Everyone's favourite fictional aristocratic family are back for one last time in Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale. Once again it is richly crafted and is an emotionally satisfying conclusion to the beloved British saga. Set in the late 1930s, the film gracefully weaves together the evolving lives of the Crawley family and their devoted staff as they face the winds of change, from political unrest t...

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Love Never Dies (2012) Love Never Dies continues the story of The Phantom of the Opera. Featuring one of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s finest musical scores performed by a 21 piece orchestra, a stunning cast of 36 including Ben Lewis and Anna O'Byrne, over 300 incredible costumes and a magnificent set illuminated by over 5000 dazzling light bulbs. The year is 1907. It is 10 yea...

Forever Elton is one of the UK's premier tribute acts, performing a 5 STAR reviewed stunning homage to Elton John. Headed by multi-award winning composer & musician, Phil Mountford, and backed by a dedicated, multi-talented band, who between them have performed in some of the most prestigious venues in the world, ensuring a high level of musicianship and creativity. Expect to be tapping you...

Grand Prix of Europe is a thrilling, warmly animated family adventure. It follows Edda, a determined young mouse who dreams of racing stardom, and Ed, the legendary mouse driver whom she idolises. When her father’s fairground business is in jeopardy, Edda seizes a daring opportunity, disguised as Ed, to compete in the Grand Prix. What begins as a bold stunt becomes a journey of courage, trust, and...

Eddington is a bold, provocative neo-Western dark comedy-thriller from Ari Aster (director of Midsommar and Hereditary) that plunges into the chaos of May 2020 in a small New Mexico town. When Mayor Ted Garcia (Pedro Pascal) enacts strict COVID-mask mandates, local Sheriff Joe Cross (Joaquin Phoenix) objects, seeing them as infringements on personal liberty. As tensions build, Joe decides to run f...

In case you have forgotten, Calendar Girls is a wonderfully and irresistibly heart-warming British comedy-drama that blends humour, charm, and genuine emotion. Inspired by a true story, the film follows a group of Yorkshire women from the local Women’s Institute who decide to produce an “alternative” charity calendar. Instead of the usual jam and flower arrangements, they pose nude, tastefully and...

The legendary movie that launched the career of Steven Spielberg and rewrote the rule book on what modern cinema could be is 50 years old and what better way to celebrate than screening it at the Empire. It was the very first summer blockbuster and yes you may well have seen it, but have you seen it on a big screen, with an audience, in all its glory? Set in the seaside town of Amity Island, the ...

The Roses is a sharp, satirical black comedy that peels back the glossy façade of marriage to expose envy, betrayal, and ambition. Directed by Jay Roach and written by Tony McNamara, it tells the story of Theo (Benedict Cumberbatch) and Ivy (Olivia Colman), a high-achieving couple with a picture-perfect life: jobs, kids, love. But when Theo's architectural career crashes and Ivy’s restaurant takes...

Chuckl. Halstead Live at The Empire Theatre Get ready Halstead for an evening packed with laughter, featuring four outstanding comedians. Whether you're a casual comedy fan or a die-hard stand-up lover, this is your chance to see some of the biggest and funniest acts right on your doorstep! Expect big laughs, razor-sharp wit, and unforgettable performances – all expertly curated by Chuckl. ...

RECORDED LIVE Following triumphant Met turns in Roméo et Juliette, La Traviata, and Lucia di Lammermoor, Nadine Sierra summits another peak of the soprano repertoire as Amina, who sleepwalks her way into audiences’ hearts in Bellini’s poignant tale of love lost and found. In his new production, Rolando Villazón—the tenor who has embarked on a brilliant second career as a director—retains the...

Mrs. Warren’s Profession by Bernard Shaw directed by Dominic Cooke RECORDED LIVE Five-time Olivier Award winner Imelda Staunton (The Crown) joins forces with her real-life daughter Bessie Carter (Bridgerton) for the very first time, playing mother and daughter in Bernard Shaw’s incendiary moral classic. Vivie Warren is a woman ahead of her time. Her mother, however, is a product of that...

A Big Bold Beautiful Journey is a romantic fantasy-drama by director Kogonada, written by Seth Reiss, that weaves magic realism with emotional stakes. The film follows Sarah (Margot Robbie) and David (Colin Farrell), two strangers who meet at a wedding and, through a mysteriously enchanted GPS and unexpected detours, are guided to relive key moments from their pasts. Along the way, lush cinematogr...

Night of the Zoopocalypse is a thrilling animated horror-comedy adventure aimed at younger viewers that brings together scares, humour, and heart in just under 95 minutes. When a meteor crashes into Colepepper Zoo, it unleashes a virus that turns its animal inhabitants into “Gum-Beast” zombies. Gracie (Gabbi Kosmidis), a young timber wolf raised in captivity, must ally with the gruff mountain lio...

Night of the Zoopocalypse is a thrilling animated horror-comedy adventure aimed at younger viewers that brings together scares, humour, and heart in just under 95 minutes. When a meteor crashes into Colepepper Zoo, it unleashes a virus that turns its animal inhabitants into “Gum-Beast” zombies. Gracie (Gabbi Kosmidis), a young timber wolf raised in captivity, must ally with the gruff mountain lio...

The Long Walk (2025), is adapted from master story teller Stephen King’s dystopian novel , and is a gripping, emotionally charged thriller that lingers long after the credits roll. Set in an authoritarian America, it follows 50 teenage boys forced into an annual walking contest: keep up a minimum pace, or face execution. Cooper Hoffman plays Ray Garraty, who forms a fragile bond with fellow walker...

This Halloween, join renowned entertainer Nicky Trix and his best friend Nambu the elephant, for Halloween Howls. This fast paced spook-tacular show is packed with magic, laughter and family fun! Get ready for an interactive show where you and your family can join in on the action! With plenty of surprises, silly competitions and laugh out loud moments. So grab your broomsticks, slip into yo...

Bat Out of Hell - The Musical (2025) Get ready for the ultimate rock experience as Bat Out of Hell roars onto the big screen this Halloween! The cast of the West End production will bring Jim Steinman and Meat Loaf’s iconic anthems to life, including I’d Do Anything For Love (But I Won’t Do That), Paradise By The Dashboard Light, Two Out of Three Ain’t Bad, Dead Ringer For Love, and, of course,...

Silents Synced pairs classic silent movies with epic rock music to bring audiences a unique big screen experience. This reimagining of the iconic Nosferatu (1922) features Radiohead’s Kid A (2000) and Amnesiac (2001) albums. An unauthorized adaptation of Bram Stoker’s Dracula, Nosferatu (1922) is the quintessential silent vampire film, crafted by legendary German director F. W. Murnau. Rather t...

OASIZ are one of the UK’s most authentic tribute bands a point proved in 2023 when a short clip of front man Steve performing as Liam went viral on social media with over half a million views. Many fans were convinced the clip was actually of Liam Gallagher himself which led to the story being covered in the national press as well as a high profile TV appearance later that year. To celebrate th...

A determined father risks everything to rescue a dedicated teacher and her students from a raging wildfire.