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Films & Events

The Birks Cinema offers a range of entertainment options - the latest films and special screenings, live events, stage-on-screen, and more.

  • National Theatre Live: Nye

    National Theatre Live Nye a new play by Tim Price directed by Rufus Norris Michael Sheen plays Nye Bevan in a surreal and spectacular journey through the life and legacy of the man who transformed Britain’s welfare state and created the NHS. Confronted with death, Aneurin ‘Nye’ Bevan’s deepest memories lead him on a mind-bending journey back through his life; from childhood to mining underground, Parliament and fights with Churchill. Written by Tim Price and directed by Rufus Norris (Small Isla...

  • Dune: Part Two

    The big-screen epic continues the adaptation of Frank Herbert’s acclaimed bestseller Dune with returning and new stars, including Oscar nominee Timothée Chalamet (“Wonka,” “Call Me by Your Name”), Zendaya (“Spider-Man: No Way Home,” “Malcolm & Marie,” “Euphoria”), Rebecca Ferguson (“Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning”), Oscar nominee Josh Brolin (“Avengers: End Game,” “Milk”), Oscar nominee Austin Butler (“Elvis,” “Once Upon A Time…In Hollywood”), Oscar nominee Florence Pugh (“Black Widow,” “L...

    12A | 2h 46m
  • Migration

    The Mallard family is in a bit of rut. While dad Mack is content to keep his family safe paddling around their New England pond forever, mom Pam is eager to shake things up and show their kids—teen son Dax and duckling daughter Gwen—the whole wide world. After a migrating duck family alights on their pond with thrilling tales of far-flung places, Pam persuades Mack to embark on a family trip, via New York City, to tropical Jamaica. As the Mallards make their way South for the winter, their well-...

    U | 1h 23m
  • Caitlin Andrew - Gaelic Cafe

    we are thrilled to have Caitlin Andrew as our featured speaker. A Gaelic graduate from the University of Glasgow, Caitlin now works as a researcher for BBC ALBA on the Eorpa series and will talk about Gaelic media. If you are interested in Gaelic culture, already speak Gaelic or are just learning, join our friendly group to chat or just listen to these inspiring and fascinating sessions! This is a free but ticketed event. Please consider making a donation when making your booking. Your support...

  • 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!...

  • Bleeding Love

    A father struggles to help his estranged daughter overcome drug addiction as they embark on an eventful journey together in this US drama, which includes frank scenes of drug misuse and its brutal consequences....

    15 | 1h 42m
  • All of Us Strangers

    Part of our Heartland Film Society Series. One night in his near-empty tower block in contemporary London, Adam (Andrew Scott) has a chance encounter with a mysterious neighbour Harry (Paul Mescal), which punctures the rhythm of his everyday life. As a relationship develops between them, Adam is preoccupied with memories of the past and finds himself drawn back to the suburban town where he grew up, and the childhood home where his parents (Claire Foy and Jamie Bell), appear to be living, just...

    15 | 1h 46m
  • Luca

    Set in a beautiful seaside town on the Italian Riviera, Disney and Pixar’s original feature film “Luca” is a coming-of-age story about one young boy experiencing an unforgettable summer filled with gelato, pasta and endless scooter rides. Luca shares these adventures with his newfound best friend, but all the fun is threatened by a deeply-held secret: they are sea monsters from another world just below the water’s surface....

    U | 1h 31m
  • National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue

    The Motive and the Cue a new play by Jack Thorne directed by Sam Mendes Sam Mendes (The Lehman Trilogy) directs Mark Gatiss as John Gielgud and Johnny Flynn as Richard Burton in this fierce and funny new play. 1964: Richard Burton, newly married to Elizabeth Taylor, is to play the title role in an experimental new Broadway production of Hamlet under John Gielgud’s exacting direction. But as rehearsals progress, two ages of theatre collide and the collaboration between actor and director soon th...

  • Bob Marley: One Love

    'Bob Marley: One Love' celebrates the life and music of an icon who inspired generations through his message of love and unity. On the big screen for the first time, discover Bob’s powerful story of overcoming adversity and the journey behind his revolutionary music. Produced in partnership with the Marley family and starring Kingsley Ben-Adir as the legendary musician and Lashana Lynch as his wife Rita....

    12A | 1h 44m
  • The Royal Ballet: SWAN LAKE

    Out hunting, Prince Siegfried chances upon a flock of swans. One among them transforms into the beautiful human Odette and he is immediately enamoured. But Odette is bound by a spell which keeps her captive as a swan during the day. Can Siegfried free her? Tchaikovsky’s sensational score combines with the evocative imagination of choreographer Liam Scarlett and designer John Macfarlane to heighten the dramatic pathos of Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov’s quintessential ballet classic. Swan Lake re...

  • It'll Never Work

    Join us for a specials screening of "It'll Never Work" at the Birks Cinema on Monday 27 May at 7pm.Joe Osborn's new locally-made documentary film is about the UK's first Carbon Zero solar fishing boat. Followed by a Q&A with the film's director Joe Osborn and boatmaker Hans Unkles.Fisherman Hans Unkles wants a different way of doing things. With a band of fellow eco-aware fishermen, he will take apart his old boat and refit it w...

  • Exhibition on Screen: John Singer Sargent

    John Singer Sargent is known as the greatest portrait artist of his era. What made his ‘swagger’ portraits remarkable was his power over his sitters, what they wore and how they were presented to the audience. Through interviews with curators, contemporary fashionistas and style influencers, Exhibition on Screen’s film will examine how Sargent’s unique practice has influenced modern art, culture and fashion. Filmed at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston and the Tate Britain, London, the exhibition...

  • The Royal Opera: CARMEN

    Sung in French with English subtitles. A co-production with Teatro Real, Madrid and La Scala, Milan. Damiano Michieletto's sizzling new production evokes all the passion and heat of Bizet's score, which features Carmen’s sultry Habanera and the rousing Toreador song. Antonello Manacorda conducts an exciting international cast, with Aigul Akhmetshina performing the title role. Running time 220 minutes (including one interval)...

  • Sadler’s Wells & Universal Music UK: MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE

    Directed and choreographed by Kate Prince Based on the songs of Sting with ZooNation: The Kate Prince Company A Sadler’s Wells and Universal Music UK production co-produced with Birmingham Hippodrome and The Lowry, Salford The peaceful village of Bebko is alive with joyous celebrations. Suddenly, under attack, everything changes forever. Three siblings, Leto, Mati and Tana, must embark on perilous journeys in order to survive. Message In A Bottle is a spectacular new dance-theatre show from f...

  • Why Not Scotland?

    Join us on Friday 26 April at 7:45pm for a special screening of 'Why Not Scotland?'. Across mainland Europe, nature is making a dramatic recovery. Wildlife is returning, forests are expanding, rivers are being set free and wetlands restored. As nature bounces back, people are returning too, finding new economic opportunities and enjoying the many benefits of a revitalised landscape. So, if rewilding can happen elsewhere in Europe, why not Scotland?...

  • Fashion Reimagined

    Fashion designer Amy Powney of cult label Mother of Pearl is a rising star in the London fashion scene. Raised off-the-grid in rural England by activist parents, Amy has always felt uneasy about the devastating environmental impact of her industry. When she wins the coveted Vogue award for the Best Young Designer of the Year, which comes with a big cash prize, Amy decides to use the money to create a sustainable collection from field to finished garment, and transform her entire business. Over t...

    12A | 1h 40m
  • Robot Dreams

    A heart-swelling, hand-drawn delight that invites audiences of all ages to explore love and loss through its tender portrait of a new friendship. Part of the Official Selection of the 2023 Cannes Film Festival, Oscar-nominated Robot Dreams is the first animated film from Pablo Berger (Blancanieves). Dog is lonely. He spends a lot of time by himself, whiling away long evenings in his Manhattan studio apartment, eating microwave meals for one in front of the TV. Tired of his solitary existence, h...

    PG | 1h 42m
  • Poor Things

    Part of the Heartland Film Society monthly series. Filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos and star and producer Emma Stone invite you to take part in the fantastical evolution of Bella Baxter (Emma Stone), a young woman brought back to life from the brink of death by the brilliant, daring scientist Dr. Godwin Baxter (Willem Dafoe). Searchlight Pictures presents, POOR THINGS, directed by Academy Award® Nominee Yorgos Lanthimos (The Favourite, The Lobster). Written by Academy Award® Nominee Tony McNamara (T...

    18 | 2h 21m
  • Seize Them!

    Brimming with warmth, humour and swordfights, SEIZE THEM! is a comedy road movie set in the dark ages. The egotistical and clueless Queen Dagan is toppled from her throne. She’ll need help to survive as a fugitive and win back her kingdom. With her new friends, a castle worker and a $£$% shoveler, she begins her quest for justice....

    tbc | 1h 31m
  • The Boy and the Heron

    Part of the Heartland Film Society series. Hayao Miyazaki's fantastical journey about a young boy who follows a talking crane into a magical world. Screened in Japanese with English subtitles. Filmmaking hero Hayao Miyazaki (Princess Mononoke, Totoro, Spirited Away) presents his latest fantastical film, in which a young boy moves to the country side from the city, and is lead into a magical alternate world by a talking crane. Touching on themes seen in his earlier works: unimaginably magical w...

    12A | 2h 4m
  • The Royal Opera: ANDREA CHÉNIER

    Sung in Italian with English subtitles. At a glittering party in 18th-century Paris, the poet Andréa Chenier delivers an impassioned denunciation of Louis XVI. Five years later, the Revolution has given way to the Terror, transforming the power balance between Chénier, his beloved Maddalena, and Gérard, the man who could destroy him... Jonas Kaufmann headlines David McVicar’s spectacular staging, under the baton of long-time collaborator Antonio Pappano – who conducts Giordano’s epic historica...

  • Wicked Little Letters

    A 1920s English seaside town bears witness to a dark and absurd scandal in this riotous mystery comedy. Based on a stranger than fiction true story, WICKED LITTLE LETTERS follows two neighbours: deeply conservative local Edith Swan (Olivia Colman) and rowdy Irish migrant Rose Gooding (Jessie Buckley). When Edith and fellow residents begin to receive wicked letters full of unintentionally hilarious profanities, foulmouthed Rose is charged with the crime. The anonymous letters prompt a national up...

    15 | 1h 42m
  • Kung Fu Panda 4

    After three death-defying adventures defeating world-class villains with his unmatched courage and mad martial arts skills, Po, the Dragon Warrior (Golden Globe nominee Jack Black), is called upon by destiny to … give it a rest already. More specifically, he’s tapped to become the Spiritual Leader of the Valley of Peace. That poses a couple of obvious problems. First, Po knows as much about spiritual leadership as he does about the paleo diet, and second, he needs to quickly find and train a ne...

    tbc | 1h 34m
  • Discovery Film Festival For Young Audiences On Tour 2023

    Shorts for Wee Ones (3+) is a perfect introduction to the magic of cinema. This annual collection of short films is always a mix of animation styles and content that promises something for everyone. Sometimes chaotic, sometimes very serious, there is no predicting where we will head next. This collection is part of Discovery Film Festival, Scotland's International Film Festival For Young Audiences, managed by the Dundee Contemporary Arts. The festival brings together the very best films from a...

    U | 0h 45m
  • Soul

    What is it that makes you...YOU? Pixar Animation Studios’ “Soul,” Oscar® winner for best animated feature film, introduces Joe Gardner (voice of Jamie Foxx) – a middle-school band teacher who gets the chance of a lifetime to play at the best jazz club in town. But one small misstep takes him from the streets of New York City to The Great Before – a fantastical place where new souls get their personalities, quirks and interests before they go to Earth. Determined to return to his life, Joe teams...

    PG | 1h 37m
  • Swede Caroline

    In this hilarious British mockumentary, we follow Caroline, a competitive giant vegetable grower, as she readies herself for the big annual National Veg Championship. However, Caroline finds her life turned upside down when her prized marrow plants are stolen....

    15 | 1h 37m
  • Loch Ness - They Created a Monster: Documentary

    Join us for a special screening of the documentary 'Loch Ness: They Created a Monster', the unbelievable story, behind the unbelievable story. A new take on Loch Ness, it’s affectionate, funny, shocking and wonderous. When you look deeper into Loch Ness, you’ll be amazed by what you find.... Followed by a Q&A with the director John MacLaverty....

    12A | 1h 30m
  • The Royal Opera: MADAMA BUTTERFLY

    Sung in Italian with English subtitles. When the young geisha, Cio-Cio-San, marries American Naval Officer Pinkerton, she believes she is entering a real, binding marriage for life. Forsaking her religion and community, she learns all too late that for Pinkerton, their marriage is merely an illusion –with tragic consequences. With a score that includes Butterfly’s aria, 'Un bel dì, vedremo' (‘One fine day’) and the Humming Chorus, Giacomo Puccini’s opera is entrancing and ultimately heart-brea...

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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.

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