Academy Award-winning filmmaker Alejandro G. Iñárritu returns with Digger, an original film starring Tom Cruise, from Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures.

The most powerful man in the world embarks on a frantic mission to prove he is humanity's saviour before the disaster he's unleashed destroys everything.

Cruise stars in the title role alongside Oscar winner Riz Ahmed, John Goodman, Oscar nominee Sandra Hüller, Michael Stuhlbarg, and Oscar nominee Jesse Plemons.

TICKETS ON SALE FROM 22ND SEPTEMBER

Fola (a magnetic ??p?´ Dìrísù) is an enigmatic figure in his sons’ lives. As they traverse Lagos, Remi and Akin (real-life brothers Chibuike Marvellous and Godwin Egbo) begin to understand him as a person, and the sacrifices he has made for them. But as Nigeria’s presidential election results loom, events transpire that will dramatically change their relationship with him.

He's known for his irrepressible good humour, garish jumpers and endless supply of anecdotes so we're delighted that Gyles Brandreth will be joining us at The Riverside for this special lunchtime event.

Gyles regularly appears on radio, including BBC Radio Four's 'Just a Minute', and television, notably 'Countdown', 'Celebrity Gogglebox' and 'The One Show'.

He has his own popular and insightful podcast, called Rosebud, exploring the early memories of his famous guests.

And he's written dozens of books - at the last count it was 63!

In this, his latest, Gyles has worked with his physiotherapist Finola Burrell to compile a list of 'The 7 Secrets of the Hundred-Year Life'.

It's an unabashed 'self-help' book which is a wonderfully entertaining page-turner as well as a source of practical tips and fascinating information.

He was prompted to write it, he says, after a number of falls surprised him, and his wife - he took her down with him each time. Told to work with a physio to aid his recovery and prevent future episodes, he met Finola and together they've worked on this account of how to stay healthy, active and alert at every age, not just in terms of reaching our century - though, increasingly, many of us will achieve this milestone...

It's a book full of warm, witty and wise comments and observations, and it's fun, encouraging and uplifting. This afternoon event with Gyles will undoubtedly bring laughter, joy and hope.

Tickets are £20 to include a signed copy of the book, presented at the event. One further ticket can be purchased for £12, without the book.

Please include your full name with your reservation so that we can allocate your book for collection on arrival on the day.

Josh O’Connor (The Crown; Challengers) leads the cast in this searing revival of Clifford Odets’ knockout American classic.

 

1930s New York, at the height of the Depression. Joe Bonaparte is a gifted young violinist with a future in music, until a chance at fame and fortune lures him into the brutal world of professional boxing. He must confront what he’s willing to sacrifice, who he’s willing to become and how to find his place in a world that demands he choose a side.

 

Brought to life with a live string quartet and filmed live from the Almeida Theatre, Olivier Award-winner Sam Yates (Vanya) directs this propulsive drama exploring ambition, identity, and the high price of success.  

 

Once Upon a Time in Suffolk is an anthology of new short films inspired by classic fairy tales and Suffolk legends, made by the region’s emerging creative talents. One of these films was made in Holton at the primary school. Over the two years of production more than 250 local people were mentored by industry veterans and gained filmmaking experience in a rural area where such opportunities wouldn’t otherwise exist.

From Red Riding Hood in Lowestoft to Rapunzel in Dedham Vale and some original twists on familiar things, these magical yarns are sometimes funny, sometimes dark, always heartfelt.

Stories are the beating heart of Suffolk. They live in the echo of footsteps through old churches, in the salt wind that rattles the windows of seaside cottages. These are tales of kindness and folly, of love and loss, of courage and consequence.

It must be the season of the witches… because Practical Magic 2 is here, at last! Grab your broomstick, the Owens women are back. It’s been 28 years since Practical Magic, could they not have magicked this sequel into existence any quicker?

But good things come to witches who wait, and the story of two witchy sisters brought up by their eccentric aunts is finally getting the follow-up we’ve been quietly summoning under our breaths for years…

Practical Magic went on to become a cult classic. It cast a spell over a devoted audience who returned to it year after year, turning an annual rewatch into an autumnal ritual.

Sandra Bullock, Nicole Kidman and Stockard Channing are all back to play the roles of Sally, Gillian and their aunt; Sally’s children Kylie and Antonia are played by Joey King and Maisie Williams.

The Goonies plunges a band of small heroes into swashbuckling, surprise-around-every-corner quest beyond their wildest dreams! Following a mysterious treasure map into a spectacular underground realm of twisting passages, outrageous booby traps and a long-lost pirate ship full of golden doubloons, the kids race to stay one step ahead of a family of bumbling bad guys... and a mild-mannered monster with a face only a mother could love. A family adventure classic from start to buccaneering finish, The Goonies is a cinematic treasure trove of breathtaking action, dazzling effects and shiver-yer-timbers thrills!

All tickets £6.00

A biting satire on modern society that actually makes more sense today than it did at its time of release, John Carpenter’s They Live is a cleverly envisioned, intricately layered & rivetingly told sci-fi horror that was far ahead of its time, and its critical take on the power of commercialism & influence of advertising on the masses is only growing more relevant with time.

The story follows a drifter who arrives in Los Angeles looking for work and stumbles upon a pair of sunglasses that allows him to see everything around him for what they really are. As he learns that the subliminal messages in mass media are part of a hidden agenda by aliens masquerading as human beings to keep the human civilization subdued, he tries to reveal the truth to the world.

Written & directed by John Carpenter (best known for Halloween & The Thing), They Live takes its time to establish its bleak atmosphere, and only escalates once all the pieces on the board are set. Keeping a firm grip on the pacing & build up, the director paints a grim portrait of what mankind is reduced to but it is the film’s close proximity with our current scenario that makes it compelling on so many levels.

Carpenter doesn’t hold back in illustrating the corrupting power of mass media and captures the omnipresent subliminal commands behind every advertising banner for what they are. Greyscale photography is utilized to illustrate the truth while colored segments represent the world that’s completely oblivious to the reality it’s living in. Carpenter’s score here may not rank amongst his finest compositions but it still works.

Coming to the performances, the cast is led by noted WWF icon “Rowdy” Roddy Piper and features Keith David & Meg Foster in supporting roles. Piper is surprisingly low-key here, compared to his volatile in-ring persona, and chips in with a measured input that aptly articulates his character’s emotions & confusion. David delivers a sturdy performance that stands neck to neck with Piper’s, while Foster’s work has an enigmatic quality to it.

On an overall scale, They Live is a brilliantly directed, deftly scripted, exquisitely witted, skilfully photographed, expertly edited, splendidly performed & finely scored example of its genre(s) that paints an unsettling portrait of the world we live in, and is another underrated gem from Carpenter that’s well deserving of its cult following. Smart, subversive & stimulating, this political satire has aged like wine and will continue to resonate strongly & more deeply as the years roll on.

The monumental first chapter of Antonin Baudry’s two-part historical epic, and a cinematic sensation in its native France, De Gaulle: Résistance chronicles General Charles de Gaulle’s defiant flight to London to ignite the French Resistance following the collapse of France.

June, 1940. France collapses and signs the armistice. In the midst of the chaos, one man refuses to give up. Alone against the odds, this unknown general flees to London to save what remains of freedom.

Without an army, without backing, without hope. But with one irrational conviction – France, his France, has not laid down arms. Taking the ultimate gamble, he seeks to convince the world that the battle for France is neither over, nor lost.

Reality, however, is unyielding and seems determined to prove him wrong. Yet, little by little, resistance fighters, rebellious students and determined soldiers rise up in England, France and Africa to join the cause. Their faith, audacity and thirst for freedom defy what history seemed to have written in advance.

Boasting an incredible international ensemble cast including Simon Russell Beale (The Death of Stalin) as Winston Churchill and Lambert Wilson (Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris), this breathless, beautifully shot drama explores the audacity, personal cost, and conviction required to spark a global resistance movement.

Under the oppressive heat of the Spanish sun, the fiercely independent Carmen attracts the attention of Don José. She warns him not to fall in love with her, but his obsession knows no bounds. Damiano Michieletto’s searing production returns, casting scorching light on the lust, violence and destructive desire of Bizet’s ever-popular opera.

An all-star cast brings this white-hot drama to life, with Ginger Costa-Jackson in the fiery title role, alongside Russell Thomas as the jealous and despairing Don José. Following his 2023 Royal Opera debut, Sesto Quatrini returns to conduct Bizet’s electrifying and sensual score.

The staggering conclusion to Antonin Baudry's sweeping two-part historical biographical drama (following De Gaulle: Résistance) follows in the fight for liberation from Nazi occupation.  

Three leaders of the French Resistance fight parallel battles during World War Two to liberate a Free France - and the whole of Europe - from Nazi occupation. General Charles De Gaulle prepares for the Casablanca Conference, where alongside the struggle against Nazism he must struggle against General Giraud, President Roosevelt and the United States of America's vision for a redrawn map of Europe with a significantly depleted French nation. Jean Moulin must unite the ideologically spread Resistance leaders and fight many battles on the home front. General Leclerc must lead his battalion of African soldiers to glory againts the panzers of the German army, who greatly outnumber the French. These three threads intertwine as France fights on towards freedom.

De Gaulle: Liberté is the second half of the biggest French film project in 2026, based on Julian Jackson's book A Certain Idea of France: The Life of Charles De Gaulle and receiving its premiere out of competition at the Cannes Film Festival. The film stars Simon Abkarian as the titular general, with Félix Kysyl and Niels Schneider as Moulin and Leclerc respectively.

At the height of the Cold War, a secret CIA base was built on the Suffolk Coast at Orford Ness. Over $1 Billion was spent trying to spy on the Soviets. Today Cobra Mist is off limits and not open to the public. In this special film Ralph Cochrane goes behind the scenes to find out what really happened and how a small dedicated team are helping to keep this fascinating piece of history alive for future generations. Featuring rare footage of Orford Ness lighthouse which was pulled down in 2020 due to coastal erosion and the new seal colony that's formed on Orford Ness this film is beautifully shot by the event.video team.

There will also be a Q&A with Ralph and Mike Finney, the star of the film, who also happens to be a former Royal Navy commander so grab your tickets now!

10% discount off tickets for Bawdsey, Orford, Woodbridge Museum members - simply select WFS Adult or WFS Senior when booking tickets.

A % of ticket sales will go towards Orford Museum.

The Weight is a tense thriller set in the Depression-era with great performances from Ethan Hawke and Russell Crowe. When Samuel (Ethan Hawke) is torn from his daughter and sent to a brutal prison, Warden Clancy (Russell Crowe) offers a high-stakes proposition: smuggle gold out of a remote mine with a dangerous crew of prisoners and he’ll win his freedom in time to save his daughter from adoption.

But as the group journeys into the unforgiving wilderness, the real threat isn’t the terrain — it’s the betrayal and violence festering within their own ranks. Surrounded by greed, suspicion, and danger, Samuel must risk everything to reunite with his child

Three years on from our last visit to Button House, the ghosts are back and adjusting to life without Alison and Mike.

When protestors threaten to disrupt the work on the planned hotel, they try to find a way for at least one of them to finally leave the grounds.

The hit BBC comedy show returns as a new feature film geared towards old and new audiences alike.

Come and enjoy a fantastic evening of entertainment jam-packed with non-stop hits, big-screen action, expert narrative and lots of fun.

You will be taken on a journey through several decades of pop as we celebrate the music of Jeff Lynne’s ELO, Roy Orbison, Bob Dylan, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers and The Beatles’ George Harrison, as well as the collective genius that was The Traveling Wilburys.

Although the Wilburys never toured, here you have the chance to experience what it might have been like to see them live, as we explore their many collaborative hits.

Now in its ninth year of successful touring this popular show is an up-tempo feel-good celebration of classics such as Pretty Woman, Mr Blue Sky, Please Please Me, End of The Line, Handle With Care, Free Falling, Blowin’ in the Wind, Tweeter and the Monkey Man, Heading for the Light, Only the Lonely and many more.

Adapted from Colleen Hoover's best-selling novel, this seductive, psychological thriller follows renowned author Verity Crawford (Anne Hathaway) and Lowen Ashleigh (Dakota Johnson), a struggling writer who relocates to the remote Crawford estate to ghostwrite for Verity.

After Lowen uncovers what appears to be Verity's chilling autobiographical notes, she wrestles with the disturbing and twisted confessions about Verity’s husband Jeremy (Josh Hartnett), and finds it hard to separate fiction from reality, manipulation from attraction, and opportunity from obsession.

Juliette Binoche stars as a woman thrown into a complex moral dilemma when she starts to doubt her stepfather has her vulnerable mother’s best interests at heart. Amanda is exasperated when she finds her mother and stepfather engaged in a sexual act. Leslie is living with advanced dementia and Amanda can’t be certain that Martin’s actions are what her mother wants. Winner of the Berlin Silver Bear Jury Prize, this fascinating and human drama from Ballast director Hammer is a subtle, beautifully composed masterwork. His camera asymmetrically frames his characters, exploring distance and powerlessness alongside the love and intimacy that exists between them. And Binoche, Courtenay and Calder-Marshall offer committed, heartbreakingly naturalistic performances that comfortably rank as some of the best of the year.

RMTC are back this autumn with “Stepping Out”

Written by Richard Harris in 1984, “Stepping Out” was produced in the West End, London, where it received the Evening Standard Comedy of the Year Award, and on Broadway, New York.

A warm and extremely funny play, it follows the lives, laughs and loves of a group of women (and one man) from disparate backgrounds who attend a weekly tap-dance class in a dingy North London church hall.

Ex-professional dancer Mavis who runs the class is joined by cheerfully overweight Sylvia; Andy, a plain do-gooder with no confidence; snobby but well-meaning Vera; timid Dorothy who works in Social Security; Maxine who is attractive, sharp and very shrewd; fat, plain Lynne; Rose, who is just here for a good time, and Geoffrey, the lone male of the group. Watch as these once complex characters, navigate the challenges and triumphs of their journey, as they head towards a grand public, charity show performance, transformed into triumphant tappers, worthy of any chorus line.

Tap your troubles away with this fabulous story that is testament to the power of community, friendship, and the transformative experience of dance and has been praised for its witty dialogue, memorable characters, and the uplifting message it conveys about the courage and resilience of ordinary people.

20th & 21st November

7.30pm

All Tickets £20.00

This amateur production of “Stepping Out” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. on behalf of Samuel French Ltd. www.concordtheatricals.co.uk

GIANT, filmed live at London’s Harold Pinter Theatre !

The play is currently playing on Broadway and has been nominated for 4 Tony Awards including Best Play and Leading Actor for John Lithgow.

A world-famous children’s author under threat, a battle of wills in the wake of scandal and one chance to make amends, GIANT tells the story of Roald Dahl and the true scandal that shook his legacy. GIANT stars Tony, Golden Globe, and Olivier Award-winner John Lithgow (Conclave, The Crown) as author Roald Dahl; Aya Cash (The Boys, The Franchise, You’re the Worst) as US Publisher Jessie Stone; Olivier Award-winner Elliot Levey (Cold War, Patriots, Good) as Tom Maschler, Dahl’s British Jewish Publisher; Olivier Award-nominee Rachael Stirling (The Divine Mrs S) as Felicity Crosland, Roald Dahl’s fiancée; Tessa Bonham Jones (Dune: Prophecy, The Young Woman and the Sea) as Hallie; and Richard Hope (Hijack) as Wally Saunders, Dahl’s handyman.

It’s the summer of 1983, The Witches is about to hit the shelves and Roald Dahl is making last-minute edits. But the outcry at his recent, explicitly antisemitic article won’t die down. Across a single afternoon at his family home, and rocked by an unexpectedly explosive confrontation, Dahl is forced to choose: make a public apology or risk his name and reputation.

Inspired by real events, GIANT explores with dark humour the difference between considered opinion and dangerous rhetoric offering a complicated portrait of a fiendishly charismatic icon.

John Lithgow says: ‘I play the central character of Roald Dahl, a man of dizzying complexity, on a day of crisis in his life. The story takes place forty years ago, but it resonates powerfully with events of our present day. No play I’ve ever been in has had such an impact on audiences.'

 ★★★★★ 'John Lithgow is mesmerising as Roald Dahl' THE TELEGRAPH

★★★★★ 'GIANT is all that theatre should be' DAILY MAIL

★★★★★ 'The most thought-provoking play of the decade' THE TIMES

Critic’s Pick 'As Roald Dahl, John Lithgow is a study in monstrosity' THE NEW YORK TIMES

TICKETS ON SALE - 9TH JULY

“My most – Indeed my only – political film.” That was how visionary director Ken Russell described his incendiary 1971 masterpiece … Yet since opening to divisive reviews 55 years ago, Russell’s masterpiece has never been released as he intended … The story The Devils tells is an engrossing one, inspired by extraordinary real-life events that climaxed in the public burning of a priest, Urbain Grandier, in the French city of Loudun in 1634 … Despite their apparently fantastical nature, the historical facts behind The Devils are well documented … Most celebrated of the many accounts, however, is Aldous Huxley’s 1952 classic The Devils of Loudun, which is credited as the source of Russell’s movie, alongside John Whiting’s stage-play The Devils, which was first performed by the RSC in 1961. Russell was “knocked out” by Huxley’s book, and wanted his film to inspire a similarly powerful reaction in audiences. For him, this was “a story about brainwashing”. Despite having converted to Catholicism many years earlier, Russell was confident that the events at Loudun had nothing to do with demons or the supernatural and everything to do with political corruption and weaponised hysteria … Shot at Pinewood Studios on awe-inspiringly pristine sets designed by fledgling artist Derek Jarman, The Devils was a controversial project from the outset … Russell’s original vision proved to be ahead of its time, with key sequences deemed too intense for its contemporary viewers. Most notably, a sequence in which a very public display of alleged “demonic possession” climaxed in hysterical nuns tearing down and ravaging a giant crucifix was excised in its entirety, alongside other edits made for the UK release, with further cuts for American audiences. For Russell, these alterations were heartbreaking because, as he told me in 2002, the deleted material not only contained “some of my finest work”, but also encapsulated the thematic heart of the film – a pantomime spectacle of blasphemy that is paraded out for corrupt political purposes … This is the version of The Devils that Ken Russell hoped would one day be available to international audiences – a fearless masterpiece that is even more relevant in these “post-truth” times than it was when Russell first conjured its unforgettably fiery excesses.

TICKETS ON SALE 25TH SEPTEMBER

After a harrowing plane crash, Special Forces officer James Belmont (Brad Pitt) and his combat dog, Odin, find themselves stranded deep in the Alaskan wilderness.

Together, they are forced into a brutal fight for survival against the elements. From acclaimed filmmaker David Ayer, Heart of the Beast is an intense adventure thriller that explores the unbreakable bond between a man and his best friend as they face their greatest battle yet.

Robert Pattinson continues his run of astonishing 2026 performances as he portrays the To Catch a Predator presenter Chris Hansen in this vivid and propulsive drama.

It’s 2006 and despite its unconventional methods, To Catch a Predator is a US TV hit. When executives decide to move the show to a primetime slot, Hansen and his production team must up the ante to keep their audience, no matter the cost. Merritt Wever and Skyler Gisondo also impress in this absorbing narrative feature debut from documentary filmmaker Lance Oppenheim.

In a masterclass of control and precision, Paweł Pawlikowski explores the fragmented soul of postwar Germany through a father-daughter road trip dominated by personal ghosts.

In 1949, Erika (a superb Sandra Hüller) is accompanying her father, Nobel laureate author Thomas Mann, on a literary tour through West and East Germany. As family tragedy strikes, it becomes apparent that the spiritual healing Mann deems essential for the divided country may be necessary for their own relationship. It’s an impeccably shot and evocative drama that meditates on the healing process for a fractured national identity.

Martin McDonagh (Banshees of Inisherin, In Bruges) continues to mine the absurdities and complexities of male relationships in a film that brims with energy and is sure to delight.

On the cusp of dictator Augusto Pinochet taking power in Chile, a trio of CIA agents snipe and bicker as they await the ‘go’ date on their part in yet another military coup. However, against the stunning natural beauty and mysterious ancient artefacts of Easter Island, their plan starts to unravel. John Malkovich’s peerless performance chimes beautifully with co-stars Sam Rockwell and Steve Buscemi, who together bring McDonagh’s brilliantly acerbic and witty script hilariously to life.

A forest inhabited by magical beings is the setting for this epic stop-motion saga from LAIKA Studios (Coraline, Kubo and the Two Strings)

When her baby brother is kidnapped by a large flock of crows, Prue hotfoots it to a local forest where a wondrous world of mystery and peril awaits. This breathtaking, hugely ambitious new film from LAIKA Studios is a masterpiece of stop-motion storytelling on an epic scale and quite unlike anything previously seen.

Now, for the first time, audiences can experience The Faith Tour on the big screen. Created from newly rediscovered and previously unseen 35mm film footage, this spectacular concert film captures George at the height of his powers during his record-breaking 1988 world tour, performing the songs that made him a global superstar.

Painstakingly restored and remastered for cinema, the film transports audiences back to an unforgettable moment in music history, showcasing the energy, confidence and sheer star quality that made George Michael one of Britain’s most beloved artists.

The feature is preceded by an exclusive short film by Mary McCartney, featuring newly discovered audio and imagery from the Faith era, offering a rare and intimate glimpse into George’s life, thoughts and creative journey during this pivotal chapter of his career.

TICKETS ON SALE 6TH OCTOBER

In 1976, Sylvester Stallone stepped into the ring as a plucky, lovable unknown, desperate to take a swing at a chance at Hollywood stardom. Several major awards later, and his character of Rocky Balboa became the go-to movie icon for the underdog succeeding against all the odds.

In its 50th anniversary year, join us for this special one-off screening of this cherished movie. It’s time to go one more round…

Also playing this month is the new film I Play Rocky featuring a career-making performance from Anthony Ippolito, and the latest from Oscar winner Peter Farrelly who vividly recreates the story of how an unknown named Sylvester Stallone got Rocky produced — and became a superstar.

A struggling actor with a partially paralyzed face and a speech impediment writes a script that a big movie studio wants to buy, but he refuses to sell it unless he gets to play the lead.

Turning down an offer of life-changing money, he instead works for pennies to get the movie made with himself in the starring role.

The movie becomes the biggest box office hit of 1976, notching ten Oscar nominations and winning Best Picture. The true story of the making of the iconic movie Rocky (See ROCKY on Sunday 29th November at 6pm)

Since October 2023, Gaza has been sealed from the world-except for one group, international doctors. While global media are barred from reporting and governments look away, doctors breach the blockade and what they find is not just a humanitarian crisis, but a calculated dismantling of life itself.

Covering the entire two years of the genocide, their firsthand accounts and visceral footage offer a rare and vital chronicle of the daily struggles of healthcare workers as they navigate bombed-out hospitals, dwindling supplies, starvation and the overwhelming influx of casualties-— predominantly women and children.

At a cosy Christmas party, young Clara meets the mysterious magician Drosselmeyer, who gives her a nutcracker doll. When the guests have departed and the house is asleep, Clara sneaks downstairs in search of the doll. Instead, she finds Drosselmeyer, who whisks her away on a journey into a whole world of enchantment: fantastical landscapes of flurried snow and glittering confection where toys come alive and the magic never stops.

Peter Wright’s production of this festive family favourite sparkles to the wondrous swell of Tchaikovsky’s orchestral score, alongside the glow and grandeur of Julia Trevelyan Oman’s period designs.