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.

ALL SEATS £4.00

When Santa comes down with a sickness, Rubble steps up to rescue the holiday spirit while racing against Mayor Humdinger's sneaky plan to swipe everyone's gifts.

Stars Voices of Luke Dietz & Lucien Duncan-Reid

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

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, at The Plaza!

Sunday 7th December

2pm

Tickets £12

*Includes 15 Minute Interval

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 TBC, so is listed as a 18.

Doors 7pm

Starts 8pm

Q&A 9:30pm

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.

It’s A Wonderful Life is back for our Annual Christmas Special on Saturday 6th December, from 7pm! 🎄

🔔 Join us for Frank Capra’s Christmas Classic on the Big Screen, with Christmas Advert Reel; Christmas Carols; Mince Pies; Mulled Wine; & Raffle to get you geared up for the festive season 🔔

🎟️ Tickets on sale Monday 6th October from 6pm, Available at the Box Office or Online Via Skiddle 🎟️

Tickets: £4 (Online Booking Fees Apply)

(Confirmation and e-tickets sent via email)

Doors - 6:00pm

Evening Starts - 7:00pm

Evening Finishes - 10:00pm

Film Synopsis:

George Bailey has so many problems he is thinking about ending it all - and it's Christmas! As the angels discuss George, we see his life in flashback. As George is about to jump from a bridge, he ends up rescuing his guardian angel, Clarence - who then shows George what his town would have looked like if it hadn't been for all his good deeds over the years.

Online Tickets Available On Skiddle:

https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Liverpool/Plaza-Community-Cinema/Plaza-Christmas-Special-Its-A-Wonderful-Life/41429066/

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].

Three Photographers, One Vision:

Framing New Brighton

Local Documentary Followed by Q&A with Dylan Cubbin & Alex Hurst hosted by Philip McGuinness.

Renowned photographers Ken Grant, Alex Hurst, and Tom Wood revisit their photographs of the seaside town of New Brighton, uncovering the untold stories and inspiration behind each frame, while exploring the connection between artist and place.  

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

Documentary Runtime: 33 Minutes

The Fifth Step

by David Ireland

directed by Finn den Hertog

Thursday 27th November, 7pm.

Tickets £12

(Online Bookings +70p per ticket)

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.

Finn den Hertog directs the provocative and entertaining production filmed live from @sohoplace on London’s West End.

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 WWII psychiatrist evaluates Nazi leaders before the Nuremberg trials, growing increasingly obsessed with understanding evil as he forms a disturbing bond with Hermann Göring.

Director James Vanderbilt

Writers James Vanderbilt & Jack El-Hai

Stars Russell Crowe, Michael Shannon & Rami Malek

We round off our retro series of films for 2025 with the first Christmas Specials announcement. This year’s 1980s Christmas film is the classic, Trading Places (15) on Saturday 13th December.

Trading Places is a 1983 comedy film directed by John Landis. Starring Dan Aykroyd, Eddie Murphy and an all star cast, the film tells the story of an upper-class commodities broker and a poor street hustler whose lives cross when they are unwittingly made the subjects of an elaborate bet to test how each man will perform when their life circumstances are swapped.

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

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 Plaza in association with Lavendar Nights presents A Queer Film Night: Carol.

18+

Wednesday 3rd December 7:30pm

Tickets £4.00

(Online Booking Fee 70p per ticket)

An aspiring photographer develops an intimate relationship with an older woman in 1950s New York.

There will be a alcoholic bar available for this screening.

Doors Open: 6:30pm

This film is rated as “18” – Adults Only, Suitable only for those 18 Years and Over. No one under the age of 18 can watch this film.

*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].

The Royal Ballet & Opera Cinema Season presents...

Cinderella

Ballet and dance

Starring Fumi Kaneko and William Bracewell.

This Christmas, be transported into an ethereal world where a sprinkling of fairy dust makes dreams come true. Cinderella comes to a cinema near you from Tuesday 25 November 2025.

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.

Tuesday 25th November 2025

Doors Open 6:30pm

Show Commences 7:15pm

Tickets £12

This is a live performance of approximatley 2 hours 45 minutes with two intervals.

Bar Facilities available.

The Royal Ballet & Opera Cinema Season presents...

The Nutcracker

Ballet and dance

Journey into a magical kingdom and watch Peter Wright’s enchanting production of The Nutcracker live in cinemas from Wednesday 10 December 2025.

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.

Wednesday 10th December 2025

Doors Open 6:30pm

Show Commences 7:15pm

Sunday 14th December 2025

Doors Open 1:30pm

Show Commences 2:00pm

Tickets £12

This performance is approximatley 2 hours 25 minutes with one interval.

Bar Facilities available.

A choral society's male members enlist in World War I, leaving the demanding Dr. Guthrie to recruit teenagers. Together, they experience the joy of singing while the young boys grapple with their impending conscription into the army.

Director Nicholas Hytner

Writer Alan Bennett

Stars Taylor Uttley, Ralph Fiennes & Emily Fairn

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].

Cosy up in your festive PJ’s and enjoy this Christmas-Classic with a Hot Chocolate at The Plaza Cinema!

Late on Christmas Eve, after the town has gone to sleep, a boy boards the mysterious train that waits for him–The Polar Express. When the boy arrives at the North Pole, Santa Claus offers him any gift he desires. The boy asks only for a bell from the harness of Santa’s reindeer. But on the way home, the bell is lost. Christmas morning, the boy finds the bell under the Christmas tree, and when he shakes it, the bell makes the most beautiful sound he’s ever heard. His mother admires the bell, but she laments that it is broken … for, you see, only a true believer can hear the sound of the bell.

All Tickets £6 and include a Delicious Hot Chocolate!*

*Hot Chocolate to be collected from the kiosk, this can be swapped for any Hot Drink / Canned Drink / Fruit Shoot / Water.

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

A man joins a game show in which contestants, allowed to go anywhere in the world, are pursued by "hunters" hired to kill them.

Director

Edgar Wright

Writers

Stephen King; Michael Bacall; Edgar Wright

Starring

Glen Powell; Emilia Jones; Josh Brolin

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].

Set between the wars, a French archeologist travels to Eryri National Park (North Wales) to study the ancient standing stones but gets far more than he bargained for....

When an ancient artefact is unearthed, its owner 'The Vadan' awakes from its subterranean slumber and endeavours to retrieve its pocession.

Created in the folk horror sub genre, The Vadan is shot in black and white and with no dialogue- Story written by Mike Badger who also plays the lead role. Directed by Mike's son Ray Badger and features Kiera Wilde as 'The Vadan'

The soundtrack was created by Ray Badger and is accompanied with traditional and authentic music from the era.

Generator Films 2025

Screening and Q&A with Ray & Mike Badger

Friday 5th December

7:30pm Doors

8:00pm Vadan

8:45pm Break

9:00pm Q&A

9:30pm Finish

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

Westlife - Royal Albert Hall (25th Anniversary)

Experience an unforgettable celebration as for the first time ever, Westlife take centre stage at London’s iconic Royal Albert Hall for a fun-filled night of nostalgia honouring 25 magnificent years of chart-topping music. Selling over 55 millions records worldwide and with an incredible 14 No.1 singles, Westlife have established themselves as a defining force within pop and one of the world’s biggest bands of the 21st century.

To mark their 25th anniversary, the band will be joined by the renowned Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra, bringing Westlife’s biggest hits and fan favourites like Flying Without Wings, Your Raise Me Up and Uptown Girl to life like never before and with the glittering Gatsby-themed stage, this event promises a visual and musical feast for fans and newcomers alike.

This is not just a concert — it's a cinematic celebration of a legendary band and their enduring legacy.

This Screening is at Event Cinema Prices, All Tickets £12.

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].

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.