Cinema & Theatre
We are nationally recognised as the cultural leader for independent cinema in Wales, and we present the best in Welsh, UK and international film.
Alongside our regular screenings, we bring a range of festivals and curated seasons, with talks, Q&As and events aimed at offering our audiences a deeper understanding of the artistic process and the wider film industry.
We’re proud to be the Film Hub for Wales (FHW), one of eight around the UK, formed as part of the BFI Film Audience Network. Through FHW, we bring more films, to more people, in more places across the country.
We believe that cinema is for everyone, and we put access at the heart of what we do. You can watch Captioned Screenings every day, bring your baby along to Carry on Screaming every Friday to enjoy all the new releases in a child-friendly environment, and we host weekly Relaxed Screenings for those who need an environment where movement or noise from the audience is OK.
We support film education, leading the BFI Film Academy in Wales, and we regularly partner with organisations to encourage talent development. This includes our monthly Chapter MovieMaker that looks at ways into industry for young and emerging artists and filmmakers.
For cinema enquiries please contact Claire Vaughan, our Cinema Programme Manager claire.vaughan@chapter.org
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Will cinema seats be allocated when booking?
No, seating is unallocated. For your comfort and safety, where possible, we’ve taken out seats to create more access aisles and we're selling at a reduced capacity.
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What is the ventilation in the cinema like?
Both of our cinemas bring in fresh air from the outside and extract air from the auditorium to the outside – no air is recirculated.
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Can you book for groups in the cinema?
Yes. You can book as an individual or in groups of up to 10 people online.
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Will there be socially distanced seating in the cinemas?
We’re no longer selling at a reduced capacity.
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Can I take food or drink into the cinema?
No food or drink is allowed in the cinema, except for bottled water.
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Are you offering virtual film screenings?
Yes. We understand some of you may not feel comfortable returning to the venue yet so we’ll be continuing with our virtual films and events. Head to the Chapter Player where you can rent films and experience a variety of digital content from home. All virtual screenings and events will be displayed alongside our venue programme under the What’s On section of our website.
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Will Chapter’s printed monthly brochure and programme notes be available?
No. In the interests of Health and Safety, we will not be printing listings material or programme notes. All films and events will be displayed on our website under What’s On. You can sign up to our mailing list for programme information straight to your inbox.
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I need to book a Wheelchair space in the cinema
You can book a wheelchair space and companion seat in the cinema online or via our Box Office. If you experience trouble booking online, please call 029 2031 1050 (please leave a voicemail if you have trouble getting through, and someone will get back to you as soon as possible). Alternatively, you can book in the venue at our Information Desk (to the left of the main entrance).
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When are tickets taken off sale?
Tickets for film screenings are available to purchase online up to 15 minutes before the advertised start time, subject to availability. Tickets for virtual events are available to purchase online up to one hour before the advertised start time, unless stated otherwise, and subject to availability.
