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Shakespeare on Screen: Part II 18+

Thursdays, 15 Oct – 19 Nov, 7pm – 8.30pm

Continuing the journey into the Bard's indelible impact on cinema, you will look at adaptations and representations of Shakespeare on screen.

/ MET Opera

MET: Macbeth TBC

Sat 17 Oct, 6pm

Two of opera’s most extraordinary artists return to The Met: Live in HD for Verdi’s thrilling take on the immortal Shakespearean tale.

/ Course

The Art of Screenwriting 18+

Mondays, 19 Oct – 7 Dec, 7pm – 9pm

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.

/ Course

Creatures of the Night: Vampires on Screen 18+

Sat 24 Oct, 11.30am – 5pm

Join us as we lift the coffin lid on one of cinema’s most charismatic characters in this one-day course exploring film representations of vampires.

/ Royal Ballet

RBO: Manon TBC

Sun 1 Nov, 2pm

In the seedy underbelly of 18th-century Paris, money is king. Nothing is sacred – even love itself can be bought for the right price.

/ Royal Opera

RBO: Carmen TBC

Sun 15 Nov, 2pm

Damiano Michieletto’s searing production returns, casting scorching light on the lust, violence and destructive desire of Bizet’s ever-popular opera.

/ MET Opera

MET: Samson et Dalila TBC

Sat 5 Dec, 5pm

Saint-Saëns’s spectacular take on the biblical hero of legendary strength and the seductive Philistine whose beauty overpowers him returns in the Met’s larger-than-life production.

/ Royal Ballet & Opera

RBO: The Nutcracker 12A

Sun 13 Dec, 2pm

Featuring Tchaikovsky’s most familiar melodies and brought to life by Julia Trevelyan Oman’s exquisite designs, The Nutcracker is sure to be a festive firecracker for all ages.

/ Exhibition on Screen

Renoir & Love TBC

Thu 21 Jan 2027, 6.15pm | Sun 24 Jan 2027, 3pm

Be transported back to a Parisian summer of love through the eyes of a true visionary.

/ Royal Opera

MET: La Fanciulla del West TBC

Sat 23 Jan 2027, 6pm

Puccini’s exhilarating drama of the Wild West returns in a new staging by Richard Jones.

/ Royal Opera

RBO: Götterdämmerung TBC

Sun 7 Feb 2027, 2pm

For the long-awaited finale of Wagner’s epic saga, director Barrie Kosky situates the rich apocalyptic drama in a contemporary world of dream-like turmoil.

/ Royal Opera

RBO: Così fan tutte TBC

Sun 28 Feb 2027, 2pm

A contemporary re-imagining of the 1790 classic where 18th-century romantic trickery meets deeply satirical high-tech deceit.

Access Cinema

Regular screenings for people with differing access needs, to give all our customers the chance to enjoy a great cinema experience.

Audio described screenings

For our customers who are blind or have slight loss, many films come with audio description, where a recorded narrator describes the on-screen action during gaps in the dialogue. This is broadcast through wireless headsets so only the wearer can hear.

Relaxed environment screenings

Our relaxed environment screening have reduced sound levels, partially raised lighting, no trailers, and freedom to move around and use sensory aids. They are particularly suited to to people with neuro-diversities including autism, ADHD or other sensory processing disorders.

Captioned screenings

For anyone who is deaf or has hearing loss, we show descriptive subtitled versions of the latest English language movies in our main cinema screens.

Phoenix Leicester

Phoenix is Leicester’s centre for independent cinema, art and digital culture. Films and art deserve to be experienced somewhere special – which is why the whole Phoenix team works hard to make Phoenix a place where everyone can feel welcome and inspired.

Following a multi-million pound expansion, Phoenix now boast four state-of-the-art cinema screens, and shows everything from micro-budget independent films to the latest Hollywood blockbusters, plus film festivals and special events. And as an independent venue, the team handpicks Phoenix’s cinema programme specifically for Leicester audiences, so you’ll see things at Phoenix that aren’t screening in any other local cinemas.

With two superb galleries, Phoenix’s digital art programme presents exciting and innovative work by local and international artists; and short courses, workshops and activities provide opportunities for people of all ages to learn about and create their own film and art.

Our newly opened Café Bar offers a stylish and comfortable place to see friends and relax over a meal and drinks, or meet with clients and catch up on some work.

Phoenix believes that film and art have the power to enhance lives, and for many customers Phoenix staff make the difference. With a clear passion for their work, you’ll find many are studying film or art locally, or are involved in the wider creative community Phoenix attracts.

And as a local charity, all earnings go back into developing Phoenix’s creative programmes, enabling them to reach out to more people.

We hope to see you soon.