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co-adapted by Armando Iannucci
co-adapted and directed by Sean Foley



Seven-time BAFTA Award-winner Steve Coogan plays four roles in the world premiere stage adaptation of Stanley Kubrick’s comedy masterpiece Dr. Strangelove.

This explosively funny satire, about a rogue U.S General who triggers a nuclear attack, is led by a world-renowned creative team including Emmy Award-winner Armando Iannucci and Olivier Award-winner Sean Foley.



BBFC Rating: 15



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Bromsgrove Arts - The Home Of Fairfield Flicks, Fairfield Village Hall, Stourbridge Road, Bromsgrove, B61 9LZ

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Starring Tony-Nominee Jeremy Jordan and Olivier-Nominee Frances Mayli McCann, this
award-winning production (including Best New Musical – What’s On Stage Awards 2023) re-tells the
unbelievable true story of America’s most infamous couple, Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow.
Recorded live at London’s Theatre Royal Drury Lane, discover the electrifying story of love,
adventure and crime that captured the attention of an entire nation.



BBFC: 12A TBC

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Bromsgrove Arts - The Home Of Fairfield Flicks, Fairfield Village Hall, Stourbridge Road, Bromsgrove, B61 9LZ

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National Theatre Live: Present Laughter
September 8 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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Present Laughter
by Noël Coward



The multi award-winning production of Noël Coward’s provocative comedy featuring Andrew Scott (Vanya, Fleabag) returns to the big screen.

As he prepares to embark on an overseas tour, star actor Garry Essendine’s colourful life is in danger of spiralling out of control. Engulfed by an escalating identity crisis as his many and various relationships compete for his attention, Garry’s few remaining days at home are a chaotic whirlwind of love, sex, panic and soul-searching.

Filmed live from The Old Vic in London during a sold out run in 2019, Matthew Warchus (Matilda The Musical) directs this giddy and surprisingly modern reflection on fame, desire and loneliness.



★★★★★ ‘Andrew Scott’s revelatory performance shows why Noël Coward is hailed a genius’ Telegraph

★★★★★ ‘Andrew Scott is wondrous in this revelatory refresh of Noël Coward’s classic comedy’ Time Out

★★★★★ ‘The show belongs to Scott’ The Times

★★★★★ ‘illuminating and luminously funny’ WhatsOnStage

★★★★★ ‘A treat of a production’ Financial Times

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National Theatre Live present



the Empire Street Production of

Prima Facie
written by Suzie Miller
directed by Justin Martin



Jodie Comer’s (Killing Eve) Olivier and Tony Award-winning performance in Suzie Miller’s gripping one-woman play returns to cinemas.



Tessa is a young, brilliant barrister. She has worked her way up from working class origins to be at the top of her game; defending; cross examining and winning. An unexpected event forces her to confront the lines where the patriarchal power of the law, burden of proof and morals diverge.



Prima Facie takes us to the heart of where emotion and experience collide with the rules of the game.



Justin Martin directs this solo tour de force, captured live in 2022 during a sold out run at the Harold Pinter Theatre in London’s West End.

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This spectacular, sell-out 25th Anniversary Gala Performance of the global stage sensation also features appearances by the original cast including Jonathan Pryce and Lea Salonga. This acclaimed production was described as “the most thrilling, soaring and emotionally stirring musical with magnificent performances” by the Daily Telegraph and “the greatest musical of all time” by the Daily Mail. The epic love story tells the tragic tale of young 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.

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National Theatre Live present



the Empire Street Production of

Prima Facie
written by Suzie Miller
directed by Justin Martin



Jodie Comer’s (Killing Eve) Olivier and Tony Award-winning performance in Suzie Miller’s gripping one-woman play returns to cinemas.



Tessa is a young, brilliant barrister. She has worked her way up from working class origins to be at the top of her game; defending; cross examining and winning. An unexpected event forces her to confront the lines where the patriarchal power of the law, burden of proof and morals diverge.



Prima Facie takes us to the heart of where emotion and experience collide with the rules of the game.



Justin Martin directs this solo tour de force, captured live in 2022 during a sold out run at the Harold Pinter Theatre in London’s West End.



BBFC Rating: 15

‘Includes sensitive subject matter including reference to sex, violence and rape’ There is more information about this on the Prima Facie website with links to further information and support: https://primafacieplay.com/trigger-warning/



Please note: this release does not contain an interval and is played without a break

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National Theatre: Prima Facie, Fairfield Village Hall, Stourbridge Road, Bromsgrove, B61 9LZ

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Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom Of The Opera is a worldwide entertainment phenomenon. It has been staged in 145 cities across 27 countries and its box office sales eclipse Avatar, Titanic and Star Wars. To celebrate its 25th Anniversary year, Cameron Mackintosh presented The Phantom Of The Opera in a fully-staged, lavish production set in the sumptuous Victorian splendour of the Royal Albert Hall. Phantom Of The Opera At The Albert Hall stars Ramin Karimloo as ‘The Phantom’ and Sierra Boggess as ‘Christine’. They are joined by a supporting cast and orchestra of over 200, plus some very special guest appearances.

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The Phantom of the Opera at the Royal Albert Hall, Fairfield Village Hall, Stourbridge Road, Bromsgrove, B61 9LZ

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Adrian Dunbar (Line of Duty, Ridley) and Broadway royalty Stephanie J. Block (Into The Woods, The Cher Show) lead a stellar cast in a sizzling new 5-star production of Kiss Me, Kate, filmed live at the Barbican in London especially for the big screen. ‘A glorious Golden Age spectacular’ (★★★★★ The Telegraph), Cole Porter’s legendary musical comedy has backstage shenanigans, Shakespearean sonnets and singing gangsters – not to mention a romance that’s just too darn hot – and a full-scale orchestra performing the show tune classics Brush Up Your Shakespeare, Too Darn Hot, Always True To You (In my Fashion) and Tom, Dick or Harry. A simple love story about two people who just can’t stand each other, Kiss Me Kate is unmissable all-zinging entertainment with ‘great songs, hot dancing, smart gags and glorious characters.’ (★★★★★ The Daily Mail)

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Kiss Me, Kate: The Musical, Fairfield Village Hall, Stourbridge Road, Bromsgrove, B61 9LZ

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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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Girl From The North Country, Fairfield Village Hall, Stourbridge Road, Bromsgrove, B61 9LZ

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Pierre, a Parisian engineer, goes up in the Alps for his work. Irresistibly attracted by what surrounds him, he camps out alone high in the mountains and leaves behind his everyday life. Up there he meets Léa, a chef of an alpine restaurant, while mysterious glows glitter in the deep mountain.



Set almost entirely on the snowy peaks and rock faces of the Mont Blanc massif above the town of Chamonix, this is ostensibly the story of a mild-mannered Paris-based French engineer sent on a job in the Alps who, apparently on a whim then quits his employment, pitches his tent
amidst the glaciers, and feels no desire to return to civilisation. Stunning Alpine photography sets the background for a delicate love story nestling at the heart of the film. Director Thomas Salvador also gives a muted performance of a man (Pierre) who is attempting to lose himself in his surroundings.



Screened as part of the French Film Festival 2024.



In French with English subtitles

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The Mountain / La Montagne, Fairfield Village Hall, Stourbridge Road, Bromsgrove, B61 9LZ

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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.

Don’t miss this chance to celebrate music, love, and Christmas sparkle, with André Rieu’s new Christmas Concert in cinemas – ” Gold and Silver “.

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André Rieu’s 2024 Christmas Concert: Gold and Silver, Fairfield Village Hall, Stourbridge Road, Bromsgrove, B61 9LZ

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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.

Don’t miss this chance to celebrate music, love, and Christmas sparkle, with André Rieu’s new Christmas Concert in cinemas – ” Gold and Silver “.

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André Rieu’s 2024 Christmas Concert: Gold and Silver, Fairfield Village Hall, Stourbridge Road, Bromsgrove, B61 9LZ

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Seen by over 120 million people worldwide, LES MISÉRABLES is undisputedly one of the world’s most popular musicals. In 2019, Cameron Mackintosh produced a spectacular sell-out staged concert version at the Gielgud Theatre featuring an all-star cast including Michael Ball, Alfie Boe, Carrie Hope Fletcher, Matt Lucas and John Owen Jones. Now cinema audiences can experience a unique encore of this incredible show to celebrate Les Misérables 40th Anniversary. Featuring a cast and orchestra of over 65 and including the songs I Dreamed A Dream, Bring Him Home, One Day More and On My Own this sensational staged concert is not to be missed.

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LES MISÉRABLES – THE STAGED CONCERT (40th Anniversary celebration), Fairfield Village Hall, Stourbridge Road, Bromsgrove, B61 9LZ

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David Tennant (Doctor Who, Broadchurch) and Cush Jumbo (The Good Wife, Criminal Record) lead a stellar cast in an ‘enthralling’ (★★★★★ Daily Telegraph) new production of Shakespeare’s MACBETH, filmed live at the Donmar Warehouse in London, especially for the big screen. Unsettling intimacy and brutal action combine at breakneck speed as Max Webster (Life of Pi, Henry V) directs this tragic tale of love, murder, and nature’s power of renewal. With staging ‘full of wolfish imagination and alarming surprise’ (★★★★★ The Guardian), the immersive 5.1 cinema surround sound places the audience inside the minds of the Macbeths, asking are we ever really responsible for our actions?

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MACBETH: David Tennant & Cush Jumbo, Fairfield Village Hall, Stourbridge Road, Bromsgrove, B61 9LZ

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David Tennant (Doctor Who, Broadchurch) and Cush Jumbo (The Good Wife, Criminal Record) lead a stellar cast in an ‘enthralling’ (★★★★★ Daily Telegraph) new production of Shakespeare’s MACBETH, filmed live at the Donmar Warehouse in London, especially for the big screen. Unsettling intimacy and brutal action combine at breakneck speed as Max Webster (Life of Pi, Henry V) directs this tragic tale of love, murder, and nature’s power of renewal. With staging ‘full of wolfish imagination and alarming surprise’ (★★★★★ The Guardian), the immersive 5.1 cinema surround sound places the audience inside the minds of the Macbeths, asking are we ever really responsible for our actions?

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MACBETH: David Tennant & Cush Jumbo, Fairfield Village Hall, Stourbridge Road, Bromsgrove, B61 9LZ

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National Theatre Live 2025

The Importance of being Earnest
by Oscar Wilde
directed by Max Webster



Three-time Olivier Award-winner Sharon D Clarke is joined by Ncuti Gatwa (Doctor Who; Sex Education) in this joyful reimagining of Oscar Wilde’s most celebrated comedy.



While assuming the role of a dutiful guardian in the country, Jack lets loose in town under a false identity. Meanwhile, his friend Algy adopts a similar facade. Hoping to impress two eligible ladies, the gentlemen find themselves caught in a web of lies they must carefully navigate.



Max Webster (Life of Pi) directs this hilarious story of identity, impersonation and romance, filmed live from the National Theatre in London.



BBFC Rating: 12A (TBC)



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National Theatre: The Importance of Being Earnest, Fairfield Village Hall, Stourbridge Road, Bromsgrove, B61 9LZ

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Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s rock classic Jesus Christ Superstar returns to its roots with this sensational performance filmed in the UK during the Live Arena Tour. An incredible cast including Tim Minchin as Judas Iscariot, Melanie Chisholm as Mary Magdalene, Chris Moyles as King Herod and Ben Forster as Jesus Christ, perform hit songs including “I Don’t Know How to Love Him,” “Gethsemane,” “Heaven on Their Minds,” “Everything’s Alright,” “King Herod’s Song” and “Superstar” in an exciting and contemporary interpretation.



BBFC Rating: 12A

This production contains a sequence of flashing lights which might affect customers who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy.

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Jesus Christ Superstar Live, Fairfield Village Hall, Stourbridge Road, Bromsgrove, B61 9LZ

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National Theatre Live 2025

The Importance of being Earnest
by Oscar Wilde
directed by Max Webster



Three-time Olivier Award-winner Sharon D Clarke is joined by Ncuti Gatwa (Doctor Who; Sex Education) in this joyful reimagining of Oscar Wilde’s most celebrated comedy.



While assuming the role of a dutiful guardian in the country, Jack lets loose in town under a false identity. Meanwhile, his friend Algy adopts a similar facade. Hoping to impress two eligible ladies, the gentlemen find themselves caught in a web of lies they must carefully navigate.



Max Webster (Life of Pi) directs this hilarious story of identity, impersonation and romance, filmed live from the National Theatre in London.



BBFC Rating: 12A (TBC)



Included in the admission price, have a drink on us.

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National Theatre: The Importance of Being Earnest, Fairfield Village Hall, Stourbridge Road, Bromsgrove, B61 9LZ

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Kalisha Amaris, Georgia Bradshaw, Choolwe Laina Muntanga and Danielle Steers will star as “The Joplinaires” in the Tony Award nominated hit A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN – THE MUSICAL.

This multi award-winning show captured recently at the Sadler’s Wells Peacock Theatre is an extraordinary musical journey paying homage to Janis Joplin and her biggest musical influences. Like a comet that burns far too brightly to last, Janis Joplin exploded onto the music scene in 1967 and, almost overnight, became the queen of rock & roll. The unmistakable voice, filled with raw emotion and tinged with Southern Comfort, made her a must-see headliner from Monterey to Woodstock. Fuelled by such unforgettable songs as “Me and Bobby McGee,” “Piece of My Heart”, “Mercedes Benz”, “Cry Baby” and “Summertime”, a remarkable cast and breakout performances. A Night with Janis Joplin, written and directed by Randy Johnson, is a musical journey celebrating Janis and her biggest musical influences—icons like Aretha Franklin, Etta James, Odetta, Nina Simone and Bessie Smith, who inspired one of rock ‘n roll’s greatest legends.



BBFC: 12A TBC

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A Night With Janis Joplin The Musical, Fairfield Village Hall, Stourbridge Road, Bromsgrove, B61 9LZ

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Based on the Academy Award® nominated film, Billy Elliot the Musical has won the hearts of millions since it opened in London’s West End in 2005. Set in a northern mining town, against the background of the 1984/85 miners’ strike, Billy’s journey takes him out of the boxing ring and into a ballet class where he discovers a passion for dance that inspires his family and whole community and changes his life forever. The original creative team behind the film, including writer Lee Hall (book & lyrics), director Stephen Daldry, and choreographer, Peter Darling, is joined by music legend Elton John (music) to produce a funny, uplifting and spectacular theatrical experience that will stay with you forever.



BBFC Rating: 15 (TBC)

Tickets: £15.50 (Included in the admission: Have a drink on us)

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Billy Elliot The Musical Live (20th Anniversary celebration), Fairfield Village Hall, Stourbridge Road, Bromsgrove, B61 9LZ

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This brand-new cinema special is a tribute to André’s childhood dream of one day forming his own orchestra and travelling the world. The film features a selection of André’s favourite and most spectacular global performances along with some of the finest moments the Maestro and his Johann Strauss Orchestra have shared during their many decades together.

Most of the concerts featured in this film – The Dream Continues – have never been shown on the big screen before. To mark this amazing milestone, this is your chance to see these iconic André classics for the first time. Come aboard and celebrate André’s 75th in style at your local cinema!



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André Rieu’s 75th Birthday Celebration: The Dream Continues, Fairfield Village Hall, Stourbridge Road, Bromsgrove, B61 9LZ

Synopsis

This brand-new cinema special is a tribute to André’s childhood dream of one day forming his own orchestra and travelling the world. The film features a selection of André’s favourite and most spectacular global performances along with some of the finest moments the Maestro and his Johann Strauss Orchestra have shared during their many decades together.

Most of the concerts featured in this film – The Dream Continues – have never been shown on the big screen before. To mark this amazing milestone, this is your chance to see these iconic André classics for the first time. Come aboard and celebrate André’s 75th in style at your local cinema!



BBFC: TBC



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André Rieu’s 75th Birthday Celebration: The Dream Continues, Fairfield Village Hall, Stourbridge Road, Bromsgrove, B61 9LZ

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co-adapted by Armando Iannucci
co-adapted and directed by Sean Foley



Seven-time BAFTA Award-winner Steve Coogan plays four roles in the world premiere stage adaptation of Stanley Kubrick’s comedy masterpiece Dr. Strangelove.

This explosively funny satire, about a rogue U.S General who triggers a nuclear attack, is led by a world-renowned creative team including Emmy Award-winner Armando Iannucci and Olivier Award-winner Sean Foley.



BBFC Rating: 15



Included in the admission price, have a drink on us.

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National Theatre: Dr. Strangelove, Fairfield Village Hall, Stourbridge Road, Bromsgrove, B61 9LZ