The List

City Screen Picturehouse

Built on the riverside site of the Yorkshire Evening Press buildings, the City Screen Picturehouse has three auditoria each with their own character - one is clad in stone, one in zinc and one in timber. There are screenings of opera, ballet and theatre recordings, as well as the usual Picturehouse mix of classic films and new releases and a film club for students. The underground Basement Bar hosts live music and comedy shows on selected evenings. All areas are the building are accessible by wheelchair and adapted toilets facilities are available. Car parking is limited next to the cinema and can be difficult in central York, but disabled persons with orange badges can park in St Helen's Square, Parliament Square and Davygate. The nearest railway station is York Station which is a ten minute walk away via Station Avenue.

What's On @ City Screen Picturehouse

Labyrinth

Labyrinth

2 Aug 2025 - 2 Aug 2025

Labyrinth - An Icebox Singalong Night Out! You better not miss this cracking addition to our bloody packed out regular singalong nights at the icebox! First we start off with some featurettes or some other sneaky special surprises related to the feature film, then at 8pm we start the main movie and we want to hear voices! Then after the film we have a superb LABYRINTH related raffle with some great prizes to be won! BYOB corkage included in price and we supply plastic cups, also every one attendinggets free popcorn, and there is £50 store credit to be won too, to whever has the best Labyrinth related costume of the night! Very limited spaces so grab yer tickets now!
Royal Ballet & Opera: Ballet to Broadway -- Wheeldon Works
Sensuous contemporary ballet meets the energy of musical theatre in four distinctive short works. Fool’s Paradise, The Two of Us, Us and An American in Paris: four works showing the remarkable choreographic range of The Royal Ballet's Artistic Associate, Christopher Wheeldon. 
Royal Ballet & Opera: Romeo and Juliet

Royal Ballet & Opera: Romeo and Juliet

16 Sept 2025 - 16 Sept 2025

The greatest love story ever told – through ballet. An ancient family feud casts a long shadow over the town of Verona. In this hothouse of tension, brawls are quick to break out and both sides get caught in the crossfire.
Royal Ballet & Opera: Cinderella

Royal Ballet & Opera: Cinderella

25 Nov 2025 - 10 Dec 2025

Be transported into an ethereal world where a sprinkling of fairy dust makes dreams come true. This enchanting ballet by The Royal Ballet’s Founding Choreographer Frederick Ashton is a theatrical experience for all the family.
Coraline

Coraline

6 Nov 2025 - 6 Nov 2025

After her family moves to Pink Mansions, Coraline (voiced by Fanning) quickly becomes bored with the large dusty house, and in particular with her hardworking parents (Hatcher and Hodgman). The fantasy kicks into top gear when she discovers a secret door that leads her into an alternate version of her home. A lush, visually imaginative and freshly entertaining stop-motion adaptation of Neil Gaiman's children's novel.
National Theatre Live: The Importance of Being Earnest
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 caught in a web of lies they must carefully navigate. Max Webster ( Life of Pi ) directs this hilarious story of identity, impersonation and romance, filmed live from the National Theatre in London.
Exhibition on Screen: Michelangelo -- Love And Death
A fresh biography of Michelangelo, who is considered one of the greatest artists of the Renaissance. This film explores his relationship with his contemporaries and his immense artistic practice that included painting, sculpture and architecture. The documentary coincides with a glorious new exhibition at the National Gallery of London.
The Wild Robot

The Wild Robot

28 May 2025 - 9 Aug 2025

After a shipwreck, an intelligent robot called Roz is stranded on an uninhabited island. To survive the harsh environment, Roz bonds with the island's animals and cares for an orphaned baby goose.
MacBeth: David Tennant & Cush Jumbo
David Tennant (Doctor Who, Broadchurch) and Cush Jumbo (The Good Wife, Criminal Record) lead a stellar cast in an enthralling new production of Shakespeare’s MACBETH, filmed live at the Donmar Warehouse in London, especially for the big screen. Unsettling intimacy and brutal action combine at breakneck speed as Max Webster (Life of Pi, Henry V) directs this tragic tale of love, murder, and nature’s power of renewal. With staging full of wolfish imagination and alarming surprise, the immersive 5.1 cinema surround sound places the audience inside the minds of the Macbeths, asking are we ever really responsible for our actions?
Royal Ballet & Opera: Swan Lake
Ballet
Dance
Event Cinema

Royal Ballet & Opera: Swan Lake

5 Mar 2026 - 5 Mar 2026

Classical ballet's most powerful tale of love, treachery and forgiveness. Bringing together Tchaikovsky’s sensational score with the incredible imagination of choreographer Liam Scarlett and designer John Macfarlane, Swan Lake on the big screen will be an exceptional way to experience this ultimate ballet classic.
National Theatre Live: Dr Strangelove

National Theatre Live: Dr Strangelove

30 May 2025 - 27 Jul 2025

Seven-time BAFTA Award-winner Steve Coogan (Alan Partridge, The Trip) plays four roles in the world premiere stage adaptation of Stanley Kubrick’s comedy masterpiece Dr. Strangelove.

 When a rogue U.S General triggers a nuclear attack, a surreal race takes place, seeing the Government and one eccentric scientist scramble to avert global destruction. This explosively funny satire is led by a world-renowned creative team including Emmy Award-winner Armando Iannucci (The Thick of It, Veep) and Olivier Award-winner Sean Foley (The Upstart Crow, The Play What I Wrote).
Mufasa: The Lion King

Mufasa: The Lion King

26 May 2025 - 31 May 2025

Simba, having become king of the Pride Lands, is determined for his cub to follow in his paw prints while the origins of his late father Mufasa are explored. How did he arrive at this place of power? Using the latest computer-animated technology, Mufasa takes us back in time, showing us the previously-unseen story of the cub who would be king.
I Am Martin Parr

I Am Martin Parr

1 Jun 2025 - 9 Jul 2025

Since the 1970s, English photographer Martin Parr has held up a sometimes tender, sometimes critical and always mischievous mirror to our times, forcing us to take a hard look at how consumer society has shaped our lives. Discover the maverick behind some of the most iconic images of the past century on an intimate and exclusive road trip across England with the uncompromising Parr, whose subjects, frames and colours have revolutionised contemporary photography.
Moana 2

Moana 2

27 May 2025 - 28 May 2025

Moana journeys to the far seas of Oceania after receiving an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors. Family Film screening starts with the short film Hooba! followed by Moana 2.
Rob Mulholland: Allegations

Rob Mulholland: Allegations

29 May 2025 - 11 Sept 2025

Yorkshireman and stand up comedian Rob Mulholland is known for his intricately woven, gag-packed stories. After reaching the finals of the prestigious Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year competition, he went on to win English Comedian of the Year.
The Wizard of Oz

The Wizard of Oz

29 Jun 2025 - 20 Nov 2025

Miserable Dorothy runs away from home but is soon whisked up into a magical land where her adventures teach her that happiness is to be found in her own back yard. Classic stuff indeed, just chockful of great songs, characterisation and memorably garish design. Perhaps marginally less enjoyable for the curmudgeonly element rooting for the Wicked Witch of the West, though.
Flow

Flow

26 May 2025 - 15 Nov 2025

Cat is a solitary animal, but as his home is devastated by a great flood, he finds refuge on a boat populated by various species, and will have to team up with them despite their differences. In the lonesome boat sailing through mystical overflowed landscapes, they navigate the challenges and dangers of adapting to this new world.
Snow White
Disney
Family
Fantasy

Snow White

26 May 2025 - 8 Jun 2025

Live-action adaptation of the 1937 Disney animated film Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.
Sylvanian Families: The Movie

Sylvanian Families: The Movie

26 May 2025 - 5 Jun 2025

During the annual Festival of the Stars in Sylvanian Village. While everyone is awaiting the event nervously, Freya, the Chocolate Rabbit girl, begins to worry about finding a birthday gift for her mom and preparing the festival’s main event: The ‘Tree of the Year.’ She must find a solution to make both her mother and her friends happy.
A Minecraft Movie

A Minecraft Movie

25 May 2025 - 17 Aug 2025

A mysterious portal pulls four misfits into the Overworld, a bizarre, cubic wonderland that thrives on imagination. To get back home, they'll have to master the terrain while embarking on a magical quest with an unexpected crafter named Steve.
National Theatre Live: Inter Alia

National Theatre Live: Inter Alia

4 Sept 2025 - 12 Nov 2025

Oscar-nominated Rosamund Pike (Gone Girl, Saltburn) is Jessica in the much-anticipated next play from the team behind Prima Facie. Jessica Parks is a smart Crown Court Judge at the top of her career. Behind the robe, she is a karaoke fiend, a loving wife and a supportive parent. When an event threatens to throw her life completely off balance, can she hold her family upright? Writer Suzie Miller, director Justin Martin, and composer Self Esteem, reunite following their global phenomenon Prima Facie, with this searing examination of modern motherhood and masculinity.
Babe

Babe

1 Aug 2025 - 21 Aug 2025

An orphaned pig falls under the eye of a kindly collie and begins to think he's destined for glory at the regional sheepdog trials. Obviously for kids, but there's enough skewed humour (hail the psycho mice!) for adults too.
David Attenborough: Ocean

David Attenborough: Ocean

25 May 2025 - 3 Jul 2025

This compelling documentary takes viewers on a breath-taking journey showing there is nowhere more vital for our survival, more full of life, wonder, or surprise, than the ocean. In the film the legendary broadcaster and filmmaker reveals how his lifetime has coincided with the great age of ocean discovery. Through spectacular sequences featuring coral reefs, kelp forests and the open ocean, Attenborough shares why a healthy ocean keeps the entire planet stable and flourishing. Stunning, immersive cinematography showcases the wonder of life under the seas and exposes the never-before-seen realities and challenges facing our ocean, from destructive fishing techniques to mass coral reef bleaching. Ultimately the story is one of optimism, with Attenborough showcasing inspirational stories from around the world to deliver his greatest message: the ocean can recover to a glory beyond anything anyone has ever seen.
Yo Underground 3

Yo Underground 3

31 May 2025 - 31 May 2025

We've gathered a superb and varied line-up for the third in our series of live and leftfield new music and spoken word events: UNDER THE RADAR... UNDER THE GROUND! Desmond Clarke Musician and composer working with a combination of live electronics and acoustic performance. https://www.desmondclarke.com/ Instagram @des r clarke/ Joe Allen & Friends (from the Storytelling Ensemble) A collective of musicians and storytellers exploring the intersection of improvised music and the art of telling stories, featuring York-based musician and composer Joe on keyboards, woodwind and words; Abbie Wheeler (cello); Tom Houghton (guitar); and Brynjar Strmholt Bremnes (bass). Instagram @thestorytellingensemble Katie Laing & Dan Fishwick Katie is a pianist, composer and singer playing original music and settings with pianist and saxophonist Dan. Instagram @katie.e.laing.music Spartacus T rth Passionate poetry from the great Northern yonder. "Joining the Army caused me to fight in a war that nobody else could see. Now, at nearly 50 years old, I have found solace in Poetry." The Jammingtons Experience Truthful songs with a twist of wit and wonder, dredging the great soup of life for whatever lurks at the bottom. "Were all mad, its just some of us get caught." Instagram @thejammingtonsexperience Please contact us if you'd like to play or collaborate in a future event:[email protected] FB & IG: @navigatorsart
Fantastic Mr Fox

Fantastic Mr Fox

27 May 2025 - 3 Aug 2025

Mr and Mrs Fox live an idyllic home life with their son Ash and visiting young nephew Kristopherson. But after 12 years, the bucolic existence proves too much for Mr Fox’s wild animal instincts. Soon he slips back into his old ways as a sneaky chicken thief and in doing so, endangers not only his beloved family, but the whole animal community. Trapped underground and with not enough food to go around, the animals band together to fight against the evil Farmers — Boggis, Bunce and Bean — who are determined to capture the audacious, fantastic Mr Fox at any cost.
Poppy Pout Presents: Burlesque & Cabaret Summer Sizzler
Poppy Pout Presents: Burlesque & Cabaret Summer Sizzler One night. One stage. Endless glamour. This summer, get ready for an explosion of sass, sparkle, and show-stopping talent as Poppy Pout brings a sensational mix of burlesque, cabaret, and drag excellence to the heart of York! Featuring a stellar cast of performers from across the UK, this dazzling showcase will have you laughing, gasping, and cheering for more. Expect sultry striptease, fierce lip-syncs, and jaw-dropping stage presence all brought together for one unforgettable night. The Basement at City Screen, Coney Street, York, YO1 9QL Saturday 19 July 2025 Doors open 19:00 | Show starts 19:30 PLUS enjoy a FREE glass of fizz on arrival to kick things off with a sparkle! Standard Tickets: 23.00 VIP Tickets: 25.00 limited availability, premium seats, and extra glam! Whether you're a burlesque regular, cabaret connoisseur, or just in it for the fierce fun and fabulous vibes this is the summer event you won't want to miss. Grab your tickets now before theyre gone Yorks going to be sizzling! Booking link: www.ticketsource.co.uk/poppy-pout #PoppyPoutPresents #BurlesqueYork #CabaretSummerSizzler #DragAndBurlesque #CabaretVibes #YorkEvents #TheBasementYork #FreeFizz #VIPExperience #FeathersAndFierceness #SummerSizzler20
Making Waves: Art Exhibition

Making Waves: Art Exhibition

8 Jun 2025 - 8 Jun 2025

We've selected some great local artists for a special exhibition alongsidethe Micklegate Arts Trail, our project for the2025 Festival of Ideas. Free. Open every day during cinema hours. Launch night: Mon 9th June, 6 till 9 pm. A chance to meet the artists in person. All welcome. Some of the work will be on sale. Further details TBC.
Holly Taymar sings Eva Cassidy

Holly Taymar sings Eva Cassidy

12 Jun 2025 - 12 Jun 2025

Join us for a summer's evening at The Basement, York, for a heartfelt tribute to the late, great Eva Cassidy, performed by home-grown talent Holly Taymar. With her delicate yet powerful vocals, Taymar brings new life to Cassidys timeless classics, including Over the Rainbow, Fields of Gold, and Songbird. Known for her heartfelt performances and charming connection with audiences, Holly has been performing for 20 years, earning a reputation for her sensitive interpretations of classic songs. In her stunning new show, Holly Taymar sings Eva Cassidy, she brings to life the timeless music in appreciation of one of the most beloved voices of the 20th century - with a voice perfectly suited to Eva Cassidys unique blend of folk, jazz, and blues. Support comes from the enchanting Sarah Dean, whose ethereal folk sound will set the perfect tone for the evening. Don't miss this intimate celebration of beautiful music in one of Yorks most atmospheric venues.
Yo Underground October

Yo Underground October

25 Oct 2025 - 25 Oct 2025

Live and left-field music, spoken word and comedy from inspiring York-based performers. Gaiia Blandina Melissa Hannah-May Batley More details to follow. PLEASE GET IN TOUCH IF YOU'D LIKE TO PLAY AT A FUTURE EVENT! [email protected]
Martha Tilston

Martha Tilston

20 Sept 2025 - 9 Nov 2025

Martha has constantly experimented with her musical parameters. In the early days this meant singing the folk songs she had know since childhood one week and recording electronica and trip-hop the next. Her new tour is a sparky union of folk, acoustic, trip-hop and electronica. With her longtime collaborators and musicians Matt Tweed and Matt Kelly, among others they entwine raw vocals, sparkling melodies and thought provoking lyrics with filmic movements and earthy baselines. To see them live is to connect with longed-for parts of ourselves.
Making Waves Live! - Sounds Of The Solstice
To round off this year's Micklegate Arts Trail for the York Festival of Ideas, we present an inspiring midsummer programme of original music, spoken word and comedy by some of our favourite new and established local performers. 12+ acts for 12! AdderstonePopular folk-rooted song & story duo Becca Drake Adventurous poetry of water and light Borgia Thrilling punk-jazz trio Cai Moriarty & Mason Chetnik Absorbing solo meditations from Cai, with Mason adding a jazzy edge Carrieanne Vivianette Leeds performance artist channelling creative female innovators Cast BBX Amazing young mind(& ear)-boggling beatboxer Cooper Robson Award-winning Geordie comedian and poet Jessica van Smith Social and political perspectives in passionate verse Lara McClure Celebrated storyteller extraordinaire Mike Amber A grittysolo set by Saliva Birds front man Soma CrewMagnificent drone-based rock from adventurous York 5-piece Will Martin Highly engaging singer-songwriter with great tunes and words to match ... and more!

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