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.
2h 35m (includes interval)
This breathtakingly beautiful Tony Award-winning Broadway musical inspired by the Oscar winning MGM film, tells the impassioned story of discovering love in the City of Light.
2h 47m
Puccini’s bittersweet love story makes a rare Met appearance, with soprano Angel Blue starring as the sophisticated French courtesan Magda, opposite tenor Jonathan Tetelm.
Sat 20 Apr |
2h 40m
Michael Sheen plays Nye Bevan in this surreal and spectacular journey through the life and legacy of the creator of the NHS.
Tue 23 Apr |
3h 30m (includes two intervals)
Classical ballet's most powerful tale of love, treachery and forgiveness returns to the Royal Opera House stage.
Wed 24 Apr |
3h 40m (includes two intervals)
Aigul Akmetshina performs the title role in Damiano Michieletto's sizzling new production of Bizet’s ever-popular opera.
French with English subtitles
Wed 1 May |
2h 30m
Macbeth is coming. A couple corrupted by their relentless lust for power have blood on their hands. Witness the gripping tale of greed, murder, deception.
3h 15m
In her Met debut, Asmik Grigorian tackles the demanding role of Cio-Cio-San, the trusting geisha at the heart of Puccini’s tragedy.
Sat 11 May |
2h 24m (includes interval)
42nd Street, the legendary Broadway musical theatre classic, is a ‘glorious’ (Express) and ‘utterly moreish extravaganza of glitz’ (Times).
3h 20m (includes two intervals)
Shakespeare’s profound story of love and loss, artfully adapted into a contemporary three- act narrative ballet by Artistic Associate Christopher Wheeldon, celebrates its tenth anniversary.
Wed 22 May |
2h (includes interval) 0m
The iconic songs of Sting. The electrifying choreography of Kate Prince. This is a tale of hope.
Thu 30 May |
3h 14m
Jonas Kaufmann headlines David McVicar's spectacular staging of Giordano's epic historical drama, conducted by long-time collaborator Antonio Pappano.
Tue 11 Jun |