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Showing: Mon 9 Feb - Mon 16 Feb

Mon 9 Feb

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Nouvelle Vague 12A

Screening from Fri 6 Feb

★★★★ – Time Out. Reimagining the making of Jean-Luc Godard’s Breathless, Richard Linklater directs a playful, poignant love letter to cinema and the French New Wave.

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The History of Sound 15

MORE SHOWS ADDED: Screening until Thu 12 Feb

Two young music students (Paul Mescal, Josh O’Connor) attending the Boston Conservatory are brought together by their shared love of music, they reconnect years later and embark on a song collecting trip in the backwaters of Maine.

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H is for Hawk 12A

MORE SHOWS ADDED: Screening until Thu 12 Feb

Based on Helen MacDonald’s acclaimed 2014 memoir, Claire Foy (The Crown) stars as a Cambridge academic stricken with grief after the unexpected loss of her beloved father.

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Is This Thing On? 15

Screening from Fri 6 Feb

★★★★★ – The Times. A love letter to the New York comedy scene, Is This Thing On? is a charming romcom about divorce and standup comedy.

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The Voice of Hind Rajab 15

MORE SHOWS ADDED: Screening until Thu 12 Feb

This striking blend of documentary and fiction from director Kaouther Ben Hania (Four Daughters), tells the devastating true story of 6-year-old Hind Rajab, trapped in a car under fire during the war in Gaza.

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All That’s Left of You 12A

Screening from Fri 6 Feb

“★★★★ – deeply moving” – Guardian. Cherien Dabis’ powerful, sprawling drama depicts three generations’ experience of occupied Palestine.

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No Other Choice 15

MORE SHOWS ADDED: Screening until Thu 12 Feb

A riotous black comedy from Park Chan-wook (The Handmaiden, Oldboy) about a father who, after losing his job, develops a ruthless plot to deal with competition for an a new job opening.

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Hamnet 12A

MORE SHOWS ADDED: Screening until Thu 12 Feb

★★★★★ – The Times. Academy Award winner Chloé Zhao directs this heart-wrenching adaptation of Maggie O'Farrell's acclaimed novel, starring Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley.

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Wasteman – preview screening 18

Mon 9 Feb, 7.30pm

Presented in partnership with We Are Parable as part of the We Are Here project, Cal McMau’s acclaimed debut stars David Jonsson (Industry, Alien: Romulus) as Taylor – a parolee whose chances for early release come under threat from his violent new cellmate.

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/ Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme

Nemurubaka: Hypnic Jerks 18+

Mon 9 Feb, 8.15pm

A stirring and tender offbeat comedy on youth, ambition and the bonds of sisterhood, adapted from Masakuzu Ishiguro’s original manga.

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Thu 12 Feb

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All That’s Left of You 12A

Screening from Fri 6 Feb

“★★★★ – deeply moving” – Guardian. Cherien Dabis’ powerful, sprawling drama depicts three generations’ experience of occupied Palestine.

Screening today
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Nouvelle Vague 12A

Screening from Fri 6 Feb

★★★★ – Time Out. Reimagining the making of Jean-Luc Godard’s Breathless, Richard Linklater directs a playful, poignant love letter to cinema and the French New Wave.

Screening today
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Hamnet 12A

MORE SHOWS ADDED: Screening until Thu 12 Feb

★★★★★ – The Times. Academy Award winner Chloé Zhao directs this heart-wrenching adaptation of Maggie O'Farrell's acclaimed novel, starring Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley.

Screening today
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Is This Thing On? 15

Screening from Fri 6 Feb

★★★★★ – The Times. A love letter to the New York comedy scene, Is This Thing On? is a charming romcom about divorce and standup comedy.

Screening today
/ Film

The Voice of Hind Rajab 15

MORE SHOWS ADDED: Screening until Thu 12 Feb

This striking blend of documentary and fiction from director Kaouther Ben Hania (Four Daughters), tells the devastating true story of 6-year-old Hind Rajab, trapped in a car under fire during the war in Gaza.

Screening today
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The History of Sound 15

MORE SHOWS ADDED: Screening until Thu 12 Feb

Two young music students (Paul Mescal, Josh O’Connor) attending the Boston Conservatory are brought together by their shared love of music, they reconnect years later and embark on a song collecting trip in the backwaters of Maine.

Screening today
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No Other Choice 15

MORE SHOWS ADDED: Screening until Thu 12 Feb

A riotous black comedy from Park Chan-wook (The Handmaiden, Oldboy) about a father who, after losing his job, develops a ruthless plot to deal with competition for an a new job opening.

Screening today
/ Artist talk

Artist Talk: Computational Constructs N/A

Thu 12 Feb, 6.30pm | Free

With selected pieces from his latest artwork, Computational Constructs, on display in our Café Bar, join us for a talk from artist Sean Clark as he explores the ideas behind the work featured in his exhibition.

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/ Course

Brontës on Screen 18+

Thursdays, 12 Feb – 4 Mar, 7pm – 8.30pm

With Emerald Fennell’s (Saltburn) new adaptation of Wuthering Heights due out in February, it’s the perfect time to explore the extraordinary influence of these three incredible Yorkshire sisters from the 19th century who changed the face of Gothic literature – and, by extension, gothic cinema – forever.

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H is for Hawk 12A

MORE SHOWS ADDED: Screening until Thu 12 Feb

Based on Helen MacDonald’s acclaimed 2014 memoir, Claire Foy (The Crown) stars as a Cambridge academic stricken with grief after the unexpected loss of her beloved father.

Screening today

Fri 13 Feb

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Wuthering Heights 15

Screening from Fri 13 Feb

Set against the backdrop of the Yorkshire moors, Cathy and Heathcliff are intense, destructive, and obsessive in their love for one another in Oscar-winning director Emerald Fennell's adaptation of Emily Brontë's classic.

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"★★★★★ – a pure labour of love that shows a deep respect for these timeless characters" – Discussing Film. Porky Pig and Daffy Duck venture to the big screen as unlikely heroes, determined to save their town… and the world!

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/ Leicester Comedy Festival

Gherkin Toe Press is the latest not-thought-out show from untrained nincompoop Kit Sullivan. A surreal hour of random ideas, dead ends, and friendship.

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My Father’s Shadow 12A

Screening from Fri 13 Feb

★★★★ – Guardian. Two young brothers explore Lagos with their estranged father during the 1993 Nigerian election crisis as political unrest threatens their journey home.

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/ Leicester Comedy Festival

20 years ago Hugh Jackman was offered the role of the Phantom of the Opera, a role Joz Norris has dreamed about his entire life. He turned it down. Now this musical extravaganza will reset the course of history.

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It’s Never Over, Jeff Buckley TBC

Screening from Fri 13 Feb

★★★★ – NME. Through never-before-seen footage, exclusive voice messages and personal accounts, this lovingly crafted tribute explores the music, influences, relationships and legacy of nineties alt-rock icon, Jeff Buckley.

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/ Leicester Comedy Festival

Siblings: Dreamweavers TBC

Fri 13 Feb, 9pm

"★★★★★ – So savagely funny" – EdFringeReview. After a sell-out run at The Edinburgh Fringe 2025, Award-winning character comedians and IRL Sisters, Maddy and Marina Bye (Byes), are back.

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Sat 14 Feb

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"★★★★★ – a pure labour of love that shows a deep respect for these timeless characters" – Discussing Film. Porky Pig and Daffy Duck venture to the big screen as unlikely heroes, determined to save their town… and the world!

Screening today
/ Leicester Comedy Festival

Lil Wenker: Boyking TBC

Sat 14 Feb, 12.30pm

ALL HAIL BOYKING! His crown is mighty, his word is law, his favourite snack... Mummy’s Milk. From the award-winning performer-director duo Lil Wenker and Cecily Nash.

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Wuthering Heights 15

Screening from Fri 13 Feb

Set against the backdrop of the Yorkshire moors, Cathy and Heathcliff are intense, destructive, and obsessive in their love for one another in Oscar-winning director Emerald Fennell's adaptation of Emily Brontë's classic.

/ Leicester Comedy Festival

Zoe Wohlfeld: Dog Funeral TBC

Sat 14 Feb, 2pm

“A hilariously unconventional take on grief. [...] Masterfully orchestrated” – Cog Journal. Zoe Wohlfeld (Ecole Philippe Gaulier trained clown) mourns the death of her childhood pet, Twinkles.

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/ Leicester Comedy Festival

Jonathan Oldfield: Work in Progress TBC

Sat 14 Feb, 3.30pm

Jonathan Oldfield is making his first ever comedy hour, come and help him! Expect characters, jokes, songs, tricks and treats.

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/ Leicester Comedy Festival

Jessica Barton: Dirty Work TBC

Sat 14 Feb, 5pm

Mary Floppins has cracked the sh*ts. Wipe the wee from the toilet seat and pick up your dirty undies, because The Perfect Nanny is back to teach all you little boys - and girls - a thing or two about running a prim and proper household.

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My Father’s Shadow 12A

Screening from Fri 13 Feb

★★★★ – Guardian. Two young brothers explore Lagos with their estranged father during the 1993 Nigerian election crisis as political unrest threatens their journey home.

Screening today
/ Leicester Comedy Festival

"★★★★ – Utterly delightful" – Telegraph. BAFTA Award winner and star of Extraordinary (Disney+), Luke Rollason returns to the scene of the crime.

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/ DMU Pride

Pillion 18

Sat 14 Feb, 8pm

"★★★★★ – a sublime piece of art" – Evening Standard. An enigmatic biker, Ray (Alexander Skarsgård) sweeps timid, directionless Colin (Harry Melling) off his feet. Their meeting is a catalyst for change in Colin's life.

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It’s Never Over, Jeff Buckley TBC

Screening from Fri 13 Feb

★★★★ – NME. Through never-before-seen footage, exclusive voice messages and personal accounts, this lovingly crafted tribute explores the music, influences, relationships and legacy of nineties alt-rock icon, Jeff Buckley.

Screening today
/ Leicester Comedy Festival

In 2024, Rob Duncan was named Printer of the Year. This show is an hour of printing, celebrating his award and debuting a new category of dramatic arts - Performance Printing.

Screening today

Sun 15 Feb

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"★★★★★ – a pure labour of love that shows a deep respect for these timeless characters" – Discussing Film. Porky Pig and Daffy Duck venture to the big screen as unlikely heroes, determined to save their town… and the world!

Screening today
/ Leicester Comedy Festival

Playing God with Benjamin Alborough TBC

Sun 15 Feb, 12.30pm

Join comedian Benjamin Alborough as he attempts to create a utopia. Through a series of interactive branching decisions and incredibly stressful quicktime events the audience shall guide him to either success (good) or failure (real life death).

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Wuthering Heights 15

Screening from Fri 13 Feb

Set against the backdrop of the Yorkshire moors, Cathy and Heathcliff are intense, destructive, and obsessive in their love for one another in Oscar-winning director Emerald Fennell's adaptation of Emily Brontë's classic.

/ Leicester Comedy Festival

Hudson Hughes: At Your Service TBC

Sun 15 Feb, 2pm

For 20 years, TV’s Rev. Derek Gritt has shone a little bit of holy into Britain’s homes. This week, he heads to a quaint village to fulfill Mega-fan Jane Plemley’s last wish to have her funeral televised.

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/ Royal Ballet & Opera

Woolf Works TBC

Sun 15 Feb, 2pm

Olivier-award winning ballet triptych capturing the heart of Virginia Woolf’s uniquely artistic spirit.

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/ Leicester Comedy Festival

Alex Franklin: Kiss (WIP) TBC

Sun 15 Feb, 3.30pm

What if we kissed right now? Like, obviously I’m kidding. But genuinely? I’m just asking questions. About kissing. Like what do we think of that? I’m kissi- I mean kidding! But we could! Right here! In theory of course...

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/ Robert Redford

The Way We Were PG

Sun 15 Feb, 3.30pm

A timeless and deeply moving romantic drama from Sydney Pollack, starring Robert Redford and Barbara Streisand.

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My Father’s Shadow 12A

Screening from Fri 13 Feb

★★★★ – Guardian. Two young brothers explore Lagos with their estranged father during the 1993 Nigerian election crisis as political unrest threatens their journey home.

Screening today
/ Leicester Comedy Festival

"Clever and weird – in a good way" – Beyond the joke. Award-winning Scottish comedian Nikola McMurtrie brings her highly anticipated debut hour to LCF! Expect songs, sketches and multi-media madness.

Screening today
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It’s Never Over, Jeff Buckley TBC

Screening from Fri 13 Feb

★★★★ – NME. Through never-before-seen footage, exclusive voice messages and personal accounts, this lovingly crafted tribute explores the music, influences, relationships and legacy of nineties alt-rock icon, Jeff Buckley.

Screening today
/ Leicester Comedy Festival

Sean Morley: Backchannel TBC

Sun 15 Feb, 6.30pm

"Defies any sort of description ... joyful, wonderful fun" – The Guardian. Elusive comedy cherub and fully adult citizen, Sean Morley, has reinvented comedy for the slurried minds of Broken Britain.

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/ Leicester Comedy Festival

Stepdads: First Steps (WIP) TBC

Sun 15 Feb, 8pm

"★★★★ – gloriously daft" – Telegraph. A funk-comedy fever dream from the cult double act behind the Sell Out spectacular The Stepdads Les Mis.

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Mon 16 Feb

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"★★★★★ – a pure labour of love that shows a deep respect for these timeless characters" – Discussing Film. Porky Pig and Daffy Duck venture to the big screen as unlikely heroes, determined to save their town… and the world!

Screening today
/ Film

Wuthering Heights 15

Screening from Fri 13 Feb

Set against the backdrop of the Yorkshire moors, Cathy and Heathcliff are intense, destructive, and obsessive in their love for one another in Oscar-winning director Emerald Fennell's adaptation of Emily Brontë's classic.

/ Film

It’s Never Over, Jeff Buckley TBC

Screening from Fri 13 Feb

★★★★ – NME. Through never-before-seen footage, exclusive voice messages and personal accounts, this lovingly crafted tribute explores the music, influences, relationships and legacy of nineties alt-rock icon, Jeff Buckley.

Screening today
/ Family Film

Grow PG

Screening Mon 16, Thu 19 & Sat 21 Feb

An exuberant tale full of giant pumpkins, madcap characters, and a little girl who just might be a pumpkin-growing savant!

Screening today
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My Father’s Shadow 12A

Screening from Fri 13 Feb

★★★★ – Guardian. Two young brothers explore Lagos with their estranged father during the 1993 Nigerian election crisis as political unrest threatens their journey home.

Screening today
/ Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme

Teki Cometh 18+

Mon 16 Feb, 8.15pm

Taking home the Tokyo International Film Festival awards for Best Actor, Best Director and the Grand Prix Prize for Best Film, Teki Cometh is a riveting and profound mystery shot in breathtaking black-and-white.

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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.