Sat 15 – Sun 16 Dec
When charismatic New York newspaper editor Walter Burns discovers that his ex-wife is now engaged to a mild-mannered insurance agent and plans to retire to Albany in upstate New York, he attempts to lure her away from quiet domesticity.
Mon 17 Dec, 8.30pm
A toy factory worker, mentally scarred as a child upon learning Santa Claus is not real, suffers a nervous breakdown after being belittled at work, and embarks on a Yuletide killing spree.
Tue 18 – Thu 20 Dec
Marcello finds himself involved in a dangerous relationship with Simone, a former violent boxer who terrorizes the neighborhood. He must then decide whether he wants to remain cowed or retain his dignity by fighting back
Tue 18 Dec, 7pm (LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE) | Tue 8 Jan, 7pm
Alan Bennett’s sharp and hilarious new play is ‘just what the doctor ordered. Filmed live at London’s Bridge Theatre during its limited run, don’t miss this ‘rousing chorus line for the NHS’.
Thu 20 Dec, 8.30pm
Come on down and test your film knowledge at the Phoenix film quiz night!
Fri 21 Dec – Thu 3 Jan (excl. 25 Dec & 1 Jan)
Michael Banks finds himself alone, raising his children. With his troubles weighing heavily on his shoulders, the reappearance of his former nanny Mary Poppins helps him to rediscover the joy of life.
Fri 21 – Thu 27 Dec (excl. 25 Dec)
This intimate and unflinching documentary follows rock climber Alex Honnold, as he prepares to achieve his lifelong dream: climbing the face of the world’s most famous rock – the 3,200-foot El Capitan.
Fri 21 Dec, 6.10pm
Join us as we voyage into the unknown with our mystery film night. It could be a new digital restoration, a 35mm print of an old classic or a rare theatrical outing for a cult curio...
Sat 22 Dec, 12 – 3pm
Help us decorate our Christmas tree with interactive musical decorations
Sat 22 Dec, 3pm
Tim Burton's cult classic wraps up our mini-season of Christmas horror films. Gentle Edward has scissors instead of hands. When he's taken in by a kindly family he struggles to be accepted.
Sun 23 Dec, 3pm (SOLD OUT)
A Christmas tradition for the whole family, The Nutcracker sweeps the Bolshoi stage for two hours of enchantment and magic.
Wed 26 – Thu 27 Dec
Billy Wilder’s riotous comedy is just the ticket for a lazy afternoon. When two male musicians witness a mob hit, they disguise themselves as women in order to flee the state with an all-female band.
Fri 28 Dec – Thu 3 Jan
Videogame bad-guy Ralph is now best friends with Vanellope von Schweetz. Coming across a wi-fi router in their arcade, they enter a new adventure in the vast, uncharted world of the internet.
Fri 28 Dec – Thu 3 Jan (excl. 1 Jan)
Under the tutelage of Rocky Balboa, light heavyweight contender Adonis Creed faces off against Viktor Drago, the son of Ivan Drago, in the grudge match to end all grudge matches. A fight that will push Adonis to his limits.
Fri 28 – Sun 30 Dec
Tim Wardle’s new documentary tells the astonishing true story of three men who at the age of 19 made the chance discovery that they were identical triplets, separated at birth and adopted to different parents.
Sun 30 – Mon 31 Dec
The last major film of the silent era, described by Orson Welles as “the greatest comedy ever made, the greatest Civil War film ever made, and perhaps the greatest film ever made”.
Thu 6 Dec, 7pm (LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE) | Sun 30 Dec, 3pm
Broadcast live from the National Theatre, Ralph Fiennes and Sophie Okonedo play Shakespeare’s famous fated couple in his great tragedy of politics, passion and power.
Mon 31 Dec, 4pm
Celebrate the end of 2018 with the Berliner Philharmoniker’s glittering New Year’s Eve Concert. The only live cinema broadcast of the 2018/19 Berliner Philharmoniker concert season.
Ongoing
Mantra is an exhibition by Leicester-based artist Mateus Domingos based on a series of works written in a fictional alphabet, ‘Codex’ continuing at the Arts Tower staircase at De Montfort University and online.
Mondays, 7 Jan – 11 Mar 2019, 10.30am – 12pm
Share your love of film with this 10-week course of group discussions, led by tutor Alan Seaman. The price includes a cup of tea/coffee and a ticket to the 1pm or 1.30pm film screening following your session.
Tuesdays, 8 Jan – 12 Mar 2019, 10.30am – 12pm
Share your love of film with this 10-week course of group discussions, led by tutor Alan Seaman. The price includes a cup of tea/coffee and a ticket to the 1pm or 1.30pm film screening following your session.
Tue 15 Jan 2019, 7pm
Richard II, King of England, is irresponsible, foolish and vain. His weak leadership sends his kingdom into disarray and his court into uproar.
Wed 16 Jan, 6.15pm
On the outskirts of Rio de Janeiro is Jardim Gramacho, the world's largest landfill, where men and women sift through garbage for a living. Artist Vik Muniz produces portraits of the workers and learns about their lives.
Sat 19 Jan 2019, 10.30am – 4pm
Dive into British Cinema history to explore the comedy genius of Ealing Studios, responsible for classics like The Lavender Hill Mob, The Titfield Thunderbolt, Passport to Pimlico and The Ladykillers.
Phoenix is an independent cinema screening the best films from around the world, from micro-budget foreign pictures to Hollywood blockbusters.
Phoenix’s art and digital culture programme presents free exhibitions, by artists from across the world, supported by Arts Council England and De Montfort University.
Whether for pleasure, professional skills or education, Phoenix's short courses, talks, workshops and screenings make learning rewarding and fun.
Phoenix is Leicester’s centre for independent cinema, art and digital culture. We are a charity.
In our two modern cinema screens we show everything from micro-budget independent films to the latest Hollywood blockbusters, and we regularly organise festivals and events.
Our regularly changing art programme presents work by local and international artists, and our education work helps people of all ages to learn about, and create their own, film and art.
At Phoenix, we believe film and art have the power to enhance our lives. Watching a movie or visiting a gallery can entertain and inspire us, offering new perspectives on our lives and those of others.
They deserve to be experienced somewhere special – which is why we work hard to ensure Phoenix is a place everyone can feel welcome and inspired.
If you fancy a drink, dinner or somewhere to meet friends, our Café Bar is open all day serving freshly-cooked food, and drinks you can take into our cinema screen if you wish.
For many customers, our staff make the difference. With a clear passion for our work, you’ll find many are studying film or art locally, or involved in the wider creative community Phoenix attracts.
As a local charity, all our earnings go back into developing our creative programmes, enabling us to reach out to more people.
We hope to see you soon.