Tideswell cinema Listings Jul – Aug 26

Sunday 5th July 14:00

National Theatre: Les Liaisons Dangereuses – Encore 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.

Thursday 30th July 19:30

Film: The Choral

Written by Alan Bennett with Stephen Beresford and directed by Nicholas Hytner, this historical drama follows a choral society in Ramsden, Yorkshire.

The male choir members enlist in World War I, leaving the demanding Dr. Guthrie (Ralph Fiennes) to recruit teenagers. Together, they experience the joy of singing while the young boys grapple with their impending conscription into the army.

Sunday 9th August 14:00

Andre Rieu: 2026 Maastricht Concert – Viva Maastricht

This year, André Rieu celebrates a spectacular milestone — the 20th anniversary of his iconic summer concerts on the magnificent Vrijthof square.

Captured live in his beloved hometown, this brand-new cinema event marks two decades of music and unforgettable magical summer nights.

From timeless waltzes to soul-stirring classics, this landmark anniversary concert promises an evening of passion, joy, and togetherness. Be part of this historic celebration as the Vrijthof once again transforms into a breathtaking open-air ballroom.

Thursday 27th August 19:30

Film: Papillon

Based on Henri “Papillon” Charrière’s international best-selling autobiographical books Papillon and Banco.

Papillon (Charlie Hunnam) is framed for murder and condemned to life in the notorious penal colony on Devil’s Island.

Determined to regain his freedom, Papillon forms an unlikely alliance with counterfeiter Louis Dega (Rami Malek), who in exchange for protection, agrees to finance Papillon’s escape.

Opera Australia brings us 2 more screenings this summer::

Thu. 09 Jul 19:00, Aida on Sydney Harbor (for members)

Thu. 06 Aug 19:00 Turandot on Sydney Harbour (open to all, tickets available 6 weeks prior to the show)

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