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The Penguin Lessons 12A

EXTRA SHOWS: Screening until Thu 15 May

Based on the bestselling memoir by Tom Michell, Peter Cattaneo’s (The Full Monty) warm, witty comedy drama stars Steve Coogan as Tom, who moved to Buenos Aires in 1976 for a teaching job.

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Muriel’s Wedding (30th Anniversary): Pyjama Party 15

Fri 9 May, from 7.30pm

You are cordially invited to celebrate the 30th anniversary of kitsch Australian classic, Muriel's Wedding. Expect themed drinks, games, and our famous pyjama party tombola!

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The Surfer 15

Screening from Fri 9 May

Nicolas Cage returns to our screens in this Australian psychological thriller as “The Surfer” – a simple man trying to return to the idyllic beach of his youth to surf with his son.

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The Wedding Banquet 15

Screening from Fri 9 May

Two couples try to navigate family expectations, queerness, and cultural identities in this joyful comedy of errors, starring Lily Gladstone (Killers of the Flower Moon) and Bowen Yang (Wicked).

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Sinners 15

EXTRA SHOWS: Screening until Thu 15 May

★★★★★ – Discussing Film. Director Ryan Coogler (Black Panther) reunites with his Creed star Michael B. Jordan for this delicious slice of southern gothic horror.

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Hallow Road 15

Screening from Fri 16 May

Two parents race to help their daughter when they receive a late night call from her after she hits someone with her car. Real-time thriller from British-Iranian director Babak Anvari (Under the Shadow).

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Dr. Strangelove 12A

Sat 17 May, 5pm (caps) | Sat 17 May, 8pm | Thu 19 Jun, 7pm

Seven-time BAFTA Award-winner Steve Coogan (Alan Partridge, The Trip) plays four roles in the world premiere stage adaptation of Stanley Kubrick’s comedy masterpiece Dr. Strangelove.

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Mission Impossible – The Final Reckoning 12A

Screening from Fri 23 May

One of the great modern action franchises comes to a close with this thrilling, edge-of-your-seat finale for Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) and his team of IMF agents.

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The Salt Path 12A

Screening from Fri 30 May

Based on Raynor Winn's bestseller and starring Gillian Anderson and Jason Isaacs, The Salt Path is the true story of a couple whose connection with the natural world helps them overcome challenges and ultimately reconnect with one another.

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NT Live: A Streetcar Named Desire 15

Sat 7 Jun, 7pm | Thu 12 Jun, 7pm (caps) | Sun 15 Jun, 7pm

Gillian Anderson (Sex Education), Vanessa Kirby (The Crown), and Ben Foster (Lone Survivor) lead the cast in Tennessee Williams’ timeless masterpiece, returning to cinemas.

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NT Live: Inter Alia 15

Thu 4 Sep, 7pm | Thu 18 Sep, 7pm | Sat 27 Sep, 7pm (caps)

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

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 now come with audio description, where a recorded narrator describes the on-screen action during gaps in the dialogue.

Autism friendly

For children and adults on the autistics / Asperger’s spectrum, these screenings have reduced sound levels, partially raised lighting, no trailers and freedom to move around.

Descriptive subtitles

For anyone who is deaf or has hearing loss, we show 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.