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/ MET Opera

El Último Sueño de Frida y Diego TBC

Sat 30 May, 6pm

The season comes to a close with a live transmission of American composer Gabriela Lena Frank’s first opera, a magical-realist portrait of Mexico’s painterly power couple Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera.

/ Andrzej Wajda Centenary

Man of Iron (Człowiek Z Żelaza) 12A

Sun 31 May, 2.30pm

The Palme d’Or-winning follow-up to Man of Marble sees Winkel, a Communist-friendly radio journalist, charged with finding compromising information about a Solidarity opposition leader.

/ Season

Marilyn at 100

Screenings throughout Jun

This June marks 100 years since the birth of Marilyn Monroe, one of the most iconic stars from Hollywood’s Golden Age. In celebration of this centenary, we present a short season of her work including some of her greatest comedy performances alongside her superb (and underseen) dramatic roles.

/ Marilyn at 100

Niagara PG

Mon 1 Jun, 6.15pm

This vibrant, technicolor film-noir was Marilyn Monroe's breakout performance as the deadly femme fatale, Rose Loomis.

/ Season

Coen Brothers – The First Eight

Screening across Jun – Jul

Now working on solo projects, the Coen brothers left an indelible mark on American filmmaking with their early off-beat, singular films. Screening across June and July, we present the first 8 films they made together.

/ Coen Brothers - The First Eight

Blood Simple 18

Thu 4 Jun, 8.15pm

Joel and Ethan Coen kicked off their legendary career with this hard-boiled neo-noir laced with black humour, bloody twists, and sly existential ice.

/ Film

The Road of Excess + Q&A 15

Sat 6 Jun, 2.15pm

The unbelievable true story of Mathew Pritchard, ex-Dirty Sanchez, now sober and obsessed with an attempt to row the Atlantic. A live Q&A with Mathew Pritchard and host Matt Stocks (Life In The Stocks) will follow the screening.

/ Marilyn at 100

How to Marry a Millionaire U

Sun 7 Jun, 3pm

A splendidly witty and radiant rom-com bringing together a truly iconic triumvirate in Bacall, Grable and Monroe as three New York models pooling their resources to find a husband.

/ Spoken word

Some-Antics Class Lines and Red Rhymes N/A

Sun 7 Jun, 5pm

An afternoon of poetry from contributors to the new Left Cultures poetry anthology, Class Lines and Red Rhymes.

/ Coen Brothers - The First Eight

Raising Arizona 15

Mon 8 Jun, 7.45pm

The Coens’ sophomore effort is the madcap, screwball crime-caper that truly made their name - bursting with zany energy, endless invention, and whip-smart dialogue.

/ Film

Ultras 15

Mon 8 Jun, 8pm

“★★★★ – A love letter to football’s most dedicated supporters" – Guardian. It was a season to forget for the Foxes, but this new documentary following different groups of die-hard football fans around the world is a reminder of why we fell in love with football in the first place.

/ Marilyn at 100

The Misfits PG

Thu 11 Jun, 7.30pm

Marilyn Monroe's final film, an unforgettably haunting neo-Western written by her then-husband Arthur Miller.

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.