Category: Film

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Saturday 25 April 2026 Venue:  Theatre Royal     map   Film  •  Opera Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  The Royal Opera cinema screening: The Magic Flute - 1.30pm - Princess Pamina has been captured. Her mother, the Queen of the Night, tasks the young Prince Tamino with her daughter’s rescue. But when Tamino and his friendly sidekick, Papageno, embark on their adventure, they soon learn that when it comes to the quest for love, nothing is as it really seems. Guided by a magic flute, they encounter monsters, villains, and a mysterious brotherhood of men – but help, it turns out, comes when you least expect it. Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester

Tuesday 28 April 2026 Venue:  The Arc     map   Film  •  Talk Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  01962 398046 Event:  JO IN THE WATER: THE FIGHT TO SAVE OUR RIVERS, LAKES AND SEAS - 7.30pm - This film follows a passionate sea swimmer turned reluctant activist, Exmouth-based Jo Bateman, as she takes on one of the UK’s biggest water companies in a David-and-Goliath battle to protect our waters from devastating sewage pollution. As Jo’s courage helps ignite a growing movement, this film exposes the dire state of our water system and asks: who will stand up for our right to swim in clean natural waters, for the species and communities that rely upon them? Jo in the Water is a feature-length documentary made by award-winning filmmakers with a strong track record of bringing powerful stories to our cinema screens. It is not just about water pollution; it is about connection—to nature, to our own sense of place, and to our responsibility for the world around us. Venue's website:  arcwinchester.org.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/arcwinch

Tuesday 28 April 2026 Venue:  Theatre Royal     map   Film Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  Cinema Screening: West Side Story - 2pm - A triumph on every level, this electrifying musical sets the ageless tragedy of Romeo and Juliet against a backdrop of gang warfare in 1950's New York! Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester

Tuesday 28 April 2026 Venue:  Theatre Royal     map   Film  •  Theatre Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  National Theatre Live: The Audience - 7pm - Returning to cinemas for the first time in over a decade, Helen Mirren plays Queen Elizabeth II in the Olivier and Tony Award® -winning hit production, directed by Stephen Daldry. Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester

Thursday 30 April 2026 Venue:  Theatre Royal     map   Film  •  Talk Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  Kendal Mountain Tour 2026 - 7pm - Live Speaker and Adventure Films Kendal Mountain Events returns for another season of adventure and human connection. Experience the best of the world's stunning landscapes through a curated selection of Kendal Mountain festival award-winning short adventure films. But it's not just about exploration, storytelling is at the heart of this event. Alongside these powerful films, adventure speakers and local community groups will take the stage to share their own personal stories, offering a deeper connection to the people behind the adventures. Whether you're an avid explorer or simply someone who cherishes the power of storytelling and the beauty of nature, the Kendal Mountain Tour 2026 promises to leave you inspired and moved by the shared human spirit of adventure. Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester

Tuesday 12 May 2026 Venue:  The Arc     map   Film Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  01962 398046 Event:  LA FRANCE FAIT SON CINÉMA: LE PANACHE - 6pm doors - Organised by Zest for Languages in partnership with The ARC, this special screening of the heartwarming and inspiring film Le Panache invites you to discover a story of courage, friendship, and the power of finding one’s voice. Starring the beloved José Garcia, this film is a vibrant tribute to the spirit of Cyrano de Bergerac and the transformative impact of a great teacher. Whether you are a fluent French speaker or a newcomer to French cinema, this event is for you! More than just a film, it’s a full French experience: come as early as 6:00 PM to enjoy a glass of wine and a sweet treat at the café and soak up the social atmosphere before the screening. After the film, stay for a friendly post-film chat with Laure to share your impressions and discuss the moving themes of this "panache-filled" story. Venue's website:  arcwinchester.org.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/arcwinch

Sunday 17 May 2026 Venue:  Theatre Royal     map   Film Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  Mary Poppins - 2pm - Practically perfect in every way, Mary Poppins (Julie Andrews) flies out of the windy London skies and into the home of the Banks family. With the help of a carefree chimney sweep named Bert (Dick van Dyke), the spirited nanny turns every chore into a game and every day into a 'Jolly Holiday'! Share the music, magic and JOY of Mary Poppins with a whole new generation! Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester

Sunday 17 May 2026 Venue:  Theatre Royal     map   Film  •  Theatre Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  National Theatre Live: All My Sons - 7pm - Bryan Cranston (Breaking Bad) and Marianne Jean-Baptiste (Hard Truths) feature in a five-star, triumphantly acclaimed new production of Arthur Miller’s classic play, from visionary director Ivo Van Hove (A View from the Bridge). Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester

Saturday 30 May 2026 Venue:  Guildhall Winchester     map   Live music  •  Film  •  Orchestra Address:   Broadway, High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9GH Telephone:  01962 840820 Event:  The Best of Hans Zimmer & Film Favourites Illuminated – EARLY - 6pm - An immersive tribute to Hans Zimmer and cinema’s most iconic music with a live chamber orchestra illuminated by light! Venue's website:  guildhallwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/guildhallwinchester

Saturday 30 May 2026 Venue:  Guildhall Winchester     map   Live music  •  Film  •  Orchestra Address:   Broadway, High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9GH Telephone:  01962 840820 Event:  The Best of Hans Zimmer & Film Favourites Illuminated – LATE - 8.30pm - An immersive tribute to Hans Zimmer and cinema’s most iconic music with a live chamber orchestra illuminated by light! Venue's website:  guildhallwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/guildhallwinchester

Tuesday 02 June 2026 Venue:  Theatre Royal     map   Film  •  Theatre Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  National Theatre Live: The Playboy of the Western World - 7pm - Nicola Coughlan (Bridgerton) joins Éanna Hardwicke (The Sixth Commandment) and Siobhán McSweeney (Derry Girls) in John Millington Synge's riveting play of youth and self-discovery. Pegeen Flaherty's life is turned upside down when a young man walks into her pub claiming that he’s killed his father. Instead of being shunned, the killer becomes a local hero and begins to win hearts, that is until a second man unexpectedly arrives on the scene… Filmed live on stage at the National Theatre, Caitríona McLaughlin directs this darkly funny tale full to the brim with secrets. Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester

Tuesday 14 July 2026 Venue:  Theatre Royal     map   Film Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  Pride and Prejudice - 2pm - The five Bennet sisters have all been raised by their mother with one purpose in life – finding a husband! However, the second-eldest Lizzie can think of 100 reasons not to marry… When Mrs. Bennet hears the exciting news that a wealthy bachelor and his circle of sophisticated friends are to take up summer residence in a nearby mansion, the Bennet’s are abuzz with the hope that potential suitors will be in full supply! Obligingly, the newcomer, Mr. Charles Bingley, is immediately taken with the eldest Jane. However, when Lizzie meets up with the darkly handsome and snobbish Mr Darcy, what seems like a match made in heaven quickly becomes divided by Pride & Prejudice. Can they get past this and can Lizzie finally find a reason to marry? Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester

Tuesday 14 July 2026 Venue:  Theatre Royal     map   Film  •  Theatre Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  National Theatre Live: Les Liaisons Dangereuses - 7pm - BAFTA Award-winner Lesley Manville (Phantom Thread) joins Aidan Turner (Rivals) in a striking new staging of Christopher Hampton's celebrated adaptation of the classic novel, where among the glittering salons of the super-rich, one misstep can mean ruin. Marquise de Merteuil is a master in the art of survival. Alongside the magnetic Vicomte de Valmont, they turn seduction into strategy and weaponise desire. But when their alliance collapses into rivalry, the battle between them threatens to destroy everyone in their path. Filmed live on stage at the National Theatre, Marianne Elliott (Angels in America) directs this thrilling game of love, lies, and social warfare. Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester

Sunday 02 August 2026 Venue:  Theatre Royal     map   Live music  •  Film  •  Tribute Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  The Ultimate Commitments and Blues Brothers Experience - 7.30pm - Two shows in one night from two cult musical comedy films! Described as "absolutely amazing" and "truly authentic" and featuring a full LIVE band, The Ultimate Commitments and Blues Brothers Experience relives the story lines of both classic films and all the fantastic music of The Commitments and The Blues Brothers. This is a show of two halves - Dublin Soul meets Chicago Blues. This big-band style experience is packed full with iconic scenes, laughs, crazy dance moves and the authentic sounds of soul, rhythm, blues, and even a little country and western music. Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester