Bad Apples is an absolute tour de force that grabs you by the throat and refuses to let go! Director Jonatan Etzler delivers a deliciously twisted satirical dark comedy thriller that stands as one of the year’s absolute highlights. It is one of those rare films that manages to blend excellent performances, with a great script and story and genuine comedy with high drama. The narrative follows Mar...

The Essex Community Talent Awards (ECTAs) THE LIVE FINAL IS HERE AT THE EMPIRE! This is the night Essex comes alive. A powerhouse celebration of singers, dancers, musicians and variety performers of every age, every style, every corner of the county. After hundreds of applications and high-energy live auditions, the very best of the best are stepping into the spotlight. Finalists will battle it...

Tom and Jerry: Forbidden Compass is a rip-roaring, action-packed animated adventure fantasy that dynamically catapults cinema’s most famous, and everyone’s favourite cat-and-mouse duo into an extraordinary new dimension! When a chaotic museum chase unleashes a mythical artifact, Tom and Jerry are sucked through a magical portal into a breath-taking ancient realm. Separated in a land filled with m...

& Sons is an intensely moving, witty and masterfully crafted family drama that will hold you spellbound from its very first frame! Adapted from David Gilbert?s acclaimed novel by director Pablo Trapero and Oscar-winner Sarah Polley, it is an absolute triumph of emotional depth and dramatic storytelling. The story centres on A.N. Dyer, a world-renowned but reclusive author who, believing his death...

Two of opera’s most extraordinary artists return to The Met: Live in HD for Verdi’s thrilling take on the immortal Shakespearean tale of the scheming couple determined to seize power at any cost. Baritone Quinn Kelsey is the Scottish king haunted by the ghosts of his murderous ascent to the throne, opposite soprano Lise Davidsen as the power-mad Lady Macbeth, whose ruinous ambition damns them both...

Get your brooms ready, because the ultimate comfort-movie royalty has officially returned to brew up pure cinematic alchemy! Practical Magic 2 is a utterly enchanting, warm-hearted romantic fantasy sequel that delivers a double dose of spellbinding nostalgia with a brilliant modern twist. Picking up decades after the 1998 cult favourite, the story follows Sally and Gillian Owens as a new crisis ...

Everyone’s favourite sheep is back in Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom! It is an utterly delightful, high-octane stop-motion animated comedy adventure that delivers pure cinematic magic for all ages! Aardman Animations has crafted a spooky, side-splitting triumph that stands amongst their very finest work. It really is one for all the family with action, jokes, drama and side splitting s...

Everyone’s favourite sheep is back in Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom! It is an utterly delightful, high-octane stop-motion animated comedy adventure that delivers pure cinematic magic for all ages! Aardman Animations has crafted a spooky, side-splitting triumph that stands amongst their very finest work. It really is one for all the family with action, jokes, drama and side splitting s...

Heart of the Beast is a heart-pounding, relentlessly gripping survival action thriller that hits you like a freight train and keeps the adrenaline surging! Directed by David Ayer, this pulse-pounding masterpiece delivers an unmissable cinematic rush. The gripping plot follows James Belmont, an Army Special Forces veteran battling severe trauma after returning to civilian life. When a terrifying p...

The Spooktacular Variety Show Step into the glowing, spellbinding world of Ultra-Vibrancy this Halloween! Experience the Spooktacular Variety Show - a one-of-a-kind Black Art UV Puppet performance bursting with colour, comedy, and magical surprises. Perfect for all ages, this dazzling show brings quirky characters and vibrant stories to life under mesmerizing ultraviolet light. Get ready for laug...

The Incomer is a gloriously quirky, heart-warming indie folk comedy that we do so well in this country and it shines as an absolute gem of modern British filmmaking! Writer-director Louis Paxton delivers an irresistibly warm and charming, offbeat treasure that captures your heart from the very first frame. Set on a remote Scottish isle, the story follows eccentric siblings Isla and Sandy, who hav...

This brand new version of the much loved Sense and Sensibility is a soaring, utterly captivating period romantic drama that breathes vibrant, fresh life into Jane Austen’s beloved classic! Helmed by director Georgia Oakley, this exquisite adaptation stands out as an instant masterpiece of modern British cinema. The narrative follows the Dashwood sisters after sudden tragedy leaves them financiall...

Prepare to be swept off your feet by David, an utterly spellbinding animated musical adventure that stands out as 2026’s ultimate family cinema treat! Bursting with joyous spectacle, heart-stopping action, and unforgettable original songs, this triumphant film reimagines the classic biblical tale of a humble shepherd boy destined for legendary greatness. The story follows young David from his pea...

The 1975 cult icon film masterpiece, in homeage to the late great Tim Curry To celebrate Halloween get ready to do the Time Warp again and jump headfirst into the ultimate glam-rock extravaganza! The Rocky Horror Picture Show remains the undisputed crowning jewel of sci-fi musical spoofs, celebrated worldwide as an enduring genre classic for its wildly infectious soundtrack, unapologetic theatric...

Get ready for an absolute masterclass in adrenaline-pumping cinema, because director Zach Cregger’s 2026 survival horror spectacle Resident Evil reboot, completely redefines cinematic terror! Delivering a relentless, pulse-pounding masterpiece, this reboot brings the terrifying iconic universe to life with razor-sharp intensity. It has been getting lots of positive acclaim and its screenings at th...

Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s 2026 masterpiece Digger is an absolute triumph, serving up a razor-sharp satirical black comedy that grips you from its very first frame! Explosively entertaining and gloriously unhinged, this audacious cinematic ride delivers an unforgettable big-screen spectacle. It is shaping up to be one of those “must see” films that pop up every now and again! The plot revolves aroun...

A Showgirl Dream - the show! Sabrina Carpente r & Taylor Swift are two of the biggest female pop stars of the moment. From sharing the stage at the momentous Eras Tour to releasing Life Of A Showgirl together on Taylor’s new album. Both singers have amazing hits, costumes and choreography making ‘A Showgirl Dream’ a show not to be missed. Performed by Lauren G & her incredible band and dancers ...

Verity is an absolute triumph of psychological thriller cinema, gripping audiences with its sheer intensity and breathless suspense right from the very start! Michael Showalter’s 2026 adaptation of the worldwide bestselling book by unfolds with stylish precision and dark elegance, and this edge-of-your-seat thriller delivers an endlessly compelling mystery that keeps you guessing until its shockin...

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...

Under the oppressive heat of the Spanish sun, the fiercely independent Carmen attracts the attention of Don José. She warns him not to fall in love with her, but his obsession knows no bounds. Damiano Michieletto’s searing production returns, casting scorching light on the lust, violence and destructive desire of Bizet’s ever-popular opera. An all-star cast brings this white-hot drama to life, wi...