Can the world be saved when so much has already been lost? Narrated by Academy Award winner Meryl Streep, this fascinating, inspiring, and timely documentary follows the scientific experts on the frontlines of conservation as they seek to answer this question..

David Tennant (Doctor Who, Broadchurch) and Cush Jumbo (The Good Wife, Criminal Record) lead a stellar cast in an ‘enthralling’ (★★★★★ Daily Telegraph) new production of Shakespeare’s MACBETH, filmed live at the Donmar Warehouse in London, especially for the big screen. Unsettling

intimacy and brutal action combine at breakneck speed as Max Webster (Life of Pi, Henry V) directs this tragic tale of love, murder, and nature’s power of renewal. With staging ‘full of wolfish imagination and alarming surprise’ (★★★★★ The Guardian), the immersive 5.1 cinema surround sound places the audience inside the minds of the Macbeths, asking are we ever really responsible for our actions?

A Riveting Reimagining of Greek Mythology by Margaret Atwood comes to the stage.

Prepare to experience the timeless story of Penelope, the legendary wife of Odysseus, like never before in The Penelopiad, a captivating play by acclaimed author Margaret Atwood. Drawing inspiration from Homer’s Odyssey, Atwood’s sharp and inventive retelling offers a modern, feminist perspective on the iconic myth, reimagining Penelope’s story with wit, intelligence, and boldness. Penelope, often portrayed

as the patient and passive figure waiting for her husband’s return, takes centre stage as a strong and articulate narrator. Through her eyes, we explore the complexities of loyalty, identity, and survival in a male-dominated world.

In this engaging production, Penelope is joined by the chorus of twelve maids who provide their own voices and challenge the narrative of history. With Atwood’s signature blend of humour, emotion, and social commentary, The Penelopiad offers a thought-provoking exploration of power dynamics, gender roles, and the untold stories of women. The play weaves together elements of ancient mythology and contemporary themes, creating a unique theatrical experience that will resonate with audiences.

With original music by local composer Alex Rimes, and direction by Lucy Pitman-Wallace, The Penelopiad promises to be a powerful and unforgettable play, celebrating the voices of women who have been overlooked by history. Don’t miss your chance to witness this captivating production.  

Follows a story of love, friendship, grief and healing, about a writer who adopts a Great Dane that belonged to a late friend and mentor.

The Royal Ballet

BALLET TO BROADWAY: WHEELDON WORKS

[Mixed Programme: 1 Revival, 3 New Productions]

Choreography: Christopher Wheeldon

Music: Joby Talbot | Joni Mitchell | Keaton Henson | George Gershwin

Running time: 180 minutes (Runtime and intervals TBC)

Sensuous contemporary ballet meets the energy of musical theatre in four distinctive short works. Fool’s Paradise, The Two of Us, Us, An American in Paris: four works showing the remarkable choreographic range of The Royal Ballet's Artistic Associate, Christopher Wheeldon.

After 20 years Odysseus finally returns to Ithaca, where he finds his wife held prisoner by suitors vying to be king and his son facing death at their hands. To win back his family and all he has lost, Odysseus must rediscover his strength.

A disillusioned Englishman who goes to work in a school in a divided Argentina in 1976 finds his life transformed when he rescues an orphaned penguin from the beach.

The spectacular sculptures and paintings of Michelangelo seem so familiar to us, but what do we really know about this Renaissance giant? Michelangelo’s genius is evident in everything he touched. Beautiful and diverse works such as the towering statue of David, the moving Pietà in the Papal Basilica of St. Peter and his tour-de-force, the Sistine Chapel ceiling, still leave us breathless today.

Spanning his 88 years, Michelangelo - Love and Death takes a cinematic journey through the print and drawing rooms of Europe through the great chapels and museums of Florence, Rome and the Vatican to seek out a deeper understanding of this legendary figure’s tempestuous life, his relationship with his contemporaries and his incredible legacy.