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Inside Out 2 (U)
Disney and Pixar’s “Inside Out 2” returns to the mind of newly minted teenager Riley just as headquarters is undergoing a sudden demolition to make room for something entirely unexpected: new Emotions! Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear and Disgust, who’ve long been running a successful operation by all accounts, aren’t sure how to feel when Anxiety shows up. And it looks like she’s not alone. Cert: U Running time: 1hr 36mins AD Audio Description available R Relaxed Screening: Saturday 20th…
Twisters (12A)
This summer, the epic studio disaster movie returns with an adrenaline-pumping, seat-gripping, big-screen thrill ride that puts you in direct contact with one of nature’s most wondrous—and destructive—forces. Twisters stars Golden Globe nominee Daisy Edgar-Jones (Where the Crawdads Sing, Normal People) and Glen Powell (Anyone But You, Top Gun: Maverick) as opposing forces who come together to try to predict, and possibly tame, the immense power of tornadoes. Edgar-Jones stars as Kate Cooper, a former storm chaser haunted by…
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Despicable Me 4 (U)
Gru welcomes a new member to the family, Gru Jr., who's intent on tormenting his dad. However, their peaceful existence soon comes crashing down when criminal mastermind Maxime Le Mal escapes from prison and vows revenge against Gru. Cert: U Running time: 1hr 34mins AD Audio Description available R Relaxed Screening: Saturday 3rd August, 11am & Monday 26th August at 11am Relaxed screenings are specifically designed for people who find regular cinema settings challenging. We extend a warm welcome to…
Summer Term ’24: Gentle Dance
Summer Term ’24: Gentle Dance
Seated Dance Class for Adults Fridays 12th April to 19th July (no session 31st May) 10.30am-11.30am £6 per session Gentle Dance is a seated class (with opportunities to stand), that encourages you to explore structured, and expressive movement in a safe and welcoming format. Sessions are designed to exercise, motivate and uplift; helping reduce stress and tensions associated with illness, injury, pain, or lack of confidence. Taking inspiration from a range of music and the world around us, we…
3 events,
The Real Ken Dodd, The Man I Loved
The Real Ken Dodd, The Man I Loved
An exclusive documentary film revealing for the first time the private man behind Britain's greatest comic genius. The film will be introduced live by LADY DODD with a post screening Q&A. Not yet broadcast and produced over four years with full access from Ken's widow Lady Dodd, the film takes an in-depth look into Doddy's private world, exploring the many secrets of his comic talent, revealing never-before-seen home videos, stage performances and extracts from some of the thousands of Ken's…
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Malvern Theatres Young Company presents Medea
Malvern Theatres Young Company is remembered for its powerful staging of Sophocles’ Antigone in 2018 and its production of Dylan Thomas’ Under Milk Wood the following year. This strong and capable ensemble returns with Euripides’ Medea. A heartbreaking portrayal of a mother’s betrayal, despair and ultimate revenge, Medea is as shocking today as it was 2,500 years ago. Director Nic Lloyd’s perfectly scaled production will leave audiences in no doubt as to why the play remains the most frequently…
Inside Out 2 (U)
Inside Out 2 (U)
Disney and Pixar’s “Inside Out 2” returns to the mind of newly minted teenager Riley just as headquarters is undergoing a sudden demolition to make room for something entirely unexpected: new Emotions! Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear and Disgust, who’ve long been running a successful operation by all accounts, aren’t sure how to feel when Anxiety shows up. And it looks like she’s not alone. Cert: U Running time: 1hr 36mins AD Audio Description available R Relaxed Screening: Saturday 20th…
4 events,
Inside Out 2 (U)
Inside Out 2 (U)
Disney and Pixar’s “Inside Out 2” returns to the mind of newly minted teenager Riley just as headquarters is undergoing a sudden demolition to make room for something entirely unexpected: new Emotions! Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear and Disgust, who’ve long been running a successful operation by all accounts, aren’t sure how to feel when Anxiety shows up. And it looks like she’s not alone. Cert: U Running time: 1hr 36mins AD Audio Description available R Relaxed Screening: Saturday 20th…
2 events,
Thelma (12A)
Thelma (12A)
Feisty 93-year-old grandmother Thelma Post (June Squibb, who did most of her own stunts in the film) gets conned by a phone scammer pretending to be her grandson. Accompanied by an aging friend (Richard Roundtree) and his motorized scooter, she sets out on a treacherous quest across Los Angeles to reclaim what was taken from her. THELMA is a poignant action-comedy that gives veteran Oscar® nominee June Squibb (Nebraska) her first leading role and features the final performance of…
2 events,
Heart of an Oak (U)
Discover the untold stories of the forest in a spectacular new wildlife adventure! This poetic and beautiful documentary follows a year in the life of a majestic, 210-year-old oak tree and its many inhabitants, exploring the immensely rich universe thriving beneath its branches. Featuring a unique cast including squirrels, birds, ants and mice, and packed with humour, joy and heart-in-your-mouth action, this remarkably unique feature offers a fascinating insight into the heart of a buzzing, vibrant, eco-system, completely immersing the…
Despicable Me 4 (U)
Despicable Me 4 (U)
Gru welcomes a new member to the family, Gru Jr., who's intent on tormenting his dad. However, their peaceful existence soon comes crashing down when criminal mastermind Maxime Le Mal escapes from prison and vows revenge against Gru. Cert: U Running time: 1hr 34mins AD Audio Description available R Relaxed Screening: Saturday 3rd August, 11am & Monday 26th August at 11am Relaxed screenings are specifically designed for people who find regular cinema settings challenging. We extend a warm welcome to…
4 events,
An Introduction to Junk-Book Journaling
An Introduction to Junk-Book Journaling
MALVERN THEATRES SUMMER ART WORKSHOPS An Introduction to Junk-Book Journaling Sunday 11th August 2024 12pm-3pm Ages 17+ £35 (inc. booking fee) Hospitality Suite Working with artist Jeanette McCulloch, let’s explore ways to collage and combine paper-based materials into a small concertina booklet. Using vintage papers, old books, luggage tags, maps and music score, we’ll dive into the world of junk-book journaling. All materials are provided. For further information please contact Autumn (Head of Engagement and Creative Learning) on 01684 580956 (autumn@malvern-theatres.co.uk)
Theatre Tours
Theatre Tours
Join us for a tour of Malvern Theatres. Taking place on regular Sundays during the year, Theatre Tours offer an incredible opportunity to visit areas of the building not normally on public view. See behind-the-scenes in our three auditoria: The Festival Theatre, Forum Theatre and Cinema, plus check out our brand new Studio One space. Stand on the Festival Theatre stage and gaze out into the 850 seat auditorium as you learn the fascinating story of this historic venue.…
Thelma (12A)
Thelma (12A)
Feisty 93-year-old grandmother Thelma Post (June Squibb, who did most of her own stunts in the film) gets conned by a phone scammer pretending to be her grandson. Accompanied by an aging friend (Richard Roundtree) and his motorized scooter, she sets out on a treacherous quest across Los Angeles to reclaim what was taken from her. THELMA is a poignant action-comedy that gives veteran Oscar® nominee June Squibb (Nebraska) her first leading role and features the final performance of…
2 events,
Crossing (15)
From acclaimed director Levan Akin (And Then We Danced), CROSSING is a moving and tender tale of identity, acceptance and unlikely connection that transcends borders and generations. Lia, a retired school teacher living in Georgia, hears from a young neighbour Achi that her long lost niece Tekla, a transgender woman, has crossed the border into Turkey. Hoping to bring Tekla home after a period of estrangement, Lia travels to Istanbul with the unpredictable Achi to find her. Exploring the…
3 events,
Thelma (12A)
Thelma (12A)
Feisty 93-year-old grandmother Thelma Post (June Squibb, who did most of her own stunts in the film) gets conned by a phone scammer pretending to be her grandson. Accompanied by an aging friend (Richard Roundtree) and his motorized scooter, she sets out on a treacherous quest across Los Angeles to reclaim what was taken from her. THELMA is a poignant action-comedy that gives veteran Oscar® nominee June Squibb (Nebraska) her first leading role and features the final performance of…
2 events,
3 events,
Despicable Me 4 (U)
Despicable Me 4 (U)
Gru welcomes a new member to the family, Gru Jr., who's intent on tormenting his dad. However, their peaceful existence soon comes crashing down when criminal mastermind Maxime Le Mal escapes from prison and vows revenge against Gru. Cert: U Running time: 1hr 34mins AD Audio Description available R Relaxed Screening: Saturday 3rd August, 11am & Monday 26th August at 11am Relaxed screenings are specifically designed for people who find regular cinema settings challenging. We extend a warm welcome to…
Thelma (12A)
Thelma (12A)
Feisty 93-year-old grandmother Thelma Post (June Squibb, who did most of her own stunts in the film) gets conned by a phone scammer pretending to be her grandson. Accompanied by an aging friend (Richard Roundtree) and his motorized scooter, she sets out on a treacherous quest across Los Angeles to reclaim what was taken from her. THELMA is a poignant action-comedy that gives veteran Oscar® nominee June Squibb (Nebraska) her first leading role and features the final performance of…
1 event,
Wilding (PG)
Wilding (PG)
Based on Isabella Tree’s best-selling book by the same title, WILDING tells the incredible story of a young couple that bets on nature for the future of their failing, four-hundred-year-old estate. They set to work with their groundbreaking vision, battling entrenched tradition and major forces along the way, daring to place the fate of their farm in the hands of nature. Ripping down the fences, they set the land back to the wild and entrust its recovery to a…
3 events,
My Neighbor Totoro (U)
Possibly Hayao Miyazaki’s most beloved film, MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO is a deeply felt, tender and humorous fantasy. Satsuki and Mei's mother has taken ill. In order to be closer to her while she recovers in a rural convalescent hospital, their father moves the two sisters from their home in a city to the countryside. The house they move into is a ramshackle old place in the shadow of an ancient camphor tree, and Satsuki and Mei embark on adventures…
Grimethorpe Colliery Band
Grimethorpe Colliery Band
Formed in 1917, during the First World War, Grimethorpe Colliery Band is a British institution. National and British Open Champions on numerous occasions, the band’s contest successes remain legendary. These include 16 Brass In Concert Championship titles, 11 times Yorkshire Regional Champions, two English National Championship victories, four times British Open Champions and four times National Champion Brass Band of Great Britain. Grimethorpe's diverse noted concert performances include those at the FIFA World Cup, BAFTA Awards, BBC Proms, Eurovision…
Sleep (15)
Sleep (15)
A pregnant woman becomes increasingly worried about her husband’s sleeping habits. What starts out as some light sleep-talking soon escalates to unexpectedly grotesque behaviour. They consult a sleep clinic without success and as his nightmarish actions escalate, they desperately seek help from a shaman. ★★★★★ “THE MOST UNIQUE HORROR FILM AND THE SMARTEST DEBUT FILM I'VE SEEN IN 10 YEARS” Bong Joon-ho Cert: 15 Running time: 1hr 34mins Language: Korean with English subtitles AD Audio Description available
2 events,
Janet Planet (12A)
Janet Planet (12A)
In rural Western Massachusetts, 11-year-old Lacy spends the summer of 1991 at home, enthralled by her own imagination and the attention of her mother, Janet. As the months pass, three visitors enter their orbit, all captivated by Janet and her spellbinding nature. In her solitary moments, Lacy inhabits an inner world so extraordinarily detailed that it begins to seep into the outside world. Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Annie Baker captures a child's experience of time passing, and the ineffability of…
1 event,
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Fame: The Musical
Malvern Theatres Young Company proudly presents David De Silva’s high-octane musical based on the 1980 film of the same name. Fame the Musical has been dazzling audiences and critics alike for over thirty years! Featuring the Academy Award-winning title song and a host of other catchy pop numbers, including ‘Dancing on the Sidewalk', ‘Bring on Tomorrow’ and ‘I Want to Make Magic’, this high-energy, contemporary pop score will have you dancing in your seats. Recommended Age: 12 years+
Kensuke’s Kingdom (PG)
Kensuke’s Kingdom (PG)
Discover the animated film based on the classic novel by MICHAEL MORPURGO. Kensuke’s Kingdom tells the epic adventure of Michael, a young boy who sets off with his family on a sailing trip of a lifetime. But excitement soon turns to terror when a violent storm erupts and Michael and his dog Stella are swept overboard, washing up on a remote island where they struggle to survive. Michael eventually discovers he is not alone when he is confronted by…
Sleep (15)
Sleep (15)
A pregnant woman becomes increasingly worried about her husband’s sleeping habits. What starts out as some light sleep-talking soon escalates to unexpectedly grotesque behaviour. They consult a sleep clinic without success and as his nightmarish actions escalate, they desperately seek help from a shaman. ★★★★★ “THE MOST UNIQUE HORROR FILM AND THE SMARTEST DEBUT FILM I'VE SEEN IN 10 YEARS” Bong Joon-ho Cert: 15 Running time: 1hr 34mins Language: Korean with English subtitles AD Audio Description available
3 events,
Wilding (PG)
Wilding (PG)
Based on Isabella Tree’s best-selling book by the same title, WILDING tells the incredible story of a young couple that bets on nature for the future of their failing, four-hundred-year-old estate. They set to work with their groundbreaking vision, battling entrenched tradition and major forces along the way, daring to place the fate of their farm in the hands of nature. Ripping down the fences, they set the land back to the wild and entrust its recovery to a…
4 events,
Kensuke’s Kingdom (PG)
Kensuke’s Kingdom (PG)
Discover the animated film based on the classic novel by MICHAEL MORPURGO. Kensuke’s Kingdom tells the epic adventure of Michael, a young boy who sets off with his family on a sailing trip of a lifetime. But excitement soon turns to terror when a violent storm erupts and Michael and his dog Stella are swept overboard, washing up on a remote island where they struggle to survive. Michael eventually discovers he is not alone when he is confronted by…
Janet Planet (12A)
Janet Planet (12A)
In rural Western Massachusetts, 11-year-old Lacy spends the summer of 1991 at home, enthralled by her own imagination and the attention of her mother, Janet. As the months pass, three visitors enter their orbit, all captivated by Janet and her spellbinding nature. In her solitary moments, Lacy inhabits an inner world so extraordinarily detailed that it begins to seep into the outside world. Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Annie Baker captures a child's experience of time passing, and the ineffability of…
4 events,
Where’s Me Mates?
Malvern's Favourite Funny Man, Mark James presents 70mins of non-stop laughter, magic and mirth!
Deadpool & Wolverine (15)
Deadpool's peaceful existence comes crashing down when the Time Variance Authority recruits him to help safeguard the multiverse. Cert: 15 Running time: 2hrs 7mins AD Audio Description available DS Tuesday 27th August, 4.30pm DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE contains several sequences with flashing lights that may affect those who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy or have other photosensitivities.
Summer Term ’24: Gentle Dance
Summer Term ’24: Gentle Dance
Seated Dance Class for Adults Fridays 12th April to 19th July (no session 31st May) 10.30am-11.30am £6 per session Gentle Dance is a seated class (with opportunities to stand), that encourages you to explore structured, and expressive movement in a safe and welcoming format. Sessions are designed to exercise, motivate and uplift; helping reduce stress and tensions associated with illness, injury, pain, or lack of confidence. Taking inspiration from a range of music and the world around us, we…
6 events,
Radical (12A)
In a Mexican border town plagued by neglect and corruption, a frustrated teacher (Emmy Award nominee Eugenio Derbez, CODA) tries a radical new method to unleash the curiosity and potential of his students... and maybe even their genius. Based on an incredible true story. Winner of the "Festival Favorite" Award at Sundance Film Festival. Cert: 12A Running time: 2hrs 5mins Language: Spanish with English Subtitles
Twelfth Night in Priory Park
“If music be the food of love”, to start, A small band of players take many parts In this tale of mistaken identity. Unrequited love, drunken jollity, Live music, yellow stockings and a fight Make for the most entertaining of nights. There’s pathos too, and joy and sadness And moments to fill the heart with gladness. Join Jenny Wren Productions for some fun In the open-air, under “the glorious sun”. Jenny Wren Productions are thrilled to present Shakespeare’s Twelfth…
King Rocker (15)
King Rocker (15)
★★★★★ "THE JARVIS COCKER THAT NEVER HAPPENED" THE GUARDIAN Comedian Stewart Lee and director Michael Cumming (Brass Eye, Toast of London), investigate a missing piece of punk history: Robert Lloyd, best known for fronting cult Birmingham bands The Prefects and The Nightingales, has survived under the radar for over four decades. But how, if at all, does Robert want to be remembered? The anti-rockumentary King Rocker weaves the story of Birmingham’s undervalued underdog autodidact into that of the city’s…
3 events,
Despicable Me 4 (U)
Despicable Me 4 (U)
Gru welcomes a new member to the family, Gru Jr., who's intent on tormenting his dad. However, their peaceful existence soon comes crashing down when criminal mastermind Maxime Le Mal escapes from prison and vows revenge against Gru. Cert: U Running time: 1hr 34mins AD Audio Description available R Relaxed Screening: Saturday 3rd August, 11am & Monday 26th August at 11am Relaxed screenings are specifically designed for people who find regular cinema settings challenging. We extend a warm welcome to…
3 events,
Despicable Me 4 (U)
Despicable Me 4 (U)
Gru welcomes a new member to the family, Gru Jr., who's intent on tormenting his dad. However, their peaceful existence soon comes crashing down when criminal mastermind Maxime Le Mal escapes from prison and vows revenge against Gru. Cert: U Running time: 1hr 34mins AD Audio Description available R Relaxed Screening: Saturday 3rd August, 11am & Monday 26th August at 11am Relaxed screenings are specifically designed for people who find regular cinema settings challenging. We extend a warm welcome to…
The Echo (12A)
The Echo (12A)
In The Eco, a remote village in northern Mexico, life consists of the most elementary, basic things. Being a child/teen of labouring farmers here is an intense experience from day one, involving nature, animals and people. But also love, intimacy, illness and death. And education – at least for the younger generation. Tatiana Huezo has made a name for herself as a sensitive and poetic documentarian and filmmaker including, Prayers for the Stolen and several shorts. Accompanying three families…
2 events,
Dial M for Mayhem
Starring Alasdair Baker, Isabella Inchbald, Eliza Langland, Joey Lockhart, Luke Rhodri and Theo Woolford. Middle Ground Theatre Company Ltd is delighted to present the World Stage Premiere of Dial M For Mayhem, a brand new charming farcical comedy drama from the author and director of the hugely successful courtroom phenomenon The Verdict. A rollicking comical and poignant yarn set in 1991 of a group of travelling actors from south of the Scottish border as they conquer the beautiful unforgiving…
4 events,
Inside Out 2 (U)
Inside Out 2 (U)
Disney and Pixar’s “Inside Out 2” returns to the mind of newly minted teenager Riley just as headquarters is undergoing a sudden demolition to make room for something entirely unexpected: new Emotions! Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear and Disgust, who’ve long been running a successful operation by all accounts, aren’t sure how to feel when Anxiety shows up. And it looks like she’s not alone. Cert: U Running time: 1hr 36mins AD Audio Description available R Relaxed Screening: Saturday 20th…
Kensuke’s Kingdom (PG)
Kensuke’s Kingdom (PG)
Discover the animated film based on the classic novel by MICHAEL MORPURGO. Kensuke’s Kingdom tells the epic adventure of Michael, a young boy who sets off with his family on a sailing trip of a lifetime. But excitement soon turns to terror when a violent storm erupts and Michael and his dog Stella are swept overboard, washing up on a remote island where they struggle to survive. Michael eventually discovers he is not alone when he is confronted by…
The Echo (12A)
The Echo (12A)
In The Eco, a remote village in northern Mexico, life consists of the most elementary, basic things. Being a child/teen of labouring farmers here is an intense experience from day one, involving nature, animals and people. But also love, intimacy, illness and death. And education – at least for the younger generation. Tatiana Huezo has made a name for herself as a sensitive and poetic documentarian and filmmaker including, Prayers for the Stolen and several shorts. Accompanying three families…
3 events,
Widow Clicquot (15)
Based on the true story behind the world-renowned champagne business Veuve Clicquot, Widow Clicquot is a sweeping, inspiring and romantic period drama about a visionary young widow defying convention in 18th century France, starring Haley Bennett, Tom Sturridge and Sam Riley. Barbe-Nicole Ponsardin Clicquot (Bennett) takes the reins of the fledgling wine business she started with her beloved late husband. Steering the company through dizzying political and financial reversals, she defies her scandalised critics and revolutionises the champagne industry to become…
Borderlands (12A)
Lilith (Cate Blanchett), an infamous bounty hunter with a mysterious past, reluctantly returns to her home, Pandora, the most chaotic planet in the galaxy. Her mission is to find the missing daughter of Atlas, the universe’s most powerful S.O.B. Lilith forms an unexpected alliance with a ragtag team of misfits – Roland (Kevin Hart), a seasoned mercenary on a mission; Tiny Tina (Ariana Greenblatt), a feral pre-teen demolitionist; Krieg, Tina’s musclebound protector; Tannis (Jamie Lee Curtis), the oddball scientist…
3 events,
Theatre Tours
Theatre Tours
Join us for a tour of Malvern Theatres. Taking place on regular Sundays during the year, Theatre Tours offer an incredible opportunity to visit areas of the building not normally on public view. See behind-the-scenes in our three auditoria: The Festival Theatre, Forum Theatre and Cinema, plus check out our brand new Studio One space. Stand on the Festival Theatre stage and gaze out into the 850 seat auditorium as you learn the fascinating story of this historic venue.…
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The Greatest Showman in Priory Park
September 14th 7:45 pm
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Step right up to an open air screening of The Greatest Showman in Priory Park.
Inspired by the legend and ambitions of America’s original pop-culture impresario, P.T. Barnum, comes an inspirational rags-to-riches tale of a brash dreamer who rose from nothing to prove that anything you can envision is possible and that everyone, no matter how invisible, has a stupendous story worthy of a world-class spectacle.
With an all-star cast including Hugh Jackman, Zendaya and Zac Effron, and featuring the huge musical hits The Greatest Show, Rewrite the Stars and This is Me!
Come along, bring chairs, blankets and a picnic and join us for a night of magic in Priory Park! Refreshments will also be available from Malvern Theatres.
Cert: PG
Running time: 1hr 45mins
Entry from 6.45pm, film starts at approx. 7.45pm (or once light levels are low enough)
