The Plaza Presents:

A Christmas Carol

Directed by Jacqui Morris and David Morris

Voice Cast:

Simon Russell Beale, Martin Freeman, Carey Mulligan, Daniel Kaluuya, Andy Serkis, Siân Phillips, Leslie Caron

A Victorian family prepares a paper theatre for a performance of A Christmas Carol. The audience enters the imagination of one of the children and quickly, the cardboard stage transforms to reveal a magical world containing real dancers and stylised sets. 

The classic tale unfolds in a rich tapestry of highly absorbing, theatrical drama featuring sumptuous visual effects inspired by the techniques of early cinema. In a daring twist of format, characters are portrayed by dancers and voiced by an eclectic cast of the world’s most recognisable actors.

The mix of danced action and spoken narration brings fresh dimension to Dickens’ characters and poetic language, whilst remaining true to the beauty of the author’s original narrative.

Thursday 18th December

7:40pm

This film is rated as “PG” – Parental Guidance, Suitable for General Viewing, but some scenes may be unsuitable for young children.

Santa's clumsy son Arthur sets out on a mission with Grandsanta to give out a misplaced present to a young girl in less than two hours on Christmas Day.

Directors

Barry Cook; Sarah Smith

Writers

Peter Baynham; Sarah Smith

Stars

James McAvoy; Hugh Laurie; Bill Nighy

This film is rated as “U” – Universal, Suitable for All.

Jake and Neytiri's family grapples with grief after Neteyam's death, encountering a new, aggressive Na'vi tribe, the Ash People, who are led by the fiery Varang, as the conflict on Pandora escalates and a new moral focus emerges.

Director

James Cameron

Writers

James Cameron; Rick Jaffa; Amanda Silver

Stars

Sam Worthington; Zoe Saldaña; Sigourney Weaver

This film is rated as “12A” – Suitable for 12 Years and Over. No one under the age of 12 can watch a 12A unless accompanied by an Adult.

*Photographic ID may be required if young people are attending without an adult, entry may be refused if not provided.

[Passport/Driver’s License/Citizenship Card/Post Office ID/YOTI ID/Lloyds ID].

The Plaza is proud to present Ben Wheatley's new film BULK.

For this screening we are lucky to have Ben with us for a Q&A post the screening.

Synopsis

A scientist's string theory experiment goes wrong when his brane explodes. Corey Harlan must find him and the brane's core in a mysterious house where doors lead to other worlds, guided by the dimensional being Aclima.

Director

Ben Wheatley

Writer

Ben Wheatley

Stars

Alexandra Maria Lara; Mark Monero; Sam Riley

The Rating of this film is 15, only those 15 years old and above may attend this screening. Photographic ID will be required to confirm age.

Doors 7pm

Starts 8pm

Q&A 9:30pm

Join us for the Classic Holiday Romance film:

Bell, Book and Candle (1958)

In the late 1950s, Gillian Holroyd (Kim Novak) is a modern-day witch living in New York City's Greenwich Village. When she encounters charming publisher Shepherd Henderson (James Stewart), she decides to make him hers by casting a love spell. Gillian takes added pleasure in doing so because Henderson is engaged to her old college rival (Janice Rule). However, Gillian finds herself actually falling for Shepherd, which poses a problem: She will lose her powers if she falls in love.

Director

Richard Quine

Writers

Daniel Taradash; John Van Druten

Stars

James Stewart; Kim Novak; Jack Lemmon

This film is rated as “U” – Universal, Suitable for All.

Q&A with Jay Glennie followed by Screening of

Quentin Tarantino's "Once Upon A Time In Hollywood"

For the first time ever Academy Award winning filmmaker Quentin Tarantino has granted renowned and respected journalist and author Jay Glennie (One Shot: The Making of Deer Hunter, Raging Bull: The Making of) unique access revealing the never-before-told behind-the-scenes making of one of the most iconic films of all time, Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood.

Jay Glennie brings his expertise, experience, and incisive writing to this unique volume, pulling back the curtain on the visionary writer/director/producer’s ninth film, with unprecedented access to the filmmaker, cast, and crew. This epic tome is a stunning and faithful deep dive into the mind of a masterful auteur and a must-have book for all film lovers and Quentin Tarantino fans.

OUT NOW FROM TITAN BOOKS

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As Hollywood's Golden Age is winding down during the summer of 1969, television actor Rick Dalton and his stunt double Cliff Booth endeavor to achieve lasting success in Hollywood while meeting several colorful characters along the way.

Director

Quentin Tarantino

Writer

Quentin Tarantino

Stars

Leonardo Di; CaprioBrad Pitt; Margot Robbie

Saturday 17th January 2026

Doors Open 6:30pm

Q&A at 7:30pm

Film Screening 8:00pm

Tickets only £5.90

A modern, Bollywood-inspired musical spin on Dickens' "A Christmas Carol," set in vibrant, multicultural London. A hard-nosed businessman, Mr. Sood, is forced to confront his past, present, and future over one fateful Christmas Eve - guided by three unforgettable spirits - on a journey toward compassion and redemption.

Director Gurinder Chadha

Writers Gurinder Chadha & Charles Dickens

Stars Kunal Nayyar, Leo Suter & Charithra Chandran

This film is rated as “PG” – Parental Guidance, Suitable for General Viewing, but some scenes may be unsuitable for young children.

Join us for this Christmas Classic!

A New York City cop, John McClane, tries to save his estranged wife and several others taken hostage by terrorists during a Christmas Eve party at the Nakatomi Plaza Skyscraper in Los Angeles, California.

Director

John McTiernan

Writers

Roderick Thorp; Jeb Stuart; Steven E. de Souza

Stars

Bruce Willis; Bonnie Bedelia; Reginald VelJohnson; Alan Rickman

This film is rated as “15” – Suitable only for those 15 Years and Over. No one under the age of 15 can watch this film.

*Photographic ID will be required if young people are attending to confirm age, entry will be refused if not provided.

[Passport/Driver’s License/Citizenship Card/Post Office ID/YOTI ID/Lloyds ID].

A new porter forms an odd bond with the youngest daughter of a well-known UK family. As the Davenport family, headed by Lord and Lady Davenport, deals with the epic disaster of the wedding of their eldest daughter to her caddish cousin.

Director Jim O'Hanlon

Writers Jimmy Carr, Patrick Carr & Andrew Dawson

Stars Damian Lewis, Tom Felton & Thomasin McKenzie

This film is rated as “15” – Suitable only for those 15 Years and Over. No one under the age of 15 can watch this film.

*Photographic ID will be required if young people are attending to confirm age, entry will be refused if not provided. [Passport/Driver’s License/Citizenship Card/Post Office ID/YOTI ID/Lloyds ID].

Joey Triviani is bringing The Soon To Be Infamous Quiz Nights, to The Plaza Cinema!

These quiz nights are more than just trivia, with a mix of creativity; humour and community spirit, you'll experience an interactive quiz that celebrates good vibes, great company, and a healthy dose of riendly competition.

So if you thik you know your Clooney from your Carrey or your Bond from your Bambino, then charge your phones fro the one smartphone quiz to rule them all!

Saturday 24th January

Doors 7pm

Quiz Starts 8pm

Tickets £7

Prize for 1st Place £100

This event is an over 18's only smartphone quiz, with games, challenges & raffle. No one under the age of 18 can attend this event.

*Photographic ID will be required to confirm, entry will  be refused if not provided. [Passport/Driver’s License/Citizenship Card/Post Office ID/YOTI ID/Lloyds ID].

One year after the events at Freddy Fazbear's, Abby's attempt to reconnect with her old animatronic friends sets off a terrifying chain of events that uncovers some dark secrets in this horror sequel.

Director Emma Tammi

Writer Scott Cawthon

Stars Josh Hutcherson, Elizabeth Lail & Piper Rubio

This film is rated as “15” – Suitable only for those 15 Years and Over. No one under the age of 15 can watch this film.

*Photographic ID will be required if young people are attending to confirm age, entry will be refused if not provided. [Passport/Driver’s License/Citizenship Card/Post Office ID/YOTI ID/Lloyds ID].

On the outskirts of Whoville lives a green, revenge-seeking Grinch who plans to ruin Christmas for all of the citizens of the town.

Director

Ron Howard

Writers

Dr. Seuss; Jeffrey Price; Peter S. Seaman

Stars

Jim Carrey; Taylor Momsen; Kelley

This film is rated as “PG” – Parental Guidance, Suitable for General Viewing, but some scenes may be unsuitable for young children.

A father vows to get his son a Turbo Man action figure for Christmas. However, every store is sold out, and he must travel all over town and compete with everybody else in order to find one.

Director

Brian Levant

Writer

Randy Kornfield

Stars

Arnold Schwarzenegger; Sinbad; Phil Hartman

This film is rated as “PG” – Parental Guidance, Suitable for General Viewing, but some scenes may be unsuitable for young children.

Follows the lives of eight very different couples in dealing with their love lives in various loosely interrelated tales all set during a frantic month before Christmas in London, England.

Director

Richard Curtis

Writer

Richard Curtis

Stars

Bill Nighy; Gregor Fisher; Rory MacGregor and More!

This film is rated as “15” – Suitable only for those 15 Years and Over. No one under the age of 15 can watch this film.

*Photographic ID will be required if young people are attending to confirm age, entry will be refused if not provided.

[Passport/Driver’s License/Citizenship Card/Post Office ID/YOTI ID/Lloyds ID].

Hamlet

by William Shakespeare

directed by Robert Hastie

Thursday 22nd January

at 7pm

Tickets £12 (+ 70p Online Booking Fee)

Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera (Life of Pi) is Hamlet in this fearless, contemporary take on Shakespeare’s famous tragedy.

Trapped between duty and doubt, surrounded by power and privilege, young Prince Hamlet dares to ask the ultimate question – you know the one.

National Theatre Deputy Artistic Director, Robert Hastie (Standing at the Sky’s Edge, Operation Mincemeat) directs this sharp, stylish and darkly funny reimagining.

This film is rated as “12A” – Suitable for 12 Years and Over. No one under the age of 12 can watch a 12A unless accompanied by an Adult.

*Photographic ID may be required if young people are attending without an adult, entry may be refused if not provided.

[Passport/Driver’s License/Citizenship Card/Post Office ID/YOTI ID/Lloyds ID].

We start off our retro series of films for 2026 with the 1987 classic, The Lost Boys (15) on Saturday 31st January.

Lucy along with her two sons, Michael and Sam moves to a small town in California. Soon, the two boys are sucked into the mysterious and dangerous world of bikers, vampires and vampire hunters.

Nick Gartland DJ will be on warm up before the main film with an 80s themed DJ set.

There will be a bar and a food bank collection on the night.

Doors Open: 6:45pm

DJ Nick Gartland: 7:00pm

Film: 8:00pm

This film is rated as “15” – Suitable only for those 15 Years and Over. No one under the age of 15 can watch this film.

*Photographic ID will be required if young people are attending to confirm age, entry will be refused if not provided.

[Passport/Driver’s License/Citizenship Card/Post Office ID/YOTI ID/Lloyds ID].

We round off our retro series of films for 2025 with the second announcement at the Plaza Community Cinema on Saturday 20th December.

We are excited to announce a special morning screening of The Muppet Christmas Carol (U) for our Plaza 90s Christmas Family Special.

The Muppet Christmas Carol is a 1992 American Christmas musical film produced and directed by Brian Henson. The film stars Michael Caine as Ebenezer Scrooge alongside the Muppets.

Nick Gartland will be on warm up before the main film with an Christmas themed DJ set. Christmas Jumpers optional!

Doors: 9:45am

DJ Nick Gartland: 10:00am

Film: 10:30am

This film is rated as “U” – Universal, Suitable for All.

The Royal Ballet & Opera Cinema Season presents...

La Traviata

The Royal Opera

At one of her lavish parties, celebrated Parisan courtesan Violetta is introduced to Alfredo Germont.

The two fall madly in love, and though hesitant to leave behind her life of luxury and freedom,

Violetta follows her heart. But the young couple’s happiness is short-lived, as the harsh realities of

life soon come knocking.

As intimate as it is sumptuous, La traviata features some of opera’s most famous melodies, and is a

star vehicle for its leading soprano role sung by Ermonela Jaho. In director Richard Eyre’s world of

seductive grandeur, the tender and devastating beauty at the centre of Verdi’s opera shines bright.

Wednesday 14th January 2026

Doors Open 6:00pm

Show Commences 6:45pm

Tickets £12

This performance is approximatley 3 hours with two intervals.

Bar Facilities available.

With English Subtitles.

SpongeBob journeys to the ocean's depths to face the Flying Dutchman's ghost, encountering challenges and uncovering marine mysteries.

Director

Derek Drymon

Writers

Pam Brady; Matt Lieberman; Marc Ceccarelli

Stars

Carolyn Lawrence; Mr. Lawrence; Mark Hamill

This film is rated as “PG” – Parental Guidance, Suitable for General Viewing, but some scenes may be unsuitable for young children.

A struggling woman is happy to start over as a housemaid for an affluent, elite couple.

Director

Paul Feig

Writers

Rebecca Sonnenshine; Freida McFadden

Stars

Sydney Sweeney; Amanda Seyfried; Brandon Sklenar

This film is rated as “15” – Suitable only for those 15 Years and Over. No one under the age of 15 can watch this film.

*Photographic ID will be required if young people are attending to confirm age, entry will be refused if not provided.

[Passport/Driver’s License/Citizenship Card/Post Office ID/YOTI ID/Lloyds ID].

Jack Skellington, king of Halloween Town, discovers Christmas Town, but his attempts to bring Christmas to his home causes confusion.

Director

Henry Selick

Writers

Tim Burton; Michael McDowell; Caroline Thompson

Stars

Danny Elfman; Chris Sarandon; Catherine O'Hara

This film is rated as “PG” – Parental Guidance, Suitable for General Viewing, but some scenes may be unsuitable for young children.

The Plaza is proud to bring two amazing Wallace & Gromit to our screens for two days only between Christmas & New Year!

All Tickets £4

*This Screening Will Have No Adverts or Trailers*

A Close Shave

Wallace's whirlwind romance with the owner of the local wool shop puts his head in a spin; Gromit is framed for sheep-rustling in a fiendish criminal plot.

A Matter Of Loaf And Death

Wallace and his dog, Gromit, open a bakery and get tied up with a murder mystery. But when Wallace falls in love, Gromit is left to solve the case.

This film is rated as “PG” – Parental Guidance, Suitable for General Viewing, but some scenes may be unsuitable for young children.

The Plaza is proud to bring two amazing Wallace & Gromit to our screens for two days only between Christmas & New Year!

All Tickets £4

*This Screening Will Have No Adverts or Trailers*

The Grand Day Out

To replenish their depleted supply of cheese, inventor Wallace and his dog Gromit travel to the moon in a homemade rocket-ship.

The Wrong Trousers

Gromit butts heads with a mysterious penguin lodger, who hatches a sinister scheme involving the ex-NASA Techno Trousers that have been modified by Wallace for walkies.

This film is rated as “U” – Universal, Suitable for All.

Wicked: For Good

After challenging the Wizard's totalitarian regime in Oz, Elphaba must grapple with her identity as the "Wicked Witch of the West". Meanwhile, the Wizard has given Glinda the title "Glinda the Good" and a public status as the nation's defender against Elphaba. The two witches must make decisions that seal their fates in this second musical installment.

Director: Jon M. Chu

Writers: Winnie Holzman; Dana Fox; Gregory Maguire

Stars: Cynthia Erivo; Ariana Grande; Jeff Goldblum

This film is rated as “PG” – Parental Guidance, Suitable for General Viewing, but some scenes may be unsuitable for young children.

Brave rabbit cop Judy Hopps and her friend, the fox Nick Wilde, team up again to crack a new case, the most perilous and intricate of their careers.

Directors Jared Bush & Byron Howard

Writer Jared Bush

Stars The Voice of Ginnifer Goodwin, Jason Bateman, Ke Huy Quan, Idris Elba & Shakira

This film is rated as “PG” – Parental Guidance, Suitable for General Viewing, but some scenes may be unsuitable for young children.