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Picturehouse Central

This is the premier Picturehouse in the UK with 7 screens. The address is Coventry Street, though the entrance is on the corner of Great Windmill Street and Shaftesbury Avenue. Inside, a grand staircase leads up to members only bar and dining area and includes illustrations from artist Patrick Vale on the right. The showcase screen runs film premieres and high profile questions and answer sessions. It provides 35mm and 70mm format and 2D, 2K and 4K DCP, RealD 3D, 3D HFR, satellite and Blu-ray projection capabilities supported by a Dolby Atmos sound system.

What's On @ Picturehouse Central

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.
The Wild Robot

The Wild Robot

19 Jul 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.
National Theatre Live: Dr Strangelove

National Theatre Live: Dr Strangelove

27 Jul 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).
The Wizard of Oz

The Wizard of Oz

19 Jul 2025 - 14 Dec 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

18 Jul 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.
National Theatre Live: Inter Alia

National Theatre Live: Inter Alia

4 Sept 2025 - 11 Dec 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.
A Minecraft Movie

A Minecraft Movie

15 Jul 2025 - 31 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.
David Attenborough: Ocean

David Attenborough: Ocean

15 Jul 2025 - 30 Oct 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.
My Neighbour Totoro

My Neighbour Totoro

19 Jul 2025 - 10 Sept 2025

Gentle fantasy exploring rural Japan circa the 1950s as seen through the eyes of a pair of young girls who move to the country and discover the spirits of the forest.
Spirited Away

Spirited Away

19 Jul 2025 - 24 Jul 2025

Spririted Away Dir. Hayao Miyazaki | 2001 | 125mins | Colour | Japan | English | PG Please note: this screening does not have allocated seating as we are testing a return to full capacity This screening is the English dubbed version. If you want to see the original subtitled Japanese version instead, that's screening on Sunday 24th October at 6:30pm. Part of our Japan 2021 season, celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, a masterpiece, and perfect for Halloween week! During her family's move to the suburbs, a sullen 10-year-old girl wanders into a world ruled by gods, witches, and spirits, and where humans are changed into beasts. Why you should see it: because it's a phantasmagorical introduction to the masterpieces of Studio Ghibli Advance tickets £8.50 / £6.50 (conc) - door sales +50p 6:30pm bar opens for 7:30pm start Snowcat Cinema does not screen adverts before the feature. There are usually one or two trailers for films that will be shown soon but we encourage people to arrive promptly for the advertised start time. Please visit our website for full details of the steps we're taking to make our screenings safe and comfortable for you. The key points are: - We will wear masks throughout our events - We ask our audience to wear masks while moving around the building and during the screening - masks can be removed while you are seated with a drink, but we'd like you to keep time without a mask to a minimum - We will respect social distancing and ask that you do the same - If you have COVID symptoms, are told to self isolate or have a positive test, please do not attend the event - contact us as soon as you find out, we'll work out a ticket swap for you - Hand sanitiser is available throughout the building - please use it regularly and wash your hands - We won't be accepting cash payments to start with - we have contactless card machines - Please listen to the guidance given by our ushers Re-opening is very exciting for us but we're conscious that not everyone feels confident about attending public events. This means that we're intending to start gently, making you feel as comfortable and safe as possible. We will review our operating rules as we see how things go. Once you've been to a screening, please let us know if there's anything you'd like us to change. We're really looking forward to seeing you!
National Theatre Live: Hamlet

National Theatre Live: Hamlet

22 Jan 2026 - 15 Apr 2026

Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera (Life of Pi) is Hamlet in this fearless, contemporary take on Shakespeare’s famous tragedy. Trapped between duty and doubt, surrounded by power and privilege, young Prince Hamlet dares to ask the ultimate question – you know the one. National Theatre Deputy Artistic Director Robert Hastie (Standing at the Sky’s Edge, Operation Mincemeat) directs this sharp, stylish and darkly funny reimagining.
National Theatre Live: The Fifth Step

National Theatre Live: The Fifth Step

27 Oct 2025 - 19 Feb 2026

Olivier Award-winner Jack Lowden is joined by Emmy and BAFTA-winner Martin Freeman starring in the critically acclaimed and subversively funny new play by David Ireland. After years in the 12-step programme of Alcoholics Anonymous, James becomes a sponsor to newcomer Luka. The pair bond over black coffee, trade stories and build a fragile friendship out of their shared experiences. But as Luka approaches step five – the moment of confession – dangerous truths emerge, threatening the trust on which both of their recoveries depend. Finn den Hertog directs the provocative and entertaining production filmed live from @sohoplace on London’s West End.
National Theatre Live: Mrs Warren’s Profession
Five-time Olivier Award winner Imelda Staunton joins forces with her real-life daughter Bessie Carter for the very first time, playing mother and daughter in Bernard Shaw’s incendiary moral classic. Vivie Warren is a woman ahead of her time. Her mother, however, is a product of that old patriarchal order. Exploiting it has earned Mrs. Warren a fortune – but at what cost? Filmed live from the West End, this new production reunites Staunton with director Dominic Cooke exploring the clash between morality and independence, traditions and progress.

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