June 2014
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June sees a raft of new releases here at The Birks Cinema, X-Men:Days of future Past, Godzilla, The edge of Tomorrow to name a few. A personal recommendation The Two Faces of January an adaptation of the Patricia Highsmith novel is a complex thriller not to be missed. The 20th June sees the return of the gang in Monty Python Live (Mostly) - knotted hankies at the ready. Beyond the Edge 3D is the tale of the first ever conquest of Everest using original footage and photographs alongside dramatic recreations. Don’t forget our Super Senior Screenings every Thursday at 10.30am with a screening, Soup & Sandwich Lunch and Tea or Coffee for the fantastic price of £10. D-Day commemorations include BBC Radio 2’s 70th Anniversary concert live from the Royal Albert Hall Saturday 6th June, we will also be screening a Farewell to Arms on Sunday 8th June. During Mod weekend we will be hosting an informal Ceilidh with Finger Buffet & Accoustic Music then a screening of The Edge of the World Sunday 15th June. Live from the NT Alan Ayckbourn’s A Small Family Business an expose of greed and corruption is essential viewing. Berlioz’s Benvenuto Cellini is forged anew at the London Coliseum by director Terry Gilliam sure to be some amazing staging for this. See you in the Chummies…
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Monty Python Live ....................... p3 Bad Neighbors .............................. p4 The Other Woman ....................... p4 The Two Faces Of January .......... p4 Godzilla ....................................... p5 X-Men Days of Future Past .......... p5 Fading Gigolo ............................... p5 Jimmy’s Hall .................................. p6 Maleficent .................................... p6 Edge of Tomorrow ........................ p6 Postman Pat The Movie ................ p7 Willow Creek ............................... p7 Belle ............................................. p7 Muppets Most Wanted ................ p8
The Lunchbox ............................... p8 The Double ................................... p8 Locke ........................................... p9 Love Punch ................................... p9 Frank ............................................. p9 Beyond the Edge 3D .................... p12 Lego Movie .................................. p13 Khumba ........................................ p13 Ponyo ........................................... p13 My Neighbour Totoro ................... p13 The King and The Mockingbird .... p13 D-Day 70 Years On ..................... p14 A Small Family Business ............... p14 ENO: Benvenuto Cellini ................ p15
RSC LIVE: Henry IV Part II ............. p15 ROH: Manon Lescaut .................... p15 Space Jam .................................... p16 A Fairwell To Arms ....................... p16 The Edge of the World ................. p17 The Last King Of Scotland ............ p17
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Coming up 20th July 2014 monty python live (mostly)
Knotted hankies at the ready: it’s Monty Python’s historic last stand broadcast live from London’s O2 Arena. It’s been more than three decades since they last appeared on stage together for a Hollywood Bowl show. But now surviving Pythons John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones and Michael Palin - combined age: 357! - are dusting down those classic comedy routines for their final farewell. The legendary quintet promise a selection of their finest sketches with modern, topical and suitably Python-esque twists. It’s certain to be one of the greatest live events of the year.
Turo is our youngest member of staff here at the Birks and is fitting in his shifts around his school work, he started of as a regular volunteer usher before moving to be a member of our staff team. So now he can help you with your coffee as well as finding your seat!
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Bad Neighbors
the other woman
Kelly (Byrne, BRIDESMAIDS) and Mac (Rogen, SUPERBAD, KNOCKED UP) discover that their new next-door neighbours are a raucous student fraternity. BAD NEIGHBOURS follows the couple’s desperate efforts to maintain a quiet life for themselves and their newborn baby. Needless to say, with the director, producers and writers of such gross-out comedies as THE 40 YEAR-OLD VIRGIN, FUNNY PEOPLE and GET HIM TO THE GREEK behind the camera, they don’t stand much of a chance!
Cameron Diaz sparkles as smart-mouthed sexual adventuress Carly, who atypically falls for Mark, a hunky married cheat (CosterWaldau, JO NESBO’S HEADHUNTERS). When his wife (Mann, THIS IS 40) unites with Carly to undo him, the ensuing comedy rampage moves along at a heady clip. This feel-good movie with agreeably feminist undertones will raise the odd tear as well as plenty of cheers.
fri 30 may - thur 5 June
sat 31 may - thur 5 june
Infrequent strong language, moderate sex references Director: Nick Cassavetes Stars: Cameron Diaz, Leslie Mann, Kate Upton 2014 109 mins Cert 12A
Director: Nicholas Stoller. Starring: Seth Rogen, Zac Efron, Rose Byrne. 2014. 97 mins. Cert 15
the two faces of january fri 6 June - Thur 12 June
DRIVE screenwriter Amini superbly adapts Patricia Highsmith’s (The Talented Mr Ripley) complex thriller. A glamorous couple (Kirsten Dunst, Viggo Mortensen) arrive in Greece and embroil a young chancer (Oscar Isaac, INSIDE LLEWYN DAVIS) in their sinister activities. Contains infrequent strong language, moderate violence & scenes of smoking Director: Hossein Amini Stars: Oscar Isaac, Viggo Mortensen, Kirsten Dunst 2014 96 mins Cert 12A
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godzilla
x-men:days of future past
The blockbuster season gets off to a colossal start with this reboot of 1954’s GOJIRA. Eschewing the campy schlock of many previous spinoffs, this GODZILLA is a new origin story. In this version, it’s not radiation that spawns the monster, but the other way around: the so-called atomic tests of the 1950s were in reality early attempts to kill the 600-foot tall beast. Now Godzilla is leaving its ocean home, creating a tsunami in its wake and wreaking terrifying devastation wherever it goes; the human characters, including a soldier, a nurse and a scientist, are helpless in the face of this immense force of nature. Director Edwards gets the balance between narrative tease and CGI big reveal exactly right, and the result is genuinely thrilling: a dark, muscular epic in an entirely believable present-day setting.
In a scintillatingly imaginative adaptation of one of Marvel’s most popular storylines, the original X-Men (Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen et al) unite with the stars of 2011’s prequel FIRST CLASS (including James McAvoy, Jennifer Lawrence and Nicolas Hoult) to thwart the Sentinels ¬– an army of mutant-killing robots. Kicking off with Wolverine going back in time to stop Mystique from killing the Sentinels’ leader (Peter Dinklage), thus averting a ruinous war, the sparky relationships between the older and younger characters – especially Stewart and McAvoy as the two Xaviers – add an entertaining dimension to the most visually thrilling X-MEN episode yet. And with regular writers Simon Kinberg and Jane Goldman on board alongside returning director Singer, that’s the least of the film’s many surprises.
Moderate violence, threat Director: Gareth Edwards Stars: Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Bryan Cranston, Elizabeth Olsen 2014 123 mins Cert 12A
Director: Bryan Singer. Starring: Patrick Stewart, Ellen Page, Hugh Jackman, Jennifer Lawrence. USA 2014. TBC mins. Cert TBC
fri 6 june - thur 12 june
fri 13 june - thu 19 june (2D & 3d)
fading gigolo fri 13 june - thu 19 june
Verging on insolvency, old friends Fioravante and Murray hit upon the idea of upscale male prostitution, Murray offering to pimp out Fioravante to their well-heeled female acquaintances. This wry narrative segues from comedy of modern New York manners to subtle adult romance. Strong sex, sexualised nudity, strong language Director: John Turturro Stars: Woody Allen. 2014 90 mins Cert 15
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jimmy’s hall
fri 20 June - Thur 26 june The true story of social activist Jimmy Gralton’s mission to energise a rural community in 1930s Ireland by opening a dance hall is told by Ken Loach and writer Paul Laverty (LOOKING FOR ERIC) with their trademark bittersweet vigour. Director: Ken Loach Stars: Barry Ward, Simone Kirby, Andrew Scott 2014 Cert TBC
maleficent
edge of tomorrow
fri 20 june - thur 26 june (2d & 3d)
fri 27 june - wed 2 july (2D and 3d)
MALEFICENT – a character familiar to filmlovers of all ages as the arch-villainess in Disney’s 1959 SLEEPING BEAUTY – sports a pair of horns and the sharpest cheekbones yet seen in filmdom. As she wreaks revenge for her betrayal and seeks to protect her homeland from King Stefan, she places an irrevocable curse on his daughter Aurora. But later it transpires that the child may hold the key to peace, and Maleficent is obliged to take drastic action – which director Robert Stromberg orchestrates with an imaginative vision matched only by Jolie’s gleeful malevolence. Imelda Staunton, Miranda Richardson, Juno Temple and Peter Capaldi are among a starry cast of quirky characters, and this epic twist on the beloved fairy tale looks as spectacular as only a Disney production can.
The epic action of “Edge of Tomorrow” unfolds in a near future in which an alien race has hit the Earth in an unrelenting assault, unbeatable by any military unit in the world. Major William Cage (Cruise) is an officer who has never seen a day of combat when he is unceremoniously dropped into what amounts to a suicide mission. Killed within minutes, Cage now finds himself inexplicably thrown into a time loop— forcing him to live out the same brutal combat over and over, fighting and dying again…and again. Director: Doug Liman Stars: Tom Cruise, Emily Blunt, Bill Paxton 2014 Cert 12A
Director: Robert Stromberg. Starring: Angelina Jolie, Sharlto Copley, Elle Fanning, Imelda Staunton. 2014. Cert TBC
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postman pat
Willow Creek
BBC TV’s animated children’s hero finally arrives on the big screen. In a topical tale, Pat faces the temptations of celebrity after entering a TV talent competition that threatens to wrench him away from family and friends.
A young couple venture into the woods in search of Bigfoot, and make a terrifying discovery in this found footage horror film from writer-director Bobcat Goldthwait.
fri 27 june - wed 2 july
tue 1 july - thur 3 july
Strong language, threat Director: Bobcat Goldthwait Bryce Johnson 2014 80 mins Cert 15
Mild comic threat Director: Mike Disa Stars: David Tennant , Rupert Grint 2014 87 mins Cert U
Stars: Alexie Gilmore,
belle
fri 27 june - thu 3 july
British director Asante delivers a rich romantic drama set in the 18th century. The illegitimate child of an English admiral and an African woman, Dido (Mbatha-Raw, giving a breakout performance) is raised in England under the care of her great-uncle Lord Mansfield (Wilkinson). But her fate takes an unexpected turn when she falls in love with an idealistic young man. Brief sexual assault, discrimination theme Director: Amma Asante Stars: Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Tom Wilkinson, Emily Watson. 2014 104 mins Cert 12A
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Muppets Most Wanted
The Lunch box
Disney’s “Muppets Most Wanted” takes the entire Muppets gang on a global tour, selling out grand theaters in some of Europe’s most exciting destinations, including Berlin, Madrid, Dublin and London. But mayhem follows the Muppets overseas, as they find themselves unwittingly entangled in an international crime caper headed by Constantine-the World’s Number One Criminal.
When the lunch she has prepared for her husband is delivered to a stranger (Irrfat Khan, LIFE OF PI) by mistake, Ila (Nimrat Kaur) encloses a note of apology to its unknown recipient in the next day’s lunchbox. Thus begins a touching correspondence, and a delicately acted romance.
fri 30 may - tue 3 june
sun 1 june - thur 5 june
Director: Ritesh Batra. India/France/Germany/USA 2013. 104 mins. English and Hindi with English subtitles. Cert PG
Contains mild comic violence and infrequent very mild language Director: James Bobin Stars: Ricky Gervais, Ty Burrell, Tina Fey 2014 113 mins Cert U
the Double
mon 9 june - wed 11 june Eisenberg is meek office drone Simon James, alternately berated and ignored by his boss, and taunted by Hannah (Wasikowska), the coworker he lusts after. When a spry new recruit – called James Simon and his exact doppelgänger (Eisenberg again) – joins the company, he quickly oils his way into the boss’s favour and Hannah’s embrace. Simon’s confusion and desperation for whatever it is that makes James succeed where he fails is the film’s wonderful, wincingly sardonic conceit. Contains strong language and suicide references Director: Richard Ayoade Stars: Jesse Eisenberg, Mia Wasikowska, Sally Hawkins 2014 93 mins Cert 15
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Locke
love punch
Shot in real time during a nocturnal drive along the M6, with no props and only a voice cast for support, Tom Hardy gives a spellbinding solo performance as mild-mannered Ivan Locke. When he receives a phone call that will change his life, he is forced to deal with a terrible dilemma. As pieces of the jigsaw are gradually revealed, the result becomes a gripping, ingenious psychological thriller.
When bitter divorcees (Thompson and Brosnan) fall prey to a swindler, they call in their social cavalry (Spall and Imrie) to help them wreak revenge. Its four stars well on the road to becoming national treasures, the witty the LOVE PUNCH is that rare thing, a middle-aged caper movie – and being set largely on the Côte d’Azur, it also looks terrific.
Contains very strong language Director: Steven Knight Stars: Tom Hardy, Ruth Wilson, Andrew Scott 2014 85 mins Cert 15
Strong language, moderate sex references Director: Joel Hopkins Stars: Emma Thompson, Pierce Brosnan, Timothy Spall 2014 94 mins Cert 12A
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mon 23 june - thur 26 june
frank
sat 28 june - thur 3 july The history of rock ’n’ roll is strewn with eccentrics, none more so than Chris Sievey, whose alter ego, Frank Sidebottom, wore a giant papier-mâché head and sang songs about football in a nasal voice. Co-written by former Sidebottom bandmate Jon Ronson, the film is led by Fassbender’s superbly judged performance as the enigmatic but adorable Frank, finding beauty in the furthest corners. It’s an offbeat, touching story about a different kind of genius. Very strong language, strong sex, suicide scene Director: Lenny Abrahamson Stars: Michael Fassbender, Domnhall Gleeson, Maggie Gyllenhaal 2014 95 mins Cert 15
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Mon 9 June The Two Faces of January Godzilla 3D The Double
1400 1800 2040
Tue 10 June Godzilla 2D The Two Faces of January Godzilla 3D
1430 1800 2015
Wed 11 June The Double Godzilla 3D The Two Faces of January
1430 1800 2030
Thu 12 June The Two Faces of January The Two Faces of January Godzilla 2D NT Live: A Small Family Business
1130 1345 1630 1900
Fri 13 June X-Men: Days of Future Past 2D Fading Gigolo X-Men: Days of Future Past 3D
1400 1800 2015
Sat 14 June Ponyo X-Men: Days of Future Past 3D Locke Fading Gigolo X-Men: Days of Future Past 2D
1030 1240 1510 1800 2015
Fri 30 May Muppets Most Wanted Space Jam Bad Neighbors
1400 1815 2030
Sat 31 May The Lego Movie 2D Muppets Most Wanted Bad Neighbors The Other Woman
1010 1215 1430 1635
Sun 1 June The Lunchbox Bad Neighbors The Other Woman
1430 1800 2020
Mon 2 June Bad Neighbors The Lunchbox The Other Woman
1430 1800 2030
Tue 3 June The Other Woman Muppets Most Wanted Bad Neighbors
1400 1730 2030
Wed 4 June The Other Woman Bad Neighbors The Lunchbox
1430 1800 2030
Thu 5 June The Lunchbox The Lunchbox The Other Woman Bad Neighbors
1130 1430 1800 2030
Sun 15 June Fading Gigolo The Edge of the World X-Men: Days of Future Past 3D
1400 1800 2030
Fri 6 June The Two Faces of January Godzilla 3D D-Day 70 Years On
1400 1730 2000
Mon 16 June Fading Gigolo Locke X-Men: Days of Future Past 3D
1400 1800 2030
Sat 7 June Khumba Godzilla 3D Godzilla 2D The Two Faces of January Godzilla 3D
1010 1200 1515 1800 2030
Tue 17 June X-Men: Days of Future Past 2D X-Men: Days of Future Past 3D ENO: Benvenuto Cellini
1300 1615 1900
Sun 8 June A Farewell To Arms (re: 2014) The Two Faces of January Godzilla 2D
1400 1800 2015
Wed 18 June Locke X-Men: Days of Future Past 3D RSC Live: Henry IV Part 2
1400 1610 1900
Thu 19 June Fading Gigolo X-Men: Days of Future Past 2D Fading Gigolo X-Men: Days of Future Past 3D
1130 1400 1800 2030
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Day / Film
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Day / Film
Times
Fri 20 June Jimmy’s Hall Maleficent 3D Jimmy’s Hall
1400 1800 2030
Sat 21 June The King and The Mockingbird Maleficent 2D Jimmy’s Hall Maleficent 3D Jimmy’s Hall
Mon 30 June Postman Pat Beyond The Edge 3D The Edge of Tomorrow 3D Belle
1130 1500 1800 2040
1030 1215 1500 1800 2030
Tue 1 July Postman Pat The Edge of Tomorrow 2D Belle Willow Creek
1230 1430 1800 2030
Sun 22 June Jimmy’s Hall Maleficent 2D Jimmy’s Hall
1400 1730 2015
Mon 23 June Love Punch Jimmy’s Hall Maleficent 3D
Wed 2 July Postman Pat Belle The Edge of Tomorrow 3D Beyond The Edge 3D
1200 1500 1800 2045
1400 1800 2015
Tue 24 June Maleficent 2D Jimmy’s Hall ROH presents: Manon Lescaut
1400 1615 1845
Thu 3 July Belle Belle Frank Willow Creek
1130 1500 1800 2045
Wed 25 June Jimmy’s Hall Maleficent 3D The Last King of Scotland
1400 1800 2030
Thu 26 June The Last King of Scotland Jimmy’s Hall Maleficent 2D Love Punch
1130 1430 1700 2030
Fri 27 June Postman Pat Belle The Edge of Tomorrow 2D
1130 1400 1615
Sat 28 June My Neighbor Totoro (25th Anniversary) Postman Pat Belle Frank The Edge of Tomorrow 3D
1015 1230 1445 1800 2030
Sun 29 June Belle Postman Pat Belle Frank
Every effort is taken to ensure accuracy of information within this guide, all times are correct at time of print. Please check online for up to date programme times. If you have a distance to travel we advise you book tickets in advance as show times are subject to change. A show tagged with an asterisk* carries a discount for Heartland Film Society members.
COLOUR KEY New Release THE LITTLE BIRKS (All Tickets £3.50) documentary EVENT or BROADCAST SUPER CITIZEN SHOWING Heartland Film Society
1230 1500 1800 2030
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Documentaries Beyond the edge 3d mon 30 june and wed 2 july
This 3D documentary tells one of the world’s greatest adventure stories of all time, the first ever conquest of Mount Everest by Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay in 1953. Original colour footage and photographs are seamlessly woven into interviews and dramatic recreations to recount the historic triumph of the modest mountaineer from New Zealand and his expert Sherpa. This high-altitude fly-on-the-wall account conveys both the climbers’ heroic trials and the ambition and hope the wider world invested in their mission, at a time when it was slowly recovering from the horrors of WWII and starting to believe in a brighter new age. Director: Leanne Pooley. New Zealand 2013. 90 mins. Cert PG
Super Citizen Thursday In June we are continuing our ‘Super Citizen Thursday’ – over 60’s can take advantage of a late morning screening with a Soup and Sandwich lunch & cuppa for the fantastic price of £10. Our screenings this month are Thu 5 June Thu 12 June Thu 19 June Thu 26 June Thu 3 July
The Lunchbox The Two Faces Of January Fading Gigolo The Last King Of Scotland Belle
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Lego Movie
khumba
Boasting beautiful animation, a charming voice cast, laugh-a-minute gags, and a surprisingly thoughtful story, The Lego Movie is colorful fun for all ages.
Khumba the zebra is missing half his stripes – and his superstitious herd-mates blame him for a disastrous drought. In a magical quest with echoes of THE LION KING, he sets out to find the mythical watering hole where the first zebras got their stripes.
Contains mild fantasy violence and very mild language Director: Phil Lord,Christopher Miller Stars: Chris Pratt , Elizabeth Banks , Feature 2014 100 mins Cert U
Contains mild threat and infrequent mild violence Director: Anthony Silverston Stars: Jake T. Austin, Liam Neeson, Steve Buscemi 2014 85 mins Cert U
ponyo
my neighbour totoro
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Sat 28 june
Running away from the sea she calls home, an effervescent fish-girl is rescued and befriended by a five-year-old human boy in anime maestro Miyazaki’s tenth feature.
My Neighbor Totoro is a heartwarming, sentimental masterpiece that captures the simple grace of childhood. Contains infrequent mild scary scenes Director: Hayao Miyazaki Stars: Pat Carroll, Cheryl Chase 2013 87 mins Cert U
Contains very mild threat Director: Hayao Miyazaki Stars: Yuria Nara, Hiroki Doi, Jôji Tokoro 2010 101 mins Cert U
The king and the mocking bird Sat 21 june
In his secret apartment, the king dreams of the beautiful shepherdess whose painting he keeps on his wall, but the shepherdess is in love with the chimney sweep whose hated portrait is on the opposite wall. At night the paintings come to life and attempt to escape from the palace. Director: Paul Grimault 1980 84 mins Cert U
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D-DAY 70 YEARs ON (CONCERT) FRI 6 JUNE
‘BBC Radio 2’s Friday Night is Music Night presents ‘D-Day 70 Years On’ which will be the UK’s largest concert to commemorate the 70th anniversary of D-Day. Be part of history as this incredible story is retold at the Royal Albert Hall through drama and narration featuring Patrick Stewart, Jeremy Vine, Dermot O’Leary and Louise Minchin accompanied by the BBC Concert Orchestra and a military band featuring musicians from all the UK services. Guest singers to be announced soon. Please listen to BBC Radio 2 for more details. The D-Day operation during World War II was the largest amphibious invasion in world history and was executed by land, sea and air. Launched on 6 June 1944, the simultaneous landing of allied forces took place on five separate beaches - Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno and Sword - in Normandy, France. It marked the beginning of the end of World War II. Profits raised from this event will be donated to The Royal British Legion, SSAFA and SkillForce.
a small FAMILY BUSINESS THU 12 JUNE
Alan Ayckbourn’s A Small Family Business, a riotous exposure of entrepreneurial greed, returns to the National where it premiered in 1987. Jack McCracken: a man of principle in a corrupt world. But not for long. Moments after taking over his father-in-law’s business he’s approached by a private detective armed with some compromising information. Jack’s integrity fades away as he discovers his extended family to be thieves and adulterers, looting the business from their suburban homes. Rampant selfinterest takes over and comic hysteria builds to a macabre climax.
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ENO: Benvenuto cellini tue 17 june
With its stunning visual and musical set pieces such as the Mardi Gras carnival, Berlioz’s first completed opera is based on the autobiography of celebrated 16th-century goldsmith and sculptor Benvenuto Cellini. Two entwined plots – Cellini’s love for Teresa and his triumphant fulfilment of a commission to cast a bronze statue of Perseus
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RSC Live: Henry IV Part 2 wed 18 june
King Henry’s health is failing as a second rebellion threatens to surface. Intent on securing his legacy, he is uncertain that Hal is a worthy heir, believing him more concerned with earthly pleasures than the responsibility of rule. Meanwhile, Falstaff is sent to the countryside to recruit fresh troops. Amongst the unwitting locals, opportunities for embezzlement and profiteering prove impossible to resist as Falstaff gleefully indulges in the business of lining his own pockets. As the King’s health continues to worsen, Hal must choose between duty and loyalty to an old friend in Shakespeare’s heartbreaking conclusion to this pair of plays. RSC Live: Henry IV Part 2 NT LIVE
ROH: Manon Lescaut tue 24 june
Manon is on her way to a convent when she meets the young student Des Grieux. The pair fall in love and escape to Paris, but when the elderly Geronte offers Manon a life of wealth and luxury, her head is turned. Royal Opera House
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Space Jam
A FairWell to arms
Basketball superstar Michael Jordan and cartoon favorite Bugs Bunny team up with other basketball greats and Looney Tunes characters in this combination animated/ live-action feature. Jordan must help the Looney Tunes gang with a basketball game against a group of outer space creatures whose plan, if they win, is to kidnap the Looney Tunes and take them to a failing intergalactic amusement park as the latest attraction.
Frederick Henry, an American serving as a volunteer ambulance driver with the Italian forces in the First World War, is wounded and falls in love with his attending nurse, the British Catherine Barkley. In the midst of war and some intrigue, the pair struggle to stay together and to survive the horrors around them.
fri 30 may
sun 8 june
Contains mild battle violence and scenes of emotional distress Director: Frank Borzage Stars: Helen Hayes, Gary Cooper, Adolpe Menjou 2014 83 mins Cert PG
Director: Joe Pytka Stars: Michael Jordan, Wayne Knight 1998 84 mins Cert U
The Birks Wine Society Led by our resident oenologist, we will be presenting monthly wine tastings usually on the last Wednesday of the month. This is an opportunity to try a variety of wines from local and nearby merchants and an opportunity to try wines you may never have tasted before. Tastings will be informative but relaxed, will cater for everyone and will tie in with our monthly programmes. We will evaluate all types of wine – typically five each meeting and the evening will be rounded off with a light finger buffet, freshly produced by our catering team. There’s no fee to join, all that we ask is when you attend you pay the admission fee on the night. That will vary depending on the wines being tasted but generally will be around £10. Next tasting on Wednesday 25th June at 7.00pm tickets available at the box office.
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the edge of the world
the last king of scotland
sun 15 june
wed 25 june - thur 26 june
The film is the story of the de-population of one of the isolated, outer islands of Scotland as, one by one, the younger generation leaves for the greater opportunities offered by the mainland, making it harder to follow the old ways of life there.
The first fiction feature from Oscarwinning documentary director Macdonald (TOUCHING THE VOID) is rooted in the reality of Idi Amin’s brutal rule in Uganda. Wooed by the president’s generosity, charm and apparent populist appeal, young Scottish doctor Nicholas Garrigan (McAvoy) agrees to become Amin’s personal physician and soon finds himself appointed numberone advisor on all manner of subjects, from architecture to foreign policy. Hugely flattered at first, the doctor does not want to see what is going on around him, and by the time he is forced to face the atrocities of Amin’s command, he is already in over his head. A bold combination of comedy and horror that balances psychological insight and historical facts, the film’s success is founded on a monumental performance from Whitaker.
Robbie Manson (Eric Berry) wants to leave the island and explore the wider world. Robbie’s friend Andrew Gray (Niall MacGinnis) and his sister, Ruth Manson (Belle Chrystall) are sweethearts and are quite willing to stay. Of their fathers, Peter Manson (John Laurie) is determined to stay while James Gray (Finlay Currie) suspects that their way of life cannot last much longer. But if Robbie leaves, that will make it harder for the others because there will be one less young man to help with the fishing and the crofting.
Director: Kevin Macdonald. Starring: Forest Whitaker, James McAvoy, Gillian Anderson, Kerry Washington. UK 2006. 123 mins.
Contains very mild language and peril Director: Michael Powell Stars: Niall Macginnis, Belle Chrystall, John Laurie 2005 72 mins Cert U
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al Deal... Movie Me k & Ticket in r D , e s r u Main Co per couple for £30.00
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01887 822 845 (Ext 1) 17
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Book Online: www.birkscinema.co.uk Book by Telephone: 01887 822845 ext 1
Private events
Are you looking for somewhere different for your next event? For private meetings, lunches, birthday parties, conferences and private screening. Sue Hoare said ‘Hold it on the upper floor of the Birks Cinema. You can have up to 40 people – a menu to suit and even your own choice of film beforehand if you choose a lunchtime party. I have just held a 90th Birthday party there. It was a huge success.’
RBS Charity screening The Royal bank of Scotland, Aberfeldy Branch are hosting a charity screening of The Italian Job on the 27th June. Tickets are available direct from the bank and include a light buffet & Cocktails.
Volunteer Ushering Do you want the chance to see the latest releases as well as the best alternative content available? We are looking for volunteer ushers to help in the cinema and receive some fantastic rewards in return! Just ask for information at the box office...
Acoustic Music Sessions Every Thursday evening in ‘The Chummies Bar’ Doug & Hilary Law lead an acoustic music session. Come along and join the music making or just sit back, relax & enjoy yourself.
Movie Meal Deals
al Deal... Movie Me ket Drink & Tic , e s r u o C Main per couple for £30.00
To book your table for a Movie Meal Deal Telephone
01887 822 845 (Ext 1) 18
Book Online: www.birkscinema.co.uk Book by Telephone: 01887 822845 (Ext 1)
Information: Opening Hours:
Ticket Prices*
*Unless otherwise stated please check listings for variations
Mon-Fri 11am-10.30pm Sat 10pm-10.30pm Sun 12noon-10.30pm
Full Price: £6.50 Consession £5.50
Please bring proof of your status, qualifying consessions include: •Over 60’s • Full time student •Under 18’s • Unwaged •Disabled
Bookings:
Box Office Open Daily Online: www.birkscinema.co.uk Telephone: 01887 822845 ext 1
Family Ticket: £19.80
Group of 4: Either 2 adults + 2 children or 1 adult + 3 children
Little Birks: £3.50 Live Events: from£14.50
(Please note that there is a £1.50 booking fee for telephone bookings)
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Please note: Tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded after purchase except in the case of a cancelled performance. Ticket offers are subject to availability and may not be used in conjunction with any other offer. All tickets must be paid at point of booking.
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Whilst every effort is taken to ensure accuracy of information within this guide, times and content may be subject to change.
We love cinema and want to encourage everyone to see as much cinema as they possibly can in our wonderful venue. So we are offering you points for every pound you spend, which means a FREE TICKET each time you pay for 5 standard screenings, as well as other great benefits.
Please check the website or call to check times before purchasing tickets. The Birks Cinema is a community owned and operated cinema, any profit generated is put back into the local community in Aberfeldy via our parent charity. For details of how to get involved, go to... www.birkscinemafriends.org.uk
For more details, terms & conditions visit the website or ask for a membership application at the cinema box office. www.birkscinema.co.uk/birks-card
www.birkscinema.co.uk no booking fee on online bookings
TEL: 01887 822845 ext 1 £1.50 booking fee on phone bookings
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The Birks Cinema 1 Dunkeld Street Aberfeldy PH15 2DA
Eating at The Birks Come and try our delicious new menu freshly prepared by our dedicated kitchen team. Serving seasonal Scottish produce alongside delicious Homemade Scones, Cakes and Coffees in a relaxing, family friendly atmosphere. Our hard working Kitchen Team regularly change our menu to reflect seasonally available produce. Our new spring menu has now been launched with a great mix of light bites, evening meals and cinema favourites ‘The Birks Burger’ & ‘Foot Long’ Hot Dog making a welcome return. Or pop in for a drink and discover our great range of single brew beers, single malt Whiskies and specially chosen Wines.
Our kitchen is open...
Monday to Thursday 12noon to 7.30pm Friday & Saturday 12noon to 8.30pm Sunday 1pm to 7.30pm Our bar is open until 10.30pm every night To book a table please telephone: 01887 822 845 (Ext 1)
Movie Meal Deal... Main Course, Drink & Ticket for £30.00 per couple Available every evening. (nb. 3D surcharge applies)
To make a Restaurant Booking Telephone: 01887 822 845 (Ext 1)