Keswick Alhambra Cinema

This little gem of a century-old, family-owned-and-operated traditional picturehouse boasts state-of-the art sound and projection in a gorgeously restored 157-seater auditorium, plus a new 28-seater Screen 2.

See the latest film releases, as well as live satellite-streamed theatre, opera and ballet:

Open every day but Christmas day

www.keswickalhambra.co.uk

Accessibility: the cinema is wheelchair and mobility-scooter accessible,with a disabled toilet, and an audio loop system.  

Location

36 St John's Street, Keswick - just a minute's walk from the market square.

The Awakening

Keswick Alhambra Cinema

CLARE (Erin Doherty) went missing more than ten years ago, putting her parents MARY (Juliet Stephenson) and JOHN (Jared Harris) through a decade of grief, guilt and self-interrogation: Why did she leave? Where did she go? Will she ever return? 

 

After police put out an anniversary appeal, Clare comes home.... but is this really Clare? And if not, what are the motives of the stranger who has assumed her identity and thrust herslef into John and Mary's lives? 

 

With an award wining cast, this is a thriller not to miss. 1hour 30 minutes' running time, and certificate 15.

 


The Critic

Keswick Alhambra Cinema

THE CRITIC is a deliciously dark and sharp-witted thriller set in 1930s London ‘theatreland’ featuring an all-star cast including Ian McKellen, Gemma Arterton, Mark Strong, Ben Barnes, Alfred Enoch, Romola Garai and Lesley Manville. When the most feared and vicious theatre critic in town Jimmy Erskine (McKellen), finds himself suddenly in the crosshairs of the Daily Chronicle’s new owner David Brooke (Strong), he strikes a sinister Faustian pact with struggling actress Nina Land (Arterton) who is desperate to win his favour.


    Lee

    Keswick Alhambra Cinema

    "I was good at drinking, having sex and taking pictures...." said model turned photographer LEE MILLER.of herself. 

     

    Having graced the pages of VOGUE as a fashion model, Elizabeth "Lee" Miller approached the magazine for work as as a photograopher as World War 2 broke out.  In a male dominated world, her photograohs and stories from the front line won her acclaim as a correspondent and brought home the horrible realities of war. 

     

    "Lee is a handsomely made, moving biopic of a subject who deserves to be honoured — with stellar chemistry and performances from Kate Winslet and Andy Samberg" - Roten Tomatoes

     


    Widow Clicquot

    Keswick Alhambra Cinema

    Join us at the Alhambra for the sparkling tale of the real Veuve Clicquot. 

     

    After her husband's death, Madame Clicquot flouts convention by assuming the reins of their wine business, defying her critics and ultimately revolutionizing the champagne industry, establishing her as one of the world's first great businesswomen. Beautiful period detail and stunning performances from Haley Bennett, Tom Sturridge and Natasha O'Keeffe. 

     

    91 Minutes, Cert 15. 

     

    Tickets available with chamapgne tasting, for 20 September only.

     


    Thelma

    Keswick Alhambra Cinema

    This is a very charming and funny film with great performances. The perfect family film for all ages, it's life affirming and full of good spirit. We're certain you'll love it. 

     

    When 93-year-old Thelma Post is robbed of $10,000 in a phone scam, she's determined to get her money back. The police show no interest, so she enlists her neighbour in the assisted living complex, Ben as her sidekick and sets out to find the scammers for herself.  The two embark on a reckless quest across the city, astride Ben's two-person mobility scooter, with shades of Mission Impossible never far away.  

     

    JUNE SQUIBB and RICHARD ROUNDTREE, in his final movie, star in this hilarious escapade. Stay to the end of the credits to see a clip about the real person who inspired the main character.


      Thelma

      Keswick Alhambra Cinema

      This is a very charming and funny film with great performances. The perfect family film for all ages, it's life affirming and full of good spirit. We're certain you'll love it. 

       

      When 93-year-old Thelma Post is robbed of $10,000 in a phone scam, she's determined to get her money back. The police show no interest, so she enlists her neighbour in the assisted living complex, Ben as her sidekick and sets out to find the scammers for herself.  The two embark on a reckless quest across the city, astride Ben's two-person mobility scooter, with shades of Mission Impossible never far away.  

       

      JUNE SQUIBB and RICHARD ROUNDTREE, in his final movie, star in this hilarious escapade. Stay to the end of the credits to see a clip about the real person who inspired the main character.


        Beetlejuice Beetlejuice

        Keswick Alhambra Cinema

        Thirty-six years after the events of the first film, the Deetz family returns home to Winter River following Charles Deetz's unexpected death. Lydia's life is turned upside down when her rebellious teenage daughter, Astrid, discovers the mysterious model of the town in the attic and the portal to the Afterlife is accidentally opened, releasing Betelgeuse.

        •   

        Lee

        Keswick Alhambra Cinema

        "I was good at drinking, having sex and taking pictures...." said model turned photographer LEE MILLER.of herself. 

         

        Having graced the pages of VOGUE as a fashion model, Elizabeth "Lee" Miller approached the magazine for work as as a photograopher as World War 2 broke out.  In a male dominated world, her photograohs and stories from the front line won her acclaim as a correspondent and brought home the horrible realities of war. 

         

        "Lee is a handsomely made, moving biopic of a subject who deserves to be honoured — with stellar chemistry and performances from Kate Winslet and Andy Samberg" - Roten Tomatoes

         


        It Ends With Us

        Keswick Alhambra Cinema

        IT ENDS WITH US, the first Colleen Hoover novel adapted for the big screen, tells the compelling story of Lily Bloom (Blake Lively), a woman who overcomes a traumatic childhood to embark on a new life in Boston and chase a lifelong dream of opening her own business.

         

        A chance meeting with charming neurosurgeon Ryle Kincaid (Justin Baldoni) sparks an intense connection, but as the two fall deeply in love, Lily begins to see sides of Ryle that remind her of her parents relationship.

         

        When Lilys first love, Atlas Corrigan (Brandon Sklenar), suddenly reenters her life, her relationship with Ryle is upended, and Lily realizes she must learn to rely on her own strength to make an impossible choice for her future.


        The Critic

        Keswick Alhambra Cinema

        THE CRITIC is a deliciously dark and sharp-witted thriller set in 1930s London ‘theatreland’ featuring an all-star cast including Ian McKellen, Gemma Arterton, Mark Strong, Ben Barnes, Alfred Enoch, Romola Garai and Lesley Manville. When the most feared and vicious theatre critic in town Jimmy Erskine (McKellen), finds himself suddenly in the crosshairs of the Daily Chronicle’s new owner David Brooke (Strong), he strikes a sinister Faustian pact with struggling actress Nina Land (Arterton) who is desperate to win his favour.


          The Critic

          Keswick Alhambra Cinema

          THE CRITIC is a deliciously dark and sharp-witted thriller set in 1930s London ‘theatreland’ featuring an all-star cast including Ian McKellen, Gemma Arterton, Mark Strong, Ben Barnes, Alfred Enoch, Romola Garai and Lesley Manville. When the most feared and vicious theatre critic in town Jimmy Erskine (McKellen), finds himself suddenly in the crosshairs of the Daily Chronicle’s new owner David Brooke (Strong), he strikes a sinister Faustian pact with struggling actress Nina Land (Arterton) who is desperate to win his favour.


            The Awakening

            Keswick Alhambra Cinema

            CLARE (Erin Doherty) went missing more than ten years ago, putting her parents MARY (Juliet Stephenson) and JOHN (Jared Harris) through a decade of grief, guilt and self-interrogation: Why did she leave? Where did she go? Will she ever return? 

             

            After police put out an anniversary appeal, Clare comes home.... but is this really Clare? And if not, what are the motives of the stranger who has assumed her identity and thrust herslef into John and Mary's lives? 

             

            With an award wining cast, this is a thriller not to miss. 1hour 30 minutes' running time, and certificate 15.

             


            Next Sohee

            Keswick Alhambra Cinema

            High school student Sohee starts training for a job at a call center but the greed of her company leads to her death. Detective Oh Yu-jin, who has something in common with Sohee, starts to probe her demise and finds an unsettling truth.


            Lee

            Keswick Alhambra Cinema

            "I was good at drinking, having sex and taking pictures...." said model turned photographer LEE MILLER.of herself. 

             

            Having graced the pages of VOGUE as a fashion model, Elizabeth "Lee" Miller approached the magazine for work as as a photograopher as World War 2 broke out.  In a male dominated world, her photograohs and stories from the front line won her acclaim as a correspondent and brought home the horrible realities of war. 

             

            "Lee is a handsomely made, moving biopic of a subject who deserves to be honoured — with stellar chemistry and performances from Kate Winslet and Andy Samberg" - Roten Tomatoes

             


            Miss Saigon : 25th Anniversary

            Keswick Alhambra Cinema

            Described by the Daily Mail as “the greatest musical of all time” this epic love story tells the tragic tale of young Vietnamese bar girl Kim, orphaned by war, who falls in love with American GI Chris — but their lives are torn apart by the fall of Saigon.

            Filmed in front of a live audience at London's Prince Edward Theatre, this screening gives cinema audiences the chance to enjoy the spectacular, sell out event that was Miss Saigon's 25th Anniversary performance.

            Especially for cinemas there is also a special finale that sees the cast joined on stage by the original cast members Jonathan Pryce, Lea Salonga and Simon


            Beetlejuice Beetlejuice

            Keswick Alhambra Cinema

            Thirty-six years after the events of the first film, the Deetz family returns home to Winter River following Charles Deetz's unexpected death. Lydia's life is turned upside down when her rebellious teenage daughter, Astrid, discovers the mysterious model of the town in the attic and the portal to the Afterlife is accidentally opened, releasing Betelgeuse.

            •   

            Thelma

            Keswick Alhambra Cinema

            This is a very charming and funny film with great performances. The perfect family film for all ages, it's life affirming and full of good spirit. We're certain you'll love it. 

             

            When 93-year-old Thelma Post is robbed of $10,000 in a phone scam, she's determined to get her money back. The police show no interest, so she enlists her neighbour in the assisted living complex, Ben as her sidekick and sets out to find the scammers for herself.  The two embark on a reckless quest across the city, astride Ben's two-person mobility scooter, with shades of Mission Impossible never far away.  

             

            JUNE SQUIBB and RICHARD ROUNDTREE, in his final movie, star in this hilarious escapade. Stay to the end of the credits to see a clip about the real person who inspired the main character.


              Lee

              Keswick Alhambra Cinema

              "I was good at drinking, having sex and taking pictures...." said model turned photographer LEE MILLER.of herself. 

               

              Having graced the pages of VOGUE as a fashion model, Elizabeth "Lee" Miller approached the magazine for work as as a photograopher as World War 2 broke out.  In a male dominated world, her photograohs and stories from the front line won her acclaim as a correspondent and brought home the horrible realities of war. 

               

              "Lee is a handsomely made, moving biopic of a subject who deserves to be honoured — with stellar chemistry and performances from Kate Winslet and Andy Samberg" - Roten Tomatoes

               


              Widow Clicquot

              Keswick Alhambra Cinema

              Join us at the Alhambra for the sparkling tale of the real Veuve Clicquot. 

               

              After her husband's death, Madame Clicquot flouts convention by assuming the reins of their wine business, defying her critics and ultimately revolutionizing the champagne industry, establishing her as one of the world's first great businesswomen. Beautiful period detail and stunning performances from Haley Bennett, Tom Sturridge and Natasha O'Keeffe. 

               

              91 Minutes, Cert 15. 

               

              Tickets available with chamapgne tasting, for 20 September only.

               


              It Ends With Us

              Keswick Alhambra Cinema

              IT ENDS WITH US, the first Colleen Hoover novel adapted for the big screen, tells the compelling story of Lily Bloom (Blake Lively), a woman who overcomes a traumatic childhood to embark on a new life in Boston and chase a lifelong dream of opening her own business.

               

              A chance meeting with charming neurosurgeon Ryle Kincaid (Justin Baldoni) sparks an intense connection, but as the two fall deeply in love, Lily begins to see sides of Ryle that remind her of her parents relationship.

               

              When Lilys first love, Atlas Corrigan (Brandon Sklenar), suddenly reenters her life, her relationship with Ryle is upended, and Lily realizes she must learn to rely on her own strength to make an impossible choice for her future.


              Lee

              Keswick Alhambra Cinema

              "I was good at drinking, having sex and taking pictures...." said model turned photographer LEE MILLER.of herself. 

               

              Having graced the pages of VOGUE as a fashion model, Elizabeth "Lee" Miller approached the magazine for work as as a photograopher as World War 2 broke out.  In a male dominated world, her photograohs and stories from the front line won her acclaim as a correspondent and brought home the horrible realities of war. 

               

              "Lee is a handsomely made, moving biopic of a subject who deserves to be honoured — with stellar chemistry and performances from Kate Winslet and Andy Samberg" - Roten Tomatoes

               


              The Awakening

              Keswick Alhambra Cinema

              CLARE (Erin Doherty) went missing more than ten years ago, putting her parents MARY (Juliet Stephenson) and JOHN (Jared Harris) through a decade of grief, guilt and self-interrogation: Why did she leave? Where did she go? Will she ever return? 

               

              After police put out an anniversary appeal, Clare comes home.... but is this really Clare? And if not, what are the motives of the stranger who has assumed her identity and thrust herslef into John and Mary's lives? 

               

              With an award wining cast, this is a thriller not to miss. 1hour 30 minutes' running time, and certificate 15.

               


              Miss Saigon : 25th Anniversary

              Keswick Alhambra Cinema

              Described by the Daily Mail as “the greatest musical of all time” this epic love story tells the tragic tale of young Vietnamese bar girl Kim, orphaned by war, who falls in love with American GI Chris — but their lives are torn apart by the fall of Saigon.

              Filmed in front of a live audience at London's Prince Edward Theatre, this screening gives cinema audiences the chance to enjoy the spectacular, sell out event that was Miss Saigon's 25th Anniversary performance.

              Especially for cinemas there is also a special finale that sees the cast joined on stage by the original cast members Jonathan Pryce, Lea Salonga and Simon


              I Could Never Go Vegan

              Keswick Alhambra Cinema

              'I could never go vegan.' Five words uttered around the world by many a non-vegan, but why? On a quest for the truth, a filmmaker sets out on a journey to find out the leading arguments facing the vegan movement, and if they're justified.

               

              Sustainable Keswick will host this screening, which will be followed by a post-film Q&A with the director, and some vegan nibbles and refreshments and the opportunity to chat and mingle. All welcome - vegans, vegetarians, omnivores and carnivores!  

              •   

              Movie Masterpeices Through the Ages: The 1990's

              Keswick Alhambra Cinema

               

              Max Newsom, film director, script writer, producer and film lecturer, continues his series of talks on film masterpieces of the 1920's - 2000's, with the following dates: 

               

              Tues 25th June - 1970's

              Tues 23rd July - 1980's

              Tues 24th Sept - 1990's

              Tues 22nd Oct - 2000's
               

               

              Each lecture includes short clips from movies of the era, a short recap of the previous decade's main contributions to the developing form, as well as an outline of the contemporary political and social issues.

              After each talk, there will be a short, 15-min break, complementary tea and biscuits, then a presentation of a classic film from the decade disussed.

              1990's - The Miramax Decade (Indy film goes for Oscars); Tarantino; Cold War Voices; Old Wine, New Bottles; Kitchen Sink in the UK; Hong Kong and the New Wave, multiplexes conquer the box office.

              1990's mentions to include: The Player; Being John Malkovitch; Saving Private Ryan; Barton Fink; Secrets and Lies: Naked; Simply Ballroom; Reservoir Dogs; Fight Club; Edward Scissorhands; Dances with Wolves; La Belle Noiseuse; The Usual Suspects; Shallow Grave; Trainspotting; Blair Witch Project; Four Weddings and a Funeral; Notting Hill; Double Life of Veronique; Dekalog; Fargo; Shawshank Redemption; Clerks; Good Will Hunting; Romeo + Juliet; Chungking Express.

               


              Beetlejuice Beetlejuice

              Keswick Alhambra Cinema

              Thirty-six years after the events of the first film, the Deetz family returns home to Winter River following Charles Deetz's unexpected death. Lydia's life is turned upside down when her rebellious teenage daughter, Astrid, discovers the mysterious model of the town in the attic and the portal to the Afterlife is accidentally opened, releasing Betelgeuse.

              •   

              The Critic

              Keswick Alhambra Cinema

              THE CRITIC is a deliciously dark and sharp-witted thriller set in 1930s London ‘theatreland’ featuring an all-star cast including Ian McKellen, Gemma Arterton, Mark Strong, Ben Barnes, Alfred Enoch, Romola Garai and Lesley Manville. When the most feared and vicious theatre critic in town Jimmy Erskine (McKellen), finds himself suddenly in the crosshairs of the Daily Chronicle’s new owner David Brooke (Strong), he strikes a sinister Faustian pact with struggling actress Nina Land (Arterton) who is desperate to win his favour.


                Kinds of Kindness

                Keswick Alhambra Cinema

                The latest from Yorgos Lanthimos, again with Emma Stone and Willem Dafoe.  A triptych fable, following a man without choices who tries to take control of his own life; a policeman who is alarmed that his wife who was missing-at-sea has returned and seems a different person; and a woman determined to find a specific someone with a special ability, who is destined to become a prodigious spiritual leader. .See IMDb or Rotten Tomatoes for more details. 


                Lee

                Keswick Alhambra Cinema

                "I was good at drinking, having sex and taking pictures...." said model turned photographer LEE MILLER.of herself. 

                 

                Having graced the pages of VOGUE as a fashion model, Elizabeth "Lee" Miller approached the magazine for work as as a photograopher as World War 2 broke out.  In a male dominated world, her photograohs and stories from the front line won her acclaim as a correspondent and brought home the horrible realities of war. 

                 

                "Lee is a handsomely made, moving biopic of a subject who deserves to be honoured — with stellar chemistry and performances from Kate Winslet and Andy Samberg" - Roten Tomatoes

                 


                Widow Clicquot

                Keswick Alhambra Cinema

                Join us at the Alhambra for the sparkling tale of the real Veuve Clicquot. 

                 

                After her husband's death, Madame Clicquot flouts convention by assuming the reins of their wine business, defying her critics and ultimately revolutionizing the champagne industry, establishing her as one of the world's first great businesswomen. Beautiful period detail and stunning performances from Haley Bennett, Tom Sturridge and Natasha O'Keeffe. 

                 

                91 Minutes, Cert 15. 

                 

                Tickets available with chamapgne tasting, for 20 September only.

                 


                Matthew Bourne's Edward Scissorhands

                Keswick Alhambra Cinema

                 

                Matthew Bourne is back in Keswick at the Alhambra Cinema, this time with his magical dance production of Edward Scissorhands which has carved a place in the hearts of audiences worldwide since its premiere back in 2005. 

                Based on the classic Tim Burton movie and featuring the hauntingly beautiful music of Danny Elfman and Terry Davies, Bourne and his New Adventures Company return to this witty, bittersweet story of an incomplete boy left alone in a strange new world. 

                Filmed live in March this year at the Wales Millenium Centre, Cardiff, this ’visually arresting and ceaselessly inventive’ (Metro) production is ‘the perfect treat for all the family’ (The Times). In a castle high on a hill lives Edward; a boy created by an eccentric inventor. When his creator dies he is left alone and unfinished with only scissors for hands until a kindly townswoman invites him to live with her suburban family. Can Edward find his place in the well-meaning community which struggles to see past his curious appearance to the innocence and gentleness within?   


                  Lee

                  Keswick Alhambra Cinema

                  "I was good at drinking, having sex and taking pictures...." said model turned photographer LEE MILLER.of herself. 

                   

                  Having graced the pages of VOGUE as a fashion model, Elizabeth "Lee" Miller approached the magazine for work as as a photograopher as World War 2 broke out.  In a male dominated world, her photograohs and stories from the front line won her acclaim as a correspondent and brought home the horrible realities of war. 

                   

                  "Lee is a handsomely made, moving biopic of a subject who deserves to be honoured — with stellar chemistry and performances from Kate Winslet and Andy Samberg" - Roten Tomatoes

                   


                  It Ends With Us

                  Keswick Alhambra Cinema

                  IT ENDS WITH US, the first Colleen Hoover novel adapted for the big screen, tells the compelling story of Lily Bloom (Blake Lively), a woman who overcomes a traumatic childhood to embark on a new life in Boston and chase a lifelong dream of opening her own business.

                   

                  A chance meeting with charming neurosurgeon Ryle Kincaid (Justin Baldoni) sparks an intense connection, but as the two fall deeply in love, Lily begins to see sides of Ryle that remind her of her parents relationship.

                   

                  When Lilys first love, Atlas Corrigan (Brandon Sklenar), suddenly reenters her life, her relationship with Ryle is upended, and Lily realizes she must learn to rely on her own strength to make an impossible choice for her future.


                  The Critic

                  Keswick Alhambra Cinema

                  THE CRITIC is a deliciously dark and sharp-witted thriller set in 1930s London ‘theatreland’ featuring an all-star cast including Ian McKellen, Gemma Arterton, Mark Strong, Ben Barnes, Alfred Enoch, Romola Garai and Lesley Manville. When the most feared and vicious theatre critic in town Jimmy Erskine (McKellen), finds himself suddenly in the crosshairs of the Daily Chronicle’s new owner David Brooke (Strong), he strikes a sinister Faustian pact with struggling actress Nina Land (Arterton) who is desperate to win his favour.


                    The Awakening

                    Keswick Alhambra Cinema

                    CLARE (Erin Doherty) went missing more than ten years ago, putting her parents MARY (Juliet Stephenson) and JOHN (Jared Harris) through a decade of grief, guilt and self-interrogation: Why did she leave? Where did she go? Will she ever return? 

                     

                    After police put out an anniversary appeal, Clare comes home.... but is this really Clare? And if not, what are the motives of the stranger who has assumed her identity and thrust herslef into John and Mary's lives? 

                     

                    With an award wining cast, this is a thriller not to miss. 1hour 30 minutes' running time, and certificate 15.

                     


                    One Hand Clapping

                    Keswick Alhambra Cinema

                    One Hand Clapping was filmed at Abbey Road Studios following the global success of Band on the Run. The film features the Wings line-up augmented by new additions Jimmy McCulloch on guitar and Geoff Britton on drums. This new cinema release of a 1974 video feature, recorded over four days, includes a brand-new introduction by Paul McCartney and never-before-seen footage: look out for the Backyard sessions featuring Paul McCartney on acoustic guitar performing 'Blackpool', and 'Twenty Flight Rock', the song he performed for John Lennon the first time they met.


                      George

                      Keswick Alhambra Cinema

                       

                      A second event at 7.45pm on Sunday 6th October has ben added to meet demand for this sold out evening.

                      Join us for a celebration of the life of George, a wonderful dog and certainly a man's best friend. Hear the story of local fellrunner Jacob Tonkin and his dog George, stunningly filmed over a number of years  by local filmmaker James Appleton in and around Keswick and set in the mountains we all know and love. See it here in Keswick first before it's entered into this year's global outdoor film festivals, where we are sure it will win awards for it's storytelling, humanity, emotional connection and superb cinematography. Bring tissues!

                      We'll have an audience Q&A after the film, with Jacob on both evenings and also James for the Friday 20th event. Having seen it ourselves we know you'll have plenty of questions for once you've seen it too.

                      Since it is a celebration of how amazing a dog can be, why not bring yours with you? For the first time we're opening the cinema up to dogs (accompanied by their humans of course) so let's see just how chaotic and fun that can be. If you are bringing a dog, please book a seat downstairs in the stalls, rather than up on the balcony.

                      This will be an evening to remember for so many reasons, we guarantee it.

                       


                        One Hand Clapping

                        Keswick Alhambra Cinema

                        One Hand Clapping was filmed at Abbey Road Studios following the global success of Band on the Run. The film features the Wings line-up augmented by new additions Jimmy McCulloch on guitar and Geoff Britton on drums. This new cinema release of a 1974 video feature, recorded over four days, includes a brand-new introduction by Paul McCartney and never-before-seen footage: look out for the Backyard sessions featuring Paul McCartney on acoustic guitar performing 'Blackpool', and 'Twenty Flight Rock', the song he performed for John Lennon the first time they met.


                          Matthew Bourne's Edward Scissorhands

                          Keswick Alhambra Cinema

                           

                          Matthew Bourne is back in Keswick at the Alhambra Cinema, this time with his magical dance production of Edward Scissorhands which has carved a place in the hearts of audiences worldwide since its premiere back in 2005. 

                          Based on the classic Tim Burton movie and featuring the hauntingly beautiful music of Danny Elfman and Terry Davies, Bourne and his New Adventures Company return to this witty, bittersweet story of an incomplete boy left alone in a strange new world. 

                          Filmed live in March this year at the Wales Millenium Centre, Cardiff, this ’visually arresting and ceaselessly inventive’ (Metro) production is ‘the perfect treat for all the family’ (The Times). In a castle high on a hill lives Edward; a boy created by an eccentric inventor. When his creator dies he is left alone and unfinished with only scissors for hands until a kindly townswoman invites him to live with her suburban family. Can Edward find his place in the well-meaning community which struggles to see past his curious appearance to the innocence and gentleness within?   


                            Kinds of Kindness

                            Keswick Alhambra Cinema

                            The latest from Yorgos Lanthimos, again with Emma Stone and Willem Dafoe.  A triptych fable, following a man without choices who tries to take control of his own life; a policeman who is alarmed that his wife who was missing-at-sea has returned and seems a different person; and a woman determined to find a specific someone with a special ability, who is destined to become a prodigious spiritual leader. .See IMDb or Rotten Tomatoes for more details. 


                            Othello

                            Keswick Alhambra Cinema

                             

                            Keswick Alhambra is proud to present a new production of OTHELLO performed at the Shakespeare's Globe Theatre in London. 

                            Celebrated by many, Othello has risen through the ranks of the Met police. But can his hard- won reputation, his marriage to Desdemona, and his own subconscious survive the toxic systems that surround him? 

                            Sixteenth-century Venice becomes the modern-day London Docklands, as Othello grapples with many of the same issues that successful Black people have faced for centuries. 

                            This is an Othello for our times. Experience Shakespeare’s confronting look at the destructive impact of institutional racism, toxic masculinity, and a justice system locked in a vicious cycle of self-fulfilling prophecy. 

                            Director Ola Ince debuts in the intimate, candlelit Sam Wanamaker Playhouse with this ‘inspired’ (The Guardian), and ‘profound’ (Evening Standard) and ‘masterfully redefined’ (West End Best Friend) take on Shakespeare’s blistering tragedy.


                              Drama Session For Kids

                              Keswick Alhambra Cinema

                              Calling all budding performers! Laura, a local drama specialist and yoga teacher with over 15 years experience running drama workshops, brings her fun, energetic drama sessions to the Alhambra. Drama is a wonderful way of expressing yourself and building confidence.

                               

                              Aimed at children aged between 5 and 8, the sessions will help participants to learn to communicate through games and role play. 

                              Saturdays 10-10.45am

                              10 Feb, 2 March, (none over Easter), 4 May, 8 June, 6 July 2024

                              £5

                              Most (but not all) Saturdays the drama will be followed by a £3 kids club film screening. 

                              Booking is essential and spaces are limited.

                              Parents welcome to sit in the balcony to watch from above!

                              www.LauraLondonYoga.co.uk

                              @LauraLondonYoga

                               


                              Othello

                              Keswick Alhambra Cinema

                               

                              Keswick Alhambra is proud to present a new production of OTHELLO performed at the Shakespeare's Globe Theatre in London. 

                              Celebrated by many, Othello has risen through the ranks of the Met police. But can his hard- won reputation, his marriage to Desdemona, and his own subconscious survive the toxic systems that surround him? 

                              Sixteenth-century Venice becomes the modern-day London Docklands, as Othello grapples with many of the same issues that successful Black people have faced for centuries. 

                              This is an Othello for our times. Experience Shakespeare’s confronting look at the destructive impact of institutional racism, toxic masculinity, and a justice system locked in a vicious cycle of self-fulfilling prophecy. 

                              Director Ola Ince debuts in the intimate, candlelit Sam Wanamaker Playhouse with this ‘inspired’ (The Guardian), and ‘profound’ (Evening Standard) and ‘masterfully redefined’ (West End Best Friend) take on Shakespeare’s blistering tragedy.


                                George

                                Keswick Alhambra Cinema

                                 

                                A second event at 7.45pm on Sunday 6th October has ben added to meet demand for this sold out evening.

                                Join us for a celebration of the life of George, a wonderful dog and certainly a man's best friend. Hear the story of local fellrunner Jacob Tonkin and his dog George, stunningly filmed over a number of years  by local filmmaker James Appleton in and around Keswick and set in the mountains we all know and love. See it here in Keswick first before it's entered into this year's global outdoor film festivals, where we are sure it will win awards for it's storytelling, humanity, emotional connection and superb cinematography. Bring tissues!

                                We'll have an audience Q&A after the film, with Jacob on both evenings and also James for the Friday 20th event. Having seen it ourselves we know you'll have plenty of questions for once you've seen it too.

                                Since it is a celebration of how amazing a dog can be, why not bring yours with you? For the first time we're opening the cinema up to dogs (accompanied by their humans of course) so let's see just how chaotic and fun that can be. If you are bringing a dog, please book a seat downstairs in the stalls, rather than up on the balcony.

                                This will be an evening to remember for so many reasons, we guarantee it.

                                 


                                  Rosalie

                                  Keswick Alhambra Cinema

                                  France, 1870s. Rosalie is a young woman unlike any other. She hides a secret: she was born with face and body hair. She's concealed her peculiarity all her life to stay safe. Until Abel, an indebted bar owner unaware of her secret, marries Rosalie for her dowry. Will Abel be able to love Rosalie and see her as the woman she is, once he finds out the truth?


                                  Timestalker

                                  Keswick Alhambra Cinema

                                  This is an ESCAPES screening - it's completely free to watch thanks to a national-lottery funded initiative to make top-quality indie cinema more accessible to all.  Just follow the booking link and set yourself up with an Escapes account which will allow you to see free films at participating cinemas across the country - once a month on a Monday night.

                                  Timestalker is a karmic journey that sees the hapless heroine Agnes reincarnated every time she makes the same mistake: falling in love with the wrong man.


                                  Hounds

                                  Keswick Alhambra Cinema
                                  • Winner of a jury prize at Cannes. In the suburbs of Casablanca, Hassan and Issam, father and son, live from day to day by carrying out small trafficking jobs for the local mafia. One evening they are tasked with kidnapping a man, which goes horribly wrong. Trapped in a long night, they have no idea what awaits them… See IMDb or Rotten Tomatoes for more details.

                                   

                                  • Keswick Film Club

                                   


                                    Royal Ballet; Alice's Adventures In Wonderland

                                    Keswick Alhambra Cinema

                                     

                                    Join the garden party on a sunny afternoon where Alice is surprised to see her parents’ friend transform into a white rabbit. When she follows him down a rabbit hole, events become curiouser and curiouser…As Alice journeys through Wonderland, she encounters countless strange creatures. She’s swept off her feet by the charming Knave of Hearts, who’s on the run for stealing the tarts. Confusion piles upon confusion. Then Alice wakes with a start. Was it all a daydream?

                                    This Royal Ballet production from Covent Garden is brought to the Keswick Alhambra by satellite.

                                    Choreography: Christoper Wheeldon

                                    Music: Joby Talbot

                                    Running time 205 minutes including two intervals


                                      Royal Ballet; Alice's Adventures In Wonderland

                                      Keswick Alhambra Cinema

                                       

                                      Join the garden party on a sunny afternoon where Alice is surprised to see her parents’ friend transform into a white rabbit. When she follows him down a rabbit hole, events become curiouser and curiouser…As Alice journeys through Wonderland, she encounters countless strange creatures. She’s swept off her feet by the charming Knave of Hearts, who’s on the run for stealing the tarts. Confusion piles upon confusion. Then Alice wakes with a start. Was it all a daydream?

                                      This Royal Ballet production from Covent Garden is brought to the Keswick Alhambra by satellite.

                                      Choreography: Christoper Wheeldon

                                      Music: Joby Talbot

                                      Running time 205 minutes including two intervals


                                        Paradise is Burning

                                        Keswick Alhambra Cinema

                                        In a working-class area of Sweden, sisters Laura (16), Mira (12) and Steffi (7), get by on their own, left to their own devices by an absent mother. With summer on the way and no parents around, life is wild and carefree, vivacious and anarchic. But when social services call a meeting, Laura has to find someone to impersonate their mom, or the girls will be taken into foster care and separated. Laura keeps the threat a secret, so as not to worry her younger sisters. But as the moment of truth draws closer, new tensions arise, forcing the three sisters to negotiate the fine line between the euphoria of total freedom and the harsh realities of growing up. 


                                        Movie Masterpieces Through the Ages: the 2000's

                                        Keswick Alhambra Cinema

                                        Max Newsom, film director, script writer, producer and film lecturer, continues his series of talks on film masterpieces of the 1920's - 2000's, with the following dates: 

                                        Tues 25th June - 1970's

                                        Tues 23rd July - 1980's

                                        Tues 24th Sept - 1990's

                                        Tues 22nd Oct - 2000's

                                        Each lecture includes short clips from movies of the era, a short recap of the previous decade's main contributions to the developing form, as well as an outline of the contemporary political and social issues.

                                        After each talk, there will be a short, 15-min break, complementary tea and biscuits, then a presentation of a classic film from the decade disussed.

                                        2000's - The end of Miramax; cinema and the digital age; Hollywood falls out of love with Indy film; the writers' strike of 2007-8; the rise of sequels, comic-strip and super-heroes; LA sunset; 

                                        2000's mentions to include: Slumdog Millionaire; No Country for Old Men; 300; Inglorious Basterds; Lost in Translation; Crouching Dragon, Hidden Tiger; Walk the Line; Million Dollar Baby; O Brother, Where Art Thou; Black Hawk Down; The Bourne series; Gangs of New York; Avatar; 21 Grams; In Bruges; Juno; Pride and Prejudice; Mean Girls; Iron Man.


                                        La Chimera

                                        Keswick Alhambra Cinema

                                        Everyone has their own Chimera, something they try to achieve but never manage to find. For the band of grave robbers, the Chimera means redemption from work and the dream of easy wealth. For Arthur, the Chimera looks like the woman he lost, Beniamina. To find her, Arthur (Josh O'Connor) challenges the invisible, searches everywhere, goes inside the earth -- in search of the door to the afterlife of which myths speak. In an adventurous journey between the living and the dead, between forests and cities, between celebrations and solitudes, the intertwined destinies of these characters unfold, all in search of the Chimera. 


                                        Show Up and Start: Dorothy Ramsay

                                        Keswick Alhambra Cinema

                                        Come along to the Alhambra for a unique opportunity to watch the film and enjoy a post-screening Q&A with director, composers and the subject of the documentary: "Show Up and Start."

                                         

                                        This insightful 47-minute film delves into the vibrant life and evocative work of Dorothy Ramsay, a Lake District-based artist. The film charts Ramsay’s journey from her postwar childhood in the northeast of England, through her formative years studying at the Camberwell School of Art in London, to her diverse experiences as a weaver and therapist, before ultimately returning to her true passion as a full-time artist. 

                                         

                                        The documentary’s title, "Show Up and Start," encapsulates Ramsay's motivating artistic philosophy, emphasising the importance of consistent effort in the creative process. The film offers not just a glimpse into her creative world but also serves as a reminder that inspiration comes from dedication and perseverance.

                                        Enhancing the film’s atmosphere is the sound and music from Shelley Roden, an award-winning foley artist at Skywalker Sound, and Jeffrey Roden, an acclaimed US composer. Their contributions underscore the emotional depth of Ramsay’s story, making "Show Up and Start" a compelling watch for anyone interested in the interaction between life and art.

                                        Local art gallery, Northern Lights, just a few doors down from the cinema, regularly stocks work by Ramsay. See their biography of her here.


                                        Phantom of the Opera at the Royal Albert Hall

                                        Keswick Alhambra Cinema

                                        Filmed live on the 25th anniversary of the first public performance of Phantom of the Opera in front of the audience at London's Royal Albert Hall, this sumptious and splendid production tells the story of a bitter man known only as The Phantom lives in the sewers underneath the Paris Opera House. 

                                        He falls in love with the obscure chorus singer Christine, and privately tutors her while terrorising the rest of the crew.

                                        Starring Ramin Karimloo as the Phantom and Sierrra Boggess as Christine, togteher with a vast cast of over 200 performers including some special guest appearances.


                                          The Outrun

                                          Keswick Alhambra Cinema

                                          Rona, fresh out of rehab, returns to the wild Orkney Islands after more than a decade away. As she reconnects with the dramatic landscape where she grew up, memories of her childhood merge with the more recent challenging events that have set her on the path to recovery.


                                          Phantom of the Opera at the Royal Albert Hall

                                          Keswick Alhambra Cinema

                                          Filmed live on the 25th anniversary of the first public performance of Phantom of the Opera in front of the audience at London's Royal Albert Hall, this sumptious and splendid production tells the story of a bitter man known only as The Phantom lives in the sewers underneath the Paris Opera House. 

                                          He falls in love with the obscure chorus singer Christine, and privately tutors her while terrorising the rest of the crew.

                                          Starring Ramin Karimloo as the Phantom and Sierrra Boggess as Christine, togteher with a vast cast of over 200 performers including some special guest appearances.


                                            Van Gogh: Poets and Lovers

                                            Keswick Alhambra Cinema

                                            200 years after its opening and a century after acquiring its first Van Gogh works, the National Gallery is hosting the UK’s biggest ever Van Gogh exhibition. Van Gogh is not only one of the most beloved artists of all time, but perhaps the most misunderstood.

                                            This film is a chance to reexamine and better understand this iconic artist. Focusing on his unique creative process, Van Gogh: Poets & Lovers explores the artist’s years in the south of France, where he revolutionised his style. Van Gogh became consumed with a passion for storytelling in his art, turning the world around him into vibrant, idealised spaces and symbolic characters.

                                            Poets and lovers filled his imagination; everything he did in the south of France served this new obsession. In part, this is what caused his notorious breakdown, but it didn’t hold back his creativity as he created masterpiece after masterpiece. Explore one of art history’s most pivotal periods in this once-in-a-century show. Made in close collaboration with the National Gallery


                                            Drama Session For Kids

                                            Keswick Alhambra Cinema

                                            Calling all budding performers! Laura, a local drama specialist and yoga teacher with over 15 years experience running drama workshops, brings her fun, energetic drama sessions to the Alhambra. Drama is a wonderful way of expressing yourself and building confidence.

                                             

                                            Aimed at children aged between 5 and 8, the sessions will help participants to learn to communicate through games and role play. 

                                            Saturdays 10-10.45am

                                            10 Feb, 2 March, (none over Easter), 4 May, 8 June, 6 July 2024

                                            £5

                                            Most (but not all) Saturdays the drama will be followed by a £3 kids club film screening. 

                                            Booking is essential and spaces are limited.

                                            Parents welcome to sit in the balcony to watch from above!

                                            www.LauraLondonYoga.co.uk

                                            @LauraLondonYoga

                                             


                                            Van Gogh: Poets and Lovers

                                            Keswick Alhambra Cinema

                                            200 years after its opening and a century after acquiring its first Van Gogh works, the National Gallery is hosting the UK’s biggest ever Van Gogh exhibition. Van Gogh is not only one of the most beloved artists of all time, but perhaps the most misunderstood.

                                            This film is a chance to reexamine and better understand this iconic artist. Focusing on his unique creative process, Van Gogh: Poets & Lovers explores the artist’s years in the south of France, where he revolutionised his style. Van Gogh became consumed with a passion for storytelling in his art, turning the world around him into vibrant, idealised spaces and symbolic characters.

                                            Poets and lovers filled his imagination; everything he did in the south of France served this new obsession. In part, this is what caused his notorious breakdown, but it didn’t hold back his creativity as he created masterpiece after masterpiece. Explore one of art history’s most pivotal periods in this once-in-a-century show. Made in close collaboration with the National Gallery


                                            Kneecap

                                            Keswick Alhambra Cinema

                                            When fate brings a Belfast teacher into the orbit of self-confessed "lowlife scum" Naoise and Liam Óg, the needle drops on a hip-hop act like no other. Rapping in their native Irish language, they soon lead a movement to save their mother tongue.


                                            Radical

                                            Keswick Alhambra Cinema

                                            A teacher in a Mexican border town full of neglect, corruption, and violence, tries a radical new method to unlock the students' curiosity, potential - and maybe even their genius. Based on a true story. See IMDb


                                            Van Gogh: Poets and Lovers

                                            Keswick Alhambra Cinema

                                            200 years after its opening and a century after acquiring its first Van Gogh works, the National Gallery is hosting the UK’s biggest ever Van Gogh exhibition. Van Gogh is not only one of the most beloved artists of all time, but perhaps the most misunderstood.

                                            This film is a chance to reexamine and better understand this iconic artist. Focusing on his unique creative process, Van Gogh: Poets & Lovers explores the artist’s years in the south of France, where he revolutionised his style. Van Gogh became consumed with a passion for storytelling in his art, turning the world around him into vibrant, idealised spaces and symbolic characters.

                                            Poets and lovers filled his imagination; everything he did in the south of France served this new obsession. In part, this is what caused his notorious breakdown, but it didn’t hold back his creativity as he created masterpiece after masterpiece. Explore one of art history’s most pivotal periods in this once-in-a-century show. Made in close collaboration with the National Gallery


                                            Girl From The North Country

                                            Keswick Alhambra Cinema

                                            Written and directed by celebrated playwright Conor McPherson and featuring Tony Award-winning orchestrations by Simon Hale, Girl From The North Country reimagines 20 legendary songs of Bob Dylan as they’ve never been heard before, including “Forever Young,” “All Along The Watchtower,” “Hurricane,” and “Like A Rolling Stone.”

                                            It’s 1934 in Duluth, Minnesota. We meet a group of wayward travellers whose lives intersect in a guesthouse filled with music, life and hope.

                                            Experience this “profoundly beautiful” Broadway production (The New York Times) brought to vivid life by an extraordinary company of actors and musicians.


                                              Fly Fishing Film Tour

                                              Keswick Alhambra Cinema

                                              The annual F3T Fly Fishing Film Tour is back in the UK and will be on the road from November with a top notch selection of short films that are sure to get you fired up for the season ahead!

                                              This year there will be films that take you into the science of the Costa Marlin Project, to the deep depths of the jungle for massive Peacock Bass and will have had a Steelhead story with characters as rare as the fish itself, plus much more.

                                              F3T is the original and largest fly fishing film event of its kind and is proud to be an annual community event for all anglers. Come for the action and stay for the prizes - the event will be introduced by a member of the team and prizes will be given out at the end!


                                              Wilding

                                              Keswick Alhambra Cinema

                                              Knepp is a beacon of hope for England’s wildlife. When Isabella and her husband inherited the estate to farm, they recognised how sick the land was. But a groundbreaking radical experiment has been nothing short of transformative. Now it’s a place where mussel-diving pigs, storks and butterflies find sanctuary, and where thriving flora and a vast array of animals have taken back the land. This is a charming, hopeful and necessary story of ecological regeneration,  based on the bestselling book: Wilding —The Return of Nature to a British Farm, which sold 350k+ copies across the UK and has been translated into 16 languages.


                                              Here

                                              Keswick Alhambra Cinema

                                               

                                              Here follows Stefan, a Romanian construction worker living in Brussels who is about to return home to visit his mother, and maybe stay... longer. Using the leftovers from his fridge, he cooks up a big pot of soup and begins handing it out as farewell gifts to friends and family. But while waiting for his car to be fixed, he meets Shuxiu, a Belgian-Chinese woman preparing a doctorate on mosses. Her attention to the near-invisible stops him in his tracks. On the heels of Ghost Tropic (2019), Bas Devos offers another Brussels city symphony. With a quiet grace that's becoming a trademark, he and his team capture both the longing of contemporary urban life and the potential for enchantment that still exists in spaces shared by strangers from different worlds.


                                              Girl From The North Country

                                              Keswick Alhambra Cinema

                                              Written and directed by celebrated playwright Conor McPherson and featuring Tony Award-winning orchestrations by Simon Hale, Girl From The North Country reimagines 20 legendary songs of Bob Dylan as they’ve never been heard before, including “Forever Young,” “All Along The Watchtower,” “Hurricane,” and “Like A Rolling Stone.”

                                              It’s 1934 in Duluth, Minnesota. We meet a group of wayward travellers whose lives intersect in a guesthouse filled with music, life and hope.

                                              Experience this “profoundly beautiful” Broadway production (The New York Times) brought to vivid life by an extraordinary company of actors and musicians.


                                                Van Gogh: Poets and Lovers

                                                Keswick Alhambra Cinema

                                                200 years after its opening and a century after acquiring its first Van Gogh works, the National Gallery is hosting the UK’s biggest ever Van Gogh exhibition. Van Gogh is not only one of the most beloved artists of all time, but perhaps the most misunderstood.

                                                This film is a chance to reexamine and better understand this iconic artist. Focusing on his unique creative process, Van Gogh: Poets & Lovers explores the artist’s years in the south of France, where he revolutionised his style. Van Gogh became consumed with a passion for storytelling in his art, turning the world around him into vibrant, idealised spaces and symbolic characters.

                                                Poets and lovers filled his imagination; everything he did in the south of France served this new obsession. In part, this is what caused his notorious breakdown, but it didn’t hold back his creativity as he created masterpiece after masterpiece. Explore one of art history’s most pivotal periods in this once-in-a-century show. Made in close collaboration with the National Gallery


                                                Movie Masperpieces Through The Ages: Masterpieces of Italian Cinema

                                                Keswick Alhambra Cinema

                                                In the twenty years from 1943-'63, Rome vied with Hollywood for the title of the Most Glamorous place on earth in which to be silver-screen-famous. And yet, in 1946, only 7% of the Italian population had running water, electricity or flushing loos. Within five years, Italian cinema would be exuding grace, charm, style and elegance, proposing a way of life towards which the world raced with open arms. At the forefront of this change, was Italian cinema. 

                                                In this talk, illustrated by clips from Rome, Open City, The Bicycle Thieves, The Gospel According to St Matthew, Otto E Mezzo, La Dolce Vita, I Vitelloni and other masterworks, Max Newsom will seek to illuminate one of the most stunning and transformative chapters in the evolution of


                                                Green Border

                                                Keswick Alhambra Cinema

                                                After moving to Podlasie, psychologist Julia (Maja Ostaszewska) becomes an involuntary witness and participant of dramatic events on the Polish-Belarusian border. Aware of the risks and legal consequences, she joins a group of activists helping refugees camping in the forests in the zone covered by the state of emergency. At the same time, a Syrian family fleeing the civil war and their Afghan teacher, not knowing that they are tools of political fraud by the Belarusian authorities, are trying to get to the borders of the European Union. In Poland, fate will bring them together with Julia and the young border guard Jan (Tomasz Wlosok). The events taking place around them will force them all to ask themselves anew the question - what is humanity?


                                                Andre Rieu Christmas Gold and Silver

                                                Keswick Alhambra Cinema

                                                 

                                                Celebrate the holiday season with André Rieu's dazzling Christmas Concert, "Gold and Silver," exclusively in cinemas!

                                                This magical event embodies the festive spirit of Christmas, bringing joy, warmth, and sparkle to the big screen. Get ready to be transported to the wondrous world of enchanting glamour that is André's winter wonderland!

                                                Under the sparkle of 150 chandeliers and 50 Venetian candelabras, feel your heart warm with the magical melody of all your favourite Christmas classics.

                                                André Rieu will be joined on stage by his beloved Johann Strauss Orchestra, along with special guest artists and the young and talented Emma Kok. 


                                                  Drama Session For Kids

                                                  Keswick Alhambra Cinema

                                                  Calling all budding performers! Laura, a local drama specialist and yoga teacher with over 15 years experience running drama workshops, brings her fun, energetic drama sessions to the Alhambra. Drama is a wonderful way of expressing yourself and building confidence.

                                                   

                                                  Aimed at children aged between 5 and 8, the sessions will help participants to learn to communicate through games and role play. 

                                                  Saturdays 10-10.45am

                                                  10 Feb, 2 March, (none over Easter), 4 May, 8 June, 6 July 2024

                                                  £5

                                                  Most (but not all) Saturdays the drama will be followed by a £3 kids club film screening. 

                                                  Booking is essential and spaces are limited.

                                                  Parents welcome to sit in the balcony to watch from above!

                                                  www.LauraLondonYoga.co.uk

                                                  @LauraLondonYoga

                                                   


                                                  Andre Rieu Christmas Gold and Silver

                                                  Keswick Alhambra Cinema

                                                   

                                                  Celebrate the holiday season with André Rieu's dazzling Christmas Concert, "Gold and Silver," exclusively in cinemas!

                                                  This magical event embodies the festive spirit of Christmas, bringing joy, warmth, and sparkle to the big screen. Get ready to be transported to the wondrous world of enchanting glamour that is André's winter wonderland!

                                                  Under the sparkle of 150 chandeliers and 50 Venetian candelabras, feel your heart warm with the magical melody of all your favourite Christmas classics.

                                                  André Rieu will be joined on stage by his beloved Johann Strauss Orchestra, along with special guest artists and the young and talented Emma Kok. 


                                                    About Dry Grasses

                                                    Keswick Alhambra Cinema

                                                    Samet, a young art teacher, is finishing his fourth year of compulsory service in a remote village in Anatolia. After a turn of events he can hardly make sense of, he loses his hopes of escaping the grim life he seems to be stuck in. Will his encounter with Nuray, herself a teacher, help him overcome his angst?


                                                    Royal Ballet: Cinderella

                                                    Keswick Alhambra Cinema

                                                     

                                                    This Christmas be transported into an etherial world where a sprinkling of fairy dust makes dreams come true. 

                                                     

                                                    This enchanting ballet by the Royal Ballet's founding choreographer, Frederick Ashton, is a wonderful and theatrical Christmas experience for the whole family.

                                                    Join us for this visual treat as the ballet is beamed from Covent Garden by satellite to the Keswick Alhambra Cinema.

                                                    Music by Sergei Prokofiev

                                                    Running time is 195 minutes including two intervals


                                                      Royal Ballet: Cinderella

                                                      Keswick Alhambra Cinema

                                                       

                                                      This Christmas be transported into an etherial world where a sprinkling of fairy dust makes dreams come true. 

                                                       

                                                      This enchanting ballet by the Royal Ballet's founding choreographer, Frederick Ashton, is a wonderful and theatrical Christmas experience for the whole family.

                                                      Join us for this visual treat as the ballet is beamed from Covent Garden by satellite to the Keswick Alhambra Cinema.

                                                      Music by Sergei Prokofiev

                                                      Running time is 195 minutes including two intervals


                                                        Only The River Flows

                                                        Keswick Alhambra Cinema

                                                        Chief police investigates a series of murders in a riverside town in rural China in the 1990s. An arrest is made quickly, clues push the policeman to dive deeper into the hidden behaviour of the locals.

                                                        Only the River Flows is based on Yu Hua's story Mistakes by the River. Director Yimou Zhang initially wanted to make a suspense film based on this story, back in the 1990s. Per Yu Hua, they wrote for many days but didn't know how to film it. Yu Hua gave Yimou Zhang another story, To Live, instead, which was made into same named movie To Live (1994) , and subsequently won the Grand Prize of the Jury of Cannes Film Festival in 1994.


                                                        Between The Lights

                                                        Keswick Alhambra Cinema

                                                         

                                                        Set within the ancient walls of York (the UK's most festive city) and the stunning natural beauty of the Lake District, Between the Lights is a romantic drama with a liberal dose of the supernatural, in which we visit our characters over three consecutive Christmases. When sceptical scientist Alice falls for reluctant medium Jay, she’s taken on an odyssey of love, loss and discovery that will turn her world upside down.

                                                        Debuted in New York, this first feature film by local lads Michael and David Groom sold out its UK premiere at the Keswick Film Festival in February this year, and in June took the Grand Jury Prize at Dances With Films in Los Angeles. 

                                                        Come and join us for a Christmassy film partially filmed in and around Keswick, in our super-cosy Keswick cinema! 


                                                          Royal Opera; Wolf Witch Giant Fairy

                                                          Keswick Alhambra Cinema

                                                           

                                                          Winner of the Olivier Award for Best Family Show in 2021, do not miss this 'enchantingly staged' family folk opera in cinemas for the first time.

                                                           

                                                          Red Riding Hood is tasked with delivering bread to her Grandmother, deep in the heart of the fairy- tale forest. But en-route, Red meets a cunning Wolf who tricks her into taking a different path. Along the way, Red stumbles into a colourful cast of characters, including a scary witch, a talking cat and a rather persuasive Peddler. 

                                                          Join our ragtag band of wild musicians as they guide all the family through this famous tale with new twists, turns, magic and song.

                                                          65 minutes with no interval


                                                            If Only I Could Hibernate

                                                            Keswick Alhambra Cinema

                                                            A poor but prideful teenage boy Ulzii determines to win a Physics competition for a scholarship, but his illiterate mother finds a job in the countryside and leaves him with his siblings in the middle of the winter


                                                            Royal Opera; Wolf Witch Giant Fairy

                                                            Keswick Alhambra Cinema

                                                             

                                                            Winner of the Olivier Award for Best Family Show in 2021, do not miss this 'enchantingly staged' family folk opera in cinemas for the first time.

                                                             

                                                            Red Riding Hood is tasked with delivering bread to her Grandmother, deep in the heart of the fairy- tale forest. But en-route, Red meets a cunning Wolf who tricks her into taking a different path. Along the way, Red stumbles into a colourful cast of characters, including a scary witch, a talking cat and a rather persuasive Peddler. 

                                                            Join our ragtag band of wild musicians as they guide all the family through this famous tale with new twists, turns, magic and song.

                                                            65 minutes with no interval


                                                              Royal Ballet; The Nutcracker

                                                              Keswick Alhambra Cinema

                                                               

                                                              It's the festive treat from the Royal Ballet: The Nutcracker

                                                              Discover the enchantment of this ballet with Julia Trevelyan Oman's period designes and their period charm. Peyter Wright's beloved Royal Ballet production is a magical fairytale with spectacular dancing. A Christmas treat!

                                                              Choreography: Peter Wright after Lev Ivanov

                                                              Music: Pyotr Ii'lich Tchaikovsky

                                                              Captured live in December 2023

                                                              Broadcast from Covent Garden by satellite to the Keswick Alhambra Cinema

                                                              Running time 165 minutes with one interval


                                                                Royal Opera; Wolf Witch Giant Fairy

                                                                Keswick Alhambra Cinema

                                                                 

                                                                Winner of the Olivier Award for Best Family Show in 2021, do not miss this 'enchantingly staged' family folk opera in cinemas for the first time.

                                                                 

                                                                Red Riding Hood is tasked with delivering bread to her Grandmother, deep in the heart of the fairy- tale forest. But en-route, Red meets a cunning Wolf who tricks her into taking a different path. Along the way, Red stumbles into a colourful cast of characters, including a scary witch, a talking cat and a rather persuasive Peddler. 

                                                                Join our ragtag band of wild musicians as they guide all the family through this famous tale with new twists, turns, magic and song.

                                                                65 minutes with no interval


                                                                  Royal Ballet; The Nutcracker

                                                                  Keswick Alhambra Cinema

                                                                   

                                                                  It's the festive treat from the Royal Ballet: The Nutcracker

                                                                  Discover the enchantment of this ballet with Julia Trevelyan Oman's period designes and their period charm. Peyter Wright's beloved Royal Ballet production is a magical fairytale with spectacular dancing. A Christmas treat!

                                                                  Choreography: Peter Wright after Lev Ivanov

                                                                  Music: Pyotr Ii'lich Tchaikovsky

                                                                  Captured live in December 2023

                                                                  Broadcast from Covent Garden by satellite to the Keswick Alhambra Cinema

                                                                  Running time 165 minutes with one interval


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                                                                    This little gem of a century-old, family-owned-and-operated traditional picturehouse boasts state-of-the art sound and projection in a gorgeously restored 157-seater auditorium, plus a new 28-seater Screen 2.

                                                                    See the latest film releases, as well as live satellite-streamed theatre, opera and ballet:

                                                                    Open every day but Christmas day

                                                                    www.keswickalhambra.co.uk

                                                                    Accessibility: the cinema is wheelchair and mobility-scooter accessible,with a disabled toilet, and an audio loop system.  

                                                                    Location

                                                                    36 St John's Street, Keswick - just a minute's walk from the market square.

                                                                    The Awakening


                                                                    Keswick Alhambra Cinema
                                                                    20 September 2024

                                                                    CLARE (Erin Doherty) went missing more than ten years ago, putting her parents MARY (Juliet Stephenson) and JOHN (Jared Harris) through a decade of grief, guilt and self-interrogation: Why did she leave? Where did she go? Will she ever return? 

                                                                     

                                                                    After police put out an anniversary appeal, Clare comes home.... but is this really Clare? And if not, what are the motives of the stranger who has assumed her identity and thrust herslef into John and Mary's lives? 

                                                                     

                                                                    With an award wining cast, this is a thriller not to miss. 1hour 30 minutes' running time, and certificate 15.

                                                                     

                                                                    Full Details »

                                                                    The Critic


                                                                    Keswick Alhambra Cinema
                                                                    20 September 2024

                                                                    THE CRITIC is a deliciously dark and sharp-witted thriller set in 1930s London ‘theatreland’ featuring an all-star cast including Ian McKellen, Gemma Arterton, Mark Strong, Ben Barnes, Alfred Enoch, Romola Garai and Lesley Manville. When the most feared and vicious theatre critic in town Jimmy Erskine (McKellen), finds himself suddenly in the crosshairs of the Daily Chronicle’s new owner David Brooke (Strong), he strikes a sinister Faustian pact with struggling actress Nina Land (Arterton) who is desperate to win his favour.

                                                                      Full Details »

                                                                      Lee


                                                                      Keswick Alhambra Cinema
                                                                      20 September 2024

                                                                      "I was good at drinking, having sex and taking pictures...." said model turned photographer LEE MILLER.of herself. 

                                                                       

                                                                      Having graced the pages of VOGUE as a fashion model, Elizabeth "Lee" Miller approached the magazine for work as as a photograopher as World War 2 broke out.  In a male dominated world, her photograohs and stories from the front line won her acclaim as a correspondent and brought home the horrible realities of war. 

                                                                       

                                                                      "Lee is a handsomely made, moving biopic of a subject who deserves to be honoured — with stellar chemistry and performances from Kate Winslet and Andy Samberg" - Roten Tomatoes

                                                                       

                                                                      Full Details »

                                                                      Widow Clicquot


                                                                      Keswick Alhambra Cinema
                                                                      20 September 2024

                                                                      Join us at the Alhambra for the sparkling tale of the real Veuve Clicquot. 

                                                                       

                                                                      After her husband's death, Madame Clicquot flouts convention by assuming the reins of their wine business, defying her critics and ultimately revolutionizing the champagne industry, establishing her as one of the world's first great businesswomen. Beautiful period detail and stunning performances from Haley Bennett, Tom Sturridge and Natasha O'Keeffe. 

                                                                       

                                                                      91 Minutes, Cert 15. 

                                                                       

                                                                      Tickets available with chamapgne tasting, for 20 September only.

                                                                       

                                                                      Full Details »

                                                                      Thelma


                                                                      Keswick Alhambra Cinema
                                                                      20 September 2024

                                                                      This is a very charming and funny film with great performances. The perfect family film for all ages, it's life affirming and full of good spirit. We're certain you'll love it. 

                                                                       

                                                                      When 93-year-old Thelma Post is robbed of $10,000 in a phone scam, she's determined to get her money back. The police show no interest, so she enlists her neighbour in the assisted living complex, Ben as her sidekick and sets out to find the scammers for herself.  The two embark on a reckless quest across the city, astride Ben's two-person mobility scooter, with shades of Mission Impossible never far away.  

                                                                       

                                                                      JUNE SQUIBB and RICHARD ROUNDTREE, in his final movie, star in this hilarious escapade. Stay to the end of the credits to see a clip about the real person who inspired the main character.

                                                                        Full Details »

                                                                        Thelma


                                                                        Keswick Alhambra Cinema
                                                                        21 September 2024

                                                                        This is a very charming and funny film with great performances. The perfect family film for all ages, it's life affirming and full of good spirit. We're certain you'll love it. 

                                                                         

                                                                        When 93-year-old Thelma Post is robbed of $10,000 in a phone scam, she's determined to get her money back. The police show no interest, so she enlists her neighbour in the assisted living complex, Ben as her sidekick and sets out to find the scammers for herself.  The two embark on a reckless quest across the city, astride Ben's two-person mobility scooter, with shades of Mission Impossible never far away.  

                                                                         

                                                                        JUNE SQUIBB and RICHARD ROUNDTREE, in his final movie, star in this hilarious escapade. Stay to the end of the credits to see a clip about the real person who inspired the main character.

                                                                          Full Details »

                                                                          Beetlejuice Beetlejuice


                                                                          Keswick Alhambra Cinema
                                                                          21 September 2024

                                                                          Thirty-six years after the events of the first film, the Deetz family returns home to Winter River following Charles Deetz's unexpected death. Lydia's life is turned upside down when her rebellious teenage daughter, Astrid, discovers the mysterious model of the town in the attic and the portal to the Afterlife is accidentally opened, releasing Betelgeuse.

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                                                                          Lee


                                                                          Keswick Alhambra Cinema
                                                                          21 September 2024

                                                                          "I was good at drinking, having sex and taking pictures...." said model turned photographer LEE MILLER.of herself. 

                                                                           

                                                                          Having graced the pages of VOGUE as a fashion model, Elizabeth "Lee" Miller approached the magazine for work as as a photograopher as World War 2 broke out.  In a male dominated world, her photograohs and stories from the front line won her acclaim as a correspondent and brought home the horrible realities of war. 

                                                                           

                                                                          "Lee is a handsomely made, moving biopic of a subject who deserves to be honoured — with stellar chemistry and performances from Kate Winslet and Andy Samberg" - Roten Tomatoes

                                                                           

                                                                          Full Details »

                                                                          It Ends With Us


                                                                          Keswick Alhambra Cinema
                                                                          21 September 2024

                                                                          IT ENDS WITH US, the first Colleen Hoover novel adapted for the big screen, tells the compelling story of Lily Bloom (Blake Lively), a woman who overcomes a traumatic childhood to embark on a new life in Boston and chase a lifelong dream of opening her own business.

                                                                           

                                                                          A chance meeting with charming neurosurgeon Ryle Kincaid (Justin Baldoni) sparks an intense connection, but as the two fall deeply in love, Lily begins to see sides of Ryle that remind her of her parents relationship.

                                                                           

                                                                          When Lilys first love, Atlas Corrigan (Brandon Sklenar), suddenly reenters her life, her relationship with Ryle is upended, and Lily realizes she must learn to rely on her own strength to make an impossible choice for her future.

                                                                          Full Details »

                                                                          The Critic


                                                                          Keswick Alhambra Cinema
                                                                          21 September 2024

                                                                          THE CRITIC is a deliciously dark and sharp-witted thriller set in 1930s London ‘theatreland’ featuring an all-star cast including Ian McKellen, Gemma Arterton, Mark Strong, Ben Barnes, Alfred Enoch, Romola Garai and Lesley Manville. When the most feared and vicious theatre critic in town Jimmy Erskine (McKellen), finds himself suddenly in the crosshairs of the Daily Chronicle’s new owner David Brooke (Strong), he strikes a sinister Faustian pact with struggling actress Nina Land (Arterton) who is desperate to win his favour.

                                                                            Full Details »

                                                                            The Critic


                                                                            Keswick Alhambra Cinema
                                                                            22 September 2024

                                                                            THE CRITIC is a deliciously dark and sharp-witted thriller set in 1930s London ‘theatreland’ featuring an all-star cast including Ian McKellen, Gemma Arterton, Mark Strong, Ben Barnes, Alfred Enoch, Romola Garai and Lesley Manville. When the most feared and vicious theatre critic in town Jimmy Erskine (McKellen), finds himself suddenly in the crosshairs of the Daily Chronicle’s new owner David Brooke (Strong), he strikes a sinister Faustian pact with struggling actress Nina Land (Arterton) who is desperate to win his favour.

                                                                              Full Details »

                                                                              The Awakening


                                                                              Keswick Alhambra Cinema
                                                                              22 September 2024

                                                                              CLARE (Erin Doherty) went missing more than ten years ago, putting her parents MARY (Juliet Stephenson) and JOHN (Jared Harris) through a decade of grief, guilt and self-interrogation: Why did she leave? Where did she go? Will she ever return? 

                                                                               

                                                                              After police put out an anniversary appeal, Clare comes home.... but is this really Clare? And if not, what are the motives of the stranger who has assumed her identity and thrust herslef into John and Mary's lives? 

                                                                               

                                                                              With an award wining cast, this is a thriller not to miss. 1hour 30 minutes' running time, and certificate 15.

                                                                               

                                                                              Full Details »

                                                                              Next Sohee


                                                                              Keswick Alhambra Cinema
                                                                              22 September 2024

                                                                              High school student Sohee starts training for a job at a call center but the greed of her company leads to her death. Detective Oh Yu-jin, who has something in common with Sohee, starts to probe her demise and finds an unsettling truth.

                                                                              Full Details »

                                                                              Lee


                                                                              Keswick Alhambra Cinema
                                                                              22 September 2024

                                                                              "I was good at drinking, having sex and taking pictures...." said model turned photographer LEE MILLER.of herself. 

                                                                               

                                                                              Having graced the pages of VOGUE as a fashion model, Elizabeth "Lee" Miller approached the magazine for work as as a photograopher as World War 2 broke out.  In a male dominated world, her photograohs and stories from the front line won her acclaim as a correspondent and brought home the horrible realities of war. 

                                                                               

                                                                              "Lee is a handsomely made, moving biopic of a subject who deserves to be honoured — with stellar chemistry and performances from Kate Winslet and Andy Samberg" - Roten Tomatoes

                                                                               

                                                                              Full Details »

                                                                              Miss Saigon : 25th Anniversary


                                                                              Keswick Alhambra Cinema
                                                                              22 September 2024

                                                                              Described by the Daily Mail as “the greatest musical of all time” this epic love story tells the tragic tale of young Vietnamese bar girl Kim, orphaned by war, who falls in love with American GI Chris — but their lives are torn apart by the fall of Saigon.

                                                                              Filmed in front of a live audience at London's Prince Edward Theatre, this screening gives cinema audiences the chance to enjoy the spectacular, sell out event that was Miss Saigon's 25th Anniversary performance.

                                                                              Especially for cinemas there is also a special finale that sees the cast joined on stage by the original cast members Jonathan Pryce, Lea Salonga and Simon

                                                                              Full Details »

                                                                              Beetlejuice Beetlejuice


                                                                              Keswick Alhambra Cinema
                                                                              23 September 2024

                                                                              Thirty-six years after the events of the first film, the Deetz family returns home to Winter River following Charles Deetz's unexpected death. Lydia's life is turned upside down when her rebellious teenage daughter, Astrid, discovers the mysterious model of the town in the attic and the portal to the Afterlife is accidentally opened, releasing Betelgeuse.

                                                                              •   

                                                                              Full Details »

                                                                              Thelma


                                                                              Keswick Alhambra Cinema
                                                                              23 September 2024

                                                                              This is a very charming and funny film with great performances. The perfect family film for all ages, it's life affirming and full of good spirit. We're certain you'll love it. 

                                                                               

                                                                              When 93-year-old Thelma Post is robbed of $10,000 in a phone scam, she's determined to get her money back. The police show no interest, so she enlists her neighbour in the assisted living complex, Ben as her sidekick and sets out to find the scammers for herself.  The two embark on a reckless quest across the city, astride Ben's two-person mobility scooter, with shades of Mission Impossible never far away.  

                                                                               

                                                                              JUNE SQUIBB and RICHARD ROUNDTREE, in his final movie, star in this hilarious escapade. Stay to the end of the credits to see a clip about the real person who inspired the main character.

                                                                                Full Details »

                                                                                Lee


                                                                                Keswick Alhambra Cinema
                                                                                23 September 2024

                                                                                "I was good at drinking, having sex and taking pictures...." said model turned photographer LEE MILLER.of herself. 

                                                                                 

                                                                                Having graced the pages of VOGUE as a fashion model, Elizabeth "Lee" Miller approached the magazine for work as as a photograopher as World War 2 broke out.  In a male dominated world, her photograohs and stories from the front line won her acclaim as a correspondent and brought home the horrible realities of war. 

                                                                                 

                                                                                "Lee is a handsomely made, moving biopic of a subject who deserves to be honoured — with stellar chemistry and performances from Kate Winslet and Andy Samberg" - Roten Tomatoes

                                                                                 

                                                                                Full Details »

                                                                                Widow Clicquot


                                                                                Keswick Alhambra Cinema
                                                                                23 September 2024

                                                                                Join us at the Alhambra for the sparkling tale of the real Veuve Clicquot. 

                                                                                 

                                                                                After her husband's death, Madame Clicquot flouts convention by assuming the reins of their wine business, defying her critics and ultimately revolutionizing the champagne industry, establishing her as one of the world's first great businesswomen. Beautiful period detail and stunning performances from Haley Bennett, Tom Sturridge and Natasha O'Keeffe. 

                                                                                 

                                                                                91 Minutes, Cert 15. 

                                                                                 

                                                                                Tickets available with chamapgne tasting, for 20 September only.

                                                                                 

                                                                                Full Details »

                                                                                It Ends With Us


                                                                                Keswick Alhambra Cinema
                                                                                23 September 2024

                                                                                IT ENDS WITH US, the first Colleen Hoover novel adapted for the big screen, tells the compelling story of Lily Bloom (Blake Lively), a woman who overcomes a traumatic childhood to embark on a new life in Boston and chase a lifelong dream of opening her own business.

                                                                                 

                                                                                A chance meeting with charming neurosurgeon Ryle Kincaid (Justin Baldoni) sparks an intense connection, but as the two fall deeply in love, Lily begins to see sides of Ryle that remind her of her parents relationship.

                                                                                 

                                                                                When Lilys first love, Atlas Corrigan (Brandon Sklenar), suddenly reenters her life, her relationship with Ryle is upended, and Lily realizes she must learn to rely on her own strength to make an impossible choice for her future.

                                                                                Full Details »

                                                                                Lee


                                                                                Keswick Alhambra Cinema
                                                                                24 September 2024

                                                                                "I was good at drinking, having sex and taking pictures...." said model turned photographer LEE MILLER.of herself. 

                                                                                 

                                                                                Having graced the pages of VOGUE as a fashion model, Elizabeth "Lee" Miller approached the magazine for work as as a photograopher as World War 2 broke out.  In a male dominated world, her photograohs and stories from the front line won her acclaim as a correspondent and brought home the horrible realities of war. 

                                                                                 

                                                                                "Lee is a handsomely made, moving biopic of a subject who deserves to be honoured — with stellar chemistry and performances from Kate Winslet and Andy Samberg" - Roten Tomatoes

                                                                                 

                                                                                Full Details »

                                                                                The Awakening


                                                                                Keswick Alhambra Cinema
                                                                                24 September 2024

                                                                                CLARE (Erin Doherty) went missing more than ten years ago, putting her parents MARY (Juliet Stephenson) and JOHN (Jared Harris) through a decade of grief, guilt and self-interrogation: Why did she leave? Where did she go? Will she ever return? 

                                                                                 

                                                                                After police put out an anniversary appeal, Clare comes home.... but is this really Clare? And if not, what are the motives of the stranger who has assumed her identity and thrust herslef into John and Mary's lives? 

                                                                                 

                                                                                With an award wining cast, this is a thriller not to miss. 1hour 30 minutes' running time, and certificate 15.

                                                                                 

                                                                                Full Details »

                                                                                Miss Saigon : 25th Anniversary


                                                                                Keswick Alhambra Cinema
                                                                                24 September 2024

                                                                                Described by the Daily Mail as “the greatest musical of all time” this epic love story tells the tragic tale of young Vietnamese bar girl Kim, orphaned by war, who falls in love with American GI Chris — but their lives are torn apart by the fall of Saigon.

                                                                                Filmed in front of a live audience at London's Prince Edward Theatre, this screening gives cinema audiences the chance to enjoy the spectacular, sell out event that was Miss Saigon's 25th Anniversary performance.

                                                                                Especially for cinemas there is also a special finale that sees the cast joined on stage by the original cast members Jonathan Pryce, Lea Salonga and Simon

                                                                                Full Details »

                                                                                I Could Never Go Vegan


                                                                                Keswick Alhambra Cinema
                                                                                24 September 2024

                                                                                'I could never go vegan.' Five words uttered around the world by many a non-vegan, but why? On a quest for the truth, a filmmaker sets out on a journey to find out the leading arguments facing the vegan movement, and if they're justified.

                                                                                 

                                                                                Sustainable Keswick will host this screening, which will be followed by a post-film Q&A with the director, and some vegan nibbles and refreshments and the opportunity to chat and mingle. All welcome - vegans, vegetarians, omnivores and carnivores!  

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                                                                                Movie Masterpeices Through the Ages: The 1990's


                                                                                Keswick Alhambra Cinema
                                                                                24 September 2024

                                                                                 

                                                                                Max Newsom, film director, script writer, producer and film lecturer, continues his series of talks on film masterpieces of the 1920's - 2000's, with the following dates: 

                                                                                 

                                                                                Tues 25th June - 1970's

                                                                                Tues 23rd July - 1980's

                                                                                Tues 24th Sept - 1990's

                                                                                Tues 22nd Oct - 2000's
                                                                                 

                                                                                 

                                                                                Each lecture includes short clips from movies of the era, a short recap of the previous decade's main contributions to the developing form, as well as an outline of the contemporary political and social issues.

                                                                                After each talk, there will be a short, 15-min break, complementary tea and biscuits, then a presentation of a classic film from the decade disussed.

                                                                                1990's - The Miramax Decade (Indy film goes for Oscars); Tarantino; Cold War Voices; Old Wine, New Bottles; Kitchen Sink in the UK; Hong Kong and the New Wave, multiplexes conquer the box office.

                                                                                1990's mentions to include: The Player; Being John Malkovitch; Saving Private Ryan; Barton Fink; Secrets and Lies: Naked; Simply Ballroom; Reservoir Dogs; Fight Club; Edward Scissorhands; Dances with Wolves; La Belle Noiseuse; The Usual Suspects; Shallow Grave; Trainspotting; Blair Witch Project; Four Weddings and a Funeral; Notting Hill; Double Life of Veronique; Dekalog; Fargo; Shawshank Redemption; Clerks; Good Will Hunting; Romeo + Juliet; Chungking Express.

                                                                                 

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                                                                                Beetlejuice Beetlejuice


                                                                                Keswick Alhambra Cinema
                                                                                25 September 2024

                                                                                Thirty-six years after the events of the first film, the Deetz family returns home to Winter River following Charles Deetz's unexpected death. Lydia's life is turned upside down when her rebellious teenage daughter, Astrid, discovers the mysterious model of the town in the attic and the portal to the Afterlife is accidentally opened, releasing Betelgeuse.

                                                                                •   

                                                                                Full Details »

                                                                                The Critic


                                                                                Keswick Alhambra Cinema
                                                                                25 - 23 September 2024

                                                                                THE CRITIC is a deliciously dark and sharp-witted thriller set in 1930s London ‘theatreland’ featuring an all-star cast including Ian McKellen, Gemma Arterton, Mark Strong, Ben Barnes, Alfred Enoch, Romola Garai and Lesley Manville. When the most feared and vicious theatre critic in town Jimmy Erskine (McKellen), finds himself suddenly in the crosshairs of the Daily Chronicle’s new owner David Brooke (Strong), he strikes a sinister Faustian pact with struggling actress Nina Land (Arterton) who is desperate to win his favour.

                                                                                  Full Details »

                                                                                  Kinds of Kindness


                                                                                  Keswick Alhambra Cinema
                                                                                  25 September 2024

                                                                                  The latest from Yorgos Lanthimos, again with Emma Stone and Willem Dafoe.  A triptych fable, following a man without choices who tries to take control of his own life; a policeman who is alarmed that his wife who was missing-at-sea has returned and seems a different person; and a woman determined to find a specific someone with a special ability, who is destined to become a prodigious spiritual leader. .See IMDb or Rotten Tomatoes for more details. 

                                                                                  Full Details »

                                                                                  Lee


                                                                                  Keswick Alhambra Cinema
                                                                                  25 September 2024

                                                                                  "I was good at drinking, having sex and taking pictures...." said model turned photographer LEE MILLER.of herself. 

                                                                                   

                                                                                  Having graced the pages of VOGUE as a fashion model, Elizabeth "Lee" Miller approached the magazine for work as as a photograopher as World War 2 broke out.  In a male dominated world, her photograohs and stories from the front line won her acclaim as a correspondent and brought home the horrible realities of war. 

                                                                                   

                                                                                  "Lee is a handsomely made, moving biopic of a subject who deserves to be honoured — with stellar chemistry and performances from Kate Winslet and Andy Samberg" - Roten Tomatoes

                                                                                   

                                                                                  Full Details »

                                                                                  Widow Clicquot


                                                                                  Keswick Alhambra Cinema
                                                                                  25 September 2024

                                                                                  Join us at the Alhambra for the sparkling tale of the real Veuve Clicquot. 

                                                                                   

                                                                                  After her husband's death, Madame Clicquot flouts convention by assuming the reins of their wine business, defying her critics and ultimately revolutionizing the champagne industry, establishing her as one of the world's first great businesswomen. Beautiful period detail and stunning performances from Haley Bennett, Tom Sturridge and Natasha O'Keeffe. 

                                                                                   

                                                                                  91 Minutes, Cert 15. 

                                                                                   

                                                                                  Tickets available with chamapgne tasting, for 20 September only.

                                                                                   

                                                                                  Full Details »

                                                                                  Matthew Bourne's Edward Scissorhands


                                                                                  Keswick Alhambra Cinema
                                                                                  25 September 2024

                                                                                   

                                                                                  Matthew Bourne is back in Keswick at the Alhambra Cinema, this time with his magical dance production of Edward Scissorhands which has carved a place in the hearts of audiences worldwide since its premiere back in 2005. 

                                                                                  Based on the classic Tim Burton movie and featuring the hauntingly beautiful music of Danny Elfman and Terry Davies, Bourne and his New Adventures Company return to this witty, bittersweet story of an incomplete boy left alone in a strange new world. 

                                                                                  Filmed live in March this year at the Wales Millenium Centre, Cardiff, this ’visually arresting and ceaselessly inventive’ (Metro) production is ‘the perfect treat for all the family’ (The Times). In a castle high on a hill lives Edward; a boy created by an eccentric inventor. When his creator dies he is left alone and unfinished with only scissors for hands until a kindly townswoman invites him to live with her suburban family. Can Edward find his place in the well-meaning community which struggles to see past his curious appearance to the innocence and gentleness within?   

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                                                                                    Lee


                                                                                    Keswick Alhambra Cinema
                                                                                    26 September 2024

                                                                                    "I was good at drinking, having sex and taking pictures...." said model turned photographer LEE MILLER.of herself. 

                                                                                     

                                                                                    Having graced the pages of VOGUE as a fashion model, Elizabeth "Lee" Miller approached the magazine for work as as a photograopher as World War 2 broke out.  In a male dominated world, her photograohs and stories from the front line won her acclaim as a correspondent and brought home the horrible realities of war. 

                                                                                     

                                                                                    "Lee is a handsomely made, moving biopic of a subject who deserves to be honoured — with stellar chemistry and performances from Kate Winslet and Andy Samberg" - Roten Tomatoes

                                                                                     

                                                                                    Full Details »

                                                                                    It Ends With Us


                                                                                    Keswick Alhambra Cinema
                                                                                    26 September 2024

                                                                                    IT ENDS WITH US, the first Colleen Hoover novel adapted for the big screen, tells the compelling story of Lily Bloom (Blake Lively), a woman who overcomes a traumatic childhood to embark on a new life in Boston and chase a lifelong dream of opening her own business.

                                                                                     

                                                                                    A chance meeting with charming neurosurgeon Ryle Kincaid (Justin Baldoni) sparks an intense connection, but as the two fall deeply in love, Lily begins to see sides of Ryle that remind her of her parents relationship.

                                                                                     

                                                                                    When Lilys first love, Atlas Corrigan (Brandon Sklenar), suddenly reenters her life, her relationship with Ryle is upended, and Lily realizes she must learn to rely on her own strength to make an impossible choice for her future.

                                                                                    Full Details »

                                                                                    The Critic


                                                                                    Keswick Alhambra Cinema
                                                                                    26 September 2024

                                                                                    THE CRITIC is a deliciously dark and sharp-witted thriller set in 1930s London ‘theatreland’ featuring an all-star cast including Ian McKellen, Gemma Arterton, Mark Strong, Ben Barnes, Alfred Enoch, Romola Garai and Lesley Manville. When the most feared and vicious theatre critic in town Jimmy Erskine (McKellen), finds himself suddenly in the crosshairs of the Daily Chronicle’s new owner David Brooke (Strong), he strikes a sinister Faustian pact with struggling actress Nina Land (Arterton) who is desperate to win his favour.

                                                                                      Full Details »

                                                                                      The Awakening


                                                                                      Keswick Alhambra Cinema
                                                                                      26 September 2024

                                                                                      CLARE (Erin Doherty) went missing more than ten years ago, putting her parents MARY (Juliet Stephenson) and JOHN (Jared Harris) through a decade of grief, guilt and self-interrogation: Why did she leave? Where did she go? Will she ever return? 

                                                                                       

                                                                                      After police put out an anniversary appeal, Clare comes home.... but is this really Clare? And if not, what are the motives of the stranger who has assumed her identity and thrust herslef into John and Mary's lives? 

                                                                                       

                                                                                      With an award wining cast, this is a thriller not to miss. 1hour 30 minutes' running time, and certificate 15.

                                                                                       

                                                                                      Full Details »

                                                                                      One Hand Clapping


                                                                                      Keswick Alhambra Cinema
                                                                                      26 September 2024

                                                                                      One Hand Clapping was filmed at Abbey Road Studios following the global success of Band on the Run. The film features the Wings line-up augmented by new additions Jimmy McCulloch on guitar and Geoff Britton on drums. This new cinema release of a 1974 video feature, recorded over four days, includes a brand-new introduction by Paul McCartney and never-before-seen footage: look out for the Backyard sessions featuring Paul McCartney on acoustic guitar performing 'Blackpool', and 'Twenty Flight Rock', the song he performed for John Lennon the first time they met.

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                                                                                        George


                                                                                        Keswick Alhambra Cinema
                                                                                        27 September 2024

                                                                                         

                                                                                        A second event at 7.45pm on Sunday 6th October has ben added to meet demand for this sold out evening.

                                                                                        Join us for a celebration of the life of George, a wonderful dog and certainly a man's best friend. Hear the story of local fellrunner Jacob Tonkin and his dog George, stunningly filmed over a number of years  by local filmmaker James Appleton in and around Keswick and set in the mountains we all know and love. See it here in Keswick first before it's entered into this year's global outdoor film festivals, where we are sure it will win awards for it's storytelling, humanity, emotional connection and superb cinematography. Bring tissues!

                                                                                        We'll have an audience Q&A after the film, with Jacob on both evenings and also James for the Friday 20th event. Having seen it ourselves we know you'll have plenty of questions for once you've seen it too.

                                                                                        Since it is a celebration of how amazing a dog can be, why not bring yours with you? For the first time we're opening the cinema up to dogs (accompanied by their humans of course) so let's see just how chaotic and fun that can be. If you are bringing a dog, please book a seat downstairs in the stalls, rather than up on the balcony.

                                                                                        This will be an evening to remember for so many reasons, we guarantee it.

                                                                                         

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                                                                                          One Hand Clapping


                                                                                          Keswick Alhambra Cinema
                                                                                          28 September 2024

                                                                                          One Hand Clapping was filmed at Abbey Road Studios following the global success of Band on the Run. The film features the Wings line-up augmented by new additions Jimmy McCulloch on guitar and Geoff Britton on drums. This new cinema release of a 1974 video feature, recorded over four days, includes a brand-new introduction by Paul McCartney and never-before-seen footage: look out for the Backyard sessions featuring Paul McCartney on acoustic guitar performing 'Blackpool', and 'Twenty Flight Rock', the song he performed for John Lennon the first time they met.

                                                                                            Full Details »

                                                                                            Matthew Bourne's Edward Scissorhands


                                                                                            Keswick Alhambra Cinema
                                                                                            29 September 2024

                                                                                             

                                                                                            Matthew Bourne is back in Keswick at the Alhambra Cinema, this time with his magical dance production of Edward Scissorhands which has carved a place in the hearts of audiences worldwide since its premiere back in 2005. 

                                                                                            Based on the classic Tim Burton movie and featuring the hauntingly beautiful music of Danny Elfman and Terry Davies, Bourne and his New Adventures Company return to this witty, bittersweet story of an incomplete boy left alone in a strange new world. 

                                                                                            Filmed live in March this year at the Wales Millenium Centre, Cardiff, this ’visually arresting and ceaselessly inventive’ (Metro) production is ‘the perfect treat for all the family’ (The Times). In a castle high on a hill lives Edward; a boy created by an eccentric inventor. When his creator dies he is left alone and unfinished with only scissors for hands until a kindly townswoman invites him to live with her suburban family. Can Edward find his place in the well-meaning community which struggles to see past his curious appearance to the innocence and gentleness within?   

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                                                                                              Kinds of Kindness


                                                                                              Keswick Alhambra Cinema
                                                                                              29 September 2024

                                                                                              The latest from Yorgos Lanthimos, again with Emma Stone and Willem Dafoe.  A triptych fable, following a man without choices who tries to take control of his own life; a policeman who is alarmed that his wife who was missing-at-sea has returned and seems a different person; and a woman determined to find a specific someone with a special ability, who is destined to become a prodigious spiritual leader. .See IMDb or Rotten Tomatoes for more details. 

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                                                                                              Othello


                                                                                              Keswick Alhambra Cinema
                                                                                              02 October 2024

                                                                                               

                                                                                              Keswick Alhambra is proud to present a new production of OTHELLO performed at the Shakespeare's Globe Theatre in London. 

                                                                                              Celebrated by many, Othello has risen through the ranks of the Met police. But can his hard- won reputation, his marriage to Desdemona, and his own subconscious survive the toxic systems that surround him? 

                                                                                              Sixteenth-century Venice becomes the modern-day London Docklands, as Othello grapples with many of the same issues that successful Black people have faced for centuries. 

                                                                                              This is an Othello for our times. Experience Shakespeare’s confronting look at the destructive impact of institutional racism, toxic masculinity, and a justice system locked in a vicious cycle of self-fulfilling prophecy. 

                                                                                              Director Ola Ince debuts in the intimate, candlelit Sam Wanamaker Playhouse with this ‘inspired’ (The Guardian), and ‘profound’ (Evening Standard) and ‘masterfully redefined’ (West End Best Friend) take on Shakespeare’s blistering tragedy.

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                                                                                                Drama Session For Kids


                                                                                                Keswick Alhambra Cinema
                                                                                                05 October 2024

                                                                                                Calling all budding performers! Laura, a local drama specialist and yoga teacher with over 15 years experience running drama workshops, brings her fun, energetic drama sessions to the Alhambra. Drama is a wonderful way of expressing yourself and building confidence.

                                                                                                 

                                                                                                Aimed at children aged between 5 and 8, the sessions will help participants to learn to communicate through games and role play. 

                                                                                                Saturdays 10-10.45am

                                                                                                10 Feb, 2 March, (none over Easter), 4 May, 8 June, 6 July 2024

                                                                                                £5

                                                                                                Most (but not all) Saturdays the drama will be followed by a £3 kids club film screening. 

                                                                                                Booking is essential and spaces are limited.

                                                                                                Parents welcome to sit in the balcony to watch from above!

                                                                                                www.LauraLondonYoga.co.uk

                                                                                                @LauraLondonYoga

                                                                                                 

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                                                                                                Othello


                                                                                                Keswick Alhambra Cinema
                                                                                                06 October 2024

                                                                                                 

                                                                                                Keswick Alhambra is proud to present a new production of OTHELLO performed at the Shakespeare's Globe Theatre in London. 

                                                                                                Celebrated by many, Othello has risen through the ranks of the Met police. But can his hard- won reputation, his marriage to Desdemona, and his own subconscious survive the toxic systems that surround him? 

                                                                                                Sixteenth-century Venice becomes the modern-day London Docklands, as Othello grapples with many of the same issues that successful Black people have faced for centuries. 

                                                                                                This is an Othello for our times. Experience Shakespeare’s confronting look at the destructive impact of institutional racism, toxic masculinity, and a justice system locked in a vicious cycle of self-fulfilling prophecy. 

                                                                                                Director Ola Ince debuts in the intimate, candlelit Sam Wanamaker Playhouse with this ‘inspired’ (The Guardian), and ‘profound’ (Evening Standard) and ‘masterfully redefined’ (West End Best Friend) take on Shakespeare’s blistering tragedy.

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                                                                                                  George


                                                                                                  Keswick Alhambra Cinema
                                                                                                  06 October 2024

                                                                                                   

                                                                                                  A second event at 7.45pm on Sunday 6th October has ben added to meet demand for this sold out evening.

                                                                                                  Join us for a celebration of the life of George, a wonderful dog and certainly a man's best friend. Hear the story of local fellrunner Jacob Tonkin and his dog George, stunningly filmed over a number of years  by local filmmaker James Appleton in and around Keswick and set in the mountains we all know and love. See it here in Keswick first before it's entered into this year's global outdoor film festivals, where we are sure it will win awards for it's storytelling, humanity, emotional connection and superb cinematography. Bring tissues!

                                                                                                  We'll have an audience Q&A after the film, with Jacob on both evenings and also James for the Friday 20th event. Having seen it ourselves we know you'll have plenty of questions for once you've seen it too.

                                                                                                  Since it is a celebration of how amazing a dog can be, why not bring yours with you? For the first time we're opening the cinema up to dogs (accompanied by their humans of course) so let's see just how chaotic and fun that can be. If you are bringing a dog, please book a seat downstairs in the stalls, rather than up on the balcony.

                                                                                                  This will be an evening to remember for so many reasons, we guarantee it.

                                                                                                   

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                                                                                                    Rosalie


                                                                                                    Keswick Alhambra Cinema
                                                                                                    06 October 2024

                                                                                                    France, 1870s. Rosalie is a young woman unlike any other. She hides a secret: she was born with face and body hair. She's concealed her peculiarity all her life to stay safe. Until Abel, an indebted bar owner unaware of her secret, marries Rosalie for her dowry. Will Abel be able to love Rosalie and see her as the woman she is, once he finds out the truth?

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                                                                                                    Timestalker


                                                                                                    Keswick Alhambra Cinema
                                                                                                    07 October 2024

                                                                                                    This is an ESCAPES screening - it's completely free to watch thanks to a national-lottery funded initiative to make top-quality indie cinema more accessible to all.  Just follow the booking link and set yourself up with an Escapes account which will allow you to see free films at participating cinemas across the country - once a month on a Monday night.

                                                                                                    Timestalker is a karmic journey that sees the hapless heroine Agnes reincarnated every time she makes the same mistake: falling in love with the wrong man.

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                                                                                                    Hounds


                                                                                                    Keswick Alhambra Cinema
                                                                                                    13 October 2024
                                                                                                    • Winner of a jury prize at Cannes. In the suburbs of Casablanca, Hassan and Issam, father and son, live from day to day by carrying out small trafficking jobs for the local mafia. One evening they are tasked with kidnapping a man, which goes horribly wrong. Trapped in a long night, they have no idea what awaits them… See IMDb or Rotten Tomatoes for more details.

                                                                                                     

                                                                                                    • Keswick Film Club

                                                                                                     

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                                                                                                      Royal Ballet; Alice's Adventures In Wonderland


                                                                                                      Keswick Alhambra Cinema
                                                                                                      15 October 2024

                                                                                                       

                                                                                                      Join the garden party on a sunny afternoon where Alice is surprised to see her parents’ friend transform into a white rabbit. When she follows him down a rabbit hole, events become curiouser and curiouser…As Alice journeys through Wonderland, she encounters countless strange creatures. She’s swept off her feet by the charming Knave of Hearts, who’s on the run for stealing the tarts. Confusion piles upon confusion. Then Alice wakes with a start. Was it all a daydream?

                                                                                                      This Royal Ballet production from Covent Garden is brought to the Keswick Alhambra by satellite.

                                                                                                      Choreography: Christoper Wheeldon

                                                                                                      Music: Joby Talbot

                                                                                                      Running time 205 minutes including two intervals

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                                                                                                        Royal Ballet; Alice's Adventures In Wonderland


                                                                                                        Keswick Alhambra Cinema
                                                                                                        20 October 2024

                                                                                                         

                                                                                                        Join the garden party on a sunny afternoon where Alice is surprised to see her parents’ friend transform into a white rabbit. When she follows him down a rabbit hole, events become curiouser and curiouser…As Alice journeys through Wonderland, she encounters countless strange creatures. She’s swept off her feet by the charming Knave of Hearts, who’s on the run for stealing the tarts. Confusion piles upon confusion. Then Alice wakes with a start. Was it all a daydream?

                                                                                                        This Royal Ballet production from Covent Garden is brought to the Keswick Alhambra by satellite.

                                                                                                        Choreography: Christoper Wheeldon

                                                                                                        Music: Joby Talbot

                                                                                                        Running time 205 minutes including two intervals

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                                                                                                          Paradise is Burning


                                                                                                          Keswick Alhambra Cinema
                                                                                                          20 October 2024

                                                                                                          In a working-class area of Sweden, sisters Laura (16), Mira (12) and Steffi (7), get by on their own, left to their own devices by an absent mother. With summer on the way and no parents around, life is wild and carefree, vivacious and anarchic. But when social services call a meeting, Laura has to find someone to impersonate their mom, or the girls will be taken into foster care and separated. Laura keeps the threat a secret, so as not to worry her younger sisters. But as the moment of truth draws closer, new tensions arise, forcing the three sisters to negotiate the fine line between the euphoria of total freedom and the harsh realities of growing up. 

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                                                                                                          Movie Masterpieces Through the Ages: the 2000's


                                                                                                          Keswick Alhambra Cinema
                                                                                                          22 October 2024

                                                                                                          Max Newsom, film director, script writer, producer and film lecturer, continues his series of talks on film masterpieces of the 1920's - 2000's, with the following dates: 

                                                                                                          Tues 25th June - 1970's

                                                                                                          Tues 23rd July - 1980's

                                                                                                          Tues 24th Sept - 1990's

                                                                                                          Tues 22nd Oct - 2000's

                                                                                                          Each lecture includes short clips from movies of the era, a short recap of the previous decade's main contributions to the developing form, as well as an outline of the contemporary political and social issues.

                                                                                                          After each talk, there will be a short, 15-min break, complementary tea and biscuits, then a presentation of a classic film from the decade disussed.

                                                                                                          2000's - The end of Miramax; cinema and the digital age; Hollywood falls out of love with Indy film; the writers' strike of 2007-8; the rise of sequels, comic-strip and super-heroes; LA sunset; 

                                                                                                          2000's mentions to include: Slumdog Millionaire; No Country for Old Men; 300; Inglorious Basterds; Lost in Translation; Crouching Dragon, Hidden Tiger; Walk the Line; Million Dollar Baby; O Brother, Where Art Thou; Black Hawk Down; The Bourne series; Gangs of New York; Avatar; 21 Grams; In Bruges; Juno; Pride and Prejudice; Mean Girls; Iron Man.

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                                                                                                          La Chimera


                                                                                                          Keswick Alhambra Cinema
                                                                                                          27 October 2024

                                                                                                          Everyone has their own Chimera, something they try to achieve but never manage to find. For the band of grave robbers, the Chimera means redemption from work and the dream of easy wealth. For Arthur, the Chimera looks like the woman he lost, Beniamina. To find her, Arthur (Josh O'Connor) challenges the invisible, searches everywhere, goes inside the earth -- in search of the door to the afterlife of which myths speak. In an adventurous journey between the living and the dead, between forests and cities, between celebrations and solitudes, the intertwined destinies of these characters unfold, all in search of the Chimera. 

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                                                                                                          Show Up and Start: Dorothy Ramsay


                                                                                                          Keswick Alhambra Cinema
                                                                                                          02 November 2024

                                                                                                          Come along to the Alhambra for a unique opportunity to watch the film and enjoy a post-screening Q&A with director, composers and the subject of the documentary: "Show Up and Start."

                                                                                                           

                                                                                                          This insightful 47-minute film delves into the vibrant life and evocative work of Dorothy Ramsay, a Lake District-based artist. The film charts Ramsay’s journey from her postwar childhood in the northeast of England, through her formative years studying at the Camberwell School of Art in London, to her diverse experiences as a weaver and therapist, before ultimately returning to her true passion as a full-time artist. 

                                                                                                           

                                                                                                          The documentary’s title, "Show Up and Start," encapsulates Ramsay's motivating artistic philosophy, emphasising the importance of consistent effort in the creative process. The film offers not just a glimpse into her creative world but also serves as a reminder that inspiration comes from dedication and perseverance.

                                                                                                          Enhancing the film’s atmosphere is the sound and music from Shelley Roden, an award-winning foley artist at Skywalker Sound, and Jeffrey Roden, an acclaimed US composer. Their contributions underscore the emotional depth of Ramsay’s story, making "Show Up and Start" a compelling watch for anyone interested in the interaction between life and art.

                                                                                                          Local art gallery, Northern Lights, just a few doors down from the cinema, regularly stocks work by Ramsay. See their biography of her here.

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                                                                                                          Phantom of the Opera at the Royal Albert Hall


                                                                                                          Keswick Alhambra Cinema
                                                                                                          03 November 2024

                                                                                                          Filmed live on the 25th anniversary of the first public performance of Phantom of the Opera in front of the audience at London's Royal Albert Hall, this sumptious and splendid production tells the story of a bitter man known only as The Phantom lives in the sewers underneath the Paris Opera House. 

                                                                                                          He falls in love with the obscure chorus singer Christine, and privately tutors her while terrorising the rest of the crew.

                                                                                                          Starring Ramin Karimloo as the Phantom and Sierrra Boggess as Christine, togteher with a vast cast of over 200 performers including some special guest appearances.

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                                                                                                            The Outrun


                                                                                                            Keswick Alhambra Cinema
                                                                                                            03 November 2024

                                                                                                            Rona, fresh out of rehab, returns to the wild Orkney Islands after more than a decade away. As she reconnects with the dramatic landscape where she grew up, memories of her childhood merge with the more recent challenging events that have set her on the path to recovery.

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                                                                                                            Phantom of the Opera at the Royal Albert Hall


                                                                                                            Keswick Alhambra Cinema
                                                                                                            05 November 2024

                                                                                                            Filmed live on the 25th anniversary of the first public performance of Phantom of the Opera in front of the audience at London's Royal Albert Hall, this sumptious and splendid production tells the story of a bitter man known only as The Phantom lives in the sewers underneath the Paris Opera House. 

                                                                                                            He falls in love with the obscure chorus singer Christine, and privately tutors her while terrorising the rest of the crew.

                                                                                                            Starring Ramin Karimloo as the Phantom and Sierrra Boggess as Christine, togteher with a vast cast of over 200 performers including some special guest appearances.

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                                                                                                              Van Gogh: Poets and Lovers


                                                                                                              Keswick Alhambra Cinema
                                                                                                              06 November 2024

                                                                                                              200 years after its opening and a century after acquiring its first Van Gogh works, the National Gallery is hosting the UK’s biggest ever Van Gogh exhibition. Van Gogh is not only one of the most beloved artists of all time, but perhaps the most misunderstood.

                                                                                                              This film is a chance to reexamine and better understand this iconic artist. Focusing on his unique creative process, Van Gogh: Poets & Lovers explores the artist’s years in the south of France, where he revolutionised his style. Van Gogh became consumed with a passion for storytelling in his art, turning the world around him into vibrant, idealised spaces and symbolic characters.

                                                                                                              Poets and lovers filled his imagination; everything he did in the south of France served this new obsession. In part, this is what caused his notorious breakdown, but it didn’t hold back his creativity as he created masterpiece after masterpiece. Explore one of art history’s most pivotal periods in this once-in-a-century show. Made in close collaboration with the National Gallery

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                                                                                                              Drama Session For Kids


                                                                                                              Keswick Alhambra Cinema
                                                                                                              09 November 2024

                                                                                                              Calling all budding performers! Laura, a local drama specialist and yoga teacher with over 15 years experience running drama workshops, brings her fun, energetic drama sessions to the Alhambra. Drama is a wonderful way of expressing yourself and building confidence.

                                                                                                               

                                                                                                              Aimed at children aged between 5 and 8, the sessions will help participants to learn to communicate through games and role play. 

                                                                                                              Saturdays 10-10.45am

                                                                                                              10 Feb, 2 March, (none over Easter), 4 May, 8 June, 6 July 2024

                                                                                                              £5

                                                                                                              Most (but not all) Saturdays the drama will be followed by a £3 kids club film screening. 

                                                                                                              Booking is essential and spaces are limited.

                                                                                                              Parents welcome to sit in the balcony to watch from above!

                                                                                                              www.LauraLondonYoga.co.uk

                                                                                                              @LauraLondonYoga

                                                                                                               

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                                                                                                              Van Gogh: Poets and Lovers


                                                                                                              Keswick Alhambra Cinema
                                                                                                              10 November 2024

                                                                                                              200 years after its opening and a century after acquiring its first Van Gogh works, the National Gallery is hosting the UK’s biggest ever Van Gogh exhibition. Van Gogh is not only one of the most beloved artists of all time, but perhaps the most misunderstood.

                                                                                                              This film is a chance to reexamine and better understand this iconic artist. Focusing on his unique creative process, Van Gogh: Poets & Lovers explores the artist’s years in the south of France, where he revolutionised his style. Van Gogh became consumed with a passion for storytelling in his art, turning the world around him into vibrant, idealised spaces and symbolic characters.

                                                                                                              Poets and lovers filled his imagination; everything he did in the south of France served this new obsession. In part, this is what caused his notorious breakdown, but it didn’t hold back his creativity as he created masterpiece after masterpiece. Explore one of art history’s most pivotal periods in this once-in-a-century show. Made in close collaboration with the National Gallery

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                                                                                                              Kneecap


                                                                                                              Keswick Alhambra Cinema
                                                                                                              10 November 2024

                                                                                                              When fate brings a Belfast teacher into the orbit of self-confessed "lowlife scum" Naoise and Liam Óg, the needle drops on a hip-hop act like no other. Rapping in their native Irish language, they soon lead a movement to save their mother tongue.

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                                                                                                              Radical


                                                                                                              Keswick Alhambra Cinema
                                                                                                              17 November 2024

                                                                                                              A teacher in a Mexican border town full of neglect, corruption, and violence, tries a radical new method to unlock the students' curiosity, potential - and maybe even their genius. Based on a true story. See IMDb

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                                                                                                              Van Gogh: Poets and Lovers


                                                                                                              Keswick Alhambra Cinema
                                                                                                              19 November 2024

                                                                                                              200 years after its opening and a century after acquiring its first Van Gogh works, the National Gallery is hosting the UK’s biggest ever Van Gogh exhibition. Van Gogh is not only one of the most beloved artists of all time, but perhaps the most misunderstood.

                                                                                                              This film is a chance to reexamine and better understand this iconic artist. Focusing on his unique creative process, Van Gogh: Poets & Lovers explores the artist’s years in the south of France, where he revolutionised his style. Van Gogh became consumed with a passion for storytelling in his art, turning the world around him into vibrant, idealised spaces and symbolic characters.

                                                                                                              Poets and lovers filled his imagination; everything he did in the south of France served this new obsession. In part, this is what caused his notorious breakdown, but it didn’t hold back his creativity as he created masterpiece after masterpiece. Explore one of art history’s most pivotal periods in this once-in-a-century show. Made in close collaboration with the National Gallery

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                                                                                                              Girl From The North Country


                                                                                                              Keswick Alhambra Cinema
                                                                                                              21 November 2024

                                                                                                              Written and directed by celebrated playwright Conor McPherson and featuring Tony Award-winning orchestrations by Simon Hale, Girl From The North Country reimagines 20 legendary songs of Bob Dylan as they’ve never been heard before, including “Forever Young,” “All Along The Watchtower,” “Hurricane,” and “Like A Rolling Stone.”

                                                                                                              It’s 1934 in Duluth, Minnesota. We meet a group of wayward travellers whose lives intersect in a guesthouse filled with music, life and hope.

                                                                                                              Experience this “profoundly beautiful” Broadway production (The New York Times) brought to vivid life by an extraordinary company of actors and musicians.

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                                                                                                                Fly Fishing Film Tour


                                                                                                                Keswick Alhambra Cinema
                                                                                                                22 November 2024

                                                                                                                The annual F3T Fly Fishing Film Tour is back in the UK and will be on the road from November with a top notch selection of short films that are sure to get you fired up for the season ahead!

                                                                                                                This year there will be films that take you into the science of the Costa Marlin Project, to the deep depths of the jungle for massive Peacock Bass and will have had a Steelhead story with characters as rare as the fish itself, plus much more.

                                                                                                                F3T is the original and largest fly fishing film event of its kind and is proud to be an annual community event for all anglers. Come for the action and stay for the prizes - the event will be introduced by a member of the team and prizes will be given out at the end!

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                                                                                                                Wilding


                                                                                                                Keswick Alhambra Cinema
                                                                                                                24 November 2024

                                                                                                                Knepp is a beacon of hope for England’s wildlife. When Isabella and her husband inherited the estate to farm, they recognised how sick the land was. But a groundbreaking radical experiment has been nothing short of transformative. Now it’s a place where mussel-diving pigs, storks and butterflies find sanctuary, and where thriving flora and a vast array of animals have taken back the land. This is a charming, hopeful and necessary story of ecological regeneration,  based on the bestselling book: Wilding —The Return of Nature to a British Farm, which sold 350k+ copies across the UK and has been translated into 16 languages.

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                                                                                                                Here


                                                                                                                Keswick Alhambra Cinema
                                                                                                                24 November 2024

                                                                                                                 

                                                                                                                Here follows Stefan, a Romanian construction worker living in Brussels who is about to return home to visit his mother, and maybe stay... longer. Using the leftovers from his fridge, he cooks up a big pot of soup and begins handing it out as farewell gifts to friends and family. But while waiting for his car to be fixed, he meets Shuxiu, a Belgian-Chinese woman preparing a doctorate on mosses. Her attention to the near-invisible stops him in his tracks. On the heels of Ghost Tropic (2019), Bas Devos offers another Brussels city symphony. With a quiet grace that's becoming a trademark, he and his team capture both the longing of contemporary urban life and the potential for enchantment that still exists in spaces shared by strangers from different worlds.

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                                                                                                                Girl From The North Country


                                                                                                                Keswick Alhambra Cinema
                                                                                                                24 November 2024

                                                                                                                Written and directed by celebrated playwright Conor McPherson and featuring Tony Award-winning orchestrations by Simon Hale, Girl From The North Country reimagines 20 legendary songs of Bob Dylan as they’ve never been heard before, including “Forever Young,” “All Along The Watchtower,” “Hurricane,” and “Like A Rolling Stone.”

                                                                                                                It’s 1934 in Duluth, Minnesota. We meet a group of wayward travellers whose lives intersect in a guesthouse filled with music, life and hope.

                                                                                                                Experience this “profoundly beautiful” Broadway production (The New York Times) brought to vivid life by an extraordinary company of actors and musicians.

                                                                                                                  Full Details »

                                                                                                                  Van Gogh: Poets and Lovers


                                                                                                                  Keswick Alhambra Cinema
                                                                                                                  25 November 2024

                                                                                                                  200 years after its opening and a century after acquiring its first Van Gogh works, the National Gallery is hosting the UK’s biggest ever Van Gogh exhibition. Van Gogh is not only one of the most beloved artists of all time, but perhaps the most misunderstood.

                                                                                                                  This film is a chance to reexamine and better understand this iconic artist. Focusing on his unique creative process, Van Gogh: Poets & Lovers explores the artist’s years in the south of France, where he revolutionised his style. Van Gogh became consumed with a passion for storytelling in his art, turning the world around him into vibrant, idealised spaces and symbolic characters.

                                                                                                                  Poets and lovers filled his imagination; everything he did in the south of France served this new obsession. In part, this is what caused his notorious breakdown, but it didn’t hold back his creativity as he created masterpiece after masterpiece. Explore one of art history’s most pivotal periods in this once-in-a-century show. Made in close collaboration with the National Gallery

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                                                                                                                  Movie Masperpieces Through The Ages: Masterpieces of Italian Cinema


                                                                                                                  Keswick Alhambra Cinema
                                                                                                                  26 November 2024

                                                                                                                  In the twenty years from 1943-'63, Rome vied with Hollywood for the title of the Most Glamorous place on earth in which to be silver-screen-famous. And yet, in 1946, only 7% of the Italian population had running water, electricity or flushing loos. Within five years, Italian cinema would be exuding grace, charm, style and elegance, proposing a way of life towards which the world raced with open arms. At the forefront of this change, was Italian cinema. 

                                                                                                                  In this talk, illustrated by clips from Rome, Open City, The Bicycle Thieves, The Gospel According to St Matthew, Otto E Mezzo, La Dolce Vita, I Vitelloni and other masterworks, Max Newsom will seek to illuminate one of the most stunning and transformative chapters in the evolution of

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                                                                                                                  Green Border


                                                                                                                  Keswick Alhambra Cinema
                                                                                                                  01 December 2024

                                                                                                                  After moving to Podlasie, psychologist Julia (Maja Ostaszewska) becomes an involuntary witness and participant of dramatic events on the Polish-Belarusian border. Aware of the risks and legal consequences, she joins a group of activists helping refugees camping in the forests in the zone covered by the state of emergency. At the same time, a Syrian family fleeing the civil war and their Afghan teacher, not knowing that they are tools of political fraud by the Belarusian authorities, are trying to get to the borders of the European Union. In Poland, fate will bring them together with Julia and the young border guard Jan (Tomasz Wlosok). The events taking place around them will force them all to ask themselves anew the question - what is humanity?

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                                                                                                                  Andre Rieu Christmas Gold and Silver


                                                                                                                  Keswick Alhambra Cinema
                                                                                                                  07 December 2024

                                                                                                                   

                                                                                                                  Celebrate the holiday season with André Rieu's dazzling Christmas Concert, "Gold and Silver," exclusively in cinemas!

                                                                                                                  This magical event embodies the festive spirit of Christmas, bringing joy, warmth, and sparkle to the big screen. Get ready to be transported to the wondrous world of enchanting glamour that is André's winter wonderland!

                                                                                                                  Under the sparkle of 150 chandeliers and 50 Venetian candelabras, feel your heart warm with the magical melody of all your favourite Christmas classics.

                                                                                                                  André Rieu will be joined on stage by his beloved Johann Strauss Orchestra, along with special guest artists and the young and talented Emma Kok. 

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                                                                                                                    Drama Session For Kids


                                                                                                                    Keswick Alhambra Cinema
                                                                                                                    07 December 2024

                                                                                                                    Calling all budding performers! Laura, a local drama specialist and yoga teacher with over 15 years experience running drama workshops, brings her fun, energetic drama sessions to the Alhambra. Drama is a wonderful way of expressing yourself and building confidence.

                                                                                                                     

                                                                                                                    Aimed at children aged between 5 and 8, the sessions will help participants to learn to communicate through games and role play. 

                                                                                                                    Saturdays 10-10.45am

                                                                                                                    10 Feb, 2 March, (none over Easter), 4 May, 8 June, 6 July 2024

                                                                                                                    £5

                                                                                                                    Most (but not all) Saturdays the drama will be followed by a £3 kids club film screening. 

                                                                                                                    Booking is essential and spaces are limited.

                                                                                                                    Parents welcome to sit in the balcony to watch from above!

                                                                                                                    www.LauraLondonYoga.co.uk

                                                                                                                    @LauraLondonYoga

                                                                                                                     

                                                                                                                    Full Details »

                                                                                                                    Andre Rieu Christmas Gold and Silver


                                                                                                                    Keswick Alhambra Cinema
                                                                                                                    08 December 2024

                                                                                                                     

                                                                                                                    Celebrate the holiday season with André Rieu's dazzling Christmas Concert, "Gold and Silver," exclusively in cinemas!

                                                                                                                    This magical event embodies the festive spirit of Christmas, bringing joy, warmth, and sparkle to the big screen. Get ready to be transported to the wondrous world of enchanting glamour that is André's winter wonderland!

                                                                                                                    Under the sparkle of 150 chandeliers and 50 Venetian candelabras, feel your heart warm with the magical melody of all your favourite Christmas classics.

                                                                                                                    André Rieu will be joined on stage by his beloved Johann Strauss Orchestra, along with special guest artists and the young and talented Emma Kok. 

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                                                                                                                      About Dry Grasses


                                                                                                                      Keswick Alhambra Cinema
                                                                                                                      08 December 2024

                                                                                                                      Samet, a young art teacher, is finishing his fourth year of compulsory service in a remote village in Anatolia. After a turn of events he can hardly make sense of, he loses his hopes of escaping the grim life he seems to be stuck in. Will his encounter with Nuray, herself a teacher, help him overcome his angst?

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                                                                                                                      Royal Ballet: Cinderella


                                                                                                                      Keswick Alhambra Cinema
                                                                                                                      10 December 2024

                                                                                                                       

                                                                                                                      This Christmas be transported into an etherial world where a sprinkling of fairy dust makes dreams come true. 

                                                                                                                       

                                                                                                                      This enchanting ballet by the Royal Ballet's founding choreographer, Frederick Ashton, is a wonderful and theatrical Christmas experience for the whole family.

                                                                                                                      Join us for this visual treat as the ballet is beamed from Covent Garden by satellite to the Keswick Alhambra Cinema.

                                                                                                                      Music by Sergei Prokofiev

                                                                                                                      Running time is 195 minutes including two intervals

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                                                                                                                        Royal Ballet: Cinderella


                                                                                                                        Keswick Alhambra Cinema
                                                                                                                        15 December 2024

                                                                                                                         

                                                                                                                        This Christmas be transported into an etherial world where a sprinkling of fairy dust makes dreams come true. 

                                                                                                                         

                                                                                                                        This enchanting ballet by the Royal Ballet's founding choreographer, Frederick Ashton, is a wonderful and theatrical Christmas experience for the whole family.

                                                                                                                        Join us for this visual treat as the ballet is beamed from Covent Garden by satellite to the Keswick Alhambra Cinema.

                                                                                                                        Music by Sergei Prokofiev

                                                                                                                        Running time is 195 minutes including two intervals

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                                                                                                                          Only The River Flows


                                                                                                                          Keswick Alhambra Cinema
                                                                                                                          15 December 2024

                                                                                                                          Chief police investigates a series of murders in a riverside town in rural China in the 1990s. An arrest is made quickly, clues push the policeman to dive deeper into the hidden behaviour of the locals.

                                                                                                                          Only the River Flows is based on Yu Hua's story Mistakes by the River. Director Yimou Zhang initially wanted to make a suspense film based on this story, back in the 1990s. Per Yu Hua, they wrote for many days but didn't know how to film it. Yu Hua gave Yimou Zhang another story, To Live, instead, which was made into same named movie To Live (1994) , and subsequently won the Grand Prize of the Jury of Cannes Film Festival in 1994.

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                                                                                                                          Between The Lights


                                                                                                                          Keswick Alhambra Cinema
                                                                                                                          18 December 2024

                                                                                                                           

                                                                                                                          Set within the ancient walls of York (the UK's most festive city) and the stunning natural beauty of the Lake District, Between the Lights is a romantic drama with a liberal dose of the supernatural, in which we visit our characters over three consecutive Christmases. When sceptical scientist Alice falls for reluctant medium Jay, she’s taken on an odyssey of love, loss and discovery that will turn her world upside down.

                                                                                                                          Debuted in New York, this first feature film by local lads Michael and David Groom sold out its UK premiere at the Keswick Film Festival in February this year, and in June took the Grand Jury Prize at Dances With Films in Los Angeles. 

                                                                                                                          Come and join us for a Christmassy film partially filmed in and around Keswick, in our super-cosy Keswick cinema! 

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                                                                                                                            Royal Opera; Wolf Witch Giant Fairy


                                                                                                                            Keswick Alhambra Cinema
                                                                                                                            21 December 2024

                                                                                                                             

                                                                                                                            Winner of the Olivier Award for Best Family Show in 2021, do not miss this 'enchantingly staged' family folk opera in cinemas for the first time.

                                                                                                                             

                                                                                                                            Red Riding Hood is tasked with delivering bread to her Grandmother, deep in the heart of the fairy- tale forest. But en-route, Red meets a cunning Wolf who tricks her into taking a different path. Along the way, Red stumbles into a colourful cast of characters, including a scary witch, a talking cat and a rather persuasive Peddler. 

                                                                                                                            Join our ragtag band of wild musicians as they guide all the family through this famous tale with new twists, turns, magic and song.

                                                                                                                            65 minutes with no interval

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                                                                                                                              If Only I Could Hibernate


                                                                                                                              Keswick Alhambra Cinema
                                                                                                                              22 December 2024

                                                                                                                              A poor but prideful teenage boy Ulzii determines to win a Physics competition for a scholarship, but his illiterate mother finds a job in the countryside and leaves him with his siblings in the middle of the winter

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                                                                                                                              Royal Opera; Wolf Witch Giant Fairy


                                                                                                                              Keswick Alhambra Cinema
                                                                                                                              23 December 2024

                                                                                                                               

                                                                                                                              Winner of the Olivier Award for Best Family Show in 2021, do not miss this 'enchantingly staged' family folk opera in cinemas for the first time.

                                                                                                                               

                                                                                                                              Red Riding Hood is tasked with delivering bread to her Grandmother, deep in the heart of the fairy- tale forest. But en-route, Red meets a cunning Wolf who tricks her into taking a different path. Along the way, Red stumbles into a colourful cast of characters, including a scary witch, a talking cat and a rather persuasive Peddler. 

                                                                                                                              Join our ragtag band of wild musicians as they guide all the family through this famous tale with new twists, turns, magic and song.

                                                                                                                              65 minutes with no interval

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                                                                                                                                Royal Ballet; The Nutcracker


                                                                                                                                Keswick Alhambra Cinema
                                                                                                                                24 December 2024

                                                                                                                                 

                                                                                                                                It's the festive treat from the Royal Ballet: The Nutcracker

                                                                                                                                Discover the enchantment of this ballet with Julia Trevelyan Oman's period designes and their period charm. Peyter Wright's beloved Royal Ballet production is a magical fairytale with spectacular dancing. A Christmas treat!

                                                                                                                                Choreography: Peter Wright after Lev Ivanov

                                                                                                                                Music: Pyotr Ii'lich Tchaikovsky

                                                                                                                                Captured live in December 2023

                                                                                                                                Broadcast from Covent Garden by satellite to the Keswick Alhambra Cinema

                                                                                                                                Running time 165 minutes with one interval

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                                                                                                                                  Royal Opera; Wolf Witch Giant Fairy


                                                                                                                                  Keswick Alhambra Cinema
                                                                                                                                  26 December 2024

                                                                                                                                   

                                                                                                                                  Winner of the Olivier Award for Best Family Show in 2021, do not miss this 'enchantingly staged' family folk opera in cinemas for the first time.

                                                                                                                                   

                                                                                                                                  Red Riding Hood is tasked with delivering bread to her Grandmother, deep in the heart of the fairy- tale forest. But en-route, Red meets a cunning Wolf who tricks her into taking a different path. Along the way, Red stumbles into a colourful cast of characters, including a scary witch, a talking cat and a rather persuasive Peddler. 

                                                                                                                                  Join our ragtag band of wild musicians as they guide all the family through this famous tale with new twists, turns, magic and song.

                                                                                                                                  65 minutes with no interval

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                                                                                                                                    Royal Ballet; The Nutcracker


                                                                                                                                    Keswick Alhambra Cinema
                                                                                                                                    31 December 2024

                                                                                                                                     

                                                                                                                                    It's the festive treat from the Royal Ballet: The Nutcracker

                                                                                                                                    Discover the enchantment of this ballet with Julia Trevelyan Oman's period designes and their period charm. Peyter Wright's beloved Royal Ballet production is a magical fairytale with spectacular dancing. A Christmas treat!

                                                                                                                                    Choreography: Peter Wright after Lev Ivanov

                                                                                                                                    Music: Pyotr Ii'lich Tchaikovsky

                                                                                                                                    Captured live in December 2023

                                                                                                                                    Broadcast from Covent Garden by satellite to the Keswick Alhambra Cinema

                                                                                                                                    Running time 165 minutes with one interval

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