Film / It's a Wonderful Life
Fri 14 – Mon 24 Dec
Escape the heaving city centre and the last minute Xmas shoppers as we journey back to 1948 for our annual screenings of Frank Capra’s classic ode to family, community and the power of redemption.
Film / The Old Man and the Gun
Fri 14 – Thu 20 Dec
Based on the true story of Forrest Tucker and his audacious escape from San Quentin at the age of 70 to an unprecedented string of heists that confounded authorities and enchanted the public.
Film / Sorry to Bother You
Fri 14 – Thu 20 Dec
In an alternate present-day version of Oakland, telemarketer Cassius Green discovers a magical key to professional success, propelling him into a universe of greed. A nightmarish vision of corporate America.
Film / Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald
Fri 14 – Thu 27 Dec (excl. 25 Dec)
The dark wizard Grindelwald has escaped captivity and is raising an army of pure blood wizards to take over the world. Now it is up to Newt Scamander as well as his friends Tina, Jacob and Queenie to put an end to the tyranny.
Bollywood Screening / My Name Is Khan
Fri 14 Dec, 7.30pm | Tickets £5
Join us for a screening of My Name is Khan, as part of a new DMU project funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council.
Exhibition / Streets Paved with Pearl
Sat 24 Nov – Sun 23 Dec
Streets Paved with Pearl shows a selection of three works, two created by artist Di Fang, and a third by Di Fang in collaboration with Jiu Society, an artist group based in Shenzhen, China.
Season / Twisted Christmas
Dec 2018
For those who like their festive season with an added dose of ho-ho-horror and the downright bizarre. You better watch out!
Season / Phoenix VR
Nov 2018 – Mar 2019
An exciting new project supported by Film Hub Midlands and the BFI, Phoenix VR will take a look at the world of Virtual Reality filmmaking. Curated by VR filmmaker Alex Rühl.
Schools / Arts Award Supporter
Throughout the school year
Phoenix is a supporter of Arts Council England's Arts Award and offers chances for young people to take part in the cultural experiences necessary to achieve their qualification.
Schools / Artsmark Partnership
Throughout the school year
Phoenix is an Artsmark Partner, offering schools and education settings a range of activities to support their Artsmark journey
Season / Green Screen
Nov 2018 – Mar 2019
In partnership with Leicester Friends of the Earth we have programmed a short season of films that look at a handful of ecological issues and debates.
Season / BFI Comedy Genius
Dec 2018 – Jan 2019
The UK's greatest ever celebration of comedy film - bringing the gift of laughter just when we need it most!
Family Film / The Grinch
Sat 15 – Sun 16 Dec
The Grinch hates Christmas. All he wants is a bit of peace and quiet – is that too much to ask? Sherlock star Benedict Cumberbatch voices the curmudgeonly Grinch in a new animated version of Dr Seuss’s famous story.
Artists' Talk / Di Fang Talk
Sat 15 Dec, 3pm
Di Fang will join us to talk about his exhibition Streets Paved with Pearl and his practice as an artist filmmaker, both solo and as part of the collective Jiū Society.
Comedy Genius / His Girl Friday
Sat 15 – Sun 16 Dec
When charismatic New York newspaper editor Walter Burns discovers that his ex-wife is now engaged to a mild-mannered insurance agent and plans to retire to Albany in upstate New York, he attempts to lure her away from quiet domesticity.
Twisted Christmas / Christmas Evil
Mon 17 Dec, 8.30pm
A toy factory worker, mentally scarred as a child upon learning Santa Claus is not real, suffers a nervous breakdown after being belittled at work, and embarks on a Yuletide killing spree.
Film / Dogman
Tue 18 – Thu 20 Dec
Marcello finds himself involved in a dangerous relationship with Simone, a former violent boxer who terrorizes the neighborhood. He must then decide whether he wants to remain cowed or retain his dignity by fighting back
National Theatre Live / Allelujah!
Tue 18 Dec, 7pm (LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE) | Tue 8 Jan, 7pm
Alan Bennett’s sharp and hilarious new play is ‘just what the doctor ordered. Filmed live at London’s Bridge Theatre during its limited run, don’t miss this ‘rousing chorus line for the NHS’.
Event / Film Quiz
Thu 20 Dec, 8.30pm
Come on down and test your film knowledge at the Phoenix film quiz night!
Film / Mary Poppins Returns
Fri 21 Dec – Thu 3 Jan (excl. 25 Dec & 1 Jan)
Michael Banks finds himself alone, raising his children. With his troubles weighing heavily on his shoulders, the reappearance of his former nanny Mary Poppins helps him to rediscover the joy of life.
Film / Free Solo
Fri 21 – Thu 27 Dec (excl. 25 Dec)
This intimate and unflinching documentary follows rock climber Alex Honnold, as he prepares to achieve his lifelong dream: climbing the face of the world’s most famous rock – the 3,200-foot El Capitan.
Film / Mystery Film
Fri 21 Dec, 6.10pm
Join us as we voyage into the unknown with our mystery film night. It could be a new digital restoration, a 35mm print of an old classic or a rare theatrical outing for a cult curio...
Family Workshop / Musical Decorations
Sat 22 Dec, 12 – 3pm
Help us decorate our Christmas tree with interactive musical decorations
Twisted Christmas / Edward Scissorhands
Sat 22 Dec, 3pm
Tim Burton's cult classic wraps up our mini-season of Christmas horror films. Gentle Edward has scissors instead of hands. When he's taken in by a kindly family he struggles to be accepted.
More about Phoenix
Phoenix / About Cinema
Phoenix is an independent cinema screening the best films from around the world, from micro-budget foreign pictures to Hollywood blockbusters.
Phoenix / About Art
Phoenix’s art and digital culture programme presents free exhibitions, by artists from across the world, supported by Arts Council England and De Montfort University.
Phoenix / About Learning
Whether for pleasure, professional skills or education, Phoenix's short courses, talks, workshops and screenings make learning rewarding and fun.
Phoenix Leicester
Phoenix is Leicester’s centre for independent cinema, art and digital culture. We are a charity.
In our two modern cinema screens we show everything from micro-budget independent films to the latest Hollywood blockbusters, and we regularly organise festivals and events.
Our regularly changing art programme presents work by local and international artists, and our education work helps people of all ages to learn about, and create their own, film and art.
At Phoenix, we believe film and art have the power to enhance our lives. Watching a movie or visiting a gallery can entertain and inspire us, offering new perspectives on our lives and those of others.
They deserve to be experienced somewhere special – which is why we work hard to ensure Phoenix is a place everyone can feel welcome and inspired.
If you fancy a drink, dinner or somewhere to meet friends, our Café Bar is open all day serving freshly-cooked food, and drinks you can take into our cinema screen if you wish.
For many customers, our staff make the difference. With a clear passion for our work, you’ll find many are studying film or art locally, or involved in the wider creative community Phoenix attracts.
As a local charity, all our earnings go back into developing our creative programmes, enabling us to reach out to more people.
We hope to see you soon.