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/ Wes Anderson Pick 'n' Mix

The Grand Budapest Hotel 15

Sat 10 May, 6.15pm

Ralph Fiennes stars as Gustave H. the concierge of The Grand Budapest Hotel. Bequeathed a priceless painting by one his, ahem, “special” guests, Gustave is framed for her murder and must go on the run with his lobby boy.

/ UKAFF

Jai Mata Ji Let’s Rock TBC

Sat 10 May 2025

A fun-filled Gujarati comedy packed with laughter, emotions, unexpected twists, and a quirky family at its heart.

/ Wes Anderson Pick 'n' Mix

Asteroid City 12A

Sat 10 May, 8.30pm

★★★★★ – Independent. With a packed cast of stars including Tom Hanks and Scarlett Johansson, Wes Anderson's (The Grand Budapest Hotel) new film transports us to a Junior Stargazer conventon in the middle of the desert.

/ Wes Anderson Pick 'n' Mix

The Royal Tenenbaums 15

Sat 10 May, 8.30pm

Often heralded as Anderson’s best film, Hackman is on superb form as an absent father returning to his family of former child prodigies to try and make amends.

/ Film

Film is Fabulous! N/A

Sun 11 May, 2pm

RECOVERED is a celebration of the missing and rare episodes of vintage television found in private collections by the Film is Fabulous! Team and the Cinema and Television historians at De Montfort University.

/ UKAFF

The Glass Worker TBC

Sun 11 May, 4pm

This stunning Ghibli-esque animation follows gifted glassblower Vincent and his father, Tomas, who run the finest workshop in the country.

/ DMU Presents

Blackmail + introductory lecture 12A

Fri 16 May, 6.30pm

Geoff Brown, film historian and Research Fellow at DMU’s Cinema and TV History unit, will introduce this rare public screening of the sound version of Hitchcock's Blackmail.

/ Course

The World of Wes Anderson 18+

Sat 17 May, 11.30am – 5pm

One of modern cinemas most beloved auteurs, we’ll explore what it is about Anderson’s films that create such a passionate fan base.

/ NT Live

Dr. Strangelove 12A

Sat 17 May, 5pm (caps) | Sat 17 May, 8pm | Thu 19 Jun, 7pm

Seven-time BAFTA Award-winner Steve Coogan (Alan Partridge, The Trip) plays four roles in the world premiere stage adaptation of Stanley Kubrick’s comedy masterpiece Dr. Strangelove.

/ Royal Ballet & Opera

Die Walküre TBC

Sun 18 May, 2pm

Gods and mortals battle in the second chapter of Wagner’s Ring cycle.

/ Royal Ballet & Opera

Ballet to Broadway: Wheeldon Works TBC

Thu 22 May, 7.15pm | Sun 25 May, 2pm

Sensuous contemporary ballet meets the energy of musical theatre in four distinctive short works.

/ Film

Mystery Film 18

Fri 23 May, 6.15pm | Fri 20 Jun, 6.15pm | Tickets £5.50 (+£1.25 admin fee for non-members)

Come with us on a journey through the weird, the wonderful, the cult and the long forgotten... into the world of mystery film. Nobody knows what the film will be until the lights drop and the opening titles roll.

Access Cinema

Regular screenings for people with differing access needs, to give all our customers the chance to enjoy a great cinema experience.

Audio described screenings

For our customers who are blind or have slight loss, many films now come with audio description, where a recorded narrator describes the on-screen action during gaps in the dialogue.

Autism friendly

For children and adults on the autistics / Asperger’s spectrum, these screenings have reduced sound levels, partially raised lighting, no trailers and freedom to move around.

Descriptive subtitles

For anyone who is deaf or has hearing loss, we show subtitled versions of the latest English language movies in our main cinema screens.

Phoenix Leicester

Phoenix is Leicester’s centre for independent cinema, art and digital culture. Films and art deserve to be experienced somewhere special – which is why the whole Phoenix team works hard to make Phoenix a place where everyone can feel welcome and inspired.

Following a multi-million pound expansion, Phoenix now boast four state-of-the-art cinema screens, and shows everything from micro-budget independent films to the latest Hollywood blockbusters, plus film festivals and special events. And as an independent venue, the team handpicks Phoenix’s cinema programme specifically for Leicester audiences, so you’ll see things at Phoenix that aren’t screening in any other local cinemas.

With two superb galleries, Phoenix’s digital art programme presents exciting and innovative work by local and international artists; and short courses, workshops and activities provide opportunities for people of all ages to learn about and create their own film and art.

Our newly opened Café Bar offers a stylish and comfortable place to see friends and relax over a meal and drinks, or meet with clients and catch up on some work.

Phoenix believes that film and art have the power to enhance lives, and for many customers Phoenix staff make the difference. With a clear passion for their work, you’ll find many are studying film or art locally, or are involved in the wider creative community Phoenix attracts.

And as a local charity, all earnings go back into developing Phoenix’s creative programmes, enabling them to reach out to more people.

We hope to see you soon.