The Critic (15)

Anand Tucker. Period Drama/Crime/Drama/Mystery/Thriller


Ian McKellen and Gemma Arterton headline a scintillating thriller of theatre world ambition and deceit. 1936, London: Fascism is on the rise. Known for his merciless takedowns of actors like Nina (Arterton), acerbic critic and gay man Jimmy (McKellen) faces being fired by his editor David (Mark Strong) for both his extravagant prose and his personal life. As the Blackshirts take to the streets and anti-queer police raids begin, Jimmy uses Nina and David’s desires to concoct a plot to save himself. Brimming with intrigue, scripted by Patrick Marber (Notes on a Scandal) and directed by Anand Tucker (Hilary and Jackie), The Critic is a suspenseful tale about adversaries taking desperate measures, with an ensemble cast that includes Lesley Manville, Ben Barnes and Romola Garai

Starring Ian McKellen, Gemma Arterton, Mark Strong, Lesley Manville, Romola Garai, Ben Barnes

Friday21Feb

Tickets
Adult: £5.00 

Time
7.30 pm

Running Time
95

Interval
There will be an interval during this film

Enquiries
01743 761257

Extra Event Information
6.30 pm Pre-Film Meal £7. Please ring 01743 761257 to book meal or film. Tea/Coffee/Cake available to purchase in interval

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Thursday27Feb

Tickets
Adult: £8.00  Child: £4.50 

Time
7.00 pm

Running Time
95

Enquiries
01588 638038; www.sparctheatre.co.uk

Extra Event Information
Bar which includes locally produced Ludlow and Three Tuns Ales, Long Mynd Apple Juice and Dairy Dreams Ice Cream.

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Friday28Feb

Tickets
Adult: £6.00 

Time
7.30 pm

Running Time
95

Interval
There will be an interval during this film

Enquiries
Enquiries: 07539 545846

Extra Event Information
Tea, Coffee & Ice Creams Available. BYO Booze.

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Friday28Feb

Tickets
Adult: £5.50 

Time
7.30 pm

Running Time
95

Interval
There will be an interval during this film

Enquiries
01531 631503, or email: [email protected]

Extra Event Information
Doors open at 7pm. Bar and cafe open throughout evening, icecreams sold during interval. This screening is part of Borderlines Film Festival 2025.

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Saturday1Mar

Tickets
Adult: £5.50  Child: £3.00 

Time
7.30 pm

Running Time
95

Interval
There will be an interval during this film

Enquiries
01432 890720 or [email protected]

Extra Event Information
This screening is part of Borderlines Film Festival 2025 Film Club Entry £3 Refreshments available including licensed bar, both before the showing and at interval. Doors open 7pm

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Monday3Mar

Tickets
Adult: £6.00  Child: £3.00 

Time
2.15 pm

Running Time
95

Interval
There will be an interval during this film

Enquiries
01902 373854 or 01902 372158

Extra Event Information
Refreshments will be served during the interval.

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Friday7Mar

Tickets
Adult: £6.50 

Time
7.30 pm

Running Time
95

Interval
There will be an interval during this film

Enquiries
07964 023841

Extra Event Information
Subtitles on all films. Bar and cafe from 7pm. Step free access. Interval half way through. This screening is part of Borderlines Film Festival 2025

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Friday7Mar

Tickets
Adult: £5.00 

Time
7.30 pm

Running Time
95

Enquiries
01746 789239

Extra Event Information
Refreshments beforehand, doors open at 7pm and film will run without an interval.

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Friday14Mar

Tickets
Adult: £8.50 

Time
7.30 pm

Running Time
95

Enquiries
01885 488575; www.conquest-theatre.co.uk

Extra Event Information
Doors open 6.30pm. Refreshments available bar/coffee shop. Hearing loop system and full disabled facilities. Free evening parking. This screening is part of Borderlines Film Festival 2025

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Saturday15Mar

Tickets
Adult: £7.50 

Time
7.30 pm

Running Time
95

Interval
There will be an interval during this film

Enquiries
01568 616411

Extra Event Information
Bookings via Arts Alive or Leominster Tourist Information Centre, Corn Square Leominster.

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Wednesday9Apr

Tickets
Adult: £8.00  Child: £4.00 

Time
10.30 am

Running Time
95

Enquiries
07967 517125; www.themarkettheatre.com

Extra Event Information
Doors open 30 minutes before each performance. Licensed bar available.

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