May highlights Posted on 29 Apr 2022
SPIRIT OF NIMBA | 19-21* May
*Relaxed matinee 21 May
Idrissa Camara and Team Nimba present a brand-new explosive and uplifting show which fuses African traditions with urban street dance. Set to an original soundtrack driven by West African roots and rhythms, this is a joyous lockdown survival story that’s guaranteed to gladden the heart! All ages welcome.
OUR CARNAL HEARTS | Friday 6 May
An hilarious, dark show about the hidden workings of one of our uglier emotions – envy! Written by Rachel Mars, this is a combination of raucous performance, comedy, song and a conjuring ritual. Join us for a beautiful theatrical ceremony that toasts our competitive spirit and delights against our better nature.
EVERYMAN: BLOOD WEDDING | 3-7 May
You're cordially invited to Blood Wedding. Expect family feuds and dark rivalries that come to a head.
NOTHING HAPPENS TWICE | 20-21 May
An hilarious and moving exploration of friendship, co-dependency and what motivates us to keep on going.
DEAF AWARENESS WEEK, 2-8 May
LOUDER IS NOT ALWAYS CLEARER + Q&A* | Sunday 8 May
*BSL interpretation by Anthony Evans and Julie Doyle and Live Captions by Sheryll Holley
Jonny is Deaf, his superpower is lip reading. But that doesn’t mean everything makes sense. Adapted from critically acclaimed theatre show, this is a humorous and moving story of one man’s attempt to cope, fit in and be accepted. Don't miss your chance to experience this on the big screen, plus a Q&A from Jonny himself!
CODA | 6&8 May
We're delighted to bring back this Academy Award Winning film that follows Ruby, a Child of Deaf Adults.
ENCOUNTERS FESTIVAL: CLOSER TOGETHER | Sunday 8 May
A programme of shorts featuring Deaf talent in front of and behind the camera.
DOWNTON ABBEY: A NEW ERA | Until 12 May
Downton's sequel has arrived! Follow the Crawley family on a grand journey to the south of France.
VELVET QUEEN: THE SNOW LEOPARD | 6-12 May
In the depths of Tibet, nature photographer Vincent Munier seeks the elusive snow leopard.
THIS MUCH I KNOW TO BE TRUE | 11 May
A special event capturing the magic of Nick Cave and Warren Ellis’ creative relationship.
ART IN THE BAR: OWAIN TRAIN MCGILVARY | Open now
Our new Art in the Bar is here! Owain Train McGilvary’s exhibition is informed by his close connection with a wrestling group for women and non-binary people.
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SUNDAY JAZZ | 8 May
REPAIR CAFÉ | 12 May
PAMOJA DISCO CLUB | 15 May
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