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/ 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.

/ Exhibition on Screen

Michelangelo: Love & Death 12A

Mon 26 May, 6pm | Sun 1 Jun, 3.30pm

Through expert commentary, stunning visuals and Michelangelo’s own words, this film takes a fresh look at a master artist whose life and genius are celebrated in every mark he made.

/ Leicester Jazz House

Leicester Jazz House Presents

Running until June 2025

We’re delighted to be hosting a series of live performances in partnership with Leicester Jazz House, bringing world class performers to our intimate Screen 2 stage.

/ Leicester Jazz House

Leicester Jazz House Presents: Elina Duni & Rob Luft Trio N/A

Thu 5 Jun, 8pm

We're excited to welcome the Elina Duni & Rob Luft Trio, who bring to Phoenix their timeless songs of love and exile. Part of our season in partnership with Leicester Jazz House.

/ NT Live

NT Live: A Streetcar Named Desire 15

Sat 7 Jun, 7pm | Thu 12 Jun, 7pm (caps) | Sun 15 Jun, 7pm

Gillian Anderson (Sex Education), Vanessa Kirby (The Crown), and Ben Foster (Lone Survivor) lead the cast in Tennessee Williams’ timeless masterpiece, returning to cinemas.

/ NT Live

NT Live: Inter Alia 15

Thu 4 Sep, 7pm | Thu 18 Sep, 7pm | Sat 27 Sep, 7pm (caps)

Oscar-nominated Rosamund Pike (Gone Girl, Saltburn) is Jessica in the much-anticipated next play from the team behind Prima Facie.

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.