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/ Heritage Open Days

Projection Room Tour & Talk N/A

Sun 14 – Thu 18 Sep | SOLD OUT

Come behind-the-scenes! As part of Heritage Open Days, a rare opportunity to visit our projection room and see how the magic of cinema is made possible.

/ Film

Fighters 12A

Mon 15 Sep, 7.45pm

“Will leave you furious” – Guardian. Meet Matt Edwards, a lower-limb amputee boxer determined to break barriers and obtain his amateur boxing license – the crucial first step toward his dream of becoming a professional fighter.

/ Platform

SHORT PLATFORM 18

Thu 18 Sep, 6.30pm

Short Platform returns with an exciting showcase of short film and moving image work by Midlands-based creatives, combined with short Q&A's with the filmmakers to gain insight over how the work was made.

/ NT Live

NT Live: Inter Alia 15

Thu 18 Sep, 7pm | Sat 27 Sep, 7pm (captions) SOLD OUT | Sat 11 Oct, 6pm

★★★★★ – Radio Times. Oscar-nominated Rosamund Pike (Gone Girl, Saltburn) is Jessica in the much-anticipated next play from the team behind Prima Facie.

/ Exhibition

Sue Gollifer Retrospective

Fri 19 Sep – Sun 11 Jan | Phoenix gallery, Free

Following its London show, we are excited to bring this collection of rarely-seen original works by artist and printmaker Sue Gollifer to our gallery, alongside complementary video material and related ephemera.

/ Film

A Big Bold Beautiful Journey 15

Screening from Fri 19 Sep

Two strangers embark on an enchanted journey through time, space and memory discovering the fleeting moments that shape a lifetime, starring Margot Robbie and Colin Farrell.

/ Film

Mystery Film 18

Fri 19 Sep, 6.15pm | Fri 24 Oct, 6pm | Tickets £5.50 (+£1.25 admin fee for non-members)

Come with us on a journey through the weird, the wonderful, the cult and the long forgotten... into the world of mystery film. Nobody knows what the film will be until the lights drop and the opening titles roll.

/ Spoken word

Some-Antics Spoken Word N/A

Fri 19 Sep, 7pm

Join us upstairs in The Nest for an evening of poetry and music with Some-Antics Spoken Word.

/ Film

From Ground Zero 12A

Screening from Fri 19 Sep

A collection of short films by Palestinian filmmakers capturing the diverse experiences, challenges, tragedies and moments of resilience from the people of Gaza.

/ Film

Steve TBC

Screening from Fri 19 Sep

A headteacher (Cillian Murphy) fights to save his school for boys with behavioural difficulties from closure as a young student battles his own violent tendencies.

/ Staff pick

Melancholia 15

Sat 20 Sep, 8pm

Each month a Phoenix staff member picks a film, for September Hires and Conferencing Coordinator Lotte Coleman has chosen Lars von Trier’s superb metaphysical drama Melancholia.

/ Stage on Screen

Andrea Bocelli: Because I Believe PG

Sun 21 Sep, 3.30pm | Mon 22 Sep, 7pm

One of the world’s greatest singers, Andrea Bocelli has a voice that transcends genres and generations. In this intimate portrait of the acclaimed Italian tenor, Bocelli, for the first time, tells his story in his own words.

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.