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We have two more chances to see Rosamund Pike in the hit stage show from the creators of Prima Facie. Inter Alia (15) is showing on Wednesday 15 October at 8pm and Thursday 16 October at 7.30pm - book in advance at wottoncinema.com!

The musical Absolute Beginners (15) is showing on Sunday 12 and Tuesday 14 October at 7.30pm - part of the Against the Grain season of 80s British classics, from #CinemaRediscovered. Tickets on sale at wottoncinema.com!

Here's a blast from the past... Ahead of our screenings of Absolute Beginners (15) on Sunday 12 and Tuesday 14 October, a set report from Film '86. Patsy Kensit, James Fox, Eddie O'Connell and David Bowie are among the cast of Julien Temple's musical, part of our Cinema Rediscovered season.

Congratulations to Sven Seljom on his victory in this year's World Porridge Championship! You can see The Golden Spurtle (PG), the documentary about this prestigious contest, in Wotton-under-Edge on Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 October. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Two years since the Hamas attacks that saw many hostages taken, we're screening the powerful documentary Holding Liat (15), that follows one family's attempts to help their missing loved ones. Here, the director talks about the film, which 9 October at 7.30pm. www.theguardian.com/film/2025/se...

Two years since the Hamas attacks that saw many hostages taken, we're screening the powerful documentary Holding Liat (15), that follows one family's attempts to help their missing loved ones. Here, the director talks about the film, which 9 October at 7.30pm. www.theguardian.com/film/2025/se...

Here's a blast from the past... Ahead of our screenings of Absolute Beginners (15) on Sunday 12 and Tuesday 14 October, a set report from Film '86. Patsy Kensit, James Fox, Eddie O'Connell and David Bowie are among the cast of Julien Temple's musical, part of our Cinema Rediscovered season.

Congratulations to Sven Seljom on his victory in this year's World Porridge Championship! You can see The Golden Spurtle (PG), the documentary about this prestigious contest, in Wotton-under-Edge on Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 October. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

An alternative, modern-day Rome provides the backdrop for Oliver Mears' unmissable, gripping new production of Puccini's thriller. Tosca (15), from the Royal Opera House, is showing on Sunday 5 October at 2pm. Tickets on sale at wottoncinema.com!

“It’s very important to make the films for life, for tomorrow – to make it with hope.” Rashid Masharawi interviewed about From Ground Zero (12A), his anthology of new films by Palestinian filmmakers. Showing on Thursday 2 October as part of the Cheltenham Film Festival; book at wottoncinema.com!

Winner of the Best Screenplay prize at Cannes, the Dardenne brothers' drama follows five adolescent mothers living at a maternal support home in Belgium. ★★★★★ “Outstanding.” The Guardian ★★★★★ “Quietly profound” Financial Times

The British cinema classic My Beautiful Laundrette (15) is 40 years old, and it's showing in Wotton-under-Edge on Sunday 5 October as part of our selection from this year's Cinema Rediscovered Festival. Here, writer Hanif Kureishi and director Stephen Frears look back.

“It’s very important to make the films for life, for tomorrow – to make it with hope.” Rashid Masharawi interviewed about From Ground Zero (12A), his anthology of new films by Palestinian filmmakers. Showing on Thursday 2 October as part of the Cheltenham Film Festival; book at wottoncinema.com!

An alternative, modern-day Rome provides the backdrop for Oliver Mears' unmissable, gripping new production of Puccini's thriller. Tosca (15), from the Royal Opera House, is showing on Sunday 5 October at 2pm. Tickets on sale at wottoncinema.com!

Every Monday, our cinema tickets are reduced to just £6 for everyone (£5 under 12s). On Monday 29 September at 8pm, we have Steven Spielberg's classic Jaws (12A), back in cinemas for its 50th anniversary. Book ahead at wottoncinema.com!

Sergei Eisenstein's legendary Battleship Potemkin is back in cinemas for its centenary, with a score by the Pet Shop Boys. Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe’s score, performed with the Dresdner Sinfoniker, blends electronic beats with orchestral grandeur to create a contemporary cinematic experience.

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Neil Tennant of the Pet Shop Boys talks about composing a new score for Sergei Eisenstein's 1925 classic Battleship Potemkin (among other things). You can see the film on Saturday 27 September at 7.30pm and Sunday 28 at 2pm. www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOmn...

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Every Monday, our film tickets are just £6 for everyone (£5 under 12s). On 22 September, there's another chance to visit Downton Abbey for the Grand Finale (PG). Though if you can't make it on Monday, the film continues it's run until Thursday 25 September!

Sergei Eisenstein's legendary Battleship Potemkin is back in cinemas for its centenary, with a score by the Pet Shop Boys. Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe’s score, performed with the Dresdner Sinfoniker, blends electronic beats with orchestral grandeur to create a contemporary cinematic experience.

Marking the 10th anniversary of the global stage sensation, Hamilton (12A) is coming to the big screen for a very, very limited time! Showing on Friday 26 September at 7pm; advance booking highly recommended!

It's true, I've been bitten by the Spurtlebug! Here's my story from behind the scenes... www.griffenfitness.com/blog/behind-... #goldenspurtle #film #porridge #competition @dogwoofdocs.bsky.social

On Mondays, our film tickets are reduced to just £6 for everyone (£5 for under 12s). On 15 September, see Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale (PG) at 8pm. Book at wottoncinema.com!

Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale (PG) is now showing in Wotton-under-Edge! Ticket update: Sunday 14 September at 2pm is virtually sold out. Monday 15 at 8pm (our reduced price night) is over half full. Advance booking is generally recommended for this one!

Showing in #WottonunderEdge from Friday 12 September! The time has come to bid farewell, in Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale (PG). Tickets on sale now.

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Showing from Friday 5 September in Wotton-under-Edge: a life-affirming, genre-bending story based on Stephen King's novella about three chapters in the life of an ordinary man. Tom Hiddleston, Mark Hamill, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Karen Gillan & Jacob Tremblay star in The Life of Chuck (15).

Stroud Funding Round 3 is here! Local projects can apply for support + a potential council pledge of around 30% of costs. Deadline 5 Nov. Free workshops: 16 Sept (Stroud) & 18 Sept (online). Crowdfunding launches mid-Nov. More info: www.spacehive.com/movement/str...

We've been sent some snazzy promo headgear for the 2025 #CatVideoFest, and just couldn't wait until November to try them on! You can see this year's Festival selection on Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 November - tickets on sale now!

An interview with The Life of Chuck (15) stars Tom Hiddleston and Chiwetel Ejiofor. The film is showing in Wotton-under-Edge from Friday 5 - Thursday 11 September; find showtimes and buy tickets at wottoncinema.com!

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The new extended Y8 service and timetable has now been confirmed, with it kicking in from the end of this month. As well as being extended to Wotton-under-Edge, it will also enable residents to reach Yate Station in time for the 08:37 morning train. Check out the new route below:

Showing from Friday 5 September in Wotton-under-Edge: a life-affirming, genre-bending story based on Stephen King's novella about three chapters in the life of an ordinary man. Tom Hiddleston, Mark Hamill, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Karen Gillan & Jacob Tremblay star in The Life of Chuck (15).

We're back from our break with a busy week, starting on Thursday 28 August. You can find all the details in our weekly email newsletter. If you're not signed up, you can read it here: ymlp.com/zJhkH0

★★★★ “warm, perceptive and quietly life-affirming… a big-hearted, consoling hug of a movie.” Empire Returning for one final time: The Ballad of Wallis Island (12A) is showing in Wotton-under-Edge on Thursday 28 August. Book in advance at wottoncinema.com!

We're back from our break with a busy week, starting on Thursday 28 August. You can find all the details in our weekly email newsletter. If you're not signed up, you can read it here: ymlp.com/zJhkH0

The stars of Disney's Freakier Friday (PG) talk about the new film. Showing from Friday 29 August - find showtimes and buy tickets at wottoncinema.com!

We're now closed for a break, and will be back on Thursday 28 August. In the meantime, you can see some of the highlights of our autumn programme in our new brochure, currently at the printer but available to read online. www.wottoncinema.com/FCKfiles/Fil...

We're hiring! Want to work for us? We're recruiting for a new box office assistant to start early September! This is a part time post (minimum 2 shifts per week); minimum age 16. Please apply by letter and CV to [email protected] by 24 August. You can find the full job description here!

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"What if we just looked at the traditional path of living and just said, no? That’s one of the elements behind The Road To Patagonia, a surf adventure movie featuring ecologist Matty Hannon, who booked a ticket to Alaska and travelled as far south as he could." www.wavelengthmag.com/surf-film-wa...

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Hop in for The Last Journey (PG) - a heartfelt and humorous road trip through France, exploring memory, ageing, and the bond between father and son. Showing again in Wotton-under-Edge on Sunday 20 and Thursday 24 July at 7.30pm.

Brad Pitt is behind the wheel in the new film from the director of Top Gun: Maverick. F1: The Movie (12A) is showing in Wotton-under-Edge from Friday 25 July!

Hop in for The Last Journey (PG) - a heartfelt and humorous road trip through France, exploring memory, ageing, and the bond between father and son. Showing again in Wotton-under-Edge on Sunday 20 and Thursday 24 July at 7.30pm.

How to Train Your Dragon (PG) comes to Wotton-under-Edge from Saturday 19 July! Showtimes and tickets: wottoncinema.com.