A Swedish TV presenter's well-ordered life unravels when she finally confronts her domineering husband about an accusation against him. Her subsequent flight precipitates a chain of lies and paranoia in this taut psychological thriller, exploring the nuance of guilt, complicity and self-deception.

NT Live: Inter Alia

Jessica Parks is a smart Crown Court Judge at the top of her career. Behind the robe, she is a karaoke fiend, a loving wife and a supportive parent. When an event threatens to overthrow her life completely off balance, can she hold ger family upright?

Writer Suzie Miller and director Justin Martin reunite following their global phenomenon Prima Facie, with this searing examination of modern motherhood and masculinity.

A celebratory look at Ireland's incredible contribution to the culinary and drinks world.

This documentary is directed by Frank Mannion with contributions from Oz Clarke, Deirdre O'Carroll, Rory Guinness, Pat Shortt, Laura Whitmore and others.  

A young, ambitious New York City matchmaker finds herself torn between the perfect match and her imperfect ex.

Directed by Celine Song (Past Lives, 2023)

Jessica Swale - Olivier Award Winner Talk

Jessica Swale, as Patron of the Little Theatre Guild, is visiting the Corn Exchange.

As part of this event she will give a talk and answer questions.The Sinodun Players staged her play Nell Gwynn in 2022.

Jessica spent most of 2024 in the USA, directing a film that will be released later this year. Much of 2025 has been taken up with Paddington the Musical, where she has written the book, which opens in London this November.

SP members may obtain complimentary tickets via the box office from Friday 25 July - Saturday 9 August. All remaining tickets will go on general sale on Sunday 10 August at £5 each.

We encourage you to get tickets to hear her incredible story at this unique opportunity in Wallingford.

Documentary that chronicles how Francis Ford Coppola's Apocalypse Now (1979) was plagued by extraordinary script, shooting, budget, and casting problems - nearly destroying the life and career of the celebrated director.

Only one man has the particular set of skills - to lead Police Squad and save the world!  Action comedy, starring Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson.

Join us as we welcome Sophie Hannah to Wallingford. Sophie is an internationally bestselling and award-winning author. In 2023, she won the Crime Writers Association’s Dagger in the Library Award for her body of work.

Sophie will be in conversation with Alison Gomm, discussing her experiences writing the new Poirot series at the request of Agatha Christie’s family and estate; how Agatha has influenced her writing, and how her latest psychological thriller No One Would Do What The Lambert's Have Done, has both Agatha Christie and her pseudonym Mary Westmacott at its very heart.

The event will also include a question and answer session and a book signing.

In 1926, Agatha Christie was at the centre of a mystery when she disappeared for twelve days, sparking one of the biggest hunts in history. She was found in a hotel in Harrogate and said she couldn't remember anything. Did Agatha Christie lie? Did she suffer from amnesia? Was it a publicity stunt? Or was there a darker secret involved in this disappearance which was to affect her for the rest of her life?

A one-woman show, starring Liz Grand.  

A year after the funeral of their founder, nine members of a high society club gather for their annual dinner. Arriving at her grand mansion, not one of them can envisage how the evening will unravel. As past discretions return to haunt them, witness the downfall of the most abhorrent people humanity has to offer.

Entity Ensemble was formed by twelve drama school students in 2024 during their final year at East 15 Acting School. Drawing inspiration from their various backgrounds, and BA in World Performance, Entity Ensemble create thought provoking theatre, that is both visually engaging and imaginatively staged.

Dubbed “the greatest that never was,” Sonny Hayes (Brad Pitt) was Formula 1’s most promising driver of the 1990s until an accident on the track nearly ended his career. Thirty years later, he’s a nomadic racer-for-hire when he’s approached by his former teammate Ruben Cervantes (Javier Bardem), owner of a struggling F1 team that is on the verge of collapse. Ruben convinces Sonny to come back to F1 for one last shot at saving the team and being the best in the world. He’ll drive alongside Joshua Pearce (Damson Idris), the team's hotshot rookie intent on setting his own pace.  But as the engines roar, Sonny’s past catches up with him and he finds that in F1, your teammate is your fiercest competition - and the road to redemption is not something you can travel alone.

F1 also stars Damson Idris, Kerry Condon, Tobias Menzies, Kim Bodnia, and Javier Bardem, and has been shot during actual Grand Prix weekends as the team competes against the titans of the sport.

Forced to balance their roles as heroes with the strength of their family bond, the Fantastic Four must defend Earth from a ravenous space god called Galactus and his enigmatic Herald, Silver Surfer.

One apartment. Four sisters. A lifetime of baggage.

After years apart, four women return to the family flat in Copacabana — not just to divide what’s been left behind, but to confront what they’ve each become. One is fiercely intellectual, another a romantic who fled to Paris. One seeks peace in spirituality, the other clings to structure and tradition. What starts as a practical discussion about inheritance quickly spirals into a riotous reckoning with old rivalries, forgotten dreams, and uncomfortable truths.

The Inheritance is a smart, spiky, and deeply heartfelt comedy about the minefield of family, full of sarcasm, tenderness and moments that are almost too real. There are arguments. There are revelations. And somewhere in all the chaos, there’s the fragile, unspoken bond of sisterhood that refuses to fade.

In May of 2020, a standoff between a small-town sheriff and mayor sparks a powder keg as neighbor is pitted against neighbor in Eddington, New Mexico.

Experience the breathtaking theatrical presentation of Rodgers & Hammerstein's iconic musical film “The Sound of Music.” Meticulously restored and remastered in 4K for its 60th

anniversary, the beloved classic is more brilliant than ever with pristine picture and sound.

In this true-life story, Julie Andrews lights up the screen as Maria, a spirited young woman who leaves the convent and becomes a governess to the seven unruly children of Captain von Trapp (Christopher Plummer). Her warmth, charm and songs soon win the hearts of the children and their father. But when the threat of war rises, Maria is forced to attempt a daring escape with her new family.

One of the most successful movie musicals of all time, “The Sound of Music” features unforgettable treasures like “Edelweiss,” “My Favorite Things,” “Climb Ev’ry Mountain” and “Do-Re-Mi.”

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. Documentarian Cosima Spender follows Bocelli with unprecedented access beyond the footlights to reveal an uncompromising artist and devoted family man with a fearless passion for living.

Through interviews, archival performance footage, and

informal gatherings with family and friends, Andrea Bocelli: Because I Believe celebrates the voice — and man — who continues to touch the hearts of millions of listeners around the world.

A life-affirming, genre-bending story based on Stephen King’s novella about three chapters in the life of an ordinary man named Charles Krantz.

Starring Tom Hiddleston, Mark Hamill, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Karen Gillan, Matthew Lillard & Jacob Tremblay.

When Mary finds herself in a public scandal and the family faces financial trouble, the household grapples with the threat of social disgrace. The Crawleys must embrace change with the next generation leading Downton Abbey into the future.

The third Downton Abbey film - the grand finale - starring Michelle Dockery, Hugh Bonneville, Elizabeth McGovern and many more.    

OCEAN with David Attenborough takes viewers on a breathtaking journey showing there is nowhere more vital for our survival, more full of life, wonder, or surprise, than the ocean.

The celebrated broadcaster and filmmaker reveals how his lifetime has coincided with the great age of ocean discovery. Through spectacular sequences featuring coral reefs, kelp forests and the open ocean, Attenborough shares why a healthy ocean keeps the entire planet stable and flourishing.

In war-torn Rome, Floria Tosca and Mario Cavaradossi live for each other and for their art. But when Cavaradossi helps an escaped prisoner, the lovers make a deadly enemy in the form of Baron Scarpia, Chief of Police. At the mercy of Scarpia’s twisted desires, Tosca is forced to make a horrific bargain: sleeping with the man she hates in order to save the man she loves. Can she find a way out?

This live screening has a star-studded cast including soprano Anna Netrebko performing the role of Tosca, tenor Freddie De Tommaso as Cavaradossi, and bass-baritone Gerald Finley as Scarpia, with Music Director of The Royal Opera Jakub Hrůša conducting his first new production in the role. An alternative, modern-day Rome provides the backdrop for Oliver Mears’ unmissable, gripping new production of Puccini’s thriller.

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Love Never Dies (2012)

Love Never Dies continues the story of The Phantom of the Opera. Featuring one of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s finest musical scores performed by a 21 piece orchestra, a stunning cast of 36 including Ben Lewis and Anna O'Byrne, over 300 incredible costumes and a magnificent set illuminated by over 5000 dazzling light bulbs.

The year is 1907. It is 10 years after his disappearance from the Paris Opera House and the Phantom has escaped to a new life in New York where he lives amongst the screaming joy rides and freak-shows of Coney Island. In this new electrically-charged world, he has finally found a place for his music to soar. All that is missing is his love - Christine Daaé.

This powerful, evocative play deals with a subject that is ever-more relevant in our aging society: dementia. The play is written from the perspective of Andre (the father) and invites us to see the world through his eyes. Sometimes confusing, sometimes annoying but nearly always correct … in his view. So-called reality is altered depending on your viewpoint.

Written with a wonderful insight into the way in which dementia affects us all, this play is humorous, moving and ultimately thought-provoking.

David (Colin Farrell) heads to a wedding in his old car with a unique GPS. He meets Sarah (Margot Robbie), and together, they embark on a journey suggested by the GPS. Along the way, they confront their pasts and explore painted landscapes, leading to a deeper connection. As they contemplate their future, they face a crucial decision about their relationship.

Following triumphant Met turns in Roméo et Juliette, La Traviata, and Lucia di Lammermoor, Nadine Sierra summits another peak of the soprano repertoire as Amina, who sleepwalks her way into audiences’ hearts in Bellini’s poignant tale of love lost and found.

In his new production, Rolando Villazón—the tenor who has embarked on a brilliant second career as a director—retains the opera’s original setting in the Swiss Alps but uses its somnambulant plot to explore the emotional and psychological valleys of the mind.

Tenor Xabier Anduaga returns after his acclaimed 2023 Met debut in L’Elisir d’Amore, co-starring as Amina’s fiancé Elvino, alongside soprano Sydney Mancasola as her rival, Lisa, and bass Alexander Vinogradov as Count Rodolfo. Riccardo Frizza takes the podium for one of opera’s most ravishing works.

NT Live: Mrs. Warren’s Profession

Five-time Olivier Award winner Imelda Staunton (The Crown) joins forces with her real-life daughter Bessie Carter (Bridgerton) for the very first time, playing mother and daughter in Bernard Shaw’s incendiary moral classic.

Vivie Warren is a woman ahead of her time. Her mother, however, is a product of that old patriarchal order. Exploiting it has earned Mrs. Warren a fortune – but at what cost?

Filmed live from the West End, this new production reunites Staunton with director Dominic Cooke (Follies, Good), exploring the clash between morality and independence, traditions and progress.

A dark comedy about Honey O'Donahue (Margaret Qualley), a small-town private investigator, who delves into a series of strange deaths tied to a mysterious church.

A reissue of the 1984 cult classic "This is Spinal Tap", acclaimed for its innovative mockumentary style and sharp satire of the rock music industry.

Following on from the 1984 cult classic "This is Spinal Tap" the band reunite after a 15-year break for one final concert.

A new 4K restoration of this classic Stanley Kubrick film, to celebrate its 50th anniversary.

Starring Ryan O'Neal and Marisa Berenson, and narrated by Michael Hordern, this is a story of a rogue who conned his way to the top and back again. It won four Oscars and is regularly included in lists of the best movies of all time.  

Get ready for the ultimate rock experience as Bat Out of Hell roars onto the big screen this Halloween!

The cast of the West End production will bring Jim Steinman and Meat Loaf’s iconic anthems to life, including I’d Do Anything For Love (But I Won’t Do That), Paradise By The Dashboard Light, Two Out of Three Ain’t Bad, Dead Ringer For Love, and, of course, Bat Out of Hell.

The 1975 cult classic film 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show' is celebrated for its unique blend of horror, comedy, and musical elements.

A newly-engaged couple have a breakdown in an isolated area and must seek shelter at the bizarre residence of Dr. Frank-n-Furter.

Life seems easy for picture-perfect couple Ivy (Olivia Colman) and Theo (Benedict Cumberbatch): successful careers, a loving marriage, great kids. But beneath the façade of their supposed ideal life, a storm is brewing - as Theo’s career nosedives while Ivy’s own ambitions take off, a tinderbox of fierce competition and hidden resentment ignites.

THE ROSES is a reimagining of the 1989 classic film The War of the Roses, based on the novel by Warren Adler.

The Acoustic Ballroom's 20th Anniversary Special

The Acoustic Ballroom has been at the heart of the local music scene for nearly two decades! Since our legendary open mic night started in November 2005, we've hosted hundreds of acts — from first-time performers to seasoned professionals. The formula has always been simple: no amplification, no acts booked in advance. Whoever turns up gets a slot of two songs to perform whatever they want.  All styles are welcome, with a typical night ranging from folk and jazz, to blues, rock, poetry and original singer-songwriter material.

The Acoustic Ballroom is proud to present a selection of some of the finest artists to grace the stage over the years for our special 20th anniversary concert. Acts confirmed so far include:

Jackie Oates

Cold Harbour

Band of Hope

Dave King

PULSE specialise in playing the music of the legendary Pink Floyd.

They comprise seven experienced musicians who have been playing the music of Pink Floyd for a number of years. Reviews have described how they are not only musically brilliant but also how they get the sound of Pink Floyd absolutely nailed, with the magnificence of the guitar solo in 'Comfortably Numb' being a particular highlight and capacity audiences loving every note. The classic “Waters, Gilmour, Wright and Mason” line-up is supplemented by two superb female backing vocalists, one of whom was a backing singer with the UK’s 2018 Eurovision entry, and a saxophonist. They have put together a set to satisfy any Floyd fan with a selection of songs from “Dark Side of the Moon”, “Wish you Were Here”, “Animals”, “The Wall”, “The Division Bell” and other albums, including some from Pink Floyd’s early days of the late 1960s. The show is enhanced by images and videos projected onto a large screen behind the band. It really is the total Pink Floyd Tribute

Tom is a one-time tennis pro who, years ago, washed up on the holiday island of Fuerteventura. Now he’s the coach at a hotel resort, hitting countless balls over the net to tourists who come to escape their everyday lives.

Living an endless summer, Tom fills the emptiness inside with booze and brief affairs. He’s still kidding himself that he’s in paradise, but it is beginning to dawn on him that he’s wound up in hell. When he crosses paths with a particular tourist family, it seems he’s found an escape of his own.

Mystery, intrigue, beauty, passion, murder – shine a new light on Caravaggio in this dramatic biography…

Five years in production, this is the most extensive film ever made about one of the greatest artists of all time – Caravaggio. Featuring masterpiece after masterpiece and with first-hand testimony from the artist himself on the eve of his mysterious disappearance, this beautiful new film reveals Caravaggio as never before.

Multi-award-winning filmmakers David Bickerstaff and Phil Grabsky delve into the hidden narratives of Caravaggio’s life, piecing together clues embedded within his incredible art.

1 man (85 years old), 5 countries, 16 cities, 23 shows, 6 weeks. Will he make it home... or is this the end of the road?

One of the most recognisable figures in British comedy, John Cleese’s career spans six decades - from his early days with the Cambridge Footlights to co-founding Monty Python, co-creating Fawlty Towers, and writing and starring in the Oscar-nominated “A Fish Called Wanda”. His unique brand of black humour has made him a global icon and intergalactic treasure.

At the age of eighty five, John Cleese sets off on what might be his final European tour. This film is a wry, behind-the-scenes portrait of a comedy legend on the road, battling various ailments, chaotic travel, and his own stubborn refusal to stop.

JAZZ DIVA DUO – Fleur Stevenson and Rebecca Poole – take to the stage with an all-star band for a double dose of their favourite gems from the Great American Songbook.

Expect timeless classics made famous by Ella Fitzgerald, Nina Simone, Peggy Lee, Billie Holiday and more. Immerse yourself in the golden age of jazz with two charismatic performers – and real-life friends – who radiate joy, chemistry, and pure musical talent.

Stuck at home and put to work by her spoiled Step-Sisters, Cinderella’s life is dreary and dull. Everything changes when she helps a mysterious woman out... With a little bit of magic, she is transported into an ethereal new world – one where fairies bring the gifts of the seasons, where pumpkins turn into carriages, and where true love awaits.

This enchanting ballet by The Royal Ballet’s Founding Choreographer Frederick Ashton is a theatrical experience for all the family and will transport you into an ethereal world where a sprinkling of fairy dust makes dreams come true.

Olivier Award-winner Jack Lowden (Slow Horses, Dunkirk) is joined by Emmy and BAFTA-winner Martin Freeman (The Hobbit, The Responder) in the critically acclaimed and subversively funny new play by David Ireland.

After years in the 12-step programme of Alcoholics Anonymous, James becomes a sponsor to newcomer Luka. The pair bond over black coffee, trade stories and build a fragile friendship out of their shared experiences. But as Luka approaches step five – the moment of confession – dangerous truths emerge, threatening the trust on which both of their recoveries depend.

The Bootleg Shadows

We are delighted to welcome ‘The Bootleg Shadows’ [back by popular demand] to The Corn Exchange Wallingford.

‘The Bootleg Shadows’ perform a unique concert that encompasses the Shadows amazing career from 1960 up until the early 80s. Concert audiences are invited to relive fantastic hits such as Apache, Foot Tapper, Riders in The Sky , Atlantis, Wonderful Land, Kon Tiki, Cavatina, FBI plus some hit songs of “Cliff” and a few “wild cards” for good measure!

For anyone who loves the sounds of the 60's - and enjoys a few laughs on the way – ‘The Bootleg Shadows’ perform a unique tribute that has audiences humming the tunes and doing the Shadows famous 'walk' long after they have left the Theatre.

The magician Herr Drosselmeyer needs to save his nephew. Hans-Peter has been transformed into a Nutcracker; the only way to save him is for the Nutcracker to defeat the Mouse King and find a girl to love and care for him. A flicker of hope comes in the form of the young Clara, whom Drosselmeyer meets at a Christmas party. With some magic, a cosy Christmas gathering turns into a marvellous adventure.

Peter Wright’s The Nutcracker has enchanted audiences since its 1984 premiere by the Company. Featuring Tchaikovsky’s most familiar melodies and brought to life by Julia Trevelyan Oman’s exquisite designs, The Nutcracker is sure to be a festive firecracker for all ages.

The Royal Ballet - Giselle

The peasant girl Giselle has fallen in love with Albrecht. When she discovers that he is actually a nobleman promised to another, she kills herself in despair. Her spirit joins the Wilis: the vengeful ghosts of women hell-bent on killing any man who crosses their path in a dance to the death. Wracked with guilt, Albrecht visits Giselle’s grave, where he must face the Wilis – and Giselle’s ghost.

Peter Wright’s 1985 production of this quintessential Romantic ballet is a classic of The Royal Ballet repertory. Set to Adolphe Adam’s evocative score and with atmospheric designs by John Macfarlane, Giselle conjures up the earthly and otherworldly realms in a tale of love, betrayal and redemption.

The Royal Opera - Siegfried

Raised by a scheming dwarf and unaware of his true family origins, a young man embarks on an epic journey. Soon, destiny brings him face-to-face with a shattered sword, a fearsome dragon and the cursed ring it guards, and a Valkyrie forced into enchanted slumber...

Moments of transcendent beauty and heroic triumph sparkle in the third chapter of Wagner’s Ring cycle, brought to life under Barrie Kosky’s inspired eye following his spectacular Das Rheingold (2023) and Die Walküre (2025). Andreas Schager, in his much-anticipated debut with The Royal Opera, stars as Siegfried’s titular hero, alongside Christopher Maltman’s towering Wanderer, Peter Hoare’s

treacherous Mime and Elisabet Strid’s radiant Brünnhilde. Antonio Pappano conducts, drawing out the unspoken tensions and ethereal mysticism of Wagner’s dynamic score.

The Royal Opera - The Magic Flute

Princess Pamina has been captured. Her mother, the Queen of the Night, tasks the young Prince Tamino with her daughter’s rescue. But when Tamino and his friendly sidekick, Papageno, embark on their adventure, they soon learn that when it comes to the quest for love, nothing is as it really seems. Guided by a magic flute, they encounter monsters, villains, and a mysterious brotherhood of men – but help, it turns out, comes when you least expect it.

Mozart’s fantastical opera glitters in David McVicar’s enchanting production. A star cast including Julia Bullock as Pamina, Amitai Pati as Tamino, Huw Montague Rendall as Papageno, Kathryn Lewek as the Queen of the Night, and Soloman Howard as Sarastro, led by French conductor Marie Jacquot in her Covent Garden debut.

The Metropolitan Opera - Eugene Onegin

Following her acclaimed 2024 company debut in Puccini’s Madama Butterfly, soprano Asmik Grigorian returns to the Met as Tatiana, the lovestruck young heroine in this ardent operatic adaptation of Pushkin. Baritone Igor Golovatenko reprises his portrayal of the urbane Onegin, who realizes his affection for her all too late. The Met’s evocative production, directed by Tony Award winner Deborah Warner, “offers a beautifully detailed reading of … Tchaikovsky’s lyrical romance”

(The Telegraph).