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.

This holiday season, celebrate the most wonderful time of the year on the big screen with André Rieu's 2026 Christmas Concert – Let It Snow. This heartwarming festive spectacular, filled with beloved Christmas classics, enchanting waltzes, and magical surprises, will leave you smiling long after the final encore.

Joined by his world-famous Johann Strauss Orchestra, exceptional sopranos, and a powerful 120-voice male choir, André brings the spirit of Christmas to life in an unforgettable musical event. Overflowing with music, laughter, and holiday cheer, this concert is perfect for the whole family.

Whether you're surrounded by snow or simply dreaming of it, experience the magic of Christmas on the big screen with those you love. Wrap up your year with Let It Snow – only in cinemas!

Andrea Arnold’s highly acclaimed film, winner of top prizes at Cannes and the BFI London Film Festival, is a haunting drama about a woman confronting past demons.

Jackie (Kate Dickie) is a CCTV operator and gets a perverse satisfaction from observing the lives of other; until one day a man from her past appears on her monitors - one whom she never wanted to see again. Now she has no alternative but to confront both the man, and the demons inside herself.

Andrea Arnold's (Fish Tank, Wuthering Heights) superb debut feature was the first in a planned trilogy of Scotland-set films produced by Lars Von Trier’s Zentropa company. The winners of numerous awards including major prizes at Cannes and the BFI London Film Festival, it was also voted one of the best British films of the last 25 years in a poll conducted by The Observer’s Film Quarterly.

Please note that this film is for members of Woodbridge Film Society only. If you wish to become a member then please visit their page here and contact them at the email address provided.

In Hasan Hadi’s engrossing debut, a young girl is faced with the challenge of baking a cake for her school’s celebration of Saddam Hussein’s birthday.

Though considered a great honour, nine-year-old Lamia’s task feels impossible, as she and her grandmother Bibi already struggle to get by. But armed with a shopping list and her pet rooster, Lamia remains determined as she sets off to find ingredients. A child’s eye view of a dictatorship, The President’s Cake skilfully navigates between the comic and the tragic.

The Garfunkels are back at the Riverside!

After their sold out show in January 2026, The Garfunkels are super excited to be back for another show this December at the Riverside.

A bit about The Garfunkels:

“There was one small problem - neither of us wanted to be Paul Simon. To make it work, one of us was going to have to get a hair cut. And that simply wasn’t going to happen”

Not many 20 year old lads think of starting a Simon & Garfunkel tribute act - but Suffolk-based musicians Tom Mumford and Angelo Littler did exactly that.

The Garfunkels’ set is a celebration of Simon & Garfunkel’s  music and story. With rich harmonies and engaging storytelling, you can expect to hear the most iconic songs over the years - from the debut album Wednesday Morning 3AM’ to bestselling, award wining ‘Bridge Over Troubled Water’.

Doors Open: 7pm

On Stage: 7:30pm

Interval: 8:15pm

On Stage: 8:30pm

Ends: 9:15pm