was shown between the England and West Indies team. With a Q+A, dominoes, rum cocktails and music, this promises to be a great night out! Friday 19 July. Doors 19.30 Music until midnight Tickets: £5. (Click on time icon at the top right of this page to book) Visit: We Are Parable on Facebook Visit: Upstairs Facebook page Please note: After 8pm, the Upstairs bar is for over 18's only.

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Eye-poppingly realistic CGI brings to life Disney’s cherished animation about a lion cub’s brave journey from pride outcast to proud king. Jon Favreau’s immersive vision gathers a majestic cast on the African savannah to honour all the seminal moments and iconic songs of the original film. James Earl Jones reprises his role as the wise and just King Mufasa, while Donald Glover is Simba, the young prince who takes his royal destiny to heart. Chiwetel Ejiofor lends his voice to Scar, the king’s scheming brother, who forms his own plans to take the throne.

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On a quest to find his real family, Gonzo discovers – through his breakfast cereal, no less – that his long-lost relatives are actually aliens from another planet. After announcing his findings to the world on UFOMania, Miss Piggy’s talk show, Gonzo becomes the target of paranoid government operative K. Edgar Singer (Jeffrey Tambor). With the help of Kermit and the gang, he must escape from Singer’s compound and get to the rendezvous point in time to meet his alien family.

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JUJU is jumping across the pond to reach the Afrodiasporic shores of Brazil! Mestre Chacon is the leader of Recife's most successful Maracatu band, Nação do Maracatu Porto Rico. As a community leader, religious leader, composer, drum master and teacher, Chacon Viana has brought the centuries old tradition of Maracatu up to date and reinvigorated with new creative energy - Axé!! He will be performing with Baque de Axé, London's very own representatives of the Porto Rico traditional Maracatu. Baque de Axé play powerful and stunning dance and drums from Recife, Brazil. Maracatu de Baque Virado played on authentic, rope strung drums. Folkloric rhythms coming from the rich culture of the Afro-Brazilian Nagô religion, a pulse of resistance, heritage and community. With DJ Volta 45 with his sack full of pan African vinyl treats... this is definitely not a show to be missed. Doors/DJ from 8.30pm Close: 1am Tickets: £6 adv, £7 OTD (Click on time icon at the top right of this page to book) JUJU presents the finest selection of true roots music from the heart of Africa, blending raw traditional music with genre-crossing fusion performances. Visit: Upstairs Facebook Page

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Eye-poppingly realistic CGI brings to life Disney’s cherished animation about a lion cub’s brave journey from pride outcast to proud king. Jon Favreau’s immersive vision gathers a majestic cast on the African savannah to honour all the seminal moments and iconic songs of the original film. James Earl Jones reprises his role as the wise and just King Mufasa, while Donald Glover is Simba, the young prince who takes his royal destiny to heart. Chiwetel Ejiofor lends his voice to Scar, the king’s scheming brother, who forms his own plans to take the throne.

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WONDER PARK tells the story of a magnificent amusement park where the imagination of a wildly creative girl named June comes alive.

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Going to school for the first time is one of the biggest things you'll do in your life. You're away from home, fitting in with routines and learning so many new things ... whilst also getting along with a class full of new friends. It's exciting, but a massive change! SCHOOL OF ROARS helps children prepare for school life by exploring a child's first year through the relationships and experiences of our mini monsters. Because they're monsters, our little heroes go to school at night, led by teacher Miss Grizzlesniff. The class learn lessons on how to be monsters, like counting the legs on spiders in maths, how to howl at the moon in music, or making delicious Blushberry Blob Cakes in cookery. Our monsters experience life-lessons through their adventures such as caring, sharing, friendship and fun, mirroring the social and emotional behaviour and group dynamics of our audience who are starting school. We are delighted to feature the following episodes: I WANT THE HUMAN Wufflebump really wants to take Brian ‘the class toy human’ home. He thinks the only way to achieve his goal is by being the best at everything. But with each lesson, a fellow classmate gets into trouble and Wufflebump steps in to rescue them, sacrificing his chance for victory… or has he? DRESSING UP The monsters delve into Miss Grizzlesniff’s dressing up chest. Wufflebump dresses up as a super monster, Icklewoo as a pirate, Wingston as an alien and Yummble as a cupcake but poor Meepa can’t find a costume to fit her four monster arms. Can her friends use their imagination and a little bit of spider magic to help? MONSTER ASSEMBLY It’s the day of the class assembly and shy Icklewoo is suffering from stage fright. While the monsters act out ‘The Tale of Yeti”, their performance suffers a set back. Will Icklewoo be brave enough to step in and save the show? DRAGON BRIGADE At film club the monsters decide to make a pretend movie about the dragon brigade. But, when Miss Grizzlesniff gets in a pickle with her popcorn machine, the real dragon brigade rush to her rescue and the monsters capture the action on camera. GROWLING UP Yummble isn’t looking forward to having a new baby brother or sister. He wants his mummy all to himself, so Mrs Grizzlesniff comes up with an idea to make him change his mind. Can the monsters convince him it’s much better to be a monster-mazing big brother rather than a little scrumble Yummble?

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Princes Amongst Men present the summer soundclash as Garth Cartwright and Ben Ayres (Cornershop) line up their rarest and most exotic 45s to spin against one another. Anyone who has a few 45s they think would suit the night’s theme of rare, exotic, odd, soulful, engaging and just plain crazy is welcome to bring them along and take a turn on the decks. All welcome. 7pm - 11pm Free entry Visit: Upstairs Facebook Page Please note: After 8pm, the Upstairs bar is for over 18's only.

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Relax and enjoy your Sunday afternoon with Blue Note, Bebop and hard-swinging Jazz provided by some of South London's best young and old musicians. Hosted by Christian Miller with different special guests, and musician's jam session. 3pm - 5.30pm Free entry All welcome! Visit: Upstairs Facebook Page

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Ra uses movement and breath to feel lightweight in your body and bright in your mind! Strong but flexible, balanced but light, masculine and feminine - yoga is the spirit of of contrast and equality. Cara is a Yoga Alliance certified teacher of Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga particularly towards supporting creative lifestyles. With a few ideas borrowed from dance, Pilates, Tai Chi, singing techniques, relaxation techniques and massage. Inspired towards better mental health, having more energy, and feeling nice. Every Thursday: 10am - 11.30am Every Sunday: 10.30am - 11.30am Single class: £8 PLEASE PAY IN CASH TO THE TEACHER DIRECTLY* *If you get "free" tickets via the website you will still need to pay the teacher on the day for the class Beginners to intermediate levels welcome. Please bring your own mat. If you have any questions about Ra Yoga, you can find the contact details for them HERE!

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Eye-poppingly realistic CGI brings to life Disney’s cherished animation about a lion cub’s brave journey from pride outcast to proud king. Jon Favreau’s immersive vision gathers a majestic cast on the African savannah to honour all the seminal moments and iconic songs of the original film. James Earl Jones reprises his role as the wise and just King Mufasa, while Donald Glover is Simba, the young prince who takes his royal destiny to heart. Chiwetel Ejiofor lends his voice to Scar, the king’s scheming brother, who forms his own plans to take the throne.

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After surviving a bullet in the head on her wedding day, The Bride, aka Black Mamba (Uma Thurman), a former assassin, emerges from a coma and swears revenge on her old boss and his deadly squad of trained killers (played by Lucy Liu, Daryl Hannah, Vivica A Fox and Tarantino regular Michael Madsen). Tarantino’s first feature for six years after JACKIE BROWN, KILL BILL marked a welcome return from one of American cinema’s most visually inventive and zeitgeist-attuned filmmakers. Married to the director’s love of the minutiae of popular culture (there are a number of neat gags revolving around Charlie Brown, cereal and the hippest brands of trainers) is an indulgence of his love of the samurai genre, incorporating some stunning martial arts set pieces featuring choreography courtesy of the CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON team. In her Bruce Lee tracksuit, Thurman (for whom Tarantino wrote the part) makes a feisty heroine with Liu perhaps her most notable foil. In KILL BILL: VOL. 2, as The Bride continues her vengeful assault on the four assassins who left her for dead, she inches ever closer to her ultimate goal of laying waste to her former employer – and the man who ordered the hit on her – Bill (David Carradine). Bringing some of the peripheral characters from the first instalment to the fore, KILL BILL: VOL. 2 is another bravura, adrenalin-inducing exercise in genre filmmaking.

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After the screening, there will be a recorded Q&A with director Nick Broomfield hosted by Jools Holland. Marianne & Leonard - Words of Love is a beautiful yet tragic love story between Leonard Cohen and his Norwegian muse Marianne Ihlen. Their love began on the idyllic Greek island of Hydra in 1960 as part of a bohemian community of foreign artists, writers and musicians. The film follows their relationship from the early days on Hydra, a humble time of ‘free love’ and open marriage, to how their love evolved when Leonard became a successful musician. It was on Hydra in 1968 that director Nick Broomfield, then aged 20, first met Marianne Ihlen. Marianne introduced him to Leonard Cohen’s music and also encouraged Nick to make his first film and was an enormous influence on him. Marianne and Leonard's was a love story that would continue for the rest of their lives. Along the way we learn of the tragedy that befell those that could not survive the beauty of Hydra, the highs and lows of Leonard’s career, and the inspirational power that Marianne possessed. Marianne and Leonard died three months apart.

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Eye-poppingly realistic CGI brings to life Disney’s cherished animation about a lion cub’s brave journey from pride outcast to proud king. Jon Favreau’s immersive vision gathers a majestic cast on the African savannah to honour all the seminal moments and iconic songs of the original film. James Earl Jones reprises his role as the wise and just King Mufasa, while Donald Glover is Simba, the young prince who takes his royal destiny to heart. Chiwetel Ejiofor lends his voice to Scar, the king’s scheming brother, who forms his own plans to take the throne.

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When Steve Bannon left his position as White House chief strategist less than a week after the Charlottesville "Unite the Right" rally in August 2017, he was already a notorious figure in Trump's inner circle, and for bringing a far-right ideology into the highest echelons of American politics. Unconstrained by an official post - though some say he still has a direct line to the White House - he became free to peddle influence as a perceived kingmaker, turning his controversial brand of nationalism into a global movement. THE BRINK follows Bannon through the 2018 mid-term elections in the United States, shedding light on his efforts to mobilize and unify far-right parties in order to win seats in the May 2019 European Parliamentary elections. To maintain his power and influence, the former Goldman Sachs banker and media investor reinvents himself - as he has many times before - this time as the self-appointed leader of a global populist movement. Keen manipulator of the press and gifted self-promoter, Bannon continues to draw headlines and protests wherever he goes, feeding the powerful myth on which his survival relies.

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You are cordially invited to the E.P. launch for Nothing In Particular, made with elegance and pure emotion. By Alexander and friends. Alexander, who hates writing in 3rd person, would rather you hear the music first rather than read some poorly constructed nonsense with things he has done and influences you have never heard of, which will likely have little influence on whether you like it. So, if you want to hear what John Lennon and Paul Simon would sound like if they'd grown up with Alex Turner and Gary Lightbody as influences, you'll just have to come along! 7pm Tickets: £4 adv, £5 door Visit: Upstairs Facebook Page Please note: After 8pm, the Upstairs bar is for over 18's only.

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Eye-poppingly realistic CGI brings to life Disney’s cherished animation about a lion cub’s brave journey from pride outcast to proud king. Jon Favreau’s immersive vision gathers a majestic cast on the African savannah to honour all the seminal moments and iconic songs of the original film. James Earl Jones reprises his role as the wise and just King Mufasa, while Donald Glover is Simba, the young prince who takes his royal destiny to heart. Chiwetel Ejiofor lends his voice to Scar, the king’s scheming brother, who forms his own plans to take the throne.

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Ska, Rocksteady, Rub a Dub, Lover's Rock, Roots & Revival Reggae 100% vinyl 100% niceness! Founded in 2016 by selector Lucky Cat Zoë, the Sisters of Reggae are the UK's first all-female Reggae DJ collective! Playing the sounds of vintage Jamaica: ska, rocksteady, revival, roots, rockers and early digital. The London-based collectors and selectors Lucky Cat Zoë, Debbie Golt, Miss Feelgood, Naoko The Rock and Sweetie are all DJs in their own right. Having played around the world in India, Japan, Ibiza, Morocco and Berlin and festivals such as The London International Ska Festival, Reggae Geel and Rototom Sunsplash. Between them they have supported the likes of David Rodigan, Channel One, Aba Shanti I, Max Romeo, Dubkasm and Axis Sound System. ...... The evening will start off once again with the popular Outerglobe Female DJ Relay giving special guest selectors a chance to showcase their DJ skills. Then Sisters of Reggae DJs will provide a night of musical entertainment playing Ska, Rocksteady, Rub a Dub, Lover's Rock, Roots & Revival Reggae. Interested in playing (no experience necessary - you just need to be female, have a passion for Reggae and some vinyl records)? Contact sistersofreggae@gmail.com or visit www.facebook.com/sistersofreggae. www.sistersofreggae.com Twitter and Instagram: @sistersofreggae 7pm - Midnight Free Entry Visit: Upstairs Facebook Page Please note: After 8pm, the Upstairs bar is for over 18's only.

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The story of a family and a company that changed the world, told in three parts on a single evening. Academy Award-winner Sam Mendes (Skyfall, The Ferryman) directs Simon Russell Beale, Adam Godley and Ben Miles who play the Lehman Brothers, their sons and grandsons. On a cold September morning in 1844 a young man from Bavaria stands on a New York dockside. Dreaming of a new life in the new world. He is joined by his two brothers and an American epic begins. 163 years later, the firm they establish – Lehman Brothers – spectacularly collapses into bankruptcy, and triggers the largest financial crisis in history. This critically acclaimed and five-time Olivier Award nominated play features stunning set design from Es Devlin (NT Live: Hamlet) and will be broadcast live from London’s West End as part of National Theatre Live’s 10th Birthday season.

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Eye-poppingly realistic CGI brings to life Disney’s cherished animation about a lion cub’s brave journey from pride outcast to proud king. Jon Favreau’s immersive vision gathers a majestic cast on the African savannah to honour all the seminal moments and iconic songs of the original film. James Earl Jones reprises his role as the wise and just King Mufasa, while Donald Glover is Simba, the young prince who takes his royal destiny to heart. Chiwetel Ejiofor lends his voice to Scar, the king’s scheming brother, who forms his own plans to take the throne.

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Going to school for the first time is one of the biggest things you'll do in your life. You're away from home, fitting in with routines and learning so many new things ... whilst also getting along with a class full of new friends. It's exciting, but a massive change! SCHOOL OF ROARS helps children prepare for school life by exploring a child's first year through the relationships and experiences of our mini monsters. Because they're monsters, our little heroes go to school at night, led by teacher Miss Grizzlesniff. The class learn lessons on how to be monsters, like counting the legs on spiders in maths, how to howl at the moon in music, or making delicious Blushberry Blob Cakes in cookery. Our monsters experience life-lessons through their adventures such as caring, sharing, friendship and fun, mirroring the social and emotional behaviour and group dynamics of our audience who are starting school. We are delighted to feature the following episodes: I WANT THE HUMAN Wufflebump really wants to take Brian ‘the class toy human’ home. He thinks the only way to achieve his goal is by being the best at everything. But with each lesson, a fellow classmate gets into trouble and Wufflebump steps in to rescue them, sacrificing his chance for victory… or has he? DRESSING UP The monsters delve into Miss Grizzlesniff’s dressing up chest. Wufflebump dresses up as a super monster, Icklewoo as a pirate, Wingston as an alien and Yummble as a cupcake but poor Meepa can’t find a costume to fit her four monster arms. Can her friends use their imagination and a little bit of spider magic to help? MONSTER ASSEMBLY It’s the day of the class assembly and shy Icklewoo is suffering from stage fright. While the monsters act out ‘The Tale of Yeti”, their performance suffers a set back. Will Icklewoo be brave enough to step in and save the show? DRAGON BRIGADE At film club the monsters decide to make a pretend movie about the dragon brigade. But, when Miss Grizzlesniff gets in a pickle with her popcorn machine, the real dragon brigade rush to her rescue and the monsters capture the action on camera. GROWLING UP Yummble isn’t looking forward to having a new baby brother or sister. He wants his mummy all to himself, so Mrs Grizzlesniff comes up with an idea to make him change his mind. Can the monsters convince him it’s much better to be a monster-mazing big brother rather than a little scrumble Yummble?

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Every last Thursday of the month you’re invited to an open jam with a healthy mixture of top session musicians and those just starting out. Poetry, funk, soul, jazz, reggae and Afro rhythms. Open decks, open CDJs. Hosted for the last 10yrs by Pharoah and Tagara of the South West London Collective. Bring your voices, bring your instruments and join the vibe. 7.30pm - Midnight Free Entry Visit: Upstairs Facebook Page Please note: After 8pm, the Upstairs bar is for over 18's only.

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Swing Patrol’s monthly Blues dance night warms you up with a class, then follows with 5 hours of smokin’ social dancing with a live band plus the best Blues DJs in London. With music ranging from vintage female Blues to Delta, Chicago, Texas, Louisiana, Piedmont, British, Funky and modern Blues, this is ready and open to anyone. You can explore your dancing with these different styles in a relaxed and friendly environment. 8pm: Doors open 8.30-9.15pm: Taster blues dance class (no entry to class after 8.40pm) 9.15-2am: Uninterrupted party time with live music and DJs! Tickets: £10 adv / £12 door. Featuring: JAN - Blues at the Ritzy brings you a special night of blues history with Damon Stone, followed by live music from The Cinelli Brothers. 7.30pm doors - talk starts 8pm sharp. FEB - Joshua Fialkoff (Valentine’s Special!) MARCH - The Zuzu Kings Visit: Blues at the Ritzy on Facebook Visit: Upstairs Facebook Page

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Mungo Morrison is a young mole who is due to begin work at his proud father's side in their hometown's legendary gold mine. While his best friends are excited to be in the mine, Mungo secretly dreams of becoming a professional footballer. However, desperate not to upset his father, as well as being a small mole and unable to play football in bright light, Mungo sadly resigns himself to life as a miner. When the mine is forced to shut down after a mysterious accident, an evil and gold-obsessed supervillain known only as 'The Boss', attempts to bully the townsfolk into selling him the mine. Against all odds and with a little help from his crazy friends, Mungo begins an epic adventure of thrills, laughs, action and danger, as he hurtles towards the Wild Cup football finals in Russia and a final, breathtaking showdown with 'The Boss.

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The Octonauts are a team of adventurers who explore the world’s oceans, rescue aquatic creatures and protect their habitats - from the bustling eco-system along the Amazon River to the deepest depths of the Mariana Trench. Deploying a fleet of aquatic vehicles, Captain Barnacles, daredevil ex-pirate, Kwazii, medic Peso and the rest of the crew embark on missions around the globe before returning safely to their home base, the Octopod. Episodes featured are: The Mudskippers, The Fiddler Crabs, Coconut Crabs, and The Hippos

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Feferity Music & Arts brings you a funkadelic night with vocalist, guitarist & composer Dell Richardson & the Digital Interface Band. The founding band member of Osibisa, Richardson has a career spanning over 40 years gracing stages such as Madison Square Gardens, The Roundhouse and Royal Festival Hall and having played with the likes of Stevie Wonder, here is a rare and unique chance to get up close to the legend himself. Hosted by DJ Freestyle. 7:30pm - Midnight Tickets/entry: £7 (Click on time icon at the top right of this page to book) Visit: Upstairs Facebook Page Please note: After 8pm, the Upstairs bar is for over 18's only.

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Featuring one of the most gripping opening scenes in recent memory and a breakout performance from Christoph Waltz as SS Colonel Hans ‘Jew Hunter’ Landa, Tarantino’s epic alternative history of the Second World War is bold, bloody and wildly entertaining. Set in Nazi-occupied France, the film tracks the converging fates of a marauding gang of American soldiers led by Lt. Aldo Raine (Brad Pitt), and Shosanna (Melanie Durant), a vengeful Jewish orphan living under an alias in Paris. “Tarantino’s Inglourious Basterds is a big, bold, audacious war movie that will annoy some, startle others and demonstrate once again that he’s the real thing, a director of quixotic delights.” – Roger Ebert

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MOE Presents aka "Music Over Everything Presents" is a live music platform for all rappers, grime MC's, singers and spoken word poets. Based Upstairs every last Monday of the month. Every edition we showcase a variety of upcoming talent from in and around London. Hosted by Jay Lobez & DJ NELLZ In association with Statemeant & Panache Media Doors 7.30pm £5 adv, £8 door Follow them on all the socials to keep up to date:
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Playboy songwriter Brad Allen's (Rock Hudson) succession of romances annoys his neighbor, interior designer Jan Morrow (Doris Day), who shares a telephone party line with him and hears all his breezy routines. After Jan unsuccessfully lodges a complaint against him, Brad sets about to seduce her in the guise of a sincere and upstanding Texas rancher. When mutual friend Jonathan (Tony Randall) discovers that his best friend is moving in on the girl he desires, however, sparks fly.

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We think Tuesdays are underrated so we decided to reinvent them. DJ Jolie Soze brings you the best in live music, poetry, art & retro gaming! With uplifting jam vibes, performances from some of the most exciting creatives on the scene & an open mic with a live band. Come and get that Friday feeling... on a Tuesday! Let's start the week right! Sign-up for open mic is done on the night; to perform with the amazing Kayoubi houseband. As well as singers, poets and rappers; they also welcome comedians, dancers... and ALL creatives! Hosted by Fasal Salah Featured performances by: Dusty Stragglers - Kenza Blanka - Lams - Introducing the amazing Kayoubi house band... - Lara Jones; a saxophone player with a unique rhythmic sound that can be heard like poetry. - Ryan Bassie on bass; a true smooth operator. - Taurus & Jo Joozzy Cocco interchanging on percussion and drumkit; and the way they both manage to sync in with everyone is something special. They know the beat to your heart! ♥ Drummers who truly listen! - Beik on violin; she's got a smooth style, and got a ton of chops, but even more taste & style. - Solomon on keys... and he definitely has the key to your ears! Playing so beautifully he brings melodic food to your soul. Doors: 7pm Close: 11pm Tickets: £5 More info/links: www.facebook.com/KayoubiJam Visit: Upstairs Facebook Page

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'To whom should I complain?' When a young novice nun is compromised by a corrupt official, who offers to save her brother from execution in return for sex, she has no idea where to turn for help. When she threatens to expose him, he tells her that no one would believe her. Shakespeare wrote this play in the early 1600s, yet it remains astonishingly resonant today. Artistic Director Gregory Doran directs this new production.

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A live music night hosted by local musician, Rami Radi, presenting the best musicians, singers and poets South London has to offer! Based around carefully selected featured acts, the night is dedicated to local performers to showcasing their talent in a warm and friendly environment. Laid Bare is an independent label founded & operated by Rami Radi. It began life as just a live music night here Upstairs before leading to various residencies across London, and is now dedicated to providing a platform for the best of London's 'up & coming' talent, with a commitment to developing & nurturing all of their artists. 7.30pm - 11pm Free Entry Visit: laidbarelive.com www.facebook.com/laidbaremusic Visit: youtube.com/user/laidbarelive Please note: After 8pm, the Upstairs bar is for over 18's only.

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Agnès Varda, photographer, installation artist and pioneer of the Nouvelle Vague, is an institution of French cinema. Taking a seat on a theatre stage, she uses photos and film excerpts to provide an insight into her unorthodox oeuvre.

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The Octonauts are a team of adventurers who explore the world’s oceans, rescue aquatic creatures and protect their habitats - from the bustling eco-system along the Amazon River to the deepest depths of the Mariana Trench. Deploying a fleet of aquatic vehicles, Captain Barnacles, daredevil ex-pirate, Kwazii, medic Peso and the rest of the crew embark on missions around the globe before returning safely to their home base, the Octopod. Episodes featured are: The Mudskippers, The Fiddler Crabs, Coconut Crabs, and The Hippos

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Tarantino’s first period western stars Jamie Foxx as freed slave turned bounty hunter Django. Aided by German gunslinger Dr King Schultz (Christoph Waltz), Django sets out to rescue his wife from brutal Mississippi plantation boss Calvin Candle (Leonardo DiCaprio). Django’s campaign of cold-blooded revenge is shot through with the director’s trademark black humour, sparky dialogue and visual flair, and features a star-studded cast at the top of their game. A cinematic treat from breathless start to brutal finish.

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A beloved tale soars to new heights in a dazzling live-action reimagining of the classic 1941 animation DUMBO, directed by the visionary Tim Burton (BIG FISH). Eccentric circus owner Max Medici (DeVito) enlists former star Holt Farrier (Farrell) and his children to care for Dumbo, a baby elephant whose giant ears have made him the laughing stock of an already struggling troupe. When they discover these floppy ears allow Dumbo to fly, the peculiar pachyderm soars into the limelight and saves the circus. But his wondrous talents also catch the eye of suave impresario V. A. Vandevere (Keaton), whose larger-than-life attraction, Dreamland, hides some dark secrets...

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On Tuesday 10 September, Fane Productions present an evening with the Canadian novelist, poet, literary critic and inventor Margaret Atwood to mark the release of The Testaments, Atwood’s highly anticipated sequel to The Handmaid’s Tale. The event will be broadcast live via satellite from the National Theatre in London. The publication of The Handmaid’s Tale in 1985 and the current, Emmy Award-winning television series have created a cultural phenomenon, as handmaids have become a symbol of women’s rights and a protest against misogyny and oppression. Atwood will be interviewed by broadcaster and author Samira Ahmed in a conversation spanning the length of Atwood’s remarkable career, her diverse range of works, and why she has returned to her seminal handmaid story, 34 years later. “Dear Readers: Everything you've ever asked me about Gilead and its inner workings is the inspiration for this book. Well, almost everything! The other inspiration is the world we've been living in.” With exclusive readings from the new book by special guests, this will be an unmissable and intimate event with Atwood, spotlighting her signature insight, humour and intellect.

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Nearly three decades after her first visit to London, the enigmatic Mary Poppins (Blunt) soars back into the capital to look after the Banks children in their time of need. The now grown-up Jane (Mortimer) and Michael Banks (Whishaw) are living in the same house on Cherry Tree Lane, along with Michael’s three children and their housekeeper Ellen (Walters). The family are in danger of losing their home, and Michael is struggling after a personal loss, but the practically perfect nanny returns just in time to rekindle the fun and wonder missing from their lives – with a little help from street lamplighter Jack (Miranda) and her eccentric cousin Topsy (Streep). Boasting wonderful songs, classic 2D animation and cameos from some familiar faces, this is a delightful reunion for all to enjoy, whether you grew up with the magic or are discovering it for the first time.

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Featuring a Tony Award-winning performance from host of the The Late Late Show, James Corden, the hilarious West End and Broadway hit One Man, Two Guvnors returns to cinemas to mark National Theatre Live’s 10th birthday. Fired from his skiffle band, Francis Henshall becomes minder to Roscoe Crabbe, a small time East End hood, now in Brighton to collect £6,000 from his fiancée’s dad. But Roscoe is really his sister Rachel posing as her own dead brother, who’s been killed by her boyfriend Stanley Stubbers. Holed up at The Cricketers’ Arms, the permanently ravenous Francis spots the chance of an extra meal ticket and takes a second job with one Stanley Stubbers, who is hiding from the police and waiting to be re-united with Rachel. To prevent discovery, Francis must keep his two guvnors apart. Simple.

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Black History Studies presents the South London Premiere of ‘Race War’ (2018) by Jason Black, Black Channel Films "It's not racism. It's a Race War". This movie will tell the story to the nation. Since the election of Donald Trump to President, people have been asking "Is it racism?" We are the first film in history that dares to ask "Is it a race war?" And are Black people the targets. From the creators of the historic films 7AM and Gentrified comes the first documentary in history that speaks to activists, police, academics, celebrities and even white supremacist leaders to find out the answers. Join us in taking this effort worldwide. IT'S TIME. Doors: 11:45 Film: 12:00 Tickets: £8.00

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Multi-award-winning director Emma Rice brings her unique, exuberantly impish vision to Angela Carter’s great last novel in this brand-new theatre production. A big, bawdy tangle of theatrical joy and heartbreak, Wise Children is a celebration of show business, family, forgiveness and hope, with a generous dash of Shakespeare, scandal and mischief, taking the audience on a rollercoaster ride of emotion. In Brixton, Nora and Dora Chance – twin chorus girls born and bred south of the river – are celebrating their 75th birthday. Over the river in Chelsea, their father – and the greatest actor of his generation – Melchior Hazard turns 100 on the same day. As does his twin brother Peregrine. If, in fact, he’s still alive. And if, in truth, Melchior is their real father after all... Performed by a talented ensemble cast, this entertaining, all-singing and dancing show opened to a raft of four and five-star reviews at London’s Old Vic in 2018. Adapted and directed by Emma Rice, the former Artistic Director of Kneehigh and Shakespeare’s Globe, it was filmed for the cinema screen at York Theatre Royal.

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Sexual intrigue, jealousy, wit, anger… and retribution! The new Royal Opera Season begins with Mozart’s engaging masterpiece, which follows Don Giovanni, the women he serially seduces, and the vengeance that finally catches up with him. The opera is renowned for its ever-shifting portrayals of complex characters, fast-moving action and mix of the comic and the heartfelt. A cast of international singers – both familiar and making Royal Opera debuts – under conductor Hartmut Haenchen perform the glorious arias and ensembles of this opera favourite. Co-production with Israeli Opera, Gran Teatre del Liceu, Barcelona, and Houston Grand Opera Music: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Libretto: Lorenzo da Ponte Conductor: Hartmut Haenchen Director: Kasper Holten Set designer: Es Devlin Video designer: Luke Halls Costume designer: Anja Vang Kragh Lighting designer: Bruno Poet Choreography: Signe Fabricius Don Giovanni: Erwin Schrott Leporello: Roberto Tagliavini Donna Anna: Malin Byström Donna Elvira: Christine Rice Don Ottavio: Daniel Behle Zerlina: Louise Alder Commendatore: Lars Woldt Masetto: Leon Košavić Royal Opera Chorus Orchestra of the Royal Opera House

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Multi-award-winning director Emma Rice brings her unique, exuberantly impish vision to Angela Carter’s great last novel in this brand-new theatre production. A big, bawdy tangle of theatrical joy and heartbreak, Wise Children is a celebration of show business, family, forgiveness and hope, with a generous dash of Shakespeare, scandal and mischief, taking the audience on a rollercoaster ride of emotion. In Brixton, Nora and Dora Chance – twin chorus girls born and bred south of the river – are celebrating their 75th birthday. Over the river in Chelsea, their father – and the greatest actor of his generation – Melchior Hazard turns 100 on the same day. As does his twin brother Peregrine. If, in fact, he’s still alive. And if, in truth, Melchior is their real father after all... Performed by a talented ensemble cast, this entertaining, all-singing and dancing show opened to a raft of four and five-star reviews at London’s Old Vic in 2018. Adapted and directed by Emma Rice, the former Artistic Director of Kneehigh and Shakespeare’s Globe, it was filmed for the cinema screen at York Theatre Royal.

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Yannick Nézet-Séguin, the Met’s Music Director, conducts this powerful production of love, loss and loyalty. Franco Zeffirelli’s spectacular staging returns to cinemas with powerhouse soprano Christine Goerke as the icy princess who has sworn never to be possessed by a man. But the unknown suitor Calaf, played by tenor Roberto Aronica, who sings the famed aria ‘Nessun dorma’, is love-struck, and risks his life by attempting to answer the challenging three riddles that promise to unlock her heart.

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'The course of true love never did run smooth.’ A feuding fairy King and Queen of the forest cross paths with four runaway lovers and a troupe of actors trying to rehearse a play. As their dispute grows, the magical royal couple meddle with mortal lives leading to love triangles, mistaken identities and transformations… with hilarious, but dark consequences. Shakespeare’s most famous romantic comedy will be captured live from the Bridge Theatre in London. Gwendoline Christie (Game of Thrones), Oliver Chris (Green Wing, NT Live: Young Marx), David Moorst (NT Live: Allelujah!) and Hammed Animashaun (The Barber Shop Chronicles) lead the cast as Titania, Oberon, Puck and Bottom. Directed by Nicholas Hytner, this production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream will build on the success of his immersive staging of Julius Caesar (NT Live 2018). The Bridge Theatre will become a forest – a dream world of flying fairies, contagious fogs and moonlight revels, surrounded by a roving audience following the action on foot.

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Royal Opera favourite Bryn Terfel heads the cast for this new production of Donizetti’s comedy of domestic drama across two generations. The witty story of a middle-aged man whose supposed young wife runs rings around him – with her own ulterior romantic purpose in mind – has long delighted and surprised audiences, not least as presented with the sparkle of its music and the virtuoso skill of its performers. Damiano Michieletto’s exhilarating production shows how contemporary the characters still are and how immediate and touching the story remains. Co-production with Opéra national de Paris and Teatro Massimo, Palermo Music: Gaetano Donizetti Lighting designer: Alessandro Carletti Video designer: rocafilm Libretto: Giovanni Ruffini and Gaetano Donizetti Conductor: Evelino Pidò Director: Damiano Michieletto Set designer: Paolo Fantin Costume designer: Agostino Cavalca Don Pasquale: Bryn Terfel Norina: Olga Peretyatko Ernesto: Ioan Hotea Malatesta: Mariusz Kwiecień Royal Opera Chorus Orchestra of the Royal Opera House

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Laurent Pelly’s enchanting production, starring soprano Lisette Oropesa in the effervescent title role, explores the devastating consequences when excess and passion collide. Tenor Michael Fabiano is the besotted Chevalier des Grieux, whose desperate love for Manon proves to be the undoing for both of them. Maurizio Benini conducts Massenet’s sensual score.

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From The Royal Ballet’s classical origins in the works of Marius Petipa, to the homegrown choreographers who put British ballet on the world stage, this mixed programme highlights the versatility of the Company. Petipa’s Raymonda Act III is Russian classical ballet summarised in one act, full of sparkle and precise technique, while Ashton’s Enigma Variations is quintessentially British in every way – from its score by Elgar and period designs by Julia Trevelyan Oman, to Ashton’s signature style, the essence of British ballet. Concerto, MacMillan’s fusion of classical technique with a contemporary mind, completes a programme that shows the breadth of The Royal Ballet’s heritage.

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Hansard; noun The official report of all parliamentary debates. See two-time Olivier Award winners, Lindsay Duncan (Birdman, About Time) and Alex Jennings (The Lady in the Van, The Queen), in this brand-new play by Simon Wood, broadcast live from the National Theatre in London. It’s a summer’s morning in 1988 and Tory politician Robin Hesketh has returned home to the idyllic Cotswold house he shares with his wife of 30 years, Diana. But all is not as blissful as it seems. Diana has a stinking hangover, a fox is destroying the garden, and secrets are being dug up all over the place. As the day draws on, what starts as gentle ribbing and the familiar rhythms of marital scrapping quickly turns to blood-sport. Don’t miss this witty and devastating portrait of the governing class, directed by Simon Godwin (NT Live: Antony & Cleopatra, Twelfth Night) and part of National Theatre Live’s 10th birthday season.

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Anthony Minghella’s vividly cinematic staging of Puccini’s tale of unrequited love returns to our screens featuring soprano Hui He in the devastating title role. One of the most frequently staged operas of our generation, Madama Butterfly tells the story of a young Japanese girl, Cio-Cio San, who falls in love with Pinkerton, an American naval officer. Tragedy unfolds in this sweeping production, which is a perennial audience favourite. Pier Giorgio Morandi conducts one of opera’s most beautiful and heartbreaking scores, and Plácido Domingo adds another role to his remarkable repertoire, singing ‘Sharpless’ for the first time. The cast also includes tenor Piero Pretti as Pinkerton and mezzosoprano Elizabeth DeShong as Suzuki.

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Star countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo headlines as the revolutionary Pharaoh who transformed ancient Egypt. Director Phelim McDermott, whose productions include the hugely successful Satyagraha by Philip Glass, returns to the Met to bring this contemporary production to life, with a virtuosic company and dramatic staging that features acrobatics and juggling. The striking soprano J’Nai Bridges makes her Met debut as Nefertiti. Karen Kamensek conducts Glass’s ritualistic and hypnotic score.

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Matthew Warchus directs Andrew Scott (BBC’s Sherlock, Fleabag) in Noël Coward’s provocative comedy Present Laughter. As he prepares to embark on an overseas tour, star actor Garry Essendine’s colourful life is in danger of spiralling out of control. Engulfed by an escalating identity crisis as his many and various relationships compete for his attention, Garry’s few remaining days at home are a chaotic whirlwind of love, sex, panic and soul-searching. Captured live from The Old Vic in London, Present Laughter is a giddy and surprisingly modern reflection on fame, desire and loneliness.

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A classic returns to The Royal Ballet repertory with Ninette de Valois’ charming and funny Coppélia – a story of love, mischief and mechanical dolls. The intricate choreography is set to Delibes’ delightful score and shows off the technical precision and comedic timing of the whole Company. Osbert Lancaster’s designs bring a colourful storybook world to life in this Christmas treat for the whole family. Choreography: Ninette de Valois, after Lev Ivanov and Enrico Cecchetti Music: Léo Delibes Scenario: Charles Nuitter and Arthur Saint-Léon, after E.T.A. Hoffmann Designer: Osbert Lancaster Lighting designer: John B. Read Conductor: Barry Wordsworth Orchestra of the Royal Opera House

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The Royal Ballet's glorious production of The Nutcracker, created by Peter Wright in 1984, is the production par excellence of an all-time ballet favourite. On Christmas Eve, Herr Drosselmeyer the magician sweeps young Clara away on a fantasy adventure in which time is suspended, the family living-room becomes a great battlefield, and a magical journey takes them through the Land of Snow to the Kingdom of Sweets. Tchaikovsky's glittering score, the gorgeous festive stage designs, and The Royal Ballet's captivating dancing including an exquisite pas de deux between the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Prince, make this Nutcracker the quintessential Christmas experience. RECORDED LIVE AT THE ROYAL OPERA HOUSE Thursday 8 December 2016 Choreography: Peter Wright after Lev Ivanov Music: Pyotr Il’yich Tchaikovsky Original scenario: Marius Petipa after E.T.A.Hoffmann Production and scenario: Peter Wright Designer: Julia Trevelyan Oman Lighting designer: Mark Henderson Staging: Christopher Carr Conductor: Boris Gruzin The Sugar Plum Fairy: Lauren Cuthbertson The Prince: Federico Bonelli Clara: Francesca Hayward Hans-Peter/The Nutcracker: Alexander Campbell Herr Drosselmeyer: Gary Avis Orchestra of the Royal Opera House

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After wowing audiences with his astounding production of Lulu in 2015, South African artist William Kentridge now focuses his extraordinary imagination on a new production of Berg’s other operatic masterpiece, which is set in an apocalyptic pre-First World War environment. Met Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin is on the podium for this important event, while baritone Peter Mattei makes his highly anticipated role debut as Wozzeck. Soprano Elza van den Heever is Wozzeck’s unfaithful mate, and the commanding cast also includes tenor Christopher Ventris as the Drum-Major, bass-baritone Christian Van Horn as the Doctor, and tenor Gerhard Siegel as the Captain.

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This production of The Sleeping Beauty has delighted audiences in Covent Garden since 1946. A classic of Russian ballet, it established The Royal Ballet both in its new home after the Second World War and as a world-class company. Sixty years later, in 2006, the original staging was revived, returning Oliver Messel’s wonderful designs and glittering costumes to the stage. Pyotr Il’yich Tchaikovsky’s enchanting score and Marius Petipa’s original choreography beautifully combine with sections created for The Royal Ballet by Frederick Ashton, Anthony Dowell and Christopher Wheeldon. This ballet is sure to cast its spell over anyone who sees it. Choreography: Marius Petipa Music: Pyotr Il’yich Tchaikovsky Additional choreography: Frederick Ashton, Anthony Dowell, Christopher Wheeldon Production: Monica Mason and Christopher Newton after Ninette de Valois and Nicholas Sergeyev Original designs: Oliver Messel Additional designs: Peter Farmer Lighting designer: Mark Jonathan Conductor: Simon Hewett

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Puccini’s opera of young love in 19th-century Paris is packed with beautiful music, including lyrical arias, celebratory choruses for Act II’s evocation of Christmas Eve in the Latin Quarter, and a poignant final scene over which the composer himself wept. Richard Jones’s character-led production perfectly captures La bohème’s mixture of comedy, romance and tragedy, with striking designs by Stewart Laing. The cast features some of the greatest interpreters of Puccini’s bohemian lovers performing today, as well as former members of The Royal Opera’s Jette Parker Young Artists Programme. Co-production with Teatro Real, Madrid and Lyric Opera of Chicago Music: Giacomo Puccini Libretto: Giuseppe Giacosa and Luigi Illica Conductor: Emmanuel Villaume Director: Richard Jones Designer: Stewart Laing Lighting designer: Mimi Jordan Sherin Movement director: Sarah Fahie Mimì: Sonya Yoncheva Rodolfo: Charles Castronovo Marcello: Andrzej Filończyk Musetta: Aida Garifullina Schaunard: Gyula Nagy Colline: Peter Kellner Royal Opera Chorus Orchestra of the Royal Opera House

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The final stage work of George Gershwin, Porgy and Bess is largely regarded as one of the greatest American operas of the twentieth century. It returns for its first Met performances in almost three decades, starring bass-baritone Eric Owens and soprano Angel Blue in the title roles. This new co-production with the English National Opera and Dutch National Opera was hailed as a triumph at its premiere in London earlier this year. Featuring the much-loved arias ‘Summertime’ and ‘I Got Plenty o’ Nuttin’, director James Robinson’s stylish production transports audiences to Catfish Row, a setting vibrant with the music, dancing, emotion and heartbreak of its inhabitants.

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Choreographer Cathy Marston is previously an Associate Artist of the Royal Opera House and Director of Bern Ballett, and much in demand internationally. The inspiration for her first work for The Royal Ballet Main Stage is the momentous life and career of the cellist Jacqueline du Pré. A new work by Liam Scarlett, The Royal Ballet’s Artist in Residence, provides the second part of the programme. NEW CATHY MARSTON Choreography: Cathy Marston Music: Philip Feeney Scenario: Cathy Marston and Edward Kemp Set designer: Hildegard Bechtler Costume designer: Bregje van Balen Lighting designer: Jon Clark Conductor: Andrea Molino NEW LIAM SCARLETT Choreographer: Liam Scarlett

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In Ancient Rome, Agrippina plots the downfall of Emperor Claudius to secure the throne for her son Nero. Mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato leads as the imperious empress in the Met’s first-ever performance of Handel’s first operatic triumph, a tale of deception and deceit. Harry Bicket conducts Sir David McVicar’s wry new production, which gives this Baroque black comedy a politically charged, modern updating.

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The award-winning Sir Bryn Terfel CBE returns to the Met for the first time since 2012 as the mysterious seafarer searching for salvation. Condemned to sail the seas for eternity on his ghostly ship, the Captain is offered a chance of redemption by true love. François Girard, whose mesmerising staging of Parsifal recently wowed Met audiences, directs Wagner’s eerie early masterwork in this co-production with Puccini L’Opéra de Québec and Amsterdam’s Dutch National Opera.

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Beethoven’s only opera is a masterpiece, an uplifting story of risk and triumph. In this new production, conducted by Antonio Pappano, Jonas Kaufmann plays the political prisoner Florestan, and Lise Davidsen his wife Leonore (disguised as ‘Fidelio’) who daringly sets out to rescue him. Set in strong counterpoint are the ingredients of domestic intrigue, determined love and the cruelty of an oppressive regime. The music is transcendent throughout and includes the famous Act I Quartet, the Prisoners’ Chorus and Florestan’s impassioned Act II cry in the darkness and vision of hope. Tobias Kratzer’s new staging brings together the dark reality of the French Revolutionary ‘Terror’ and our own time to illuminate Fidelio’s inspiring message of shared humanity. Music: Ludwig van Beethoven Libretto: Joseph Sonnleithner, Stephan von Breuning and George Friedrich Treitschke Conductor: Antonio Pappano Director: Tobias Kratzer Set and costume designer: Rainer Sellmaier Lighting designer: Michael Bauer Video designer: Manuel Braun Dramaturg: Bettina Bartz Leonore (Fidelio): Lise Davidsen Florestan: Jonas Kaufmann Rocco: Georg Zeppenfeld Don Pizarro: Simon Neal Marzelline: Amanda Forsythe Royal Opera Chorus Orchestra of the Royal Opera House

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Liam Scarlett’s glorious production of Swan Lake, new in 2018, returns for its first revival. While remaining faithful to the Marius Petipa/Lev Ivanov text, Scarlett’s additional choreography and John Macfarlane’s magnificent designs breathe new life into what is arguably the best-known and most-loved classical ballet. The entire Company shines in this eternal tale of doomed love, a masterpiece filled with iconic moments. Tchaikovsky’s first score for ballet soars with its symphonic sweep and combines perfectly with exquisite choreography from the grand pas de deux of Prince Siegfried and Odile to the swans at the lakeside. An intoxicating, irresistible mix of spectacle and intimate passion. Choreography: Liam Scarlett after Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov Music: Pyotr Il’yich Tchaikovsky Additional choreography:Frederick Ashton Production: Liam Scarlett Designer: John Macfarlane Lighting designer: David Finn Conductor: Koen Kessels

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Superstar soprano Anna Netrebko returns in the title role as the explosive diva in Puccini’s best-loved operatic thriller. Set in Rome during the Napoleonic wars, this tragic tale of passion, murder, lust and love, set to a famously romantic score, is an enduring classic. Bertrand de Billy conducts Sir David McVicar’s evocative production, with tenor Brian Jagde as Tosca’s impassioned lover, Cavaradossi, and baritone Michael Volle as the sinister Scarpia.

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Two opera classics are drawn together in this wonderfully observed re-creation of life in a south Italian village as a travelling theatre visits and emotions erupt. The award-winning production by Damiano Michieletto presents vividly the fast-moving and shocking events brought about by secret love and uncontrollable jealousy. The music is full of Italianate melody in the great choruses that bring the villagers together in celebration and revelry, alongside the solo arias and tense confrontations that provoke violence and tragedy. With thrilling singing and intense drama, ‘Cav and Pag’ distils into one wonderful night out, the enduring appeal of Italian opera in its most familiar form. A co-production with Opera Australia, La Monnaie, Brussels, and the Göteborg Opera. Conductor: Daniel Oren Director: Damiano Michieletto Set designer: Paolo Fantin Costume designer: Carla Teti Lighting designer: Alessandro Carletti CAVALLERIA RUSTICANA Music: Pietro Mascagni Libretto: Giovanni Targioni-Tozzetti and Guido Menasci Turiddu: Yonghoon Lee Santuzza: Liudmyla Monastyrska Alfio: Dimitri Platanias Lola: Josè Maria Lo Monaco PAGLIACCI Music: Ruggero Leoncavallo Libretto: Ruggero Leoncavallo Canio: Roberto Alagna Tonio: Dimitri Platanias Nedda: Aleksandra Kurzak Silvio: Bogdan Baciu Beppe: Mikeldi Atxlandabaso

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Set in sixteenth-century Britain, Donizetti’s thrilling historical drama follows Mary, Queen of Scots and her bitter rivalry with the cousin responsible for imprisoning her, Queen Elizabeth I. Soprano Diana Damrau and mezzo-soprano Jamie Barton square off as two of history’s most formidable monarchs, and Maurizio Benini conducts.

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Dante’s Divine Comedy is an epic journey through the afterlife: it encompasses the horrifying drama of Inferno and its damned, the lyrical mysticism of pilgrims on mount Purgatorio and the dazzling spheres of Paradiso with their endless configurations of light. The poem was inspired by the agony of Dante’s own exile, and traces his path from crisis to revelation guided by his literary hero Virgil and his lost love Beatrice. In this new work, The Royal Ballet’s trailblazing Resident Choreographer Wayne McGregor collaborates with an award-winning team – contemporary composer Thomas Adès, artist Tacita Dean, lighting designer Lucy Carter and dramaturg Uzma Hameed – to bring us closer to Dante and his extraordinary vision. A collaboration between Wayne McGregor, Thomas Adès, Tacita Dean, Lucy Carter and Uzma Hameed Choreography: Wayne McGregor Music: Thomas Adès Design: Tacita Dean Lighting design (part one): Lucy Carter, Simon Bennison Lighting design (parts two and three): Lucy Carter Dramaturg: Uzma Hameed Conductor: Koen Kessels

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Strauss’s thrilling and audacious adaptation of Greek tragedy receives a new staging by the award-winning director Christof Loy. This uncompromising opera, about a daughter intent on bloody revenge and a mother driven to madness, has provoked critics to lively debate and both shocked and excited audiences since its 1909 premiere. Antonio Pappano conducts music that combines violence with moments of exquisite tenderness in his first Strauss interpretation for The Royal Opera since 2002. The outstanding cast includes Nina Stemme (Brünnhilde in last Season’s Der Ring des Nibelungen) in the title role, and Karita Mattila in her role debut as the haunted queen Klytämnestra. Music: Richard Strauss Libretto: Hugo von Hofmannsthal Conductor: Antonio Pappano Director: Christof Loy Designer: Johannes Leiacker Lighting designer: Olaf Winter Elektra Nina: Stemme Chrysothemis: Sara Jakubiak Klytämnestra: Karita Mattila Orest: Christof Fischesser Ägisth: Joseph Kaiser Royal Opera Chorus Orchestra of the Royal Opera House

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