Thursdays, 20 Jan – 24 Feb, 2pm – 3.30pm | SOLD OUT
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.
Fri 14 – Thu 20 Jan
★★★★ – Observer. Iranian auteur Asghar Farhadi's (A Separation) new drama focuses on a man on leave from a debtor's prison. Attempting to put things right, with the help of his girlfriend, things take an unexpected turn.
Fri 7 – Thu 20 Jan
★★★★★ – Independent. Will Sharpe (Black Pond) directs this unconventional biopic about eccentric British artist Louis Wain, featuring electrifying performances from Benedict Cumberbatch and Claire Foy.
Fri 14 – Thu 20 Jan
★★★★ – The Times. Julia Ducournau's (Raw) Palme d'Or-winning thriller follows the story of Alexia, whose life and psyche are dramatically reshaped by a car accident when she is a young girl.
Fri 7 Jan – Sun 20 Feb
Daisyworld is an exhibition by interactive art-group Genetic Moo, exploring interconnectedness as a way of making art and thinking about the world.
Available online now
Welcome to Phoenix at Home, the place to come to find a specially-curated programme of films, art, learning and creative activities to enjoy in the comfort of your own home.
Fri 14 – Thu 27 Jan
★★★★★ – Guardian. Set in the 70s, Licorice Pizza is Paul Thomas Anderson’s (Punch-Drunk Love) excellent coming-of-age character study of a high school student (Cooper Hoffman) who is also a successful child actor.
Fri 21 Jan – Thu 3 Feb
★★★★★ – The Times. Kenneth Branagh writes and directs this semi-autobiographical tale of the Belfast of his youth about a young family torn between their home and fleeing the increasingly violent spectre of the Troubles.
Fri 21 – Thu 27 Jan
Cow simply documents the life of a single dairy cow on a dairy farm. With a cold industrial setting and some joyous moments, Andrea Arnold (American Honey) refrains from vilifying anything but the practice, which she does by letting everything unfold as it would.
Sat 22 & Sun 23 Jan | Dubbed
★★★★★ – Guardian. Studio Ghibli co-founder Hayao Miyazaki’s third animation feature is a heart-warming classic for all to enjoy.
Sun 23 Jan, 3pm
Jewels offers a unique occasion to enjoy the genius of the celebrated choreographer George Balanchine's visually captivating work, performed by some of the world’s most dazzling dancers.
Films available to stream now
Enjoy some of the latest film releases at home with our Virtual Cinema programme. And as up to 50% of your rental fee comes directly to us, you’ll be supporting Phoenix as you stream.
Wed 26 Jan, 8pm | All tickets £5
See amazing short films by local talent at The Short Cinema: Show and Tell, a screening night where local filmmakers can get their work seen on the big screen by an audience of film lovers and fellow filmmakers.
Thu 27 Jan, 7pm | Sun 30 Jan, 4pm BOTH SOLD OUT
Regarded as ‘Britain’s greatest living playwright’ (Times), Academy and Tony Award-winner Tom Stoppard’s critically acclaimed new play Leopoldstadt is a passionate drama of love, family and endurance.
Fri 28 Jan – Thu 3 Feb
★★★★★ – Flickering Myth. Director Jamila Wignot presents an immersive portrait of visionary choreographer Alvin Ailey, a visionary artist who found salvation through dance.
Fri 28 – Mon 31 Jan
★★★★★ – Guardian. Truffaut’s masterpiece following the difficult life of Antoine Doinel, a young Parisian boy spending his days with his best friend, Rene, in a world full of cruel teachers, careless parents and selfish adults.
Fri 28 Jan, 6.30pm | All tickets £4
Join us for our popular Mystery Film screening, dedicated to putting the adventure into your film viewing. No one knows what the film will be until the lights go down and the credits roll.
Sat 29 & Sun 30 Jan | Dubbed
Hayao Miyazaki’s Oscar-winning epic spirits you away into another world of witches, ghosts and beasts, where a young girl must summon all her courage to return herself and her parents to their normal lives.
Sat 29 Jan & Wed 2 Feb
"Captivating" – The Times. These special screenings of the immersive portrait Ailey is accompanied by a pre-recorded Q&A with director Jamila Wignot.
Mon 31 Jan – Thu 3 Feb
★★★★ – Telegraph. Back to popular demand, Phoebe Dynevor (Bridgerton) stars as Clarice Cliff in this uplifting biopic of the ceramic artist who broke the glass ceiling in 1920s Britain.
Second Saturday of every month
Cultural Quarter Earlies is a series of free family activities in the Cultural Quarter, taking place on the second Saturday of every month.
Wed 2 Feb, 8pm
★★★★★ – Guardian. Set in the 70s, Licorice Pizza is Paul Thomas Anderson's (Punch-Drunk Love) excellent coming-of-age character study. Screening on 35mm film for one night only.
NEW DATE DUE TO DELAYED RELEASE: Tue 22 Mar, 8.15pm
On a glorious Greek evening, screen legend Bill Murray and world renowned cellist Jan Vogler rock the Acropolis with a timeless mix of music, literature and poetry.
Tuesdays, 8 Feb – 29 Mar, 7pm – 8.30pm | Last few places remaining
A practical, skills-based guide to screenwriting, taking you from your initial idea to a finished, short film script over the course of eight weeks.
Phoenix is an independent cinema screening the best films from around the world, from micro-budget foreign pictures to Hollywood blockbusters.
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.
Whether for pleasure, professional skills or education, Phoenix's short courses, talks, workshops and screenings make learning rewarding and fun.
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.