Leyburn Arts And Community Centre

The Old School House, Leyburn's Arts and Community Centre, is a Leyburn landmark in the heart of this Wensleydale town.  Formerly St Peter's and St Paul's Primary School, it now houses a state of the art 60+ seat cinema and is a focal point for local arts exhibitions, leisure and business groups, workshops and classes, and a range of local and national entertainers throughout the year.

Come and enjoy Leyburn's own cinema.  Our varied programme includes the very best films aimed to appeal to all ages and tastes.  Relax in our licensed cafe bar while you chat with your friends before the film.  Tickets cost just £6 for an adult, £5 for those over 60 and under 14.  Screenings are at 6pm every Friday.

We also have a programme of National Theatre Live broadcasts (live via satellite or recorded live and screened via blu-ray disc) and selected titles from Cinema Live and Trafalgar Releasing. All tickets are £12/£15 bookable through our website. There is no reserved seating.

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Screenings

Upcoming

NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE: ALL MY SONS (WITH CLOSED CAPTIONS)

16th Apr 2026 at 19:00

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All My Sons

by Arthur Miller

directed by Ivo Van Hove

design by Jan Versweyveld

Bryan Cranston (Breaking Bad) and Marianne Jean-Baptiste (Hard Truths) feature in a five-star, triumphantly acclaimed new production of Arthur Miller’s classic play, from visionary director Ivo Van Hove (A View from the Bridge).

One family, the heart of the American dream. When wartime delivers profits for Joe, it comes at a price when his partner is charged with criminal manufacturing deals, and his eldest son goes missing in action. Will peacetime bring peace of mind, or will he be confronted by the

consequence of his actions?

Filmed live from the West End, Paapa Essiedu (I May Destroy You), Tom Glynn-Carney (House of the Dragon), and Hayley Squires (I, Daniel Blake) also feature in this disturbingly prescient play.

Running time: 2hrs 31m (inc interval)

Please note that All My Sons contains strobe lighting, which may impact customers with photosensitive epilepsy.

With Closed Captions

Additional Info

All Tickets £15 to be pre-booked through our Administrator on 01969 624510 (Monday to Friday 1pm-4pm) or via our website - leyburnartscentre.com

Location

Leyburn Arts And Community Centre, The Old School House, Richmond Road, Leyburn, DL8 5DL

WHEN AUTUMN FALLS

17th Apr 2026 at 18:00

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Michelle enjoys a peaceful retirement in a small Burgundy village near her longtime friend Marie-Claude. She eagerly anticipates her grandson Lucas spending the school vacation with her but an unfortunate mistake overturns these plans.(subtitles) Starring Helene Vincent, Josiane Balasko, Ludivine Sagnier

Additional Info

Tickets can be pre-booked through our website - leyburnartscentre.com - or through our Administrator on 01969 624510 (Monday to Friday 1pm-4pm)

Location

Leyburn Arts And Community Centre, The Old School House, Richmond Road, Leyburn, DL8 5DL

BLACK BAG

24th Apr 2026 at 18:00

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When intelligence agent Kathryn Woodhouse is suspected of betraying the nation, her husband - also a legendary agent - faces the ultimate test of whether to be loyal to his marriage, or to his country. Starring Michael Fassbender, Gustaf Skarsgard, Cate Blanchett

Additional Info

Tickets can be pre-booked through our website - leyburnartscentre.com - or through our Administrator on 01969 624510 (Monday to Friday 1pm-4pm)

Location

Leyburn Arts And Community Centre, The Old School House, Richmond Road, Leyburn, DL8 5DL

CHINATOWN (1974)

1st May 2026 at 18:00

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When a LA private eye is hired to investigate an infidelity case, he soon becomes aware that it is anything but routine as he embarks on a tangled trail of corruption, deceit and sinister family secrets. Starring Additional Info

Tickets can be pre-booked through our website - leyburnartscentre.com - or through our Administrator on 01969 624510 (Monday to Friday 1pm-4pm)

Location

Leyburn Arts And Community Centre, The Old School House, Richmond Road, Leyburn, DL8 5DL

CINEMA LIVE: JAMES ACASTER: CINEMAGOERS WELCOME

7th May 2026 at 19:00

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Comedian James Acaster unleashes his infectious energy as he explores his love/hate relationship with stand-up - while welcoming a heckle or two. Filmed in Truro, Dublin and Northampton, we see how this experiment panned out in front of three very different audiences. James Acaster is one of the UK's most exciting and original stand up comedians, with sold out UK tours and specials on Netflix (Repertoire series) and he has become one of the most well known faces on the UK comedy scene. He is a best selling author, actor (Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire) and a co-host of the hugely popular Off Menu Podcast.

This cinematic event features three shows from his Heckler's Welcome tour: the full uninterrupted show in Truro; the chaos of a show derailed by hecklers in Dublin and Acaster's favourite outtakes from the HBO/Sky special in Northampton.

Each segment is personally introduced and explained by James Acaster and all new and exclusive to cinemas.

Running time: 2 hrs (no interval)

Additional Info

All Tickets £12 to be pre-booked through our Administrator on 01969 624510 (Monday to Friday 1pm-4pm) or via our website - leyburnartscentre.com

Location

Leyburn Arts And Community Centre, The Old School House, Richmond Road, Leyburn, DL8 5DL

KANGAROO

8th May 2026 at 18:00

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Heart-warming tale about a disgraced TV host, Chris, and a young indigenous girl, Charlie, who work together to rescue and rehabilitate a group of orphaned joeys in a remote Outback community. Starring Ryan Corr, Lily Whiteley, Deborah Mailman

Additional Info

Tickets can be pre-booked through our website - leyburnartscentre.com - or through our Administrator on 01969 624510 (Monday to Friday 1pm-4pm)

Location

Leyburn Arts And Community Centre, The Old School House, Richmond Road, Leyburn, DL8 5DL

THE HOUSE OF MIRTH (2000)

15th May 2026 at 18:00

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Tragic love story set against a background of wealth and social hypocrisy in turn of the century New York. A ravishing socialite quickly discovers the precariousness of her position when her beauty and charm start attracting unwelcome interest and jealousy. Starring Gillian Anderson, Dan Aykroyd, Eleanor Bron

Additional Info

Tickets can be pre-booked through our website - leyburnartscentre.com - or through our Administrator on 01969 624510 (Monday to Friday 1pm-4pm)

Location

Leyburn Arts And Community Centre, The Old School House, Richmond Road, Leyburn, DL8 5DL

SONG SUNG BLUE

22nd May 2026 at 18:00

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The true story of Mike and Claire Sardina who find love, purpose and second chances by forming a Neil Diamond tribute band. Blending heartfelt drama humour and iconic music it’s a celebration of resilience, creativity and partnership. Starring Hugh Jackman, Kate Hudson, Ella Anderson

Additional Info

Tickets can be pre-booked through our website - leyburnartscentre.com - or through our Administrator on 01969 624510 (Monday to Friday 1pm-4pm)

Location

Leyburn Arts And Community Centre, The Old School House, Richmond Road, Leyburn, DL8 5DL

EXHIBITION ON SCREEN: FRIDA KAHLO

28th May 2026 at 19:00

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Frida Kahlo is a phenomenon. She is arguably the world’s favourite female artist – beloved by young and old. Exhibition on Screen’s award-winning film – f irst released during covid to a restricted audience – is back by popular demand with an exciting new addition from the blockbuster transatlantic exhibition from Tate Britain and MFA Houston ‘Frida Kahlo: the Making of an Icon’. Back in the cinemas in May 2026, one month before the Tate exhibition opens, allowing audiences to watch both the film and see the show. Who was Frida Kahlo? Everyone knows her face but who was the woman behind the bright colours, the big brows and the floral crowns? Take a journey through the life of a true icon, discover her art, and uncover the true story of her rebellious, passionate and turbulent life. Making use of the latest technology to deliver previously unimaginable quality, we take an in depth look at key works throughout her career. Using letters Kahlo wrote to guide us, this definitive f ilm reveals her deepest emotions and unlocks the secrets and symbolism contained within her art. Exhibition on Screen’s trademark combination of interviews with those who knew her and world experts, commentary and a detailed exploration of her art, combined with new special bonus footage from the 2026 Tate exhibition, delivers a treasure trove of colour and emotion. This personal and intimate film offers privileged access to her works, her home, her studio and highlights the source of her feverish creativity, her resilience and her unmatched lust for life, beauty and revolution.

Directed by Ali Ray

Additional Info

All Tickets £12 to be pre-booked through our Administrator on 01969 624510 (Monday to Friday 1pm-4pm) or via our website - leyburnartscentre.com

Location

Leyburn Arts And Community Centre, The Old School House, Richmond Road, Leyburn, DL8 5DL

HAMNET

29th May 2026 at 18:00

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Based on Maggie O'Farrell's novel, Hamnet tells the powerful story of love and loss that inspired the creation of William Shakespeare's timeless masterpiece, Hamlet. Starring Jessie Buckley, Paul Mescal, Emily Watson.

Additional Info

Tickets can be pre-booked through our website - leyburnartscentre.com - or through our Administrator on 01969 624510 (Monday to Friday 1pm-4pm)

Location

Leyburn Arts And Community Centre, The Old School House, Richmond Road, Leyburn, DL8 5DL

NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE: THE PLAYBOY OF THE WESTERN WORLD (WITH CLOSED CAPTIONS)

2nd Jun 2026 at 19:00

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The Playboy of the Western World by John Millington Synge

directed by Caitríona McLaughlin

Nicola Coughlan (Bridgerton) joins Éanna Hardwicke (The Sixth Commandment) and Siobhán McSweeney (Derry Girls) in John Millington Synge’s riveting play of youth and self-discovery.

Pegeen Flaherty’s life is turned upside down when a young man walks into her pub claiming that he’s killed his father. Instead of being shunned, the killer becomes a local hero and begins to win hearts, that is until a second man unexpectedly arrives on the scene…

Filmed live on stage at the National Theatre, Caitríona McLaughlin directs this darkly funny tale full to the brim with secrets.

Running time: 2hrs 30m (tbc)

With Closed Captions

Additional Info

All Tickets £15 to be pre-booked through our Administrator on 01969 624510 (Monday to Friday 1pm-4pm) or via our website - leyburnartscentre.com

Location

Leyburn Arts And Community Centre, The Old School House, Richmond Road, Leyburn, DL8 5DL

NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE: LES LIAISONS DANGEREUSES

25th Jun 2026 at 19:00

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Les Liaisons Dangereuses by Christopher Hampton

based on the novel by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos

directed by Marianne Elliott

BAFTA Award-winner Lesley Manville (Phantom Thread) joins Aidan Turner (Rivals) in a striking new staging of Christopher Hampton’s celebrated adaptation of the classic novel, where among the glittering salons of the super-rich, one misstep can mean ruin.

Marquise de Merteuil is a master in the art of survival. Alongside the magnetic Vicomte de Valmont, they turn seduction into strategy and weaponise desire. But when their alliance collapses into rivalry, the battle between them threatens to destroy everyone in their path.

Filmed live on stage at the National Theatre, Marianne Elliott (Angels in America) directs this thrilling game of love, lies, and social warfare.

Running time: 2hrs 30m (tbc)

Additional Info

All Tickets £15 to be pre-booked through our Administrator on 01969 624510 (Monday to Friday 1pm-4pm) or via our website - leyburnartscentre.com

Location

Leyburn Arts And Community Centre, The Old School House, Richmond Road, Leyburn, DL8 5DL