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THEATRE & FILM BROCHURE 

JULY - SEPTEMBER 2010 

www.rosestheatre.org | 01684 295074

At last summer 

is here and we 

have a wonderful 

scorching hot 

season for you. 

Look out for our 

3D film season 

coming towards 

the end of August – with the latest 

3D releases plus the return of some of 

the best recent 3D films. Try on those 

specs and tell us what you think of 3D 

at the Roses! 

Please also take time to look at the 

superb work of our newly named 

Take Part Department with a whole 

range of workshops and activities for 

0 – 90. We hope there’s something 

to tempt you and your family and if 

your favourite activity isn’t there then 

please tell us - we would like to hear 

from you. 

From our outstanding classical concert 

series, to the new season from the 

Met Opera, plus a stunning season 

of drama, music and film, blow away 

those recession blues and come and 

be entertained at the Roses. 

Looking forward to seeing you here 

Deborah Rees, Director 

Whatever your age, there’s always 

so much to take part in at the Roses 

– from yoga, dance and circus skills 

to opera, stage combat and story 

telling: from performances, events 

and workshops, to the thrill of 

volunteering behind the scenes. 

Our Youth and Community 

department now has a new name 

- Welcome to Take Part @ the 

Roses! 

Take Part News….. 

There are plenty of exciting 

activities planned (all possible due 

to the grant we received from the 

Big Lottery ‘Reaching Communities’ 

fund!) 

‘Young Company’ Youth theatre 

group, for budding thespians aged 

between 14 and 16, will be starting 

in September; we’ll be introducing 

the ‘Arts Award’, a national 

qualification focusing on developing 

creative and leadership skills, and 

dance workshops - in conjunction 

with Gloucestershire Dance - will 

soon be available for ages 8 to 50+. 

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Maggie Tildesley 

TAKE PART DIRECTOR 

Adam Payne 

TAKE PART OFFICER 

We’re currently working on a 

number of projects including 

Art Lift for Tewkesbury, a GP 

referral scheme which uses 

visual and performing arts to 

aid health; Take Out – bringing 

arts activities out into rural 

Gloucestershire; Count Me In 

where we’re working with local 

secondary schools, looking at 

exclusion issues; Backchat, a 

free theatre in education play 

and workshop for Key Stage 3 

students, and a Youth Offending 

project which explores actions 

and consequences, using theatre 

and film as an aid. 

If you’d like to find out more 

why not call us or pop into 

the theatre for a chat? 

LIVE CINEMA from the 

National Theatre 

National Theatre broadcast live to cinema 

screens around the world. www.ntlive.com 

Mon 28 June l 6.50pm 

LONDON ASSURANCE 

by Dion Boucicault, Directed by Nicholas Hytner, 

starring Richard Briers 

Sir Harcourt Courtly is lured away from the epicentre of 

fashionable London by the promise of a rich and beautiful 

bride, Grace, several decades his junior. Arriving at Oak Hall, 

Gloucestershire, he marvels at this rural Venus until her 

charms are eclipsed by her hearty cousin, the foxhunting Lady 

Gay Spanker. Meanwhile Sir Harcourt Courtly’s dissolute son, 

Charles, turns up - in disguise and in flight from his creditors 

- and promptly falls head over heels for Grace. When Lady 

Spanker discovers the young couple, she needs little prompting 

to lead Sir Harcourt astray. 

ALL 

AGES 

All tickets £10 

Running time 2 hours 40 minutes- Includes 1 interval

Live Cinema from the Metropolitan Opera 

2010-11 Season Full details of the Operas are available online. 

We are pleased to announce that we 

will be screening NINE of the Met 

Operas from the fifth season. 

Saturday 23 October 2010 • 5pm 

Boris Godunov Mussorgsky 

Saturday 13 November 2010 • 6pm 

Don Pasquale Donizetti 

Saturday 8 January 2011 • 6pm 

La Fanciulla del West Puccini 

Saturday 26 February 2011 • 6pm 

Iphigenie en Tauride Gluck 

Saturday 19 March 2011 • 5pm 

Lucia di Lammermoor Donizetti 

Saturday 9 April 2011 • 6pm 

Le Comte Ory Rossini 


Capriccio R. Strauss 


Il Trovatore Verdi 

Saturday 14 May 2011 • 5pm 

Die Walkure Wagner 

£20 (£18 concs) 

Special Ticket Price: Book for 3 

Operas and pay only £42. (This offer 

is only available via the Box Office) 

Saturday Nov 27 2010 to 

Sunday Jan 2 2011 

November 

Sat 27 6.30pm 

Mon 29 10.15am 1.30pm 

Tues 30 10.15am 1.30pm 

December 

Wed 1 10.15am 1.30pm 

Thur 2 10.15am 1.30pm 

Fri 3 10.15am 6.30pm 

Sat 4 11am 2.30pm 

Tues 7 10.15am 1.30pm 

Wed 8 10.15am 1.30pm 

Thur 9 10.15am 1.30pm 

Fri 10 10.15am 6.30pm 

Sat 11 11am 2.30pm 

Sun 12 2.30pm 

Tues 14 10.15am 1.30pm 

Wed 15 10.15am SOLD OUT 

1.30pm 

Thur 16 10.15am 1.30pm 

Fri 17 1.30pm 6.30pm 

Sat 18 2.30pm 6.30pm 

Sun 19 2.30pm 6.30pm 

Tues 21 2.30pm 6.30pm 

Wed 22 2.30pm 6.30pm 

Thur 23 2.30pm 6.30pm 

Fri 24 11am 2.30pm 

Sat 25 Happy Christmas 

Sun 26 2.30pm 6.30pm 

Mon 27 2.30pm 6.30pm 

Tues 28 2.30pm 6.30pm 

Wed 29 2.30pm 6.30pm 

Thur 30 2.30pm 6.30pm 

Fri 31 11am 2.30pm 

January 

Sun 2 2.30pm 6.30pm 

Full Concs Child 

Standard £15.50 £14 £12.50 

Bargain £13.50 £12 £10.50 

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Sat 18 Sept l 7.30pm 

NIKOLAI DEMIDENKO, Piano 

Exceptionally virtuosic, with a huge dynamic range, Russian 

born Pianist Nikolai Demidenko has performed with major 

Orchestras worldwide, including the Prague Symphony; 

the BBC National Orchestra of Wales; St Petersburg 

Philharmonic; Orchestre National de France; Halle and the 

Melbourne Symphony. Recognised not only as a master 

of the Russian repertoire but also for his authoritative 

performances of composers as diverse as Chopin, Scarlatti 

and Weber, he plays with glorious passion and subtle, 

spellbinding sensitivity. 

‘His extraordinary intimacy with the piano, which withholds 

no secrets of keyboard brilliance or expressive colouring 

from him, maximises the potential in the scoring, however 

modest or extravagant, of whatever he chooses to play.’ 

THE TIMES 

Programme includes: 

Beethoven: 

• Sonata in C minor (Pathetique) 

• Sonata in F sharp major (For Therese) 

• Sonata in C sharp minor (Moonlight) 

Chopin: 

• Polonaise-Fantasie Op.61 

• 2 Nocturnes Op. 48 

• Sonata in No. 2 B flat minor Op. 35 

ALL 

AGES 

£18 (£17 concs), Friends £17/16.50, 

Students & Under 16’s £8 

Thur 11 Nov l 7.30pm 

GUY JOHNSTON, Cello 

HUW WATKINS, Piano 

Guy Johnson has become a fast-rising star on the 

international stage, after his extraordinary debut at the BBC 

Proms, performing the Elgar Cello Concerto with the BBC 

Symphony Orchestra under Leonard Slatkin. Recently, he has 

enjoyed successes with the London Philharmonic, CBSO, 

English Chamber Orchestra and the BBC Scottish Symphony. 

Huw Watkins has been described by The Independent on 

Sunday as ‘a pianist of alert intelligence and a composer 

with something to say’. His concerto engagements have 

included the Northern Sinfonia, Grace Williams’ Sinfonia 

Concertante with the BBC Symphony Orchestra and his own 

Piano Concerto with the BBC National Orchestra of Wales 

and Martyn Brabbins. 

Programme includes: 

• Beethoven – Sonata for Cello and Piano No. 4 in C 

• Chopin – Introduction and Polonaise Op. 3 

• Schumann – Adagio and Allegro 

• Mendelssohn – Sonata No. 2 in D major 

ALL 

AGES 

£16 (£15 concs), Friends £15/£14.50, 


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Sat 12th Feb 2011 l 7.30pm 

PIATTI QUARTET 

Finalists in the 2009 Royal Overseas League competition 

and winners of the Tunnell Trust Award 2010/2011, the Piatti 

String Quartet are fast emerging as the UK’s leading young 

string quartet. Having been chosen for the Park Lane Group 

young artist series, the Piatti Quartet made their Purcell 

room debut in October 2009. 

Programme includes 

• Haydn – Quartet Op. 76 No. 3 “Emperor” 

• Debussy – Quartet in G minor 

• Smetana – Quartet No. 1 in E minor “From my Life” 

ALL 

AGES 

Subscription Price * 

Enjoy all 3 concerts for Full Price £36, Concs £33, 

Friends £33, Snr. Friends £30, Under 16’s £18 

*Only available via Box Office 

£12 (£11 concs), Friends £11/£10.50, 


The venue reserves the right to change the line-up or programme.

Sat 5th June l 7.30pm | All tickets £19 

Derek Block presents 

BEYOND THE BARRICADE 

Brand New 2010 Show 

Back by popular demand and recreating the 

original West End/Broadway musical hit songs. 

Wed 9 June l 7.30pm 

£12.50 (£11.50 concs), Friends £11.50/£11, 

Students £7 | 14+ 

TRANSITIONS DANCE 

COMPANY 2010 

Eleven dynamic young dancers perform work by 

some of the most engaging choreographers on 

the international contemporary dance scene. 

Transitions workshop Tues 8 

June. (Workshop participants 

to perform a curtain-raiser at 

7.30pm.) 

Sat 12 June l 7.30pm 

£9 (£7 concs) | All ages 

TEWKESBURY TOWN 

BAND 

Our town’s popular brass band. 

Thur 17 June l 7.30pm 

£14 (£13 concs), Friends £13/£12.50, 

Students £7 | 16+ 

DANGEROUS LIAISONS 

A biting satire of artful wickedness, betrayal 

and sexual intrigue among depraved 18thcentury 

French aristocrats. 

Sat 19 June l 7.30pm 

All tickets £15 | 18+ 

Lakin McCarthy Entertainment present 

ARTHUR SMITH - At Large 

An evening of laughter, scandal and ‘off-thewall’ 

humour. 

Tues 29 June l 7.30pm 

£14 (£13 concs), Friends £13/£12.50, 

Students & under 16s £7 | 14+ 

London Classic Theatre present 

THE CARETAKER 

Pinter’s study in psychological power games still 

has the power to amuse, shock and fascinate. 

Thurs 3 June l 10.30am – 1pm 

(Performance for friends and family at 12.30pm) 

FAMILY GLEE 

Followed by the film Fame @ 2pm 

Cost: Workshop: Children £7.00, Adult FREE 

Film & Workshop: Children £9 (Offer only available 

via Box Office) 

Fri 4 June l 2pm 

All tickets £8.50, Family Ticket £30 (4 seats), 

Groups (10+) £7 

THE SINGING KETTLE 

presents Silly Songs 

This special concert style performance is guaranteed 

to have the whole family dancing, laughing and 

singing. 

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Wed 30 June l 7.30pm 

JeThRo 

I TOLD IT MY WAY! 

After 35 years in the business, JeThRo still packs 

theatres up and down the country with his unique, 

mischievous and sometimes risqué brand of humour. 

After first bursting onto the national scene after 

appearances on The Des O’Connor Show in the 90’s, 

Cornish comedy legend JeThRo became a regular guest 

on Jim Davidson’s Generation Game and established a 

long running and successful comedy career. His edgy and 

raw stage show will have you laughing until it hurts. 

Please note this show will be filmed for inclusion in 

Jethro’s Christmas DVD. 

18+ 


Thurs 1 July l 1pm 

National Star College & The 

Everyman Theatre present 

COLLABORATION 

Combining theatre, dance, song and 

video projection. £6 (£4.50 concs) 

Sat 3 July 

THE HAMPSTEAD 

FACTORY WEEKEND 

THEATRE ARTS SCHOOLS 

present 

HUMPTY DUMPTY WAS HE 

PUSHED OR DID HE FALL? 

For Little Angels (4-7’s), 2pm -2.45pm 

£5 (£3.50 concs) 

THE WIZARD OF OZ 

for Juniors (8-11’s) 3.15pm - 4.30pm 

£6.50 (£3.50 concs) 

CATS 

for Seniors (12-17’s), 5pm - 6.30pm 

£6.50 (£3.50 concs) Any tickets 

bought for a 2nd or 3rd show: £3.00 

per ticket (£2 concs) 

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Thurs 8 July l 7.30pm 

Alan Bearman Music present 

LAU 

Rock and jazz infused Folk band Lau have been 

described as a formidable union of three of 

the finest and most innovative exponents of 

modern traditional music in Scotland today. 

The band comprises Kris Drever (guitar and 

vocal), Martin Green (piano accordion) and 

Aidan O’Rourke (fiddle) and over the last 18 

months have become one of the most soughtafter 

acts on the Scottish music scene. 

Join us and see why Lau have won ‘Best 

Group’ in the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards for the 

last three years running and ‘Best Live Act’ 

in the Scots Trad Music Awards 2009. 

‘A combined sense of style, adventure and 

fun....an utter corker’ TELEGRAPH 

£15 (£14 concs), Friends £14/£13.50, 

Students and under 16’s £7 

Fri 23 July l 7.30pm 

Essence Productions Ltd present 

ROUTE 66 

Back by popular demand 

Get your motor running for the musical trip 

of a lifetime through the best of American 

country, rock and pop in a spectacular musical 

extravaganza produced in association with 

Harley-Davidson. 

Experience the sights and sounds of the 

famous Route 66 taken by rock and roll 

legends from Chicago to LA, enjoying the 

very best of American music through the ages 

including classics from iconic artists such as 

The Eagles, Bruce Springsteen, Meatloaf, 

Cher, Bon Jovi, Elvis, Neil Diamond, Bryan 

Adams and many more. 

Get your Kicks, Rockin’ on Route 66... 

‘…it really is a musical cornucopia driven with 

great energy and enthusiasm’ ENCORE 

www.route66show.com 

£18.50 (£17 concs)

Wed 28 July l 7.30pm 

DEAN FRIEDMAN 

Join charismatic, legendary American chart topping singer/ 

songwriter Dean Friedman, as he brings his 2010 tour to 

The Roses, performing his catalogue of wonderfully unique, 

intelligent and distinctive songs. If you were around in the 

1970’s, you’ll instantly recognise hits such as Lucky Stars, 

Lydia, Ariel, McDonald’s Girl and so many more, from 

a repertoire including quirky romances, a smattering of political 

satire and one or two delightful comic send-ups! 

‘Amazing Talent‘ THE SUN 

ALL 

AGES 

£17 (£16 concs) ALL £14 (£12 concs) 

AGES 

Fri 6th Aug l 7.30 pm 

IN THE MOOD 

with Five Star Swing 

This unique, uplifting show - filled with joyous and atmospheric 

swing, jazz and blues music - features multi-instrumentalists 

and vocalists, performing songs from swing supremos including 

Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, Frank Sinatra, Ella 

Fitzgerald, through to Jools Holland style jazz & blues. This 

show boasts special guest vocalist, Simone, from the latter days 

of the Ivy Benson Orchestra plus bandleader Chris Smith, 

former composer for The Herb Miller Band and the BBC Big 

Band. 

‘Swing and Song of the highest order’ - TELEGRAPH 

Sat 21 Aug l 7.30pm 

Barry Walker’s Smackee 

ABBA The Show 

We say ‘thank you for the music’ as Abba-mania descends upon 

Tewkesbury with a nostalgic and dynamic tribute! Revisit a time 

when glitter was great, flares were all the rage and many of us 

were precariously balancing on platform soles! This slick and 

professional production is a veritable explosion of energy, a 

dramatic and dazzling display of showmanship but, above all, a 

real treat for Abba fans and Dancing Queens everywhere. 

Fancy Learning some of the ABBA moves? See our 

Dancing Queen Workshop on page 14 

ALL 

AGES 


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Sat 28 Aug l 7.30pm 

FOREVER IN BLUE 

JEANS 

Enduringly popular and surely the ultimate 

in feel-good shows, ‘Forever in Blue Jeans’ 

is back with a perfect feast of family 

entertainment. 

Starring Carole Gordon & Bob Newman 

- supported by a cast of terrific singers, 

dancers and musicians - the new production 

begins with rock’n’roll favourites from the 

50’s & 60’s, before moving on to celebrate 

‘The Magic Of Motown’. The Carpenters, 

Showaddywaddy and Abba bring us into the 

70’s and there’s even time for a tribute to Burt 

Bacharach! 

The irresistible temptation to burst into song 

will remain with you, long after you’ve left the 

theatre! 

9+ 

Wed 22 Sept & Thur 23 Sept l 7.30pm 

THAT’LL BE THE DAY 

25th ANNIVERSARY - BRAND NEW SHOW 

The legendary That’ll Be The Day, the UK’s most successful touring rock 

‘n’ roll production, brings its ‘25th Anniversary show’ to Tewkesbury. 

Trevor, Gary and the gang perform the show’s ‘greatest hits,’ with their 

popular comedy routines and favourite tracks from the 1950’s, 60’s and 

70’s… all of which have been featured in That’ll Be the Day shows 

over the last 25 years! 

We guarantee you’ll be on your feet and dancing before the night is 

over. 25 years & still rocking!! 

‘Non-Stop Nostalgia!’ - THE EXPRESS 

All tickets £16.50 ALL All tickets £20.50 ALL £16 (£15 concs) 

AGES 

AGES 


Sat 25 Sept l 7.30pm 

Sweeney Entertainments present 

ALADDINSANE 

This spellbinding tribute to David Bowie recreates the studio and live 

recorded versions from Bowie’s vast musical repertoire. Starting at the 

height of the Glam rock period, with Ziggy Stardust, the show covers 

Bowie’s colourful career with classics including Space Oddity, The 

Man Who Sold the World and Life on Mars. You’ll be on your feet 

for Jean Genie, Fame, and Diamond Dogs and hits such as Starman, 

Changes, Absolute Beginners, Heroes and Rebel Rebel are all 

faithfully recreated with stunning vocals, incredible attention to detail and 

impressive musicianship. 

A rare treat for Bowie fans and a spectacular piece of rock history, 

performed with true respect.

Sun 26 Sept l 7.30pm 

THE CELTIC TENORS 

With their unique voices, wit and undeniable Celtic charm, these 

three classically trained tenors provide an emotive yet thoroughly 

uplifting evening. 

An eclectic musical cornucopia features a set list including 

classics such as Pavarotti and Bocelli; spiritual songs; Musical 

Theatre hits; even some pop, as well as songs from their latest 

North American album and a wealth of Celtic and Irish classics 

– both old and contemporary. 2010 sees the 10th Anniversary 

of the group and the preparation of their 7th album and whilst 

opera, classical and choral music may be their foundation, each 

tenor has been influenced by the musical traditions from their 

own individual parts of Ireland, resulting in a show which simply 

overflows with vitality and variety, from start to finish. 

“The Celtic Tenors sing with the practiced ease of singers who 

know each others voices like a comfortable pillow” Aaron 

Conklin - THE CAPITAL TIMES, WISCONSIN. 

ALL 

AGES 

Tues 28 Sept l 7.30pm 

Love&Madness present William Shakespeare’s 

RICHARD III 

Love&Madness bring classical theatre to a younger and wider 

audience, presenting great theatre in fresh and accessible 

productions. 

Richard III, Shakespeare’s tale of a brilliant, scheming hunchback 

who murders and seduces his way to the throne, dramatizes the 

life of one of the most diabolical and manipulative, yet charming 

and witty, villains in Shakespeare’s canon. Embittered by his 

own physical deformities, the power-hungry Richard will stop at 

All tickets £16 12+ 

£14 (£13 concs), Friends £13/£12.50, 


nothing to gain control of England, seducing and murdering his 

way to the throne. 

Directed by Ben Kidd with a cast of eight, this modern dress 

production, with its moody electro soundscape, has received 

great reviews and is perfect for adults and students alike. 

“Racy and understanding of the cut and thrust of political 

intrigue” - Lyn Gardner, THE GUARDIAN 


Image: 

Hugo Morris 

Wed 29 Sep l 7.30pm 

SPIERS AND BODEN 

Described by The Guardian as “the finest 

instrumental duo on the traditional scene”, 

twice winners of the ‘BBC Radio 2 Folk Award 

for Best Duo’ and with Jon Boden gaining 

the accolade of ‘Folk Singer of the Year’ (BBC 

Folk Awards 2010), Spiers and Boden bring a 

great combination of acoustic grooves, earthy 

vigour, musical flair and creativity. 

Loud, proud, and with just a few instruments, 

they create traditional English folk songs fused 

with great harmonies, hi-octane dance tunes 

and an exciting contemporary twist. 

Prepare yourselves for an utterly compelling 

performance…. 

‘Technically they stand head to head with the 

best of their generation...’ fRoots MAGAZINE 

ALL 

AGES 

£14 - £13 Friends £13/£12.50 

Students & under 16’s £7 

Thurs 30 Sept l 7.30pm 

Mid Wales Opera presents Verdi’s 

FALSTAFF 

Sung in English 

Accompanied by the Mid Wales Opera 

Chamber Orchestra 

Shakespeare’s endearing rogue, Falstaff, 

is one of the greatest characters in English 

literature and makes a fitting subject for 

Verdi’s final - and many believe finest - opera. 

The comic stratagems employed by the 

Merry Wives of Windsor and their men-folk, 

in arranging the come-uppance of both Sir 


11+ 

£19 (£18 concs), 

Students & under 16’s £11 

John and his tormentor Ford, provide the 

perfect backdrop for Verdi’s witty, concise and 

sparkling music. 

Martin Lloyd-Evans returns to direct this 

magical opera with a cast of singers who 

regularly perform with the major opera 

companies. 

‘...sharply imaginative, vivid and witty 

production...’ - TELEGRAPH 

See our Opera workshop on page 15 

Fri 1 Oct l 7.30pm 

VIVA SANTANA 

A phenomenal explosion of Latin rock, 

celebrating the music of the legendary Carlos 

Santana, as soloist and inspirational Spanish 

guitarist Marcos Rodriguez creates a musical 

bridge between Cuba and Spain. The band 

faithfully recreates classics such as Santana 

1, Abraxas, Moonflower, Supernatural, 

Shaman and All That I Am, all performed 

with such raw emotion and consummate 

skill. The powerful rhythm section, echoing 

a latin heartbeat with the beat of timbales, 

drums and bass, blends beautifully with the 

infectious sound of Cuban piano and soulful, 

haunting vocals. 

‘One of the Top 5 Tribute bands in the UK, a 

must see for all Santana fans’ 

CLASSIC ROCK MAGAZINE 

ALL 

AGES 

£17 (£16 concs), 

Friends £16/£15.50

IN THE BAR 

Thur 22 July l 8.30pm 

STILL KICKING 

By Bousfield and Moore 

Actor/writer Jo Bousfield and performance poet Marcus 

Moore have joined forces in their 60th year to make a 

funny and insightful performance on the subject of ageing. 

Humour, histories and hormones swirl about in this pithy 

production which contains song, sex and surprise. If you 

think that reaching 60 means a free bus pass and peace at 

last, you will change your mind as you enjoy these two - 

grappling their way, still kicking, into the 21st century. 

Adult content. 

18+ 

All tickets £8 All tickets £10 

Tues 14 Sept l 8.30pm 

CORINNE WEST & 

KELLY JOE PHELPS 

Corinne West performs a unique blend of elegant, sexy, 

acoustic jazz-rock-folk, with gorgeous vocal infusions of 

honey and smoke. The strength of her songwriting, the 

power of her voice and her magnetic stage presence bring 

the promise of a captivating evening. Joining Corinne, in 

the Roses bar, is Kelly Joe Phelps who plays, sings, and 

writes smouldering, lonesome blues. His bourbon and 

tobacco shrouded music has received some amazing 

reviews - both for his albums and his live shows. 


Thur 29 July l 2pm 

People’s Theatre Company Present 

How the Koala 

Learnt to Hug 

From the author of ‘The Witch’s Bogey’ and ‘Bink and 

The Hairy Fairy’ comes a production as lovely, warm 

and charming as the title suggests! Adapted from a 

collection of short Australian fairytales, this tale - all 

about the magic of family and the importance of a nice 

warm hug - is written especially for parents to enjoy 

with their children. So, why not join a host of wild 

characters including Natascha the Witch and Karen the 

Koala for some great stories, sing along songs, superb 

games and first class hugging? 

The author, Steven Lee, will be available to sign copies 

of ‘How The Koala Learnt To Hug and Other Australian 

Fairytales’ which will be on sale after the show. 

ALL 

AGES 

£6 ages 4 -104 yrs ! 

Thur 5 Aug l 2pm 

Snails Tails presents 

A Little Bird 

Told Me 

Be the first to hear the next generation 

of fairy tales with wizards, witches and 

magical animals on crazy quests and wacky 

adventures. Each of the five short stories has 

been created by children, and adapted by 

professional storytellers to include puppetry, 

live music, magic, and plenty of audience 

participation! 

Sometimes moral, sometimes delightfully 

absurd, but always colourful, curious and 

fun… this insight into the world of the 

modern child’s imagination – from helpful 

gazelles to dragon poo – is a treat for the 

whole family. 

‘...a delight from start to finish. With an array 

of glittering costumes and puppets and lots 

of stories.’ BEDFORD CORN EXCHANGE 

4+ All tickets £6 

3-7 

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Thur 19 Aug l 1pm & 3.30pm 

Premier Stage Productions Ltd present 

Fireman Sam Live - 

Pontypandy Rocks! 

The Hero next door is back in a brand new show, 

live on stage... Pontypandy Rocks! 

Join Fireman Sam, and all his friends, as 

Pontypandy hosts its first ever music festival! 

Station Officer Steel has booked a surprise guest 

star to perform but it’s a big secret. Naughty 

Norman is determined to find out who the secret 

superstar guest will be... at any cost. This day 

promises to be one of Fireman Sam’s busiest yet 

as he’s called on to save a festival that promises 

to rock Pontypandy. 

With new songs, new rescues, and more 

adventure than ever before, you won’t want to 

miss this brand new live show! 

Fireman Sam workshop see page13 for 

details. 

£12 (£10 concs) 

© 2010 Prism Art & Design Ltd 

Sat 4 Sept l 11am & 2pm 

Chris & Pui present 

Show Me 

Chris Jarvis and Pui Fan Lee, the hottest 

double act on Children’s TV, have starred in 

BBC and ITV children’s programmes for over 

16 years and will be instantly recognisable 

to most Mums, Dads, Grandparents and 

Children. Now, BBC Children’s most 

popular & established double act comes to 

Tewkesbury, with a packed road-show full 

of songs and games … and a few surprises 

along the way too! 

Children – accompanied by their favourite 

toy – are invited to a fun packed afternoon 

at the Roses, as Chris & Pui discover 

musical instruments, play joining-in games, 

sing songs and bring some of their onscreen 

antics to the stage. 

2-7 

£12 (£10 concs)

YOUNG PEOPLE’S 

WORKSHOPS 


WORKSHOPS 

Tues 8 June l 12.30 - 5.30pm 

TRANSITIONS DANCE WORKSHOP 

A fantastic opportunity to take a class with a professional dance 

company; learn about working with Choreographers, and create 

a short piece to be performed - on the Roses’ stage - prior to the 

main Transitions Dance show* 

*The ‘curtain raiser’ performance will take place on 

Wed 9 June at 7.30pm - Venue: Roses Theatre. 

Workshop Venue: The University of Gloucestershire 

Dance Studio. 

Age 14 – 19yrs | £35.00 (Workshop and Transitions 

show, page 4) 

photo: Eric Richmond 

Sat 24 July l 11am – 5pm & 

Sun 25 July l 10.30am – 1pm (Performance to friends 

and family at 12.30pm, 25th July) 

Internationally acclaimed Circus Maniacs and 

The Roses Theatre present 

CIRCUS MANIA! 

2 day workshop 

If you’ve ever dreamed of running away to join the circus, this 

is the workshop for you! Try out skills such as tight wire, stilts, 

acrobatics, juggling and clowning and act out the Ring Master, 

as you experience all the drama of the Big Top. 

Venue: The Roses Theatre main stage | 24 places 

Thurs 29 July l 10am – 1pm 

STORIES IN MOTION 

Bring the wonder of Australian fairytales to life, in this dance 

and movement workshop. An experienced dance practitioner will 

teach you how to dance out a story and tell tales with your toes! 

The workshop is followed by an optional picnic in the Roses Cafe/ 

Bar before the performance of How the Koala Learnt to Hug. 

Venue: Tewkesbury Library | 25 places 

Age 8yrs+ | £35 Age 8 – 11yrs | £12 (Workshop & How the Koala Learnt to 

Hug) (Offer only available via Bo Office) 

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WORKSHOPS 

Wed 4, Thurs 5, Fri 6 Aug l 10.30am – 4.30pm each day. 

(Performance to friends and family on Fri 6 August at 4pm) 

ARMED AND UNARMED 

STAGE COMBAT 

with Keith Wallis 

Join fight choreographer and performer Keith Wallis - who has 

recently worked on the feature films Faintheart (2008), Robin 

Hood (Ridley Scott, 2010) and the recent medieval epic Ironclad 

(due out later this year) - as you learn about Punches, Kicks, Slaps, 

Throws, Locks, Falls and techniques used in Elizabethan sword 

fighting. All workshops have a strong emphasis on safety, the 

importance of correct technique and partnering skills and will be 

overseen by two trained professionals. 

Venue: Tewkesbury C of E primary school | 16 places 

Age 15+ | £50 (inc film Prince of Persia, see 

page 22) (Offer only available via Box Office) 

Tues 17 Aug l 10.30am - 4.30pm 

Wed 18 Aug l 1.30pm – 4.30pm 

DIGITAL ART AND 

STORYTELLING WORKSHOP 

with Joseph Norman 

Learn all about storyboarding and development, concept 

imagery, creative team work and digital art in this cool and 

contemporary workshop. The artwork will be inspired by the 

film Space Chimps 2 : Zartog Strikes Back and by the 

end of the workshop you will have created your own original 

digital storyboard concept for the big screen! 

Venue: Tewkesbury Library | 25 places 

Age 11+ | £30 (inc film Space Chimps2 see page 23) 

(Offer only available via Box Office) 

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Thurs 19 Aug l 10.30am – 12.30pm followed by a 

picnic in the cafe/bar before the 1pm performance of 

Fireman Sam* 

FIREMAN SAM WORKSHOP 

Led by Adam Payne 

Be a fireman for the morning, create a fire station, put out 

a fire, become a Hero and save the day in this role playing, 

imagination fuelled workshop. All those drama games are sure 

to build up an appetite - so do remember to bring a packed 

lunch. 

*Children must be accompanied by an adult for the 

performance. 

Venue: Roses theatre Morecambe Room | 15 places 

Age: 3 – 7 years | £10 (workshop only), £18 (workshop & 

Fireman Sam show, only available via Box Office)

FAMILY WORKSHOPS ADULT WORKSHOPS 

Sat 7 Aug l 2pm – 5pm 

BABY BEACH PARTY 

@ THE ROSES 

– the hottest potty party in town! 

Bored of the usual playground routine? Why 

not try something different and get your 

groove on at the Baby Beach Party. Featuring 

sun kissed tunes from Groove Armada to 

Lemon Jelly spun by our resident DJ. Music 

for mums and dads. Babes can relax in our 

chill out area and drinks and baby friendly 

snacks will be available at the bar. This is a 

social event that brings families together to 

share the fun of dancing. 

Venue: Roses Cafe Bar 

£5 per ticket (under 3’s go free) all adults must 

be accompanied by a child. 

Wed 11 Aug l 10.30am – 1pm 

Supported by Walk England 

STORY EXPLORER 

To ask for a map is to say, “tell me a story” – 

Peter Turchi 

Join the Take Part Team for an act of 

exploration, meet at The Roses Theatre and 

trace your own story map of Tewkesbury. Go 

on an adventure that leads you on the trail for 

tales from Tewkesbury Town, record your own 

twists and turns and create your very own 

story map to lead friends and family astray.... 

A fun family walk for all ages and abilities, 

please wear comfortable shoes and bring food 

for a picnic. 

Meet at the Roses theatre. 

Mon 23 Aug l 10.30 – 2.30pm & Tues 24 

Aug l 10.30 – 12.30pm 

MOSAIC FAMILY 2 

DAY WORKSHOP 

Led by Karen Wones 

If you enjoy art and crafts, you will love this 

Music and Dance inspired mosaic course! As 

well as helping to design a piece of artwork to 

display in the Roses Theatre, you will create 

your own piece of mosaic magic to take home 

with you. 

This is the first in a series of 3 sets of mosaic 

workshops, each exploring various themes. 

Additional dates:- Film theme on 25 & 26 Oct; 

Panto theme on 20 & 21 Dec. 

Venue: The Roses Theatre cafe/bar 

20 young people places (adults free when 

accompanied by a youngster) 

£6 (£5 concs) | All ages £25 each workshop, £69 for all three 3 - 

18yrs (Offer only available via Box Office) 

Sat 21 Aug l 11am – 4pm, performance 

at 3.30pm 

DANCING QUEEN 

WORKSHOP 

Dance to the music of ABBA, learn the 

routines and strut your stuff on the dance 

floor! A fabulous, fun filled workshop for 

flare wearing friends and fans everywhere, 

and for those who don’t take themselves 

too seriously! Get your glad rags on and get 

grooving. 

Venue: Watson Hall 

£25 workshop, £37 (Workshop & ABBA The 

Show on 21 Aug @ 7.30pm) | Age 16+ 

(Offer only available via Box Office) 

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Sat 25 & Sun 26 Sept l 10.30am - 4.30pm 

each day 

FALSTAFF AND THE 

MERRY WIVES OF 

WINDSOR OPERA 

WORKSHOP 

2 day voice workshop with Sian Winstanley 

Sian Winstanley is an experienced performer and 

tutor, who will be singing in “The Marriage of 

Figaro,” with Bampton Opera, in Summer 2010. 

With a dynamic and lively style, Sian is passionate 

about getting people to sing out! Join her for these 

fun and physical sessions, exploring the characters 

and music within the opera ‘The Merry Wives of 

Windsor.’ The workshop will comprise of vocal 

technique and performance skills and is suitable for 

singers of all levels and experience. 

Venue: The Watson Hall | 25 Adult places 

Workshop £30, £41 (Worksop & Falstaff on 30 Sept at 

7.30pm see page 9, only available via Box Office) 

WEEKLY WORKSHOPS 

TAKE PART, 

DANCE @THE ROSES 

Run in conjunction with Gloucestershire Dance 

www.gloucestershiredance.org.uk 

All classes are led by experienced GD dance 

leaders and take place Mondays during term 

time, on stage at the Roses Theatre. 

• get a flavour of different approaches 

and styles 

• learn from professional GD teachers and 

choreographers 

• chance to attend master classes with 

professional dancers/companies 

• develop your own creative work 

• perform at The Roses and at GD’s Youth 

Festivals and events 

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Members of GD@The Roses can also join 

GD’s county-wide Youth Dance Network. 

Roses Dance participants also benefit from 

reduced price films and theatre performances 

at The Roses. 

All dance classes are fun, inclusive and 

suitable for all levels of experience. 

Youth Dance: 

Juniors; age 8-11 yrs 4.00pm – 5.00pm 

Seniors; age 11 – 19 yrs 5.15pm – 6.45pm 

GD@ The Roses, new youth company 

supported by Gloucestershire County Council 

Dance for Adults: 

Over 50’s 2pm – 3.30pm 

For information about class prices and to 

reserve your place, please contact the Roses 

Box Office. 

Classes every Monday starting 6 

September. Limited spaces are available, 

book ahead to avoid disappointment. 

Photos - James Rowbotham / Gd: Youth Company 2009 

Wednesdays l 10.30am-12noon 

YOGA 

with Lily Stanley 

Inspired by Vanda Scaravelli and 

her book “Awakening the spine”. A 

chance to breathe deeply, to discover 

a deeper awareness of your body. 

Integrating breath with movement to 

develop flexibility and strength. Relax 

and let go with mindful yoga. Take 

time for you. 

Suitable for all abilities. Please 

register your interest with box office. 

Please bring a yoga mat and 

blanket. 

Venue: The Roses Theatre, 

Morecambe Room 

£7 per class, £60 for 10 classes 

(Offer only available via Box Office)

The Roses Youth Theatre is innovative and 

inclusive but most of all it’s a great way 

to make new friends and express yourself 

creatively. From September 2010, The Roses 

will be an ‘Arts Award Centre’ allowing 

Youth Theatre members to develop skills in 

stage acting, film and technical theatre; work 

towards a production for the main stage, and 

acquire creative and leadership skills that 

could count towards a national qualification. 

As Youth Theatre members automatically 

become part of the Roses Theatre team, 

everyone is entitled to one free film or 

live performance each term and offered a 

discount on holiday activities (terms and 

conditions apply.) 

Contact Take Part @The Roses to 

arrange your free taster session! 

The Roses Youth Theatre is 

recruiting new members for: 

Beginners Ages 5 – 8 years. 

Tuesdays 4.30 – 5.30pm 

@Tewkesbury C of E Primary, Chance St. 

Young Company Ages 14 – 16 years. 

Wednesdays 6.30 – 8.30pm 

@Tewkesbury C of E Primary, Chance St. 

Company Ages 16 – 19 years. 

Thursdays 6 – 8pm @Tewkesbury Library 

Photos Oliver-Ray Pryce 

Great Racing • Great Cars • Great Entertainment 

Sat 2 & Sun 3 October • 9am start • Racing both days 

Entry: £12 advance/£15 gate - under 14 free 

The wonders of the 

American Automobile are 

celebrated in our final event 

of the season 

SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS 

• Harley Davidson Owners’ Club 

• Corvette Owners’ Club 

• The Fearsome Wall of Death 

• The Daleks (Sunday only) 

• Elvis! 

• The Breitling Wingwalkers (tbc) 

• Cavalcades 

Tel: 01242 673136 l prescott-hillclimb.com 

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FILM INFORMATION 

Film Ticket prices 

3D surcharges apply 

Day time (10am - 12pm) 

Adults £5.50 

Children (3 - 15yrs) £4.50 

Seniors / Concs £4.00 

Nappy Mondays £4.00 

Day time (12pm - 5pm) 

Adults / Seniors / Concs £5.00 

Children £4.50 

Evening 

Adults £6.50 

Children (3 - 15yrs) £4.50 

Seniors / Concs £5.50 

Thurs 10 June l 7.30pm 

Kick Ass 1hr 57mins Cert 15 

Dir: Matthew Vaughn. Cast: Aaron Johnson, Nicolas Cage, Chloe Moretz 

Nappy Monday (NM only) 

Countryside Day Nursery are pleased to sponsor Nappy Mondays (NM). 

www.countrysidedaynursery.co.uk 

Look out for the (NM) logo; these are films just for Mums, Dads and 

Babysitters, with babies under 1yr. 

See a great film for only £4.00; this includes an extra seat for your baby or bag. 

Let us park the buggy, warm the bottles, and provide a changing mat so you can 

take some time out for yourself. 

Senior Matinées (SM) 

Enjoy a relaxing and sociable morning cup of tea/coffee and biscuit (included 

in the ticket price), before sitting down to watch a film selected with our senior 

matinee audience in mind. 

Film Forum (FF) 

Round off your viewing experience by relaxing over a drink in the bar whilst you 

discuss the screening with our Film Programmer Patrick Bliss. 

Audio Description (AD) 

Audio description (AD) headsets are available for this film, providing a narrated 

soundtrack for the visually impaired. AD is undetectable to anyone not wearing 

a headset. Please notify the box office if you wish to use the headsets. 

3D Surcharge Adult 75p, Concs 50p, 3D Glasses £1 per pair 

Seating for 3D films is limited, so please book ahead to avoid 

disappointment 

Mark Millar’s cult comic book comes to the big screen in this controversial, violent and hugely 

entertaining film that tells the story of a geeky high school student who decides to become a super-hero, 

even though he has absolutely no superpowers. Part parody, part homage, Kick-Ass has all the supercool 

fight sequences you’d expect from a comic-book movie, but with the addition of a wickedly dark 

sense of humour and a superb soundtrack. 

Fri 11 June l 7.30pm 

City of War 2hrs 9mins Cert 15 

Cantonese/Mandarin/German/ Japanese/English w/subs 

Dir: Florian Gallenberger. Cast: Ulrich Tukur, Daniel Bruehl, Steve Buscemi, Anne Consigny 

Set during Japan’s invasion of China in 1937, City of War is based on the diaries of German businessman 

John Rabe, known as “China’s Oscar Schindler” for his courageous actions that helped to save 200,000 

lives during The Rape of Nanking atrocity. Also see City of Life and Death on 15 June. 

Sun 13 June l 7.30pm, Mon 14 June l 11.15am NM & 7.30pm 

Tues 15 June l 11.15am SM 

It’s a Wonderful Afterlife 1hr 39mins Cert 12a 

Dir : Gurinder Chadha. Cast: Shabana Azmi, Sanjeev Bhaskar, Sally Hawkins, Jimi Mistry 

Bend it Like Beckham director Gurinder Chadha brings her trademark exuberance to this irreverent 

comedy about a doting Indian mother’s attempts to find a suitor for her daughter. After being turned down 

by a number of families, she takes revenge by feeding them killer curries! A vibrant, heart warming film 

that gives new meaning to the phrase “I could murder a curry”! 

Tues 15 June l 7.30pm FF 

City of Life and Death 2hr 15mins Cert 15 Mandarin w/subs 

Dir: Chuan Lu. Cast: Ye Liu, Yuanyuan Gao, Hideo Nakaizumi, Wei Fan 

Shot in beautifully expressive black and white, City of Life and Death chronicles the Japanese invasion 

of China in WWII, focusing on the Rape of Nanking. Seen through the eyes of a number of different 

characters, it offers both Chinese and Japanese accounts of the atrocity. Powerful and poetic, it’s a 

perfect companion to City of War and will be followed by a Film Forum where we discuss both films.

Weds 16 June l 7.30pm 

Sun 20 June l 7.30pm, Mon 21 June l 11.15am NM 

The Blind Side 2hrs 8mins Cert 12a 

Dir: John Lee Hancock. Cast: Sandra Bullock, Tim McGraw, Kathy Bates 

Sandra Bullocks Oscar winning turn as a rich woman with a heart of gold who takes in a 

traumatised, homeless teenager and offers him a second chance in life. It’s based on the 

true story of Michael Oher, who was adopted by a suburban family who nurtured him to 

become one of the top American football prospects in the country. An unabashed feelgood 

movie, it’s a moving and inspirational story of compassion, self-discovery and hope. 

Fri 18 June l 7.30pm, Mon 21 June l 7.30pm 

Vincere 2hrs 5mins Cert 15 Italian and German w/subs 

Dir: Marco Bellocchio. Cast: Giovanna Mezzogiorno, Filippo Timi, Corrado Invernizzi 

The closely guarded story of Italian dictator Benito Mussolini’s secret lover and son is 

revealed in fittingly operatic proportions in this spectacular biopic. Thunderstruck by 

the charismatic young Mussolini, Ida Dalser gives up everything to help champion his 

revolutionary ideas. When he disappears during World War I and later resurfaces with 

a new wife, the scorned Dasler and her son are locked away in separate asylums for 

more than a decade. 

Tues 22 June l 11.15am SM & 7.30pm FF 

The Calling 1hr 49mins Cert 15 

Dir: Jan Dunn. Cast: Brenda Blethyn, Emily Beecham, Susannah York, Rita 

Tushingham, Amanda Donohoe, Corin Redgrave 

Following her graduation from University, Joanna, much to the surprise of her friends 

and family, decides that her true vocation and calling is to become a nun. Arriving at a 

Benedictine convent, she is greeted by an entertainingly eccentric community of senior 

nuns who teach her that being a nun is not always about quiet contemplation. With a 

stellar cast of veteran British thespians led by Brenda Blethyn, this warm and insightful 

drama gets to the heart of a hidden world. 

A Q&A with Director Jan Dunn will follow the 7.30pm screening. 

Wed 23, Fri 25, Sat 26 June l 7.30pm, Mon 28 June l 11.15am NM 

Whip It! 1hr 51mins Cert 12a 

Dir: Drew Barrymore. Cast: Ellen Page, Marcia Gay Harden, Juliette Lewis, Drew 

Barrymore 

Drew Barrymore’s assured directorial debut stars Juno’s Ellen Page as a disillusioned 

young misfit who is desperately looking for a way out of her small Texan town. She finds 

it in the form of female roller derby and is soon leading an exhilarating double life as 

her kneepad and fishnet clad alter ego Babe Ruthless. There is much to enjoy in this girl 

power comedy, with great performances from a strong female cast, who performed all 

their own stunts and have the bruises to prove it! 

Thurs 24 June l 7.30pm FF 

Psycho 1hr 48mins Cert 15 

Dir: Alfred Hitchcock. Cast: Anthony Perkins, Janet Leigh, John Gavin 

A 50th anniversary re release of Hitchcock’s most memorable film, showing the master 

of suspense at the peak of his powers and giving us one of the most iconic and imitated 

scenes in the history of the moving image. But Psycho is much more than just the 

shower scene, breaking new ground in terms of editing, use of music and challenging 

narrative and genre conventions. Undoubtedly one of the most influential films ever 

made, it is still fascinating to watch and has never looked better thanks to sparkling 

new digital print. See also Double Take on 6 July. 

The film will be introduced by Michael Brooke, Screenonline curator at the British 

Film Institute and regular contributor to Sight & Sound magazine. 

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Sun 27 June l 7.30pm 

No Greater Love 1hr 45mins Cert PG 

Dir: Michael Whyte 

After ten years of correspondence, film maker Michael Whyte was given 

unprecedented access to London’s monastery of the Most Holy Trinity. Founded in 

1878, the monastery is home to the Discalced Order of Carmelite nuns who lead a 

cloistered life dedicated to prayer and contemplation, rarely leaving their home. This 

fascinating documentary provides a unique insight into the rituals of daily life inside, 

from routine prayers to the production of communion wafers and hassocks and even 

the weekly food shop on the internet. 


Dogtooth 1hr 36 mins Cert 18 Greek w/subs 

Dir. Giorgos Lanthimos. Cast: Christos Stergioglou, Michelle Valley 

In an isolated country house, three grown up children live a sheltered life completely 

cut off from the outside world. Willing prisoners of their overprotective parents, 

they are fed misinformation about the outside world through cassette tapes and 

strange games. When their father pays a work colleague to visit the house to relieve 

the son of his sexual urges, it sends their hermetically sealed world violently out of 

control. Stylish, surreal and brilliantly inventive, this astonishing film has attracted 

comparisons with David Lynch, Michael Haneke and Luis Buñuel. 

Fri 2 , Sat 3 July l 7.30pm, Tues 6 July l 11.15am SM 

Agora 2hrs 7mins Cert 12a 

Dir: Alejandro Amenábar. Cast: Rachel Weisz, Max Minghella, Oscar Isaac 

Fourth century Roman Egypt provides the setting for this rousing historical epic based 

on the life of the legendary female philosopher and mathematician Hypatia. As 

Christianity sweeps across Alexandria, Hypatia shuns romantic advances to devote 

herself to upholding the wisdom of the ancient word. With a passionate central 

performance from Rachel Weisz and taking on themes of religion and allegiance, it’s 

a story that’s as relevant today as it was then. 

Sun 4 July l 7.30pm 

La Danse: The Paris Opera Ballet 

2hrs 39mins Cert PG 

Dir: Frederick Wiseman Cast: Emilie Cozette, Aurélie Dupont, Dorothée Gilbert 

Estemed documentary maker Frederick Wiseman turns his lens onto one of the 

world’s greatest ballet companies. Exploring behind the scenes at the opulent Palais 

Garnier, home of the Paris Opera Ballet, Wiseman draws us into the rehearsals and 

preparations for seven ballets from classics such as The Nutcracker and Romeo 

and Juliet to cutting edge new work by younger choreographers. Beautifully shot 

and gracefully edited, it’s an absolute must see for all ballet lovers. 

Mon 5 July l 7.30pm 

A Room and a Half or a Sentimental 

Journey Back Home 2hrs 10mins Cert 12a Russian w/subs 

Dir: Andrey Khrzhanovsky. Cast: Alisa Frejndlikh, Sergei Yursky, 

Grigoriy Dityatkovskiy 

Nobel Prize winning Russian poet Joseph Brodsky was forced in American exile 

in 1972 and once said that if were ever to return, he would do so anonymously. 

Using that as a starting point, this wildly inventive, multi layered account of his life 

seamlessly blends archival footage, animation, scripted scenes and reconstructed 

memories to tell his story, all-the-while providing a lens through which to view the 

history of Russia during some of its most significant years. A work of imagination 

rather than biography, it’s a moving tribute to one of the 20th century’s major poets.

Tues 6 July l 7.30pm 

Double Take 1hr 20mins Cert 12a 

Dir: Johan Grimonprez. Cast: Alfred Hitchcock, Ron Burrage 

In this ingenious fabrication of archive footage and film clips, director Johan Grimonprez 

reviews the cold war period from the view point of Alfred Hitchcock, who acts as a 

posthumous narrator. Using The Birds as a metaphor for cold war paranoia, Hitchcock 

does a double take on the period, starting with Nixon and Khrushchev’s famous “kitchen 

debate” in 1959, weaving in space race news footage, hilarious coffee ads, Hitchcock’s 

own ground breaking trailers for his movies, and, in a surreal twist, his own double - 

Hitchcock impersonator Ron Burrage! As gripping as a Hitchcock suspense movie, it’s a 

unique and highly entertaining cinematic experience. 

Wed 7 July l 7.30pm 

Revanche 2hrs 2mins Cert 15 German / Russian w/subs 

Dir: Götz Spielmann. Cast: Johannes Krisch, Ursula Strauss, Andreas Lust 

Two couples are bound together by fate in this Oscar nominated tale of love, vengeance 

and intrigue. Ex con Alex has little to live for, until he meets and falls in love with 

Ukrainian prostitute Tamara. Their plans to escape from the seedy underbelly of Vienna are 

upset when they become entwined with the lives of a rural cop and his seemingly content 

wife. Superb performances, elegant direction and ravishing cinematography drive this 

tense journey into dark side of human nature. 

Fri 9, Sat 10, Sun 11 July l 7.30pm, Mon 12 July l 11.15am NM & 7.30pm 

Tue 13 July l 11.15am SM 

Robin Hood 2hrs 20mins Cert 12a 

Dir: Ridley Scott. Cast: Russell Crowe, Cate Blanchett, Mark Strong, Matthew 

Macfadyen, William Hurt, Danny Huston 

Ridley Scott returns with another big budget historical epic. Grounding his story in reality, 

Scott re-imagines the early years of Robin Hood and the making of the legend we are 

all familiar with. In the 12th Century, famous archer Sir Robin of Loxley returns from the 

Crusades and travels to Nottingham, were he falls in love with the spirited widow Lady 

Marion. On learning that the town is suffering from the corruption of a despotic sheriff, 

Robin assembles a gang of lethal mercenaries. 

Tues 13 & Wed 14 July l 7.30pm 

Four Lions 1hr 41mins Cert 15 

Dir: Chris Morris Cast: Benedict Cumberbatch, Alex MacQueen, Julia Davis 

Controversial satirist Chris Morris teams up with the writers of BBC’s The Thick of It, for 

this hilarious and provocative story of a group of hapless wannabe suicide bombers from 

Yorkshire. Their increasingly daft preparations for martyrdom include learning to run while 

wearing explosives, training crows to drop bombs and practicing their anti-surveillance 

technique of furiously shaking their heads to avoid detection on CCTV! With razor sharp 

dialogue, silly costumes and carefully constructed set pieces, this is cutting edge British 

satire at its best. 

Thurs 15 July l 7.30pm FF 

The Milk of Sorrow 1hr 38mins Cert 12a Spanish/Quechua w/subs 

Dir: Claudia Llosa. Cast: Magaly Solier, Susi Sánchez, Efraín Solís 

Winner of the top prize at the Berlin Film Festival, this moving magical realist story deals 

with the lingering wartime abuse suffered by many Peruvian women and the belief that 

their traumas are passed on to their children through their breast milk. Following her 

mother’s death, the enigmatically beautiful Fausta is determined to bury her in her native 

village, but first she must come to terms with the fear she was weaned on. Infused with 

local colour, fascinating cultural detail and a soundtrack of lilting local song, it’s a haunting 

study of the rituals and superstitions of Peruvian village life. 



Fri 16, Sat 17, Sun 18, Mon 19 July 7.30pm 

Tues 20 July 11.15am SM & 7.30pm 

Sex and the City 2 2hrs 26mins Cert 15 

Dir: Michael Patrick King. Cast: Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Cattrall, Kristin 

Davis, Cynthia Nixon, Chris Noth, John Corbett. 

Carrie and the girls return for more glitz, glamour, lunching and shopping. The 

sequel finds Carrie two years into her marriage to Big, Miranda and Charlotte 

embroiled in motherhood and Samantha being, well, Samantha. A chance for 

them all to escape for an all expenses paid week of pampering in exotic Abu 

Dhabi comes at just the right time, but life is full of surprises, even this far 

away from home... 

Mon 19 July l 11.15am NM, Wed 21 l 7.30pm, Thu 22 July l 6.15 prompt 

Sat 24 & Sun 25 July l 7.30pm, Tues 27 July l 11.15am SM & 7.30pm 

Letters to Juliet 1hr 45mins Cert PG 

Dir: Gary Winick. Cast: Amanda Seyfried, Vanessa Redgrave, 

Gael García Bernal 

While on holiday in Italy, Sophie visits Verona, home of Romeo & Juliet. On the 

famous courtyard wall, amongst thousands of declarations of love, she finds an 

intriguing letter from 1951 and sets off to on a mission find its author and put her in 

touch with the man she had let slip away. Set in the beautiful Italian countryside, this 

warm and sunny romance features a radiant performance from Vanessa Redgrave and 

her real life husband Franco Nero as her long lost love. 

Mon 26 July l 7.30pm 

The Time That Remains 1hr 50mins Cert 15 

Hebrew / Arabic w/subs 

Dir: Elia Suleiman. Cast: Ali Sulman, Elia Suleiman, Saleh Bakri 

Partly autobiographical, Elia Suleiman writes, directs and stars in this sweeping, 

comic and ultimately heartbreaking account of sixty years of Palestinian history. 

Inspired by his father’s diaries and mother’s letters, the film weaves slapstick 

comedy and political farce with intimate family memories and tense scenes of 

abuse at the hands of Israelis. Fusing the political and personal, the historical and 

the hysterical, it’s an ambitious and rewarding piece of cinema. 

Tues 27 & Fri 30 July l 2.30pm, Tues 3 Aug l 2.30pm 

Iron Man 2 2hrs 5mins Cert 12a 

Dir: Jon Favreau. Cast: Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Don Cheadle, 

Mickey Rourke, Samuel L. Jackson, Scarlett Johansson 

Robert Downey Jr. returns as Tony Stark - aka Iron Man - in this action packed 

sequel. Unwilling to share his technology with the military, Stark must forge 

new alliances, and confront powerful enemies, including the mysterious 

Whiplash, who is looking to bring down the superhero with his own version of 

the Iron Man suit. 


Lebanon 1hr 33mins Cert 15 Hebrew/Arabic/French w/subs 

Dir: Samuel Maoz. Cast: Reymond Amsalem, Ashraff Barhom, Oshri Cohen 

Winner of the top prize at the Venice Film Festival, Samuel Maoz’s 

autobiographical account of his traumatising experiences during the Israeli 

invasion of Lebanon follows four young soldiers and a tank on a mission to 

search a small town. This seemingly simple mission goes horribly wrong and 

they find themselves in a violent situation that they cannot contain. Set entirely 

within the confines of the tank, we see only what the soldiers see of the hostile 

world outside, creating the same kind of gripping claustrophobic intensity of 

Wolfgang Petersen’s submarine classic Das Boot.

Fri 30 July l 7.30pm, Wed 4 Aug l 2.30pm, Sat 7 Aug l 5pm prompt 

The Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time 

1hr 56mins Cert 12a 

Dir: Mike Newell. Cast: Jake Gyllenhaal, Gemma Arterton, Ben Kingsley, 

Alfred Molina 

From the team that brought The Pirates of the Caribbean trilogy to the big screen 

comes the first of a new series of spectacular action adventures set in Medieval Persia. An 

adventurous prince teams up with a mysterious princess and together they race against 

dark forces to safeguard an ancient dagger capable of releasing the Sands of Time - a gift 

from the gods that can reverse time and allow its possessor to rule the world. 

Sat 31 July l 7.30pm & Thurs 5 Aug l 7.30pm 

Greenberg 1hr 47mins Cert 15 

Dir: Noah Baumbach. Cast: Ben Stiller, Greta Gerwig, Rhys Ifans, Jennifer Jason Leigh 

Roger Greenberg is a dysfunctional, jobless 40 something going through a midlife crisis. 

While house sitting for his younger, more successful brother, he tries unsuccessfully to 

resurrect old friendships and restart his life, eventually making a connection with his 

brother’s assistant, fellow lost soul Florence. Over the course of the next few weeks an 

awkward and eccentric relationship begins to bloom. Acclaimed writer / director Noah 

Baumbach coaxes a vulnerable, nuanced performance from Ben Stiller, playing against 

type in this intelligent, grown up romantic comedy. 

Mon 2 Aug l 7.30pm, Tues 3 Aug l 11.15am SM 

Wild Grass 1hr 44mins Cert tbc French w/subs 

Dir: Alain Resnais. Cast: Sabine Azéma, André Dussollier, Mathieu Amalric, 

Emmanuelle Devos, Anne Consigny 

Following his successful Alan Ayckbourn adaptation Private Fears in Public Places, 

veteran director Alain Resnais continues to delight and surprise with this vibrant, life 

affirming and wonderfully eccentric romance. George, an elderly, happily married father 

comes across a woman’s purse and soon finds himself infatuated with its owner. Taking 

its name from weeds that grow through cracks in the pavement, this freewheeling 

comedy of manners explores the forces of random coincidence and uncontrollable 

impulses that bring people together. 

Tues 3 & Wed 4 Aug l 7.30pm 

Tetro 2hrs 7mins Cert tbc English/Spanish/French w/subs 

Dir: Francis Ford Coppola. Cast: Vincent Gallo, Alden Ehrenreich, Carmen Maura 

Francis Ford Coppola returns with his most personal project to date and first self penned 

screenplay since 1974. Set in Argentina, it focuses on two Italian immigrants, Benny 

and his estranged artistic brother Tetro. When Benny tracks down Tetro a decade after 

he divorced himself from the family, it stirs up deep seated resentments and dark family 

secrets. Shot in luscious widescreen monochrome and incorporating ballet, opera and 

theatre in its tale of familial conflicts, it recalls the cinematic virtuosity of his best work. 

Sat 7 & Mon 9 Aug l 7.30pm 

Please Give 1hr 30mins Cert 15 

Dir: Nicole Holofcener. Cast: Catherine Keener, Amanda Peet, Rebecca Hall, 

Oliver Platt 

Kate and Alex plan to expand their Greenwich Village apartment by purchasing the unit 

next door and knocking through. Before they can do that however, they must wait for the 

cranky elderly tenant to pass on. Feeling guilty, they reach out to her grand daughters 

for moral grounding, only to further complicate the situation. Acclaimed writer / director 

Nicole Holofcener continues to explore the themes of materialism, midlife crisis and 

liberal guilt she began in Friends With Money and Lovely and Amazing, with the 

same fine balance of knowing humour and insightful social commentary. 

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Tues 10 Aug l 11.15am SM & 7.30pm, Wed 11 Aug l 7.30pm 

London River 1hr 27mins. Cert 12a 

Dir: Rachid Bouchareb. Cast: Brenda Blethyn, Sotigui Kouyaté 

Brenda Blethyn turns in her best performance since her Oscar nominated 

Secrets & Lies as a concerned Christian mother looking for her daughter 

in the aftermath of the 7/7 bombings. Travelling to London from her home 

in Guernsey, she is unsettled by the predominantly Muslim culture of her 

daughters neighbourhood. Meanwhile, a dignified elderly French-African 

man is also searching for his son. It is not long before the pair meet and 

discover their children were friends and perhaps more. 

Tues 10, Wed 11 & Thurs 12 Aug l 2.30pm 

Furry Vengeance 1hr 31mins Cert PG 

Dir: Roger Kumble. Cast: Brendan Fraser, Brooke Shields, Ken Jeong 

In this family comedy, a property developer moves to Oregon to oversee the 

building of a major housing development, which calls for the destruction 

of huge area of woodland. With their home under threat, the local forest 

creatures seek revenge by turning a peaceful cul-de-sac under construction 

into a battlefield of epic proportions. 

Thurs 12 Aug l 7.30pm Film Forum 

Rashômon 1hr 28mins Cert 12a Japanese w/subs 

Dir: Akira Kurosawa. Cast: Toshiro Mifune, Machiko Kyo, Masayuki Mori, 

Takasho Shimura 

60 years after its release, Akira Kurosawa’s brilliant exploration of 

truth and human fallibility remains a classic of world cinema, ranking 

high in critic’s polls of best films ever made and continuing to influence 

modern film making. Set in 12th century Japan, it presents four different 

viewpoints of a rape and murder in the forest. Each witness reveals a little 

more detail, but which, if any is telling the truth? Through the ingenious 

use of flashbacks, imagery and editing, this superbly constructed film 

manages to be both entertaining and intellectually stimulating. 

Fri 13, Sat 14 & Mon 16 Aug l 7.30pm 

Whatever Works 1hr 32mins Cert 12a 

Dir: Woody Allen. Cast: Larry David, Evan Rachel Wood, Patricia Clarkson 

Woody Allen returns to familiar ground with this Manhattan based 

romantic comedy based on a script he wrote back in his comedic high 

point in the 70’s. Larry David, of Seinfeld and Curb Your Enthusiasm 

fame proves to be the perfect actor to channel Allen’s distinctive brand 

of Jewish neurosis, playing an eccentric upper class New Yorker who 

decides he should be living a different, more bohemian life. However, he 

discovers that life among the nonconformists isn’t quite as carefree as he’d 

envisioned it to be. 

Sat 14 Aug l 4pm, Tues 17, Wed 18 Aug l 2.30pm 

Space Chimps 2: Zartog Strikes 

Back Length, Cert tbc 

Dir: John H. Williams. Cast: Stanley Tucci, Patrick Wharburton, 

Cheryl Hines 

Longing to be taken seriously as a full-fledged space chimp, cool techno 

chimp Comet journeys to the fantastical Planet Malgor and bonds with the 

adorable alien Kilowatt. However, when the feared alien ruler Zartog takes 

over Mission Control, it’s time for Comet to prove he has the right stuff!

Tues 17 Aug l 11.15am SM & 7.30pm, Thurs 19 Aug l 7.30pm 

Leaving 1hr 26mins Cert 15 French/Catalan w/subs 

Dir: Catherine Corsini. Cast: Kristin Scott Thomas, Sergi Lopez, Yvan Attal 

Following 2008’s I’ve Loved You So Long, Kristin Scott Thomas turns in another 

emotionally complex performance as a frustrated wife and mother who is prepared to risk 

everything for a life of passion in the south of France. Bored with her bourgeois lifestyle, 

she decides to go back to work as a physiotherapist and hires a Spanish handyman to build 

a clinic in her garden. There is an instant connection and it is not long before they begin a 

steamy affair, which her husband goes to extraordinary lengths to end. Expertly directed, it 

maintains a simmering tension throughout, building towards its shocking climax. 

Wed 18 Aug l 7.30pm 

When You’re Strange 1hr 26mins Cert tbc 

Dir: Tom DiCillo. Cast: Johnny Depp, Jim Morrison, Ray Manzarek, John Densmore 

With a rich collection of fascinating previously unseen archive footage, When You’re Strange 

is an inspired study of the rise and fall of The Doors, one of the most iconic and influential rock 

bands in history. Incorporating concert performances, studio sessions and fascinating early 

footage shot by Jim Morrison’s friend Paul Ferrara, it follows the band from UCLA’s film school, 

where they met, to the stages of sold out arenas. Iinterspersed with news clips from the era, it 

provides new insight into the revolutionary impact of their music and legacy. 

3D Season 

Fri 20 Aug l 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Sun 22 Aug l 4pm & 7.30pm, Mon 23 Aug l 2.30pm 

Shrek Forever After 1hr 33mins Cert PG 

Dir: Mike Mitchell. Cast: Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz, Antonio Banderas 

The final instalment of the Shrek franchise, and the first in which the famous giant green ogre appears in 

3D. Shrek is now a bored and domesticated family man and longs for the days when his roar would send 

villagers running away in terror. In a plot not too dissimilar from It’s a Wonderful Life, he is transported 

into a twisted version of Far Far Away where ogres are hunted, and Shrek and Fiona have never met. 

Realising the error of his ways, he sets out to restore his world and reclaim his true love. 

Mon 23 Aug l 7.30pm, Tue 24 Aug l 2.30pm 

Streetdance 3D 1hr 38mins Cert PG 

Dirs: Max Giwa / Dania Pasquini. Cast: Charlotte Rampling, Patrick Baladi, Eleanor Bron, Flawless 

The worlds of street dance and ballet collide when a street dance crew are forced to work with 

Royal ballet dancers in return for rehearsal space. Features the cream of UK dance talent, including 

show-stopping performances from Britain’s Got Talent dance sensations Flawless, Diversity and 

George Sampson, as well as from Matthew Bourne protégé Richard Winsor. 

Tues 24 & Thurs 26 Aug l 7.30pm 

Avatar 2hrs 46mins Cert 12a 

Dir: James Cameron. Cast: Sam Worthington, Sigourney Weaver, Zoe Saldana 

The film that needs no introduction, now presented in spectacular 3D. 

Wed 25 Aug l 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Thurs 26 Aug l 11.15am SM 

Alice in Wonderland 1hr 48mins Cert PG 

Dir: Tim Burton. Cast: Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, Anne Hathaway, Stephen Fry, Alan 

Rickman, Timothy Spall, Matt Lucas 

Tim Burton, the master of dark fairy tale stories, takes on Lewis Carroll’s classic in grand style with 

a mixture of live action, CGI , motion capture and a huge A list cast (including Johnny Depp as the 

Mad Hatter, naturally). 



Thurs 26 Aug l 2.30pm 

Hannah Montana & Miley 

Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds Concert 

1hr 15mins Cert U 

Dir: Bruce Hendricks Cast: Miley Cyrus, Joe Jonas, Kevin Jonas 

Hannah Montana fans now have a chance to see their favourite singer, 

songwriter and actress, Miley Cyrus, perform a high energy concert 

in state-of-the-art Disney Digital 3D. Exhilarating concert footage is 

interspersed with numerous behind-the-scene vignettes, including pre-tour 

rehearsals - orchestrated by High School Musical impresario Kenny 

Ortega and a touching jam session with father Billy Ray Cyrus. 

Fri 27 l 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Sun 29 l 4pm & 7.30pm 

Mon 30 Aug l 2.30pm & 7.30pm 

Toy Story 3 3D Length, Cert tbc 

Dir: Lee Unkrich. Cast: V/o: Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Joan Cusack, Timothy 

Dalton, Whoopi Goldberg 

Woody, Buzz and their toy box friends are back for another adventure, 

this time in glorious 3D. Their owner, Andy, is now a teenager and about 

to leave home for college. Through fate and accident, they end up being 

donated to a local nursery, where they meet many new toys and are 

terrorised by the toddlers who play with them. 

Tues 31 Aug l 11.15am SM & 2.30pm 

Up 1hr 36mins Cert U 

Dirs: Pete Docter, Bob Peterson. Cast Ed Asner, Christopher Plummer, 

John Ratzenberger, Delroy Lindo 

A heartfelt adventure about a 78 year old balloon salesman who ties 

thousands of balloons to his house and floats away to fulfil his lifelong 

dream of visiting South America.Wittily scripted and breathtaking to look 

at, Up takes animated storytelling to fabulous new heights. 

Tues 31 Aug l 7.30pm 

Coraline 1hr 40mins Cert PG 

Dir: Henry Selick. Dakita Fanning, Teri Hatcher, Ian McShane, Jennifer 

Saunders, Dawn French 

When Coraline walks through a secret door, she discovers a parallel reality 

that is eerily similar to the life she already knows. At first, this alternate 

life seems even better than the real thing, until her counterfeit parents 

attempt to keep her forever. This deliriously inventive fantasy adventure 

takes stop frame animation to new levels. 

Weds 1 Sept & Thurs 2 Sept l 7.30pm 

Heartbreaker 1hr 45mins Cert tbc French w/subs 

Dir: Pascal Chaumeil. Cast: Romain Duris, Vanessa Paradis, Julie Ferrier 

Alex and his sister Mélanie are professional couple wreckers, hired by 

concerned friends and overprotective family members to split up couples 

who just shouldn’t be together. With work drying up they go against their self 

imposed ethical code of only dealing with unhappy couples and take on a 

high paying job to stop a rich businessman’s daughter marrying her seemingly 

perfect boyfriend. With their mark very much in love with her fiancé, it will 

be their toughest job yet. Set in glamorous Monte Carlo, this breezy French 

comedy has already been snapped up for a Hollywood remake.

Fri 3 & Mon 6 Sept l 7.30pm 

Lymelife 1hr 34mins Cert 15 

Dir: Steven Martini. Cast: Alec Baldwin, Kieran Culkin, Rory Culkin, 

Cynthia Nixon, Emma Roberts 

Set in the late 70’s America in the grips of an outbreak of Lyme 

disease, this insightful drama follows two dysfunctional families 

caught up in a web of infidelity, betrayal and real estate woes. The 

story is observed from the point of view of sensitive, 15 year old 

Scott, who has a crush on his friend Anna, while Anna’s mother is, in 

turn, having an affair with Scott’s father. The return of Scott’s older 

brother triggers repercussions that will affect the lives of everyone 

involved. Based on the childhood experiences of writers / directors / 

producers Derick and Steven Martini, this astutely observed study of 

suburban malaise recalls Sam Mendes’ American Beauty and Ang 

Lee’s The Ice Storm. 

Sat 4 Sept & Sun 5 Sept l 7.30pm 

Inception Length, Cert tbc 

Dir Christopher Nolan. Cast: Leonardo DiCaprio, Cillian Murphy, 

Ellen Page, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Ken Watanabe, Lucas Haas 

One of the most anticipated releases of the year, the new film from 

Christopher Nolan, director of the huge critical and commercial 

success The Dark Knight is shrouded in mystery. The film’s plot 

revolves around a “dream thief” who can pluck secrets from people 

by pumping them full of drugs and hooking them up to a mysterious 

machine. Expect a mind bending cerebral thriller, with stunning 

special effects. 

Tues 7 Sept l 11.15am SM & 7.30pm 

Le Concert 1hr 59mins Cert tbc French/Russian w/subs 

Dir: Radu Mihaileanu. Cast: Alexej Guskov, Mélanie Laurent, Dmitrij 

Nazarov 

Thirty years ago at the height of his fame, the celebrated conductor 

of the Bolshoi Theatre Orchestra in Moscow had his career cut 

short when he refused to fire Jewish musicians. Now, working as 

a humble caretaker in the same theatre, he intercepts an invitation 

for the orchestra to play in Paris and decides to re assemble his old 

orchestra buddies, now working as car mechanics, hot-dog vendors 

and wedding fiddlers and bluffs his way to a comeback. With a cast 

of colourful characters and rousing music, this warm and engaging 

comedy builds up to a moving and expertly orchestrated finale. 

Weds 8 Sept l 7.30pm 

The Girl on the Train 1hr 45mins. Cert tbc 

Dir: André Téchiné. Cast: Emilie Duquenne, Catherine Deneuve, 

Michael Blanc French w/subs 

This engrossing, thought provoking drama focuses on Jeanne, 

an impressionable young woman who spends her days aimlessly 

rollerblading through Parisian suburbs, while her mother tries to get 

her a job with a successful Jewish lawyer. When Jeanne enters into 

a turbulent relationship, it drags her into a very different world which 

she can only rationalise by fabricating a story about being the victim 

of an anti Semitic attack. Based on real incidents which provoked 

widespread outrage and controversy, this multi layered drama 

unfolds with all the subtlety and richness of a well-structured novel. 

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Thurs 9 Sept l 7.30pm FF 

White Material 1hr 40mins Cert tbc French w/subs 

Dir: Claire Denis. Cast: Isabelle Huppert, Christopher Lambert, Nicolas Duvauchelle 

Isabelle Huppert, who impressed earlier this year in The Sea Wall, is again cast as a 

French plantation owner struggling to keep hold of her land. Set in an unnamed African 

country on the brink of civil war, she ignores warnings of the approaching rebel army and 

refuses to abandon her coffee crops. It’s the story of a woman who thinks she is where 

she belongs, while many Africans regard her as an unwanted reminder of colonialism. 

Revisiting themes from her earlier films, Claire Denis, who grew up in Africa, has created a 

film of extraordinary beauty and devastating power. 

Fri 10 & Sat 11 Sept l 7.30pm 

Knight & Day Length, Cert tbc 

Dir: James Mangold. Tom Cruise, Cameron Diaz, Peter Sarsgaard 

Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz star as a fugitive couple in this globe hopping action comedy 

from Walk the Line director James Mangold. When an unlucky-in-love woman meets 

a mysterious man on a blind date, she thinks he might be the man of her dreams… but 

nightmare might be nearer the mark as he turns out be a secret agent who pulls her into a 

glamorous and deadly adventure where nothing and no one are what they seem. 

Sun 12 & Mon 13 Sept l 7.30pm, Tues 14 Sept 11.15am SM 

Coco Chanel & Igor Stravinsky 2hrs Cert tbc 

French / Russian w/subs 

Director: Jan Kounen. Cast: Starring: Anna Mouglalis, Mads Mikkelsen, Elena Morozova 

Picking up the story more or less where last year’s Coco Before Chanel left off, this 

sumptuous duel biopic captures the charisma of two monumental personalities against the 

opulent backdrop of 1920s Paris. Coco attends the premier of Stravinsky’s modernist ballet 

The Rite of Spring, and is mesmerised, while most of the audience greet it with boos. Years 

later, Coco is re-introduced to Stravinsky, now a penniless refugee living in exile in Paris. 

She invites Stravinsky and his family to stay in her new villa and it is not long before an 

intense love affair between two creative giants begins. 

Tues 14 Sept l 6.30pm prompt 

Bluebeard 1hr 20mins Cert tbc French w/subs 

Dir: Catherine Breillat. Cast: Dominique Thomas, Lola Créton, Daphné Baiwir 

In the attic of a 1950’s house Catherine torments her timed sister with repeated dramatic 

readings of Charles Perrault’s 17th century story of a wife murdering nobleman with a blue 

beard. As she does so Perrault’s macabre fairytale plays out. Marie-Catherine is a young 

woman who proves to be more than a match for Bluebeard’s murderous ways when she 

marries him in order to save her mother and older sister from a life of poverty. Catherine 

Breillat’s feminist retelling of this classic story alternates between past and present, 

childhood and adolescence, fact and fiction (that she shares her name with her characters 

is no accident) and continues her exploration of sexual politics and sibling rivalry. 

Weds 15, Thurs 16 & Fri 17 Sept l 7.30pm 

Gainsbourg 2hrs 15mins Cert 15 French w/subs 

Dir: Joann Sfar. Cast: Eric Elmosnino, Laetitia Casta, Lucy Gordon, Yolande Moreau. 

Singer, writer, composer and painter, but mostly full time provocateur, Serge Gainsbourg 

was a larger than life character, and this flamboyant biopic more than does justice to his 

turbulent and glamorous life. From growing up in Nazi occupied Europe to sharing his bed 

with Brigitte Bardot and Jane Birkin, his colourful personality shines through thanks to 

immersive performances and sumptuous set designs and cinematography. Directed by best 

selling comic book artist Joann Sfar, the film is embellished with animations and puppetry 

and has the style and panache of Amelie and La Vie en Rose.

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messages from 

our supporters... 

“There’s a wonderful atmosphere 

at The Roses - everyone makes 

you feel very welcome. I love 

live theatre of any sort - comedy, 

drama, ballet, opera - and we 

get the lot here. In fact, I’d say that the opera ‘live from the Met’ is better 

than being there. 

Of course there’s a lot more to the Roses than what’s on the stage. There’s 

marvellous work behind the scenes with the work in schools and community. 

Many people don’t realise The Roses is a charity that’s why I’ve donated 

over the years as well as buying tickets. For me The Roses is the jewel in 

Tewkesbury’s crown.” Roy Smith 

What I love about The Roses... 

“You get such wonderful variety at The Roses - and they manage to cater for 

all tastes and all ages! It really is a lovely theatre. 

We’ve always been hugely impressed by what the theatre does for 

the youngsters, anything that gives kids a focus, an interest and great 

entertainment gets our vote. We give regularly by standing order - just a 

little every month - to what we consider is a wonderful charity. 

Anon Roses donators 

If you would like more information about how to donate to The Roses, 

please call Fundraising Manager Gill Powell on 01684 295 074 or 

email fundraising@rosestheatre.org 

SUPPORTING THE ROSES THEATRE 

We are very grateful for the support we receive from key funders, 

theatre goers, charitable trusts and companies. 

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At the Roses we offer an exciting range of corporate sponsorship and corporate entertaining 

packages as well as brochure and plasma screen advertising. For information call Gill Powell on 

01684 295074 or email fundraising@rosestheatre.org 

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BOOKING INFORMATION 01684 295074 www.rosestheatre.org 

BOX OFFICE HOURS 

Mon - Fri 10.30am - 7.30pm 

Sat 10.00am - 1.30pm and 6.30pm - 7.30pm 

Sun 6.30pm - 7.30pm 

Non-performance days 10.30am - 2.00pm 

Please note that our opening times vary 

during the Pantomime season. Please call 

the box office or check our website for up to 

date information during this time. 

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Wheelchair users & customers wanting to 

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payable to `The Roses Theatre Trust` to The 

Roses Theatre, Sun Street, Tewkesbury, 

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BY EMAIL: boxo@rosestheatre.org 

RESERVATIONS: Payment required for live 

events within 3 days or 3 days before an 

event, whichever is sooner. 

PROCESSING FEE: (cheque and credit/debit cards only): 50p per 

ticket (£2 max per booking). Exemptions: Seat Donors & Friends. 

We Accept VISA, SWITCH, MAESTRO & MASTERCARD 

CONCESSIONS: Available (where specified) to children under 16, 

students in full-time education, senior citizens, registered disabled 

and those on benefits. Proof of eligibility is required. 

SCHOOLS/GROUP BOOKINGS: Discounts are often available for 

parties of 15 or more. Please enquire at the Box Office. 

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disabilities, please advise the Box Office if you 

require any special assistance. Wheelchair places are 

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n LIVE n FILM n FAMILY n WORKSHOPS 

JUNE 

Tue 1 Kid Carpet’s Lyrical Master Class 10.30am – 3pm 

Tue 1 Hachi:A Dog’s Tale (U) SM 11.15am 

Tue 1 How to Train Your Dragon (PG) 4pm 

Tue 1 Samson & Delilah (15) 7.30pm 

Wed 2 How to Train Your Dragon Storyboard wrkshp 10.30am -1pm 

Wed 2 How to Train Your Dragon (PG) 2pm 

Wed 2 Ondine (12a) 7.30pm 

Thu 3 Family Glee Workshop 10.30pm -1pm 

Thu 3 Fame (PG) 2pm 

Thu 3 Ondine (12a) 7.30pm 

Fri 4 The Singing Kettle:Silly Songs 2pm 

Fri 4 The Scouting Book For Boys (15) 7.30pm 

Sat 5 Beyond the Barricade 7.30pm 

Sun 6 The Fabulous Baron Munchausen (cert tbc) 4pm 

Sun 6 Alice (PG) 7.30pm 

Mon 7 Boogie Woogie (15) 7.30pm 

Tue 8 Farewell(L’Affaire Farewell) (cert tbc) 7.30pm 

Tue 8 Transitions Dance Workshop 12.30pm-5.30pm 

Wed 9 Transitions Dance Company 7.30pm 

Thu 10 Kick Ass (15) 7.30pm 

Fri 11 City of War (15) 7.30pm 

Sat 12 Tewkesbury Town Band 7.30pm 

Sun 13 It’s a Wonderful Afterlife (12a) 7.30pm 

Mon 14 It’s a Wonderful Afterlife (12a) NM 11.15am 

Mon 14 It’s a Wonderful Afterlife (12a) 7.30pm 

Tue 15 It’s a Wonderful Afterlife (12a) SM 11.15am 

Tue 15 City of Life & Death (15) FF 7.30pm 

Wed 16 The Blind Side (12a) 7.30pm 

Thu 17 Dangerous Liaisons 7.30pm 

Fri 18 Vincere (15) 7.30pm 

Sat 19 Arthur Smith At Large 7.30pm 

Sun 20 The Blind Side (12a) 7.30pm 

Mon 21 The Blind Side (12a) NM 11.15am 

Mon 21 Vincere (15) 7.30pm 

Tue 22 The Calling (15) SM 11.15am 

Tue 22 The Calling (15) FF 7.30pm 

Wed 23 Whip It (12a) 7.30pm 

Thu 24 Psycho (15) FF 7.30pm 

Fri 25 Whip It (12a) 7.30pm 

Sat 26 Whip It (12a) 7.30pm 

Sun 27 No Greater Love (PG) 7.30pm 

Mon 28 Whip It (12a) NM 11.15am 

Mon 28 London Assurance- NT LIVE 6.50pm 

Tue 29 The Caretaker 7.30pm 

Wed 30 JeThRo 7.30pm 

JULY 

Thu 1 Collaboration 1pm 

Thu 1 Dogtooth (18) 7.30pm 

Fri 2 Agora (12a) 7.30pm 

Sat 3 Hampstead Factory Show 2pm-6.30pm 

Sat 3 Agora (12a) 7.30pm 

Sun 4 La Danse: The Paris Opera Ballet (PG) 7.30pm 

Mon 5 A Room & A Half ...(12a) 7.30pm 

Tue 6 Agora (12a) SM 11.15am 

Tue 6 Double Take (12a) 7.30pm 

Wed 7 Revanche (15) 7.30pm 

Thu 8 Lau 7.30pm 

Fri 9 Robin Hood (12a) 7.30pm 

Sat 10 Robin Hood (12a) 7.30pm 

Sun 11 Robin Hood (12a) 7.30pm 

Mon 12 Robin Hood (12a) NM 11.15am 

Mon 12 Robin Hood (12a) 7.30pm 

Tue 13 Robin Hood (12a) SM 11.15am 

Tue 13 Four Lions (15) 7.30pm 

Wed 14 Four Lions (15) 7.30pm 

Thu 15 The Milk Of Sorrow (12a) FF 7.30pm 

Fri 16 Sex & The City 2 (15) 7.30pm 

Sat 17 Sex & The City 2 (15) 7.30pm 

Sun 18 Sex & The City 2 (15) 7.30pm 

Mon 19 Letters to Juliet (PG) NM 11.15am 

Mon 19 Sex & The City 2 (15) 7.30pm 

Tue 20 Sex & The City 2 (15) SM 11.15am 

Tue 20 Sex & The City 2 (15) 7.30pm 

Wed 21 Letters to Juliet (PG) 7.30pm 

Thu 22 Letters to Juliet (PG) 6.15pm prompt 

Thu 22 Still Kicking 8.30pm 

Fri 23 Route 66 7.30pm 

Sat 24 Circus Mania Workshop 11am-5pm 

Sat 24 Letters to Juliet (PG) 7.30pm 

Sun 25 Circus Mania Workshop 10.30am - 1 pm 

Sun 25 Letters to Juliet (PG) 7.30pm 

Mon 26 The Time That Remains (15) 7.30pm 

Tue 27 Letters to Juliet (PG) SM 11.15am 

Tue 27 Iron Man 2 (12a) 2.30pm 

Tue 27 Letters to Juliet (PG) 7.30pm 

Wed 28 Dean Friedman 7.30pm 

Thu 29 Stories in Motion Workshop 10am-1pm 

Thu 29 How the Koala Learnt to Hug 2pm 

Thu 29 Lebanon (15) 7.30pm 

Fri 30 Iron Man 2 (12a) 2.30pm 

Fri 30 The Prince of Persia (12a) 7.30pm 

Sat 31 Greenberg (15) 7.30pm 

AUGUST 

Mon 2 Wild Grass (cert tbc) 7.30pm 

Tue 3 Wild Grass (cert tbc) SM 11.15am 

Tue 3 Iron Man 2 (12a) 2.30pm 

Tue 3 Tetro (cert tbc) 7.30pm 

Wed 4 Armed & Unarmed Stage Combat 10.30am - 4.30pm 

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Wed 4 The Prince of Persia (12a) 2.30pm 

Wed 4 Tetro (cert tbc) 7.30pm 

Thu 5 Armed & Unarmed Stage Combat 10.30am - 4.30pm 

Thu 5 A Little Bird Told Me 2pm 

Thu 5 Greenberg (15) 7.30pm 

Fri 6 Armed & Unarmed Stage Combat 10.30am - 4.30pm 

Fri 6 Five Star Swing 7.30pm 

Sat 7 Baby Disco 2-5pm 

Sat 7 The Prince of Persia (12a) 5pm prompt 

Sat 7 Please Give (15) 7.30pm 

Mon 9 Please Give (15) 7.30pm 

Tue 10 London River (12a) SM 11.15am 

Tue 10 Furry Vengeance (PG) 2.30pm 

Tue 10 London River (12a) 7.30pm 

Wed 11 Story Explorer Workshop 10.30am -1pm 

Wed 11 Furry Vengeance (PG) 2.30pm 

Wed 11 London River (12a) 7.30pm 

Thu 12 Furry Vengeance (PG) 2.30pm 

Thu 12 Rashômon (12a) FF 7.30pm 

Fri 13 Whatever Works (12a) 7.30pm 

Sat 14 Space Chimps 2 (cert tbc) 4pm 

Sat 14 Whatever Works (12a) 7.30pm 

Mon 16 Whatever Works (12a) 7.30pm 

Tue 17 Digital Art & Storytelling 10.30am - 4.30pm 

Tue 17 Leaving (15) SM 11.15am 

Tue 17 Space Chimps 2 (cert tbc) 2.30pm 

Tue 17 Leaving (15) 7.30pm 

Wed 18 Digital Art & Storytelling 1.30pm-4.30pm 

Wed 18 Space Chimps 2 (cert tbc) 2.30pm 

Wed 18 When You’re Strange (Cert tbc) 7.30pm 

Thu 19 Fireman Sam Workshop 7.30pm 

Thu 19 Fireman Sam 10.30am - 12.30pm 

Thu 19 Leaving (15) 7.30pm 

Fri 20 Shrek Forever After (PG) 3D 2.30pm 

Fri 20 Shrek Forever After (PG) 3D 7.30pm 

Sat 21 Dancing Queen Workshop 11am - 4pm 

Sat 21 Abba: The Show 7.30pm 

Sun 22 Shrek Forever After (PG) 3D 4pm 

Sun 22 Shrek Forever After (PG) 3D 7.30pm 

Mon 23 Family Mosaic Workshop 10.30am-2.30pm 

Mon 23 Shrek Forever After (PG) 3D 2.30pm 

Mon 23 Streetdance (PG) 3D 7.30pm 

Tue 24 Family Mosaic Workshop 10.30am-12.30pm 

Tue 24 Streetdance (PG) 3D 2.30pm 

Tue 24 Avatar (12a) 3D 7.30pm 

Wed 25 Opera Workshop 10.30am-4.30pm 

Wed 25 Alice In Wonderland (PG) 3D 2.30pm 

Wed 25 Alice In Wonderland (PG) 3D 7.30pm 

Thu 26 Alice In Wonderland (PG) 3D SM 11.15am 

Thu 26 Hannah Montana & Miley Cyrus...(U) 3D 2.30pm 

Thu 26 Avatar (12a) 3D 7.30pm 

Fri 27 Toy Story 3 (cert tbc) 3D 2.30pm 

Fri 27 Toy Story 3 (cert tbc) 3D 7.30pm 

Sat 28 Forever in Blue Jeans 7.30pm 

Sun 29 Toy Story 3 (cert tbc) 3D 4pm 

Sun 29 Toy Story 3 (cert tbc) 3D 7.30pm 

Mon 30 Toy Story 3 (cert tbc) 3D 2.30pm 

Mon 30 Toy Story 3 (cert tbc) 3D 7.30pm 

Tue 31 Up (U 3D SM 11.15am 

Tue 31 Up (U) 3D 2.30pm 

Tue 31 Coraline (PG) 3D 7.30pm 

SEPTEMBER 

Wed 1 Heartbreaker (Cert tbc) 7.30pm 

Thu 2 Heartbreaker (Cert tbc) 7.30pm 

Fri 3 Lymelife (15) 7.30pm 

Sat 4 Chris & Pui 11am and 2 pm 

Sat 4 Inception (Cert tbc) 7.30pm 

Sun 5 Inception (Cert tbc) 7.30pm 

Mon 6 Dance Workshops Begin 2pm -6.45pm 

Mon 6 Lymelife (15) 7.30pm 

Tue 7 Le Concert (Cert tbc) SM 11.15am 

Tue 7 Le Concert (Cert tbc) 7.30pm 

Wed 8 The Girl On the Train (cert tbc) 7.30pm 

Thu 9 White Material (Cert tbc) FF 7.30pm 

Fri 10 Knight & Day (Cert tbc) 7.30pm 

Sat 11 Knight & Day (Cert tbc) 7.30pm 

Sun 12 Coco Chanel & Igor Stravinsky (Cert tbc) 7.30pm 

Mon 13 Coco Chanel & Igor Stravinsky (Cert tbc) 7.30pm 

Tue 14 Coco Chanel & Igor Stravinsky (Cert tbc) SM 11.15am 

Tue 14 Bluebeard (Cert tbc) 6.30pm prompt 

Tue 14 Corinne West & Kelly Joe Phelps 8.30pm 

Wed 15 Gainsbourg (15) 7.30pm 

Thu 16 Gainsbourg (15) 7.30pm 

Fri 17 Gainsbourg (15) 7.30pm 

Sat 18 Nikolai Demidenko, Piano 7.30pm 

Wed 22 That’ll Be The Day 7.30pm 

Thu 23 That’ll Be The Day 7.30pm 

Sat 25 Opera Workshop 10.30am-4.30pm 

Sat 25 Aladdinsane 7.30pm 

Sun 26 Opera Workshop 10.30am-4.30pm 

Sun 26 Celtic Tenors 7.30pm 

Tue 28 Richard III 7.30pm 

Wed 29 Spiers & Boden 7.30pm 

Thu 30 Falstaff 7.30pm 

OCTOBER 

Fri 1 Viva Santana 7.30pm 

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