Film / Saint Maud
Fri 23 – Thu 29 Oct
★★★★★ – Independent. A deeply unnerving film with an incredible central performance from Morfydd Clark, Saint Maud arrives on a wave of critical praise.
Film / Monsoon
Mon 26 – Thu 29 Oct
★★★★ – Guardian. The director of 2014 gem Lilting returns with this beautiful, thoughtful film starring Hendry Golding (Crazy Rich Asians) as a British Vietnamese man returning to Saigon for the first time in over 30 years.
Film / On the Rocks
Fri 23 – Thu 29 Oct
★★★★ – Empire. Sofia Coppola (Lost in Translation, The Beguiled) returns with this bittersweet father and daughter comedy starring Rashida Jones and Bill Murray.
Film / 23 Walks
Fri 23 – Thu 29 Oct
★★★★ – Radio Times. This sweet, funny and romantic story of love in later life stars Dave Johns and Alison Steadman as a couple who who meet while walking their dogs in a North London park.
Exhibition on Screen / Frida Kahlo
Wed 28 Oct, 6.45pm | Sun 8 Nov, 3.45pm
This highly engaging film takes us on a journey through the life of one of most iconic female artists, to seek a deeper understanding of the real Frida Kahlo.
Workshop / Spinimate! Family Workshop
Online now
Turn your drawings into amazing spinning animations in this free 'at-home' workshop for children and families
Film / Mogul Mowgli
Fri 30 Oct – Thu 5 Nov
★★★★ – Evening Standard. Riz Ahmed is on electrifying form as a rapper on the verge of a career-making tour who is struck down with a mystery illness.
Film / Pinocchio (2020)
Fri 30 Oct – Sun 1 Nov
★★★★ – Empire. The director of Tale of Tales returns with this live-action version of the classic Pinocchio tale.
Film / Misbehaviour
Fri 30 Oct – Thu 5 Nov
★★★★ – Guardian. Featuring a stellar cast, Philippa Lowthorpe's comedy-drama is based on real events at the 1970 Miss World ceremony in London.
Film / The Trial of the Chicago 7
Fri 30 Oct – Thu 5 Nov
★★★★ – Empire. This gripping new film from Aaron Sorkin (The West Wing) is based on the real-life case of the Chicago 7 – a group of anti-Vietnam War protesters arrested during the 1968 Democratic National Convention.
Bolshoi Ballet / The Lady of the Camellias
Sun 1 Nov, 2.45pm
Armand Duval finds himself at the auction of the famous courtesan Marguerite Gautier’s possessions after she passed away. She was Armand’s true love, and the vision of her belongings awakens vivid memories of their turbulent love story.
Film / Akira
Mon 2 – Wed 4 Nov
★★★★ – Time Out. Katsuhiro Otomo's ground-breaking cyberpunk anime arrives in a brand new 4k restoration.
Online course / Presidents on Screen
Tuesdays, 3 – 24 November, 7pm – 8.30pm
With the Trump vs Biden race for the White House nearing its conclusion, this four-week course explores the history of the US Presidency on screen, and how it has influenced the world’s view of America.
Film / Idiot Prayer: Nick Cave Alone at Alexandra Palace
Thu 5 Nov, 7.30pm
★★★★★ – Observer. Nick Cave plays his songs at the piano in a rarely seen stripped back form, from early Bad Seeds and Grinderman, right through to the most recent Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds album, Ghosteen.
Course / Talking Pictures Autumn (Mondays)
Mondays, 9 Nov – 14 Dec, 10.30am – 12pm
Share your love of film with this 6-week course of group discussions, led by tutor Alan Seaman. The price includes a cup of tea/coffee and a ticket to the weekday daytime screening of your choice.
Course / Talking Pictures Autumn (Tuesdays)
Tuesdays, 10 Nov – 15 Dec, 10.30am – 12pm
Share your love of film with this 6-week course of group discussions, led by tutor Alan Seaman. The price includes a cup of tea/coffee and a ticket to the weekday daytime screening of your choice.
Harold Pinter Theatre / Uncle Vanya
Tue 10 Nov, 7.45pm + Sat 14 Nov, 7.45pm SOLD OUT
SOLD OUT | After its critically acclaimed opening was halted earlier this year due to lockdown, this star-studded production arrives on screen, captured from the Harold Pinter Theatre, London.
Course / Film Location, Location, Location
Thursdays, 12 Nov – 17 Dec, 2pm – 3.30pm
A whistle-stop tour of six of the world's most iconic film locations, looking at the changes in these fascinating metropolises over the past century through the medium of cinema.
NT Live / Present Laughter
Thu 12 Nov, 7.30pm
Matthew Warchus directs Andrew Scott (Sherlock, Fleabag) in Noël Coward’s provocative comedy.
NT Live / War Horse
Wed 18 Nov, 7.30pm | Sun 22 Nov, 3.30pm
The critically acclaimed and international smash-hit play War Horse returns to cinemas for the first time this November.
Online / The Idle Index
Fri 20 Nov 2020 – Sun 3 Jan 2021
The Idle Index is an exhibition and online project featuring screensavers created by artists based in, or with links to, Leicester.
Family Film / 100% Wolf
Sun 22 Nov
Excited to take over leadership of his werewolf pack, young Freddy Lupin's plans hit a setback when he transforms into a poodle!
Online course / Mental Health on Screen
Thursdays, 26 Nov – 3 Dec, 7pm – 9pm
Mental health is finally getting the attention it deserves, thanks to high-profile individuals speaking openly about their experiences. Join us for this introductory course exploring how mental health and mental illness have been portrayed – for better or worse – in cinema.
NT Live / Fleabag
Thu 26 Nov, 7.45pm
Another chance to see the hilarious, award-winning, one-woman show that inspired the BBC’s hit TV series.
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.