A world-renowned but reclusive novelist, believing he is about to die, summons his estranged sons to his home. But instead of seeking forgiveness for their shattered family, he tells them a wild and unbelievable secret that could rewrite their past.

Bill Nighy, Dominic West, George MacKay, Johnny Flynn, Noah Jupe and Imelda Staunton star in this tale about a dysfunctional family stuck at an impasse created by their megalomaniac father.

At once a taut, deeply engrossing political thriller and one of the most fascinating films ever made about the inner workings of the press, Alan J. Pakula’s All the President’s Men plays as part of our Wayback Wednesday series, celebrating the cinema of 1976.

Academy-Award winners Robert Redford and Dustin Hoffman star in this true story as Washington Post reporters Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward. When they cover a seemingly routine story of a break-in of the Democratic National Committee headquarters in Washington’s Watergate office building, their reportage and subse­quent revelations move Congress to force the President of the United States to resign.

This year, Andre Rieu celebrates a spectacular milestone - the 20th anniversary of his iconic summer concerts on the magnificent Vrijthof square. Captured live in his beloved hometown, this brand-new cinema event marks two decades of music and unforgettable magical summer nights.

Viva Maastricht! is a joyful tribute to the city where it all began. Joined by his world-renowned Johann Strauss Orchestra and a vibrant ensemble of artists, Andre brings the spirit, culture, and warmth of his hometown to life in a dazzling new concert filled with emotion and wonder.

From timeless waltzes to soul-stirring classics, this landmark anniversary concert promises an evening of passion, joy and togetherness. Be part of this historic celebration as the Vrijthof once again transforms into a breathtaking open-air ballroom - only in cinemas this summer.

Step into the burgeoning British youth culture of the 1950s and 60s with this selection of excerpts from the BFI National Archive’s Associated-Rediffusion collection.

Launched in 1955 as part of the fledgling ITV. Associated-Rediffusion was one of the very first independent television companies that, among other achievements, shook up the world of documentary TV.

In this vibrant compilation, discover the rise of the teenager, the teddy boy and the coffee bar; the importance of pop music to the post-war generation; and the newfound freedoms that have come to define these landmark years in British cultural history.

Included titles:

Fan Fever (1956) - A spirited look at the rise of fandom amongst teenage girls, capturing the rising tide of pop obsession in dance halls and clubs.

This Week: Teddy Boys (1956) – A probing snapshot of the Teddy Boy subculture, spotlighting its bold style and the concerns it stirred nationwide.

Celebrity: Cliff Richard (1959) – An early portrait of Cliff Richard as he rises from Britain’s music scene to become a defining pop idol.

This Week: Leamington Spa Teddy Boys (1958) – A revealing dispatch from Leamington Spa, showing how Teddy Boy culture took root beyond the major cities. 5. Living for Kicks (1960) – 11 mins A vivid study of youth culture in Brighton as teenagers chase excitement and define their identities in a fast-changing consumer culture.

The Beat City (1963) – A fast-paced portrait of Liverpool which captures the energy of youth music culture as it surges through the city’s clubs and dance halls.

The Cosmic Frequencies Festival returns to Hexham - A celebration of space science, UFOs + music in the dark skies capital of the UK.

Please note each film is externally ticketed - follow links below to book your seats.

11.00 – 12.30: Rendez Vous With The Future

Steve Crabtree will present the first episode of Rendez Vous With The Future, a three part documentary series he produced which explores the science behind the science fiction of writer Liu Cixin (author of the acclaimed book and Netflix series 3 Body Problem). While Steve’s series has won awards in China, this will be the first time UK audiences will see this fascinating insight into how science fact influences fiction. Followed by Q&A. Buy tickets £10

12.30 – 14.10: The UFOs of Soesterberg

In another UK premiere, Bram Roza will present his documentary The UFOs of Soesterberg. Roza is the founder of the Dutch UFO reporting center but also has an interest in historic cases. His film examines a remarkable case from 1979, when twelve soldiers encountered a mysterious object hover over Soesterberg Airforce Base – far from the only unusual sighting in this region of the Netherlands. Join us for the first ever Dutch documentary ever made about the UFO/UAP topic. English subtitled. Followed by Q&A. Buy tickets £10

The Cosmic Frequencies Festival returns to Hexham - A celebration of space science, UFOs + music in the dark skies capital of the UK.

Please note each talk is externally ticketed - follow links below to book your seats.

11.00 – 12.00: What is the Universe made of?

Join Durham University Professors Carlos Frenk and Philip Goff as they share different perspectives on the nature of the Universe. Carlos, a world renowned particle physicist and cosmologist, will provide an overview of current astronomical views about the origin and make-up of the Universe, what we still don’t know, and the implications of dark matter for life elsewhere. Philip is a philosopher who researches how consciousness fits in with our overall view of reality. He will explain the difference between the scientific method and ‘scientism’, and provide an overview of theories (such as panpsychism and cosmopsychism) that postulate consciousness precedes matter. Followed by Q&A. Buy tickets £10

12.00 – 1.00: Artists and Space

Join local artists Professor Fiona Crisp‍ and Luis Bernardo Guzmán (Northumbria University) as they talk about their work in space. Fiona will discuss  the difference between citizen-led space research and science/ corporate approaches, and why artists need to take a leading role. Luis will share how his work combines art, biotechnology, and space exploration, and discuss how and why the International Space Station commissioned some of this work. This session will be hosted by SETI Institute artist-in resident Daniela De Paulis. Followed by Q&A. Buy tickets £10

2.00 – 3.00: Cockpit Visions

Join Dr Bill Garrett (former pilot and cognitive neuroscientist) and Graeme Rendall (aviation historian and author of 20 books) discussing the science of how pilots see and the history of strange lights in the skies. Bill will explain the basics of how the brain interprets visual information, and the technologies contemporary pilots use to help them identify what is in the sky around them.   Graeme will be looking at UFO reports from WW11 (including one from Northumberland in 1944) even before the term was invented, and what analysis was carried out by air intelligence experts. Followed by Q&A. Buy tickets £10

3.00 – 4.00: Close Encounters

Join Ryan Sprague (American author, media presenter and UFO podcaster) and Holly Wood (a leading voice for UK people who have had UFO encounters) discuss their work. Ryan will  focus on the different ways ordinary people interpret contact with ‘non-human intelligence’. Holly will discuss the Nanu app and platform (Network Advancing New Understandings), a global digital space dedicated to documenting anomalous experiences, and provide an overview of the diversity of the UK experience. Followed by Q&A. Buy tickets £10

The Cosmic Frequencies Festival returns to Hexham - A celebration of space science, UFOs + music in the dark skies capital of the UK.

19:00 - 22:00: Are we alone in the Universe?

An immersive evening of talks interwoven with music by SKX Funkanauts. Astronomer Dan Pye, astrophysicist Beatriz Villarroel, UFOlogist Ryan Sprague, and TV & film producer Steve Crabtree will take the story forward from last year, joined by SETI Institute artist in residence Daniela De Paulis. Buy tickets £25/£23.

22.00 – 22.30: VIP Meet & Greet in the Forum bar.

A chance to meet and chat with the evening’s speakers in an intimate setting. Very limited numbers (25).  Buy tickets £20

Written and directed by acclaimed artist Imran Perretta and set and filmed in Luton, Ish follows 12-year-old best friends Ish and Maram, who wrestle to hold onto their friendship in the wake of a police stop and search. As the ripples take hold, the boys try to make sense of the men they are becoming - and how letting go can be the hardest part of growing up.

Free for Friends of the Forum and 16-25 Members.

“A poignant and poetic urban pastoral’

- The Guardian

“A remarkably beautiful film’

- Sight and Sound

Ricky is a defiant young city kid who finds himself on the run with his cantankerous foster uncle Hec. A national manhunt ensues, and the two are forced to put aside their differences and work together to survive.

Starring the late great Sam Neill, and Julian Dennison, this 10th anniversary screening takes us on a chaotic adventure through the wild New Zealand bush

Celebrate this beloved coming-of-age story from the legendary Studio Ghibli, creators of Spirited Away, and Academy Award®-winning director Hayao Miyazaki, about a resourceful young witch who uses her broom to create a delivery service, only to lose her gift of flight in a moment of self-doubt.

It is a tradition for all young witches to leave their families on the night of a full moon and fly off into the wide world to learn their craft. When that night comes for Kiki, she embarks on her new journey with her sarcastic black cat, Jiji, landing the next morning in a seaside town, where her unique skills make her an instant sensation. Don’t miss this delightfully imaginative and timeless story of a young girl finding her way in the world, featuring the voices of Kirsten Dunst, Janeane Garofalo, Phil Hartman, and Debbie Reynolds.

© 1989 Eiko Kadono/Hayao Miyazaki/Studio Ghibli

Light’s, camera, KONG! The award-winning remake of iconic Hollywood classic, KING KONG plays as part of our Wayback Wednesday series, celebrating the cinema of 1976.  

An oil company executive leads an expedition to an uncharted Pacific island in search of a massive hidden oil deposit. En route the expedition is joined by a stowaway primatologist and a beautiful castaway named Dwan. Upon arriving on the island, they find no oil but instead a tribe of natives who abduct Dwan and offer her as a sacrifice to their giant ape god Kong.

We are pleased to be joined by The Beau Chumps for our 4th annual Laurel and Hardy celebration event - this time presenting 4 of the comedy duo’s classics where Stan and Ollie get to work!

Your line up includes, Towed in a Hole (1932), Busy Bodies (1933), Dirty Work (1933) and the academy award winning The Music Box (1932).

There will be an intermission with special souvenirs and merchandise available, as well as a charity raffle.

The Beau Chumps are the Sunderland based Laurel and Hardy tent - an international organisation devoted to keeping the lives and works of Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy before the public. Find out more at beauchumps.wordpress.com

Since October 2023, Gaza has been sealed from the world-except for one group, international doctors. While global media are barred from reporting and governments look away, doctors breach the blockade and what they find is not just a humanitarian crisis, but a calculated dismantling of life itself.

Covering the entire two years of the genocide, their firsthand accounts and visceral footage offer a rare and vital chronicle of the daily struggles of healthcare workers as they navigate bombed-out hospitals, dwindling supplies, starvation and the overwhelming influx of casualties— predominantly women and children.

John Schlesinger’s classic thriller, featuring Dustin Hoffman, Laurence Olivier and a chilling visit to the dentist screens for one night only this summer as part of our Wayback Wednesday series, celebrating the cinema of 1976.

Graduate student Thomas ‘Babe’ Levy (Dustin Hoffman) is unwittingly caught in the middle of an international conspiracy involving stolen diamonds, an exiled Nazi war criminal, and a rogue government agent.

Live action remake of the 2016 animated adventure in which teenage Moana answers the Ocean’s call and, for the first time, voyages beyond the reef of her island of Motunui with infamous demigod Maui on an unforgettable journey to restore prosperity to her people.

Nicola Coughlan (Bridgerton) joins Eanna Hardwicke (The Sixth Commandment) and Siobhan 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 killed his father. Instead of being shunned, the killer becomes a local hero and begins to win hearts, that is until a second man unexpectedly arrives on the scene…

Filmed live on stage at the National Theatre, Caitriona McLaughlin directs this darkly funny tale full to the brim with secrets.

Adventure reaches new heights!

The Paw Patrol lands on a mysterious dinosaur island after a storm, where they meet Rex, a stranded pup. When Humdinger’s reckless mining triggers a volcano, the team faces their biggest rescue mission yet to save the island.

A new film from the National Emergency Briefing - a public information initiative to ensure the UK is fully briefed on the climate and nature crisis.

Last November, ten of the UK’s leading experts briefed an invited audience of over 1,200 politicians and leaders from business, culture, faith, sport and the media. The briefing set out the implications of climate and nature breakdown for health, food systems, national security and the economy. The People’s Emergency Briefing presents the national implications of climate and nature breakdown - along with credible, positive responses - in a single, accessible account.

A new film featuring Chris Packham, leading scientists, a former general and Jennifer Saunders - all being far too frank about where things are heading and what can be done about it.

The film will be followed by a discussion led by members of Hexham’s Climate Cafe, learn what you can do at a local level.

Tickets are pay as you feel, if you’d like to claim a free ticket and avoid the online processing fee book via our cinema box office.

Fighting crime full-time as Spider-Man in a world that doesn’t remember him, and the pressure of seeing his old friends move on without him, sparks a change in Peter Parker he may not have the power to control.

But that transformation might also be the only thing that can stop a shocking new threat to the city and those he loves - a powerful villain no one can even see.

After his Oscar-winning portrait of Robert Oppenheimer, Christopher Nolan moves from the atomic to the mythic with his long-awaited ambitious adaptation of Homer's foundational saga. With a starry cast led by Matt Damon and a strenuous shoot across the world, The Odyssey promises an immersive big screen experience to defy the Gods.

Odysseus, the legendary King of Ithaca, embarks on a long and perilous journey home following the Trojan War. Throughout his voyage, he is forced to confront the whims of gods, mythological monsters, and trials that stretch both his cunning and his humanity to the breaking point.

The Summer Book follows an intergenerational family spending a transformative summer at their rustic vacation home on an unspoiled, remote island in the Gulf of Finland.

Adapted from Tove Jansson’s beloved novel, the film explores grief, nature, and the delicate bonds between a young girl, her wise grandmother (Glenn Close), and her grieving father (Anders Danielsen Lie).

“A masterpiece that appeals to the senses.”

- Third Coast Review

The toys are back in Disney and Pixar’s “Toy Story 5,” and this time it’s Toy meets Tech. Buzz, Woody, Jessie and the rest of the gang's jobs are challenged when they go head to head with this all-new threat to playtime.