Films & Events
The Birks Cinema offers a range of entertainment options - the latest films and special screenings, live events, stage-on-screen, and more.
The Royal Ballet: THE NUTCRACKER
Join Clara at a delightful Christmas Eve party that becomes a magical adventure once everyone else is tucked up in bed. Marvel at the brilliance of Tchaikovsky’s score, as Clara and her enchanted Nutcracker fight the Mouse King and visit the Sugar Plum Fairy in the glittering Kingdom of Sweets. Peter Wright’s much-loved production for The Royal Ballet, with gorgeous period designs by Julia Trevelyan Oman, keeps true to the spirit of this festive ballet classic, combining the thrill of the fairy...
12A | 2h 45mSunday, December 22nd
The Royal Ballet: CINDERELLA
ROYAL BALLET AND OPERA CINEMA SEASON 2024/25 Stuck at home and put to work by her spoiled Step-Sisters, Cinderella’s life is dreary and dull. Everything changes when she helps a mysterious woman out...With a little bit of magic, she is transported into an ethereal new world – one where fairies bring the gifts of the seasons, where pumpkins turn into carriages, and where true love awaits. Running time: 195 minutes, Two intervals...
12A | 3h 15mSunday, December 15th
Silent Men
Part road trip, part coming-of-middle-age tale, Cowles’ laconic humour and frank approach to his subject proves effective in exploring aspects of masculinity that all too often are little discussed. Admitting that he is not always open and intimate in his conversations with loved ones, the BAFTA-winning Scottish filmmaker sets out to define masculinity in the modern age – what makes men tick and, more importantly, coming to terms with all aspects of health, both physical and mental. The question...
12A | 1h 26mThursday, November 21st
Common Ground
Big Picture Ranch and Area 23a present Common Ground - a hopeful and uplifting story of the pioneers of the “Regenerative Movement” who produce tremendous quantities of nutritionally dense food and are working to balance the climate – all while bringing our entire ecosystem back to life. The film explores how Americans from different walks of life, different political backgrounds, and different parts of the country share one thing in common –the very soil beneath their feet. The film investigat...
12A | 1h 45mMonday, January 27th
Six Nations Rugby: Scotland v Italy
Six nations rugby, live from Scottish Gas Murrayfield. This is a free but ticketed event. Recommended donation of £5 when making your booking. Your support will help us to fund more events like this!...
Saturday, February 1st
Six Nations Rugby: Scotland v Wales
Six nations rugby, live from Scottish Gas Murrayfield in Edinburgh. This is a free but ticketed event. Recommended donation of £5 when making your booking. Your support will help us to fund more events like this!...
Saturday, March 8th
Exhibition on Screen: Van Gogh
Van Gogh: Poets & Lovers Directed by David Bickerstaff – Produced by Phil Grabsky 200 years after its opening and a century after acquiring its first Van Gogh works, the National Gallery, London is hosting the UK’s biggest ever Van Gogh exhibition. Van Gogh is not only one of the most beloved artists of all time, but perhaps the most misunderstood. This film is a chance to reexamine and better understand this iconic artist. Focusing on his unique creative process, Van Gogh: Poets & Lovers expl...
tbc | 1h 30mSunday, November 24th
Gladiator II
From legendary director Ridley Scott, Gladiator II continues the epic saga of power, intrigue, and vengeance set in Ancient Rome. Years after witnessing the death of the revered hero Maximus at the hands of his uncle, Lucius (Paul Mescal) is forced to enter the Colosseum after his home is conquered by the tyrannical Emperors who now lead Rome with an iron fist. With rage in his heart and the future of the Empire at stake, Lucius must look to his past to find strength and honor to return the...
15 | 2h 28mFriday, December 6th
The Polar Express
Late on Christmas Eve, a boy sits in bed doubting the existence of Santa Claus and waiting to hear the sound of sleigh bells. Instead, a magical steam engine roars outside his window and he begins an extraordinary journey towards the North Pole and beyond his imagination. Join us for a special screening...in your Christmas jim jams! Special hot chocolate and a special raffle giveaway on the night....
U | 1h 40mSaturday, December 21st
Kiss Me, Kate: The Musical
Adrian Dunbar (Line of Duty, Ridley) and Broadway royalty Stephanie J. Block (Into The Woods, The Cher Show) lead a stellar cast in a sizzling new 5-star production of Kiss Me, Kate, filmed live at the Barbican in London especially for the big screen. ‘A glorious Golden Age spectacular’ (★★★★★ The Telegraph), Cole Porter’s legendary musical comedy has backstage shenanigans, Shakespearean sonnets and singing gangsters – not to mention a romance that’s just too darn hot – and a full-scale orchestr...
12A | 2h 41mMonday, December 2nd
The Outrun
Rona, fresh out of rehab, returns to the wild Orkney Islands after more than a decade away. As she reconnects with the dramatic landscape where she grew up, memories of her childhood merge with the more recent challenging events that have set her on the path to recovery. Please note: This film contains sequences of flashing lights which might affect customers who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy. Based on the best-selling memoir by Amy Liptrot, THE OUTRUN is set in the otherworldly O...
15 | 1h 58mThursday, November 21st
André Rieu’s 2024 Christmas Concert: Gold and Silver
A ray of glimmer and shine, André Rieu’s 2024 Christmas Concert will be returning to cinemas! This holiday season bring some sparkle to your screens, and join André and his Johann Strauss Orchestra in their Christmas extravaganza. Celebrate the holiday season with André Rieu's dazzling Christmas Concert, "Gold and Silver," exclusively in cinemas! This magical event embodies the festive spirit of Christmas, bringing joy, warmth, and sparkle to the big screen. Get ready to be transported to the w...
tbc | 3h 0mSunday, December 8th
Scots Night at The Birks Cinema Cafe
Join us as we host our first ever Scots Night! Warm up with us this November with a serving of Stovies (served with oatcakes and beetroot), accompanied by live traditional Scottish music with Alan & May Brown....
Friday, November 29th
Musical: Les Misérables:The Staged Concert Live!
Les Misérables:The Staged Concert Live! (40th Anniversary) Seen by over 120 million people worldwide, LES MISÉRABLES is undisputedly one of the world’s most popular musicals. In 2019, Cameron Mackintosh produced a spectacular sell-out staged concert version at the Gielgud Theatre featuring an all-star cast including Michael Ball, Alfie Boe, Carrie Hope Fletcher, Matt Lucas and John Owen Jones. Now cinema audiences can experience a unique encore of this incredible show to celebrate Les Misérables...
12A | 2h 45mTuesday, February 4th
The Royal Opera: TURANDOT
ROYAL BALLET AND OPERA CINEMA SEASON 2024/25 The beautiful but icy Princess Turandot will only marry a man who can correctly answer three riddles. Those who fail are brutally beheaded. But when an unknown prince arrives, the balance of power in Turandot’s court is forever shaken, as the mysterious stranger does what no other has been able to. Running time: 205 minutes, Two intervals Sung in Italian with subtitles Cast: PRINCESS TURANDOT Sondra Radvanovsky CALAF SeokJong Baek LIÙ Anna Princeva...
12A | 3h 25mTuesday, April 1st
Widow Clicquot
After her husband’s untimely death, Barbe-Nicole Ponsardin Clicquot flouts convention by assuming the reins of the fledgling wine business they had nurtured together. Steering the company through dizzying political and financial reversals, she defies her critics and revolutionizes the champagne industry to become one of the world’s first great businesswomen....
15 | 1h 30mSunday, January 5th
Phantom of The Quiz
It's a pop up quiz at the Birks! Join us at 4pm on Friday 24 January. Special guest host, Ian Mitchell, will have plenty of trivia to test your skills. Gather your friends and family to win the top prize! Each team is allowed a maximum of 4 members, £10 per team. Tea, shortbread, and a table for 4, £25. Shortbread biscuits are being provided by local award winning Kenmore Bakery. Tunes, tea, and friends - a wonderful way to spend Friday afternoon and support your local cinema....
Friday, January 24th
Down Home: Cape Breton to Québec
Celebrating the work of Douglas Eadie and Mike Alexander, this special event will showcase Pelicula Films celebrated (and newly-digitized) DOWN HOME films, in which Aly Bain explores connections past and present between Scottish fiddling traditions across North America....
PG | 0h 51mSunday, January 19th
Kneecap
Part of the Heartland Film Society Monthly Series Of the 80,000 native Irish speakers, 6,000 live in the North of Ireland and three of them became a rap group called Kneecap. This is the real-life story of how this anarchic Belfast trio became the unlikely figureheads of a civil rights movement to save and reinvigorate their mother tongue. Directed by Rich Peppiatt Starring Michael Fassbender, Fionnuala Flaherty, Naoise Ó Cairealláin, Liam Óg Ó Hannaidh, JJ Ó Dochartaigh, Josie Walker, Jessic...
18 | 1h 45mSunday, January 19th
The Metropolitan Opera: Salome
Strauss’s Salome (new production) 2024–25 The Met: Live in HD This performance has no interval. Met Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin takes the podium on May 17 to conduct Strauss’s one-act tragedy, which will be transmitted live from the Metropolitan Opera stage to cinemas worldwide. Leading the company’s first new production of the work in 20 years, Claus Guth, one of Europe’s leading opera directors, gives the biblical story a psychologically perceptive Victorian-era setting. South African...
tbc | 2h 15mSaturday, May 17th
Paddington in Peru
Follows Paddington and the Brown family as they visit Aunt Lucy in Peru, but a mystery sends them to the Amazon rainforest and up Peruvian mountains....
PG | 1h 46mFriday, November 22nd
Saturday, November 23rd
Sunday, November 24th
Monday, November 25th
Thursday, November 28th
Piece by Piece
PIECE BY PIECE depicts the life of Pharrell Williams through the incredible visual power of LEGO animation. From his early beginnings in Virginia Beach, to navigating the rapidly changing music scene of the 90s and 2000s, to becoming the creative and cultural icon he is today. PIECE BY PIECE delivers an inspirational message and embraces the idea that being different is a superpower. Along with bring one of the world’s most recognisable IPs, LEGO’s animation style brings Pharrell’s story to the...
PG | 1h 34mFriday, November 22nd
Saturday, November 23rd
Monday, November 25th
Thursday, November 28th
The Metropolitan Opera: Le Nozze di Figaro
Mozart's Le Nozze di Figaro (Revival) 2024–25 The Met: Live in HD This performance will have one interval. On April 26, Mozart’s timeless comedy returns to cinemas worldwide with a live broadcast from the Metropolitan Opera. Conductor Joana Mallwitz, in her Met debut, takes the podium to conduct a stellar ensemble cast including American bass-baritone Michael Sumuel as the clever valet Figaro, Ukrainian soprano Olga Kulchynska as the wily maid Susanna, Canadian baritone Joshua Hopkins as the sk...
tbc | 3h 55mSaturday, April 26th
Quiz Night at the Birks Cinema
Join us for quiz night at the Birks Cinema. Gather your friends and family to win the top prize! Each team is allowed a maximum of 4 members, £10 per team. Add a bowl of nachos to share for an additional £5!...
Friday, December 6th
The Metropolitan Opera: Tosca
Puccini’s Tosca 2024–25 The Met: Live in HD This performance will have two intervals. Extraordinary Norwegian soprano Lise Davidsen stars as the passionate title diva in David McVicar’s thrilling production, transmitted live from the Metropolitan Opera stage to cinemas on November 23. British-Italian tenor Freddie De Tommaso makes his eagerly anticipated company debut as Tosca’s revolutionary lover, Cavaradossi, and powerhouse American baritone Quinn Kelsey is the sadistic chief of police Scarp...
12A | 3h 30mSaturday, November 23rd
National Theatre Live: The Importance of Being Earnest
National Theatre Live 2025 The Importance of being Earnest by Oscar Wilde directed by Max Webster Three-time Olivier Award-winner Sharon D Clarke is joined by Ncuti Gatwa (Doctor Who; Sex Education) in this joyful reimagining of Oscar Wilde’s most celebrated comedy. While assuming the role of a dutiful guardian in the country, Jack lets loose in town under a false identity. Meanwhile, his friend Algy adopts a similar facade. Hoping to impress two eligible ladies, the gentlemen find themselves c...
tbc | 2h 6mThursday, February 20th
Musical: Jesus Christ Superstar Live
Jesus Christ Superstar Live Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s rock classic Jesus Christ Superstar returns to its roots with this sensational performance filmed in the UK during the Live Arena Tour. An incredible cast including Tim Minchin as Judas Iscariot, Melanie Chisholm as Mary Magdalene, Chris Moyles as King Herod and Ben Forster as Jesus Christ, perform hit songs including “I Don’t Know How to Love Him,” “Gethsemane,” “Heaven on Their Minds,” “Everything’s Alright,” “King Herod’s Song” an...
12A | 1h 55mTuesday, March 4th
Hogmanay Silent Disco at the Birks Cinema
Join us at the Birks Cinema for a silent disco from 6:30pm to 8pm. Carefully curated playlist for everyone to listen to on the mezzanine level of the cafe. Fancy dress encouraged. Come show off your moves on the last day of the year! Ages 13 and under. Wireless headphones provided....
Tuesday, December 31st
Elf
When young Buddy falls into Santa's gift sack on Christmas Eve, he's transported back to the North Pole and raised as a toy-making elf by Santa's helpers. But as he grows into adulthood, he can't shake the nagging feeling that he doesn't belong. Buddy vows to visit Manhattan and find his real dad, a workaholic publisher....
PG | 1h 37mMonday, December 23rd
Six Nations Rugby: Scotland v Ireland
Six nations rugby, live from Scottish Gas Murrayfield in Edinburgh. This is a free but ticketed event. Recommended donation of £5 when making your booking. Your support will help us to fund more events like this!...
Sunday, February 9th
Exhibition on Screen: The Dawn of Impressionism
The Dawn of Impressionism: Paris, 1874 Directed by Ali Ray – Produced by Phil Grabsky The Impressionists are the most popular group in art history - millions flock every year to marvel at their masterpieces. But, to begin with, they were scorned, penniless outsiders. 1874 was the year that changed everything; the first Impressionists, “hungry for independence”, broke the mould by holding their own exhibition outside official channels. Impressionism was born and the art world was changed forever...
tbc | 1h 30mTuesday, March 18th
Six Nations Rugby: France v Scotland
Six nations rugby, live from Stade de France in Paris. This match will be projected on a big screen in our cafe mezzanine area. Seats are limited, so please book ahead. This is a free but ticketed event. Recommended donation of £5 when making your booking. Your support will help us to fund more events like this!...
Saturday, March 15th
Drive-Away Dolls
Jamie regrets her breakup with her girlfriend, while Marian needs to relax. In search of a fresh start, they embark on an unexpected road trip to Tallahassee, but things quickly go awry when they cross paths with a group of inept criminals....
15 | 1h 24mSunday, December 15th
The River of Mirrors
Drop into a deep dive into the psychedelic realm of water and snow sports. With award winning supporting films from Guillame Nery, Leo Hoorn Ishka Folkwell and Marco Tribelhorn finishing with the River of Mirrors by Joseph Fender and Joe Rea-Dickins. The evening's films will be followed with a Q&A from directors of the River of Mirrors, Joseph Fender and Joe Rea-Dickins. Starring Joseph Fender, Lauren Strickland, Jem Howe Original soundtrack by Slowly Rolling Camera...
PG | 1h 1mSunday, November 24th
SINCE YESTERDAY: The Untold Story of Scotland’s Girl Bands
Part of the monthly Heartland Film Society series. The McKinleys, The Ettes, Strawberry Switchblade, Sophisticated Boom Boom, Twinsets, His Latest Flame, Sunset Gun, Lungleg, Pink Kross, Sally Skull, Hello Skinny and The Hedrons. Ignored by the industry and deprived of the global success afforded to the male-dominated bands of the day, Since Yesterday: The Untold Story of Scotland’s Girl Bands is a celebration of the women and the music of yesteryear, and a rallying cry to the female talent o...
15 | 1h 34mSunday, March 16th
Wicked
Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz, stars Emmy, Grammy and Tony winning powerhouse Cynthia Erivo (Harriet, Broadway’s The Color Purple) as Elphaba, a young woman, misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, who has yet to discover her true power, and Grammy-winning, multi-platinum recording artist and global superstar Ariana Grande as Glinda, a popular young woman, gilded by privilege and ambition, who has yet to discover her true heart. The two meet as students at Shiz Universi...
tbc | 2h 0mFriday, December 13th
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Monday, December 16th
Thursday, December 19th
Notes From Sheepland
Notes from Sheepland bursts with candid observations of the lipstick wearing, always swearing, no nonsense, artist and shepherd, Orla Barry. Through her fields, her digital diaries, and the pedigree sheep she cares for, we discover how the art is in the doing. Film followed by discussion with local shepherds....
15 | 1h 11mMonday, November 25th
WARREN MILLER’S SEVENTY FIVE
This autumn will mark the 75th anniversary of the Warren Miller film legacy. When the first film from Warren Miller debuted in 1949, it ignited a new genre of filmmaking for the snowsports industry. Today, Warren Miller films have captured the stories of skiers and riders from every edge of the winter world and continue to gather audiences each year to celebrate the start of the winter season. The new film from Warren Miller Entertainment, simply entitled “75” will celebrate this historic anniv...
tbc | 1h 50mWednesday, January 8th
The Royal Opera: DIE WALKÜRE
ROYAL BALLET AND OPERA CINEMA SEASON 2024/25 On a stormy night, fate brings two strangers together, unleashing a love with the power to end worlds. Meanwhile, in the realm of the gods, an epic battle ensues between their ruler Wotan and his rebellious daughter, Brünnhilde. Running time 365 minutes (TBC) Sung in German with subtitles...
12A | 6h 5mWednesday, May 14th
Love Actually
Eight London couples try to deal with their relationships in different ways. Their tryst with love makes them discover how complicated relationships can be....
15 | 2h 9mThursday, December 19th
The Apprentice
The origins of Donald Trump are brought to life in a provocative, electrifying portrait of the man and his mentor, Roy Cohn – a notorious lawyer who will never let the truth get in the way of winning a fight. Sebastian Stan and Jeremy Strong star as Trump and Cohn respectively, with Maria Bakalova starring as Ivana Trump and acclaimed director Ali Abbasi (Border, Holy Spider) bringing a unique perspective to this gripping, darkly funny tale of greed, power and the dark art of the deal....
15 | 2h 2mThursday, November 21st
The Metropolitan Opera: Il Barbiere di Siviglia
Rossini’s Il Barbiere di Siviglia 2024–25 The Met: Live in HD This performance has 1 interval. The Metropolitan Opera’s 2024–25 Live in HD season comes to a close with a live transmission of Rossini’s effervescent comedy on May 31. Russian mezzo-soprano Aigul Akhmetshina headlines a winning ensemble as the feisty heroine, Rosina, alongside American tenor Jack Swanson, in his Met debut, as her secret beloved, Count Almaviva. Moldovan baritone Andrey Zhilikhovsky stars as Figaro, the ingenious ba...
tbc | 3h 35mSaturday, May 31st
Musical: Billy Elliot The Musical Live
Billy Elliot The Musical Live (20th Anniversary celebration) Based on the Academy Award® nominated film, Billy Elliot the Musical has won the hearts of millions since it opened in London’s West End in 2005. Set in a northern mining town, against the background of the 1984/85 miners’ strike, Billy’s journey takes him out of the boxing ring and into a ballet class where he discovers a passion for dance that inspires his family and whole community and changes his life forever. The original creative...
15 | 2h 43mWednesday, April 2nd
The Metropolitan Opera: Aida
Verdi’s Aida—New Production 2024–25 The Met: Live in HD This performance will have one interval. American soprano Angel Blue headlines as the Ethiopian princess torn between love and country in a new production of Verdi’s Aida by Michael Mayer that brings audiences inside the towering pyramids and gilded tombs of ancient Egypt with intricate projections and dazzling animations. Romanian-Hungarian mezzo-soprano Judit Kutasi also stars as Aida’s rival, Amneris, alongside Polish tenor Piotr Beczał...
tbc | 3h 40mSaturday, January 25th
It's A Wonderful Life
Beset with personal and professional problems, George Bailey finds his previously happy life falling apart around him on Christmas Eve. Seeing no way out, George considers suicide from the edge of a bridge - but Clarence, his guardian angel, intervenes and shows George what his beloved hometown of Bedford Falls would be like without him. Shocked by what he sees and at the unforeseen circumstances of his absence, George reconsiders and begs Clarence to return him to the problems of the present an...
U | 2h 10mTuesday, December 24th
Fly Fishing Film Tour 2024
F3T Fly Fishing Film Tour 2024/25 The annual F3T Fly Fishing Film Tour is back in the UK and will be on the road from November with a top notch selection of short films that are sure to get you fired up for the season ahead! This year there will be films that take you into the science of the Costa Marlin Project, to the deep depths of the jungle for massive Peacock Bass and will have a Steelhead story with characters as rare as the fish itself, plus much more. F3T is the original and largest...
tbc | 1h 45mWednesday, January 8th
Down Home: Shetland to Texas
Celebrating the work of Douglas Eadie and Mike Alexander, this special event will showcase Pelicula Films celebrated (and newly-digitized) DOWN HOME films, in which Aly Bain explores connections past and present between Scottish fiddling traditions across North America....
PG | 0h 51mSunday, February 16th
The Metropolitan Opera: Fidelio
Beethoven’s Fidelio 2024–25 The Met: Live in HD This performance will have 1 interval. Following a string of awe-inspiring Live in HD performances, Norwegian soprano Lise Davidsen returns to the Metropolitan Opera as Leonore, the faithful wife who risks everything to save her husband from the clutches of tyranny in Beethoven’s Fidelio. Completing the distinguished cast is British tenor David Butt Philip as the political prisoner Florestan, Polish bass-baritone Tomasz Konieczny as the villainous...
tbc | 3h 45mSaturday, March 15th
The Royal Opera: THE TALES OF HOFFMANN
ROYAL BALLET AND OPERA CINEMA SEASON 2024/25 Through the haze of the years, a poet remembers the women he loved. But when it comes to matters of the heart, nothing is as it seems. Particularly when the devil himself is involved… Journeying back to his school days, Hoffmann relives his childhood romance with Olympia, a model student in every sense. Doomed love follows him into adulthood, where the dancer, Antonia, is taken from him too soon. Meanwhile, the sensual courtesan Giulietta has her o...
12A | 4h 5mWednesday, January 15th
It Ends With Us
This screening is supported by Perth and Kinross Violence Against Women Partnership as part of the 16 Days of Action. The film will be followed by a Q&A discussion with a representative from Perth & Kinross Violence against Women Partnership. IT ENDS WITH US, the first Colleen Hoover novel adapted for the big screen, tells the compelling story of Lily Bloom (Blake Lively), a woman who overcomes a traumatic childhood to embark on a new life in Boston and chase a lifelong dream of opening her own...
15 | 2h 10mSunday, December 1st
Musical: Girl From The North Country
Girl From The North Country Written and directed by celebrated playwright Conor McPherson and featuring Tony Award-winning orchestrations by Simon Hale, Girl From The North Country reimagines 20 legendary songs of Bob Dylan as they’ve never been heard before, including “Forever Young,” “All Along The Watchtower,” “Hurricane,” and “Like A Rolling Stone.” It’s 1934 in Duluth, Minnesota. We meet a group of wayward travellers whose lives intersect in a guesthouse filled with music, life and hope. Ex...
15 | 2h 32mWednesday, November 27th
Home Alone
All Kevin McCallister wants for Christmas is for his family to disappear. So when he wakes to discover that they have accidentally left for their Christmas trip without him and that his wish has come true, he does what any kid would do - he parties! But when he learns that two burglars with a Christmas list of their own are working their way up the block, he is forced to defend the family home on his own and sets about decking the halls with ingenious traps to hold the thieves at bay until his r...
PG | 1h 43mFriday, December 13th
The Royal Ballet: ROMEO AND JULIET
The Capulets and Montagues are sworn enemies. Yet it is love at first sight for Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet when they meet each other at the Capulet ball, into which Romeo has snuck. The two fall in love and they profess their devotion to each other at Juliet’s balcony. They secretly get married. The stakes are raised for the young couple when Romeo avenges the death of his friend Mercutio who has been killed by Tybalt, Juliet’s cousin. For this, Romeo is exiled from Verona. Meanwhile, Jul...
12A | 3h 30mThursday, March 20th
The Royal Ballet: SWAN LAKE
ROYAL BALLET AND OPERA CINEMA SEASON 2024/25 Prince Siegfried chances upon a flock of swans while out hunting. When one of the swans turns into a beautiful woman, Odette, he is enraptured. But she is under a spell that holds her captive, allowing her to regain her human form only at night. Von Rothbart, arbiter of Odette's curse, tricks the Prince into declaring his love for the identical Odile and thus breaking his vow to Odette. Doomed to remain a swan forever, Odette has but one way to break...
12A | 3h 30mThursday, February 27th
Blitz
In World War II London, nine-year-old George is evacuated to the countryside by his mother, Rita, to escape the bombings. Defiant and determined to return to his family, George embarks on a journey back home as Rita searches for him. Sir Steve McQueen’s “Blitz” follows the epic journey of George (Elliott Heffernan), a 9-year-old boy in World War II London whose mother Rita (Saoirse Ronan) sends him to safety in the English countryside. George, defiant and determined to return home to his mom an...
12A | 2h 0mFriday, November 29th
Saturday, November 30th
Thursday, December 5th
The Royal Ballet: BALLET TO BROADWAY
ROYAL BALLET AND OPERA CINEMA SEASON 2024/25 Sensuous contemporary ballet meets the energy of musical theatre in four distinctive short works. Fool’s Paradise, The Two of Us, Us, An American in Paris: four works showing the remarkable choreographic range of The Royal Ballet's Artistic Associate, Christopher Wheeldon. Running time 180 minutes FOOL’S PARADISE Luminescent and shimmering, Fool’s Paradise marked the first of Wheeldon’s many collaborations with composer Joby Talbot. It was created...
12A | 3h 0mThursday, May 22nd
Six Nations Rugby: England v Scotland
Six nations rugby, live from Twickenham in London This is a free but ticketed event. Recommended donation of £5 when making your booking. Your support will help us to fund more events like this!...
Saturday, February 22nd
Christmas Trivia at the Birks Cinema
Join us for an extra special quiz night at the Birks Cinema with a twist. A raffle with big prizes, prizes for the best Christmas hat, and mulled wine on offer at the cafe. Gather your friends and family to win the top prize! Each team is allowed a maximum of 4 members, £10 per team. Add a bowl of nachos to share for an additional £5....
Friday, December 20th
Exhibition on Screen: Michelangelo
Michelangelo - Love & Death Directed by David Bickerstaff – Produced by Phil Grabsky The spectacular sculptures and paintings of Michelangelo seem so familiar to us, but what do we really know about this Renaissance giant? Michelangelo’s genius is evident in everything he touched. Beautiful and diverse works such as the towering statue of David, the moving Pietà in the Papal Basilica of St. Peter and his tour-de-force, the Sistine Chapel ceiling, still leave us breathless today. Spanning his...
tbc | 1h 30mTuesday, May 20th
Sunday, May 25th
Moana 2
Walt Disney Animation Studios’ epic animated musical MOANA 2 takes audiences on an expansive new voyage with Moana, Maui and a brand-new crew of unlikely seafarers. After receiving an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors, Moana must journey to the far seas of Oceania and into dangerous, long-lost waters for an adventure unlike anything she’s ever faced. Directed by Dave Derrick Jr. with music by Grammy® winners Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear, Grammy nominee Opetaia Foa’i, and three-time...
PG | 1h 40mMonday, December 30th
Samsara
Part of the monthly Heartland Film Society series. SAMSARA is a story split in two: two continents, two communities, two belief systems, two sets of experiences and inner lives. Between them lies a sensory pathway, all light and sound. The viewer is only asked to close their eyes and travel with it. In Laos, a young man named Amid is tending to a dying woman. He takes his boat out on the Mekong River. One day he meets a novice monk, Bee An, who asks about the book he carries. Amid explains that...
U | 1h 54mSunday, April 20th
Silver Coffee Bean Jewellery Workshop
Wednesday, 27 November at 6:30pm Embrace your creative side and join us for a fun evening of crafting with Liam from Sølv Lines. You'll have the unique opportunity to create your very own silver bean. The best part? You're the designer, and you can decide whether it transforms into a stunning necklace, a one-of-a-kind ring, or a pair of stylish earrings! After the event, Liam will work his magic to transform your silver creation into the accessory of your choice, and it will be ready for colle...
Wednesday, November 27th
Thursday, November 21st
- 11:00Silent MenBook TicketsSubtitles
- 14:00The ApprenticeBook TicketsSubtitles
- 17:10The OutrunBook Tickets
- 20:00Silent MenBook TicketsSubtitles
Friday, November 22nd
- 11:00Paddington in PeruBook Tickets
- 13:45Paddington in PeruBook Tickets
- 16:30Paddington in PeruBook Tickets
- 19:30Piece by PieceBook Tickets
Saturday, November 23rd
- 10:30Paddington in PeruBook TicketsRelaxed Screening
- 12:50Paddington in PeruBook Tickets
- 15:30Piece by PieceBook Tickets
- 18:00The Metropolitan Opera: ToscaBook Tickets
Sunday, November 24th
- 11:00Paddington in PeruBook Tickets
- 14:00Exhibition on Screen: Van GoghBook Tickets
- 16:30Paddington in PeruBook Tickets
- 19:30The River of MirrorsBook TicketsQ & A
Monday, November 25th
- 10:45Paddington in PeruBook TicketsRelaxed Screening
- 13:45Paddington in PeruBook Tickets
- 16:45Piece by PieceBook TicketsSubtitles
- 19:30Notes From SheeplandBook TicketsEnvironmental
Wednesday, November 27th
- 18:30Silver Coffee Bean Jewellery WorkshopBook Tickets
- 19:00Musical: Girl From The North CountryBook Tickets
Thursday, November 28th
- 11:00Paddington in PeruBook Tickets
- 14:00Paddington in PeruBook Tickets
- 17:15Paddington in PeruBook Tickets
- 20:00Piece by PieceBook Tickets
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You may notice less showings after this date. We add more films weekly (every Tuesday night) so please check back after that time or keep scrolling to see what’s on sale.
Friday, November 29th
- 11:00Paddington in PeruBook Tickets
- 14:00BlitzBook TicketsSubtitles
- 17:15Paddington in PeruBook Tickets
- 18:00Scots Night at The Birks Cinema CafeBook Tickets
- 20:00BlitzBook Tickets
Saturday, November 30th
- 10:30Paddington in PeruBook Tickets
- 13:30Paddington in PeruBook Tickets
- 16:30Paddington in PeruBook Tickets
- 19:30BlitzBook Tickets
Sunday, December 1st
- 10:20Paddington in PeruBook TicketsRelaxed Screening
- 12:45Paddington in PeruBook Tickets
- 15:30Paddington in PeruBook Tickets
- 18:30It Ends With UsBook TicketsBook & Film Blether
Monday, December 2nd
- 18:30Kiss Me, Kate: The MusicalBook Tickets
Thursday, December 5th
- 10:30Paddington in PeruBook Tickets
- 13:35BlitzBook Tickets
- 16:45Paddington in PeruBook Tickets
- 19:45BlitzBook Tickets
Friday, December 6th
- 19:15Gladiator IIBook Tickets
- 19:30Quiz Night at the Birks CinemaBook Tickets
Sunday, December 8th
Friday, December 13th
- 15:30WickedBook Tickets
- 18:30Home AloneBook Tickets
Sunday, December 15th
- 10:45WickedBook Tickets
- 14:00The Royal Ballet: CINDERELLABook Tickets
- 18:30Drive-Away DollsBook TicketsHeartland Film Society
Monday, December 16th
- 19:15WickedBook Tickets
Thursday, December 19th
- 16:30WickedBook Tickets
- 19:30Love ActuallyBook Tickets
Friday, December 20th
- 19:30Christmas Trivia at the Birks CinemaBook Tickets
Saturday, December 21st
- 18:30The Polar ExpressBook Tickets
Sunday, December 22nd
- 14:00The Royal Ballet: THE NUTCRACKERBook Tickets
Monday, December 23rd
- 13:30ElfBook Tickets
Tuesday, December 24th
- 16:00It's A Wonderful LifeBook Tickets
Monday, December 30th
- 10:30Moana 2Book Tickets
Tuesday, December 31st
- 18:30Hogmanay Silent Disco at the Birks CinemaBook Tickets
Sunday, January 5th
- 18:30Widow ClicquotBook TicketsBook & Film Blether
Wednesday, January 8th
- 17:30Fly Fishing Film Tour 2024Book Tickets
- 20:00WARREN MILLER’S SEVENTY FIVEBook Tickets
Wednesday, January 15th
- 18:45The Royal Opera: THE TALES OF HOFFMANNBook Tickets
Sunday, January 19th
- 15:30Down Home: Cape Breton to QuébecBook Tickets
- 18:30KneecapBook TicketsHeartland Film Society
Friday, January 24th
- 16:00Phantom of The QuizBook Tickets
Saturday, January 25th
- 17:30The Metropolitan Opera: AidaBook Tickets
Monday, January 27th
- 19:30Common GroundBook TicketsEnvironmental
Saturday, February 1st
- 14:15Six Nations Rugby: Scotland v ItalyBook Tickets
Tuesday, February 4th
Sunday, February 9th
- 15:00Six Nations Rugby: Scotland v IrelandBook Tickets
Sunday, February 16th
- 15:30Down Home: Shetland to TexasBook Tickets
Thursday, February 20th
Saturday, February 22nd
- 16:45Six Nations Rugby: England v ScotlandBook Tickets
Thursday, February 27th
- 19:15The Royal Ballet: SWAN LAKEBook Tickets
Tuesday, March 4th
- 19:00Musical: Jesus Christ Superstar LiveBook Tickets
Saturday, March 8th
- 16:45Six Nations Rugby: Scotland v WalesBook Tickets
Saturday, March 15th
- 17:00The Metropolitan Opera: FidelioBook Tickets
- 20:00Six Nations Rugby: France v ScotlandBook Tickets
Sunday, March 16th
- 18:30SINCE YESTERDAY: The Untold Story of Scotland’s Girl BandsBook TicketsHeartland Film Society
Tuesday, March 18th
Thursday, March 20th
- 19:15The Royal Ballet: ROMEO AND JULIETBook Tickets
Tuesday, April 1st
- 19:15The Royal Opera: TURANDOTBook Tickets
Wednesday, April 2nd
- 19:00Musical: Billy Elliot The Musical LiveBook Tickets
Sunday, April 20th
- 18:30SamsaraBook TicketsHeartland Film Society
Saturday, April 26th
- 18:00The Metropolitan Opera: Le Nozze di FigaroBook Tickets
Wednesday, May 14th
- 17:00The Royal Opera: DIE WALKÜREBook Tickets
Saturday, May 17th
- 18:00The Metropolitan Opera: SalomeBook Tickets
Tuesday, May 20th
- 19:00Exhibition on Screen: MichelangeloBook Tickets
Thursday, May 22nd
- 19:15The Royal Ballet: BALLET TO BROADWAYBook Tickets
Sunday, May 25th
- 14:00Exhibition on Screen: MichelangeloBook Tickets