Project Hail Mary is a dazzling, heart-lifting sci-fi triumph that rockets straight into your imagination and refuses to let go. Bursting with wonder, wit and warmth, this interstellar adventure is one of the best films so far this year and is as emotionally uplifting as it is visually spectacular. The story is written by Andy Weir who also wrote the hugely popular The Martian (2015) and this is a...
Back by popular demand!…Join Gladness in celebrating the music of one of our national treasures: Madness, with all the bangers and more. So put on your Baggy Trousers, catch the Night Boat to Cairo and join us at the House of Fun. This outstanding and authentic 7 piece Madness tribute act are all accomplished musicians and bring the nuttiest sound around.
Bluey at the Cinema: Play Dates with Friends is pure joy on the big screen, a bright, bouncy celebration of friendship that will have little ones giggling and grown-ups grinning from ear to ear. Warm, witty and wonderfully imaginative, it’s family entertainment at its absolute best. It is aimed at the younger audiences and at an hour is a great entry level cinema film and would make a great first ...
Reminders of Him is an achingly beautiful, emotionally charged romantic drama, with great performances that sweep you up from the very first moment. Tender, heartfelt and deeply human, it’s a story that lingers long after the credits roll. It is based on the international bestselling book by Colleen Hoover whose previous bestselling book It Ends With Us was also made into a hugely successful film....
RECORDED LIVE Following her acclaimed 2024 company debut in Puccini’s Madama Butterfly, soprano Asmik Grigorian returns to the Met as Tatiana, the lovestruck young heroine in this ardent operatic adaptation of Pushkin. Baritone Igor Golovatenko reprises his portrayal of the urbane Onegin, who realizes his affection for her all too late. The Met’s evocative production, directed by Tony Award–win...
Fuze explodes onto the screen with electrifying intensity, delivering a white-knuckle cinematic ride that barely pauses for breath. Blending action, crime and heist thriller elements it is smart and relentlessly tense, this is a thriller that will grip you from the first spark and never let you go. Fuze unfolds in contemporary London after an unexploded Second World War bomb is discovered at a bu...
Chuckl. Halstead with Paul Zerdin, Larry Dean & Fiona Allen Get ready for an unforgettable night of live comedy at The Empire Theatre on — After a string of sold out clubs in 2025 and 2026 we return with our biggest show yet, a Triple headliner showcase. Featuring three of our favourite headliner and one of the UK’s best MCs all squeezed into a single evening of comedy Featuring Paul Z...
Bingo Is Back at The Empire! Every Second Monday of the month, Get your dabbers ready and join us for a night of fun, laughter, and prizes galore, including a £300 grand prize Free entry £1 a book to play £5 for 6 books incluing the Jackpot Flyer Whether you’re a seasoned player or just fancy a great evening out, Bingo at the Empire is the perfect way to kick off the festive season. Don...
Bursting with heart, humour and Highland soul, Glenrothan is an absolute triumph of warmth and storytelling. From its rousing opening moments, this wonderfully British uplifting comedy-drama sweeps you into a richly emotional journey that lingers long after the credits roll. Blending genuinely funny comedy moments and heartfelt and poignant drama it is emotional family storytelling that will leav...
PantherFest 2 is a charity film festival showcasing the talent of indie filmmakers. We have a line up of 18 exciting short-films followed by an award ceremony for prizes up for grabs across six categories, voting lead by the audience. To grab a ticket, follow the link below and leave a minimum donation of £10. If you wish to donate more, please specify whether you are donating additional money or...
The Ballad of Wallis Island is a quietly dazzling gem of a film that could well become a cult classic. It is a whimsical, emotionally rich and genuine funny comedy that strikes a perfect chord between melancholy and mirth. Directed by James Griffiths, this British indie follows faded folk musician Herb McGwyer (Tom Basden, After Life) as he journeys to a remote Welsh island for what he believes i...
Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (1986) is lightning in a bottle, a legendary 1980’s movie that is an endlessly quotable, joyfully rebellious blast of pure movie magic. A defining classic of the teen comedy genre, it doesn’t just entertain, it celebrates life itself with a wink, a grin, and a perfectly timed parade float. The film follows charismatic high-school legend Ferris Bueller as he fakes being s...
Dead Man’s Wire is a real rollercoaster ride that crackles with tension from its very first frame, delivering a gripping, pulse-pounding thriller that refuses to loosen its grip. Blending crime, drama and real-time thriller elements it is sharp, suspenseful and utterly absorbing. It is directed by highly acclaimed filmmaker Gus Van Sant and for those that love high stakes drama and thrills it’s a ...
Join Us for Halstead’s Family Fun Day Get ready for a joyful celebration of community spirit at the Family Fun Day on Sunday, 24th May 2026, hosted in partnership with Halstead Town F.C. and Empire Theatre. Sunday, 24 May 2026, from 2.00pm to 10pm Halstead Town Football Club Grounds - Live music and local performances - Inflatable attractions and games for all ages - Food stalls with s...
The Magic Faraway Tree sweeps you into its world with such irresistible wonder that the opening moments feel like stepping straight into a childhood dream. As you would expect from a film based on the Enid Blyton novel it is a fantasy‑adventure bursting with charm, imagination and heart, and works for the young and old, crafted to delight families and nostalgic fans alike. The film follows three ...
California Schemin’ bursts onto the screen with swagger, style and a wicked sense of fun, delivering a wildly entertaining ride from start to finish. Sharp, energetic and irresistibly cheeky, it is genuinely funny and blends comedy, crime into a caper that crackles with personality. It tells the unbelievable biographical true story of two Scottish dreamers who after being knocked back for rappin...
RECORDED LIVE The Playboy of the Western World by John Millington Synge directed by Caitríona McLaughlin Nicola Coughlan (Bridgerton) joins Éanna Hardwicke (The Sixth Commandment) and Siobhán McSweeney (Derry Girls) in John Millington Synge’s riveting play of youth and self-discovery. Pegeen Flaherty’s life is turned upside down when a young man walks into her pub claiming that he’s kil...
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie bursts onto the screen with such dazzling energy that it practically lifts you out of your seat. It’s a cosmic adventure so joyfully crafted that you can’t help but grin from the very first frame. As a family-friendly sci‑fi fantasy, it delivers spectacle, heart, and humour in equal measure. The story follows Mario as he’s catapulted across the stars to rescue Princes...
Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die is one of the most under-rated films of the year and it practically explodes onto the screen with such kinetic flair that the opening minutes feel like being dropped into the world’s coolest video game. It’s a witty, slick, high‑octane sci‑fi action‑comedy that grabs you by the collar and refuses to let go. It must be one of the most interesting, clever, funny, bonke...
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie bursts onto the screen with such dazzling energy that it practically lifts you out of your seat. It’s a cosmic adventure so joyfully crafted that you can’t help but grin from the very first frame. As a family-friendly sci‑fi fantasy, it delivers spectacle, heart, and humour in equal measure. The story follows Mario as he’s catapulted across the stars to rescue Princes...
