Talisman Cinema
Talisman Cinema
The Talisman cinema presents films on a monthly basis and delivers high quality visuals and audio in our main auditorium.
Why travel out of town to the cinema when you can see critically acclaimed movies on your doorstep.
Be sure to check out this page regularly so you don’t miss out on upcoming movies.
THE CHORAL
Saturday 25th April 2026 7.30pm
"They were divided by war. He united them in song."
1916. As war rages on the Western Front, the Choral Society in Ramsden, Yorkshire has lost most of its men to the army.
The Choral’s ambitious committee, determined to press ahead, decides to recruit local young males to swell their ranks.
They must also engage a new chorus master, and despite their suspicions that he has something to hide, their best bet seems to be Dr. Henry Guthrie (Ralph Fiennes) – driven, uncompromising, and recently returned from a career in Germany. As conscription papers start to arrive, the whole community discovers that the best response to the chaos that is laying waste to their lives is to make music together.
Directed by BAFTA, Olivier and Tony Award winner NICHOLAS HYTNER (The Crucible) and written by BAFTA, Olivier and Tony Award winner ALAN BENNETT, The Choral marks their fourth writer-director collaboration following the acclaimed films The Madness of King George, The History Boys, and The Lady in The Van.
The Choral can be described as old-fashioned in the best sense. The period details are lovingly applied; the script, by the great Alan Bennett, is beautifully crafted; and the performances, led by the marvellous Ralph Fiennes as the town's reluctant choirmaster, are all standouts.."
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Talisman Cinema
A great, local night out at the movies…with no adverts!
On your doorstep
Based at the Talisman Theatre, Kenilworth
Drinks and refreshments
Drinks and snacks available from our fully licensed bar and can be taken into the screening with you
HD Quality
Films are presented on a full size (200 inch) screen. That’s 5 metres in new money
Surround Sound
Our sound system has 8 channels to help fully immerse you in the movie
Regular Screenings
The Talisman Cinema presents roughly one screening per month dependent on the mainstage theatre shows
Click below for booking links to all Talisman Cinema shows
CHECK OUT OUR MAINSTAGE EVENTS...
Take a sneaky peek behind the scenes at Clarence House, the fabulous London home of the Queen Mother, in this irreverent comedy which examines the fifty-year relationship between the Queen Mother and her most loyal, most outrageous servant, which is rocked when palace life and the outside world begin to collide.
by Marcelo Dos Santos
Directed by Steve Smith
BACKSTAIRS BILLY
13th - 18th April 2026
Upstairs, downstairs…and in between!
Traditional values clash with modern realities in this timeless masterpiece.
Join us for this powerful tale of desire and destruction as Blanche realises that the present holds no hope and the past is inescapable.
by Tennessee Williams
Directed by Christine Carpenter
A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE
18th - 23rd May 2026
Passion. Desire. Madness. Survival.
Let your hair down and bring your dancing shoes for this larger-than-life blast from the past!
Set to iconic anthems of the era, Rock of Ages is a high-energy, feel-good love letter to the ’80s.
Live out your Hollywood dreams in this unmissable musical comedy!
by Chris D’Arienzo
Directed by James Harris
ROCK OF AGES
22nd - 27th June 2026
Big dreams. Bigger hair. Blazing riffs.
Prepare for a hilarious evening of joy and laughter as Dickens meets Monty Python in this chaotic comic caper.
Based on the award-winning BBC Radio 4 series, take a trip back to Victorian England in this fast-paced and inventive production.
By Mark Evans
Directed by Michael Seeley
BLEAK EXPECTATIONS
24th - 28th August 2026
Mischief, mayhem and darkly comic chaos
A moving story of courage, curiosity, and connection. Step into the extraordinary world of Christopher Boone in The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.
Including a Relaxed Performance – see website for details.
Adapted by Simon Stephens
Based on the novel by Mark Haddon
Directed by Sharon Sully
THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME
28th September - 3rd October 2026
A journey through mind and heart
The iconic Victorian thriller of manipulation, secrets and suspense. Experience a timeless drama that feels more unsettlingly relevant than ever. Step into the shadows and see it for yourself.
by Patrick Hamilton
Directed by Julien Rosa