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.

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.    

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.

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.

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.

A college professor finds herself at a personal and professional crossroads when a star pupil levels an accusation against one of her colleagues and a dark secret from her own past threatens to come to light.

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.

When their evil enemy resurfaces after 16 years, a group of ex-revolutionaries reunite to rescue one of their own's daughter.

Starring Leonardo Dicaprio, Sean Penn & Benicio Del Toro.

A recent widower abandons his successful business career in the UK and accepts a temporary position as a butler in an eccentric French household in this romantic comedy drama. 

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.

In 1970, Mooney (Josh O'Connor) and two cohorts wander into a museum in broad daylight and steal four paintings. When holding onto the art proves more difficult than stealing them, Mooney is relegated to a life on the run.

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.

Two conspiracy-obsessed young men kidnap the high-powered CEO of a major company, convinced that she is an alien intent on destroying planet Earth.

Starring Emma Stone, Jesse Plemons & Aiden Delbis

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.

Based on the 2023 book Deliver Me from Nowhere by Warren Zanes, this biographical musical drama film chronicles the conception of Springsteen's 1982 album Nebraska, made when he was a young musician on the cusp of global superstardom, struggling to reconcile the pressures of success with the ghosts of his past.  

Starring Jeremy Allen White as Bruce Springsteen.

In Northern England, a man heads out on a journey into the woods to reconnect with the estranged hermit brother with whom he shared a complicated past that was altered by life-changing events decades ago.

Starring Daniel Day-Lewis, Sean Bean & Samantha Morton.

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 Sinodun Players present an evening of seasonal offerings, with a second half of music from their own talented band, Outliers. All funds raised will be donated to Crisis at Christmas.

Set in 1916, during World War I, in the fictional town of Ramsden, Yorkshire, The Choral is a historical comedy drama film. It follows the members of the local choral society which recruits a group of teenage boys and girls to replace all the men who have enlisted to help the war effort. They work towards a performance of Edward Elgar's 'The Dream of Gerontius' under the direction of the demanding Dr Guthrie.

Starring Ralph Fiennes, Roger Allam, Mark Addy, Alun Armstrong, Robert Emms, and Simon Russell Beale. Directed by Nicholas Hytner and written by Alan Bennett.

Years after the events of Wicked (2024), Elphaba Thropp, now known as the Wicked Witch of the West, continues her fight for animal rights while living as a fugitive. Meanwhile Glinda Upland, now recognized as the Glinda the Good, is a public figure watched over by the Wizard and Madame Morrible. As they face the consequences of their actions, their relationship is put to the test by a series of events - including the surprising arrival of Dorothy Gale from Kansas - that will change the Land of Oz forever.

Part 2 of the film adaptation of Wicked, starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande.

This holiday season, the magic begins on the big screen. Join André Rieu for his 2025 Christmas Concert – “Merry Christmas” and experience joyful carols, beautiful waltzes, and plenty of surprises – it’s the ultimate Christmas cinema event!

With his fabulous Johann Strauss Orchestra, and special guests including the sensational Emma Kok and over 400 brass players bringing the majestic sound of Christmas, André’s concert is bursting with warmth, laughter and holiday cheer.

Christmas is André’s favourite time of year - and he can’t wait to share this spectacular concert with you, only in cinemas!

Hansel and Gretel

The Sinodun Players annual pantomime

16th - 31st January 2026

Members booking opens Friday 10 October 2025

Public booking opens 10am Friday 17 October 2025

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).