Aldeburgh Cinema

Phantom of the Open

Tue 24 May

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPEN tells the remarkable true story of Maurice Flitcroft, a crane operator and optimistic dreamer from Barrow-in-Furness who, with the support of his family and friends, managed to gain entry to the 1976 British Open qualifying, despite never playing a round of golf before. With pluckiness and unwavering self-belief, Maurice pulls off a series of stunning, hilarious and heartwa...

NT LIVE: STRAIGHT LINE CRAZY

Thu 26 May

Ralph Fiennes leads the cast in David Hare’s (Skylight) blazing account of the most powerful man in New York, a master manipulator whose legacy changed the city forever. For forty uninterrupted years, Robert Moses exploited those in office through a mix of charm and intimidation. Motivated at first by a determination to improve the lives of New York City’s workers, he created parks, bridges and...

Elizabeth: A Portrait in Parts

Fri 27 May to Sun 5 Jun

Elizabeth: A Portrait in Parts is a unique and inventive feature documentary about the life of Queen Elizabeth II. Directed by the late, great and much celebrated Roger Michell (Notting Hill, The Duke) and produced by prolific British producer Kevin Loader (Nowhere Boy, The Lady in the Van), Elizabeth: A Portrait in Parts is a nostalgic, uplifting and fresh modern chronicle of the extraordinary...

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From Suffolk to Sunset Boulevard

Tue 21 Jun

Come and Celebrate Suffolk Day at Aldeburgh Cinema - Graham Baker, Director in conversation with Matthew Townshend. All tickets £5.00. Graham Baker is an English film director. He directed a number of Hollywood feature films from 1981 to 1999, including the 1988 science fiction film 'Alien Nation'. Join us for a fascinating evening learning about Graham's journey from advertising to the the ...

National Theatre Live: Prima Facie

Thu 21 Jul

A young, brilliant barrister who loves to win comes face to face with unexpected forces when the patriarchal power of the law, burden of proof and morals diverge. Jodie Comer makes her West End debut in the UK premiere of Suzie Miller’s award-winning play, which takes us to the heart of where emotion and experience collide with the rules of the game.

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UNIQUE EVENTS

Join us for our first special event of 2022. On Friday 4th March. The Duke in memory of Roger Michell, Director and lover of Suffolk. Followed by a Q&A with Nicky Bentham, the Film's Producer, and Harry Michell, Roger's son, who is himself an Actor and Director. Hosted by Martin Fletcher.