Dance First12A

Directed by James Marsh | USA | 2023 | 1h 40m | Starring Gabriel Byrne, Aidan Gillen, Maxine Peake, Bronagh Gallagher, Robert Aramayo

Literary genius Samuel Beckett lived a rich and varied life: Parisian bon vivant, WWII Resistance fighter, and Nobel Prize-winning playwright. But despite all the adulation that came his way, he remained acutely conscious of his own shortcomings. Award-winning actor Gabriel Byrne takes centre stage in this sweeping portrayal of Beckett’s life, a narrative told through his tumultuous relationships with renowned novelist James Joyce, his devoted wife Suzanne, and his passionate lover Barbara Bray.

Reviews

‘Byrne is rather good in the role, his rueful, craggy face a battleground for a war between Beckett’s self-regard and his self-loathing.’
Wendy Ide, The Observer

‘The film can be a treat to look at, shot mostly in glowing, milky black and white. And performances range from sturdy to superlative.’
Danny Leigh, The FT

 

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We showed Dance First between November 17, 2023 and November 23, 2023.

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Today (Friday 15th November)

16:15

The Room Next Door 12A
Deaf/HOH Subtitles
1h 47m
Julianne Moore and Tilda Swinton star as two friends reunited by shocking news in this exquisite drama by acclaimed filmmaker Pedro Almodóvar (Parallel Mothers). Winner of the Golden Lion for Best Film at the 2024 Venice Film Festival.

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18:45

Dahomey PG
1h 8m | Fon & French w/ English subtitles
Thought-provoking documentary exploring the story of 26 royal artefacts, looted by French colonial forces, being returned to The Republic Benin. Winner of the Golden Bear for Best Film at the 2024 Berlin Film Festival.

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20:30

Blitz 12A
2h
A young boy determined to reunite with his family after being evacuated to the countryside for safety. Saoirse Ronan stars in Steve McQueen’s (12 Years A Slave) wartime drama, set during The Blitz in 1940s London.

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Tomorrow (Saturday 16th November)

13:00

Action Talks: Action Masterclass N/A
Join us for a masterclass workshop session with Writer, director and Producer Chee Keong Cheung and CEO of Action Xtreme, as they provide practical tips and tricks for including action sequences in your films.

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15:15

Blitz 12A
2h
A young boy determined to reunite with his family after being evacuated to the countryside for safety. Saoirse Ronan stars in Steve McQueen’s (12 Years A Slave) wartime drama, set during The Blitz in 1940s London.

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18:00

Police Story 15
1h 36m | Cantonese w/ English subtitles
Blending intense cop drama, playful slapstick comedy, and some of the most daring stunts ever captured on film, Jackie Chan directs and stars in this martial arts classic about a cop trying to clear his name after being framed for murder.

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18:00

Hong Kong Cops Double-Feature 18
3h 9m (+ 30m intermission) | Cantonese w/ English subtitles
Get ready for a high-octane, adrenaline-fuelled night of jaw-dropping stunts and nonstop martial arts madness with this killer double feature. Join us for this back-to-back screening of Jackie Chan's Police Story and kick-ass crime drama Yes Madam!

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20:30

Yes, Madam! 18
1h 33m | Cantonese w/ English subtitles
Michelle Yeoh (Everything Everywhere All At Once) and Cynthia Rothrock play two tough police inspectors leading the fight against a gang of criminals tied up in a murder investigation in this ass-kicking Hong Kong martial arts classic from 1985.

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Plan your visit

Our beautiful art deco inspired auditorium can be found just off East Oxford's Cowley Road. We are open 7 days a week. We open the cinema and box office 30 minutes before the scheduled start time of each film, and the Box Office then closes 10 minutes after the film starts. We don’t show adverts, just a couple of trailers, so don't be late as the film itself starts very close to the advertised time!