The Red ShoesPG

Directed by Michael Powell & Emeric Pressburger | UK | 1948 | 2h 15m | Starring Moira Shearer, Anton Walbrook, Marius Goring, Robert Helpmann, Léonide Massine

A young and ambitious ballerina is taken under the wing of a demanding instructor, who urges her to commit wholeheartedly to achieving the status of the world’s greatest dancer. As her reputation begins to rise, she finds herself caught in a struggle between her unwavering commitment to dance and her yearning for love. An undisputed masterpiece of British cinema, Powell and Pressburger’s visually ravishing fantasia explores the intersection of creativity and obsession.

Join us on Monday 11th December (6pm) for a special event screening, including themed food, drinks, and a raffle competition giveaway, hosted by our Activate Learning group of young programmers. 

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We showed The Red Shoes between December 10, 2023 and December 13, 2023.

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Today (Monday 19th January)

17:30

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Descriptive Subtitles
2h 30m
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20:45

Sentimental Value 15
2h 13m | Norwegian w/ English subtitles
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Tomorrow (Tuesday 20th January)

18:00

The Elephant Man 12A
£6 for Members / + Introduction
2h 3m
Victorian surgeon Frederick Treves rescues severely deformed John Merrick from sideshow exploitation, discovering his intelligence and dignity. David Lynch’s atmospheric, Oscar-nominated drama turns a true story into a moving portrait of compassion and friendship that reveals the director’s visionary power.

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20:45

Peter Hujar's Day 12A
£6 for Members
1h 16m
Peter Hujar guides writer Linda Rosenkrantz through a single, vibrant day in 1974 New York, revealing the rituals, friendships, and artistic inspirations that shape his life. Ira Sachs’ intimate period piece celebrates creativity, culture, and the city’s dynamic energy.

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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 only show a few adverts – less than most cinemas – and we only play a couple of trailers, so please don’t be late as the film itself starts very close to the advertised time!