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...

The Social Reckoning is a journalistic, legal thriller masterpiece with extraordinary, razor-sharp triumph that holds tech power accountable in breathtaking cinematic fashion! Tense, compelling, and endlessly captivating, this explosive drama hits with maximum emotional impact. The always fantastic Aaron Sorkin, writes and directs in what can been seen as a companion piece to his excellent The Soc...

Get ready for a vibrant cinematic treat, because the animated family adventure Monster Mia delivers an absolute riot of fun that will thoroughly captivate audiences of all ages! Brimming with dazzling charm and high-energy excitement, this heart-warming comedy spectacle is guaranteed to leave you smiling from ear to ear. The story follows twelve-year-old outcast Mia and her loyal pet rat Quentin,...

Get ready for a vibrant cinematic treat, because the animated family adventure Monster Mia delivers an absolute riot of fun that will thoroughly captivate audiences of all ages! Brimming with dazzling charm and high-energy excitement, this heart-warming comedy spectacle is guaranteed to leave you smiling from ear to ear. The story follows twelve-year-old outcast Mia and her loyal pet rat Quentin,...

The historical action drama The Uprising is an absolute triumph, delivering a fiercely thrilling and grand cinematic epic that captures your attention from the very first frame! Explosive, powerful, and utterly gripping, this sweeping battle for freedom hits with unforgettable theatrical intensity. Directed by the ever wonderful Paul Greengrass (Captain Phillips & Bourne films) he brings his reali...

At the Halstead Empire we are thrilled and proud to be showing 2 films as part of the Into Film Festival which provides FREE film screenings for 5-19 year old schoolchildren, those at college and the home schooled. Bookings for this years Into Film Festival are now live, and it is completely free. You do not book tickets through the Halstead Empire but through Into Films website where you will nee...

Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere bursts onto the screen with raw soul and gritty conviction, this biographical musical drama is an unforgettable plunge into the heart of artistic courage. A film that feels like a living song, it showcases one of music’s greatest storytellers at his most vulnerable and creative. Directed by Scott Cooper, the film chronicles a pivotal chapter in Bruce Springste...

Warm, nostalgic and deeply moving, Stand By Me is one of the most legendary and beloved coming-of-age dramas ever made. Funny, emotional and beautifully human, this timeless 1986 classic captures the magic and heartbreak of childhood friendship with extraordinary honesty, which is why it remains so acclaimed decades later. With the film becoming 40 this year and the sad death of its acclaimed dire...

Tom Rosenthal Live in Halstead Chuckl. Halstead – Friday 20th November Chuckl. brings a fantastic night of live stand - up comedy to The Empire Theatre, Halstead on Friday 20th November 2026 . Join us for a full line - up show featuring Tom Rosen thal from Friday Night Dinner and Plebs , Tony Law from Have I Got News For You , Mandy Muden , Britain’s Got Talent Semi - Finalist , and your host ...

DreamWorks’ newest animated fantasy-adventure comedy Forgotten Island is an absolute visual wonder, sweeping audiences away on a magical, heart-warming journey like no other! Vibrant, emotionally charged, and endlessly inventive, this captivating spectacle delivers top-tier entertainment for all the family from start to finish. Set in the 1990s, the story follows inseparable best friends Jo and R...

Get ready for a brilliantly chaotic cinematic treat, because supernatural comedy adventure Ghosts: The Possession of Button House brings the beloved and very funny BBC TV phenomenon to the big screen with spectacular comedic flair! Explosively funny, delightfully spooky, and packed with heart, this feature-length spectacle is an utter delight from start to finish. The plot kicks off when a local ...

Prepare to hold your breath! Whalefall is a heart-pounding, visually sensational survival thriller that delivers a white-knuckle cinematic thrill ride like no other. Great cast, great concept and great big whale this film has it all on a large scale! The story follows young diver Jay Gardiner on a perilous underwater mission off the coast to retrieve his deceased father’s remains, only to suffer ...

Celebrate Doctor Who Day with an exclusive big-screen event marking 20 years of the Tenth Doctor and Rose Tyler. This is a must see for all Whovians and a special one off, one night only screening! The screening will start at 7:00pm prompt in cinemas all over the country and we are excited to say the Halstead Empire will be one of them! For the first time ever in cinemas, the acclaimed two-part a...

At the Halstead Empire we are thrilled and proud to be showing 2 films as part of the Into Film Festival which provides FREE film screenings for 5-19 year old schoolchildren, those at college and the home schooled. Bookings for this years Into Film Festival are now live, and it is completely free. You do not book tickets through the Halstead Empire but through Into Films website where you will nee...

Whimsical, quirky, delightfully eccentric, and completely unmissable, writer/directors Alex Huston Fischer and Eleanor Wilson’s Wicker is an absolute romantic, fantasy, comedy triumph! Prepare to be utterly enchanted by this deliciously cheeky period fairy tale, which sparkles with brilliant performances, wit, gorgeous imagery, and enormous heart. Set in a stuffy, narrow-minded seaside village, t...

Prepare to be utterly spellbound, because Wildwood is a dark fantasy animated masterpiece that stands as the wonderful animation studio LAIKA’s most breath-taking triumph yet! Blending heart-pounding adventure with magical enchantment, this extraordinary, gorgeous stop-motion epic is an absolute marvel of modern cinema. It is one for both older children and grown ups and possibly one of the most b...