Workington

Event Cinema offers the very best in ballet, opera, musical theatre, Q&A’s and other cultural events from around the world. Broadcast or captured live from the stages of the world’s most famous venues.

Our programme includes seasons from the Royal Opera House, National Theatre and Royal Shakespeare Company as well as many other prestigious companies and events.
Phantom

The Phantom of the Opera at the Royal Albert Hall 12A

2h 40m

The 25th anniversary of the first public performance of Phantom of the Opera was celebrated with a fully-staged, lavish production. at the Royal Albert Hall.

Tue 5 Nov
18.00
Thu 7 Nov
18.00
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Exhibition on Screen - Van Gogh: Poets & Lovers 12A

1h 30m

200 years after its opening and a century after acquiring its first Van Gogh works, the National Gallery is hosting the UK's biggest ever Van Gogh exhibition

Sun 10 Nov
13.00
Kiss Me Kate

Kiss Me Kate: The Musical 12A

2h 40m

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.

Sun 17 Nov
13.30
Wed 20 Nov
18.30
Girl From The North Country

Girl From The North Country 12A

2h 25m

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.

Thu 21 Nov
18.00
Sun 24 Nov
14.00
tosca

MET Tosca

3h 0m

Extraordinary Norwegian soprano Lise Davidsen stars as the passionate diva in David McVicar's thrilling production, broadcast live from the Metropolitan Opera stage to cinemas on November 23.

Sat 23 Nov
18.00
Andre Rieu

Andre Rieu's 2024 Christmas Concert: Gold & Silver

3h 0m

Celebrate the holiday season with André Rieu's dazzling Christmas Concert, "Gold and Silver," exclusively in cinemas!

Sat 7 Dec
18.00
Sun 8 Dec
14.00
Cinderella

Royal Ballet & Opera: Cinderella PG

3h 15m

This Christmas, be transported into an ethereal world where a sprinkling of fairy dust makes dreams come true.

Tue 10 Dec
19.15
The Nutcracker

Royal Ballet and Opera: The Nutcracker 12A

2h 50m

Discover the enchantment of ballet with this sparkling festive treat for the whole family. Julia Trevelyan Oman’s period designs bring festive charm to the production.

Tue 17 Dec
19.00
The Tales of Hoffmann

Royal Ballet & Opera: The Tales Of Hoffmann

4h 5m

Four women: four curious love stories. Juan Diego Flórez leads a fantastic cast in Offenbach's dream-like opera.

Wed 15 Jan 2025
18.45
Les Mis

Les Misérables - The Staged Concert Live! (40th Anniversary) 12A

2h 45m

Featuring an all-star cast, Cameron Mackintosh’s spectacular sold-out staged concert version of the musical phenomenon Les Misérables is an absolute must-see!

Sun 2 Feb 2025
14.00
Tue 4 Feb 2025
18.00
Swan Lake

Royal Ballet & Opera: Swan Lake

3h 30m

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.

Thu 27 Feb 2025
19.15
Jesus Christ Superstar

Jesus Christ Superstar Live 12A

1h 55m

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.

Sun 2 Mar 2025
14.00
Tue 4 Mar 2025
18.00
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Exhibition on Screen - Dawn of Impressionism TBC

1h 30m

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.

Tue 18 Mar 2025
19.00
Sun 23 Mar 2025
13.00
Romeo & Juliet

Royal Ballet & Opera: Romeo and Juliet

3h 30m

The greatest love story ever told – through ballet. An ancient family feud casts a long shadow over the town of Verona.

Thu 20 Mar 2025
19.15
Billy Elliot

Billy Elliot the Musical Live (20th Anniversary) 15

2h 43m

Elton John's Billy Elliot musical – based on Stephen Daldry's 2000 film – beamed into cinemas, shot live in HD at Victoria Palace Theatre in London's West End.

Sun 30 Mar 2025
14.00
Wed 2 Apr 2025
18.00
Turandot

Royal Ballet & Opera: Turandot

3h 25m

Puccini’s captivating opera of a cold-hearted princess and her mysterious suitor. Featuring the ever-popular ‘Nessun dorma’, this opera of love and revenge...

Tue 1 Apr 2025
19.15
Die Walkure

Royal Ballet & Opera: Die Walkure

6h 5m

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.

Wed 14 May 2025
17.15
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Exhibition on Screen - Michelangelo: Love & Death TBC

1h 30m

The spectacular sculptures and paintings of Michelangelo seem so familiar to us, but what do we really know about this Renaissance giant?

Tue 20 May 2025
20.00
Sun 25 May 2025
13.00
Ballet to Broadway

RB&O: Ballet To Broadway: Wheeldon Works

3h 0m

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.

Thu 22 May 2025
19.15

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