The Savoy Theatre & Cinema

All The Money In The World

• 
• 2018
• US
• 2h 13min
• 15

• Directed by: Ridley Scott
• Cast: Michelle Williams, Christopher Plummer, Mark Wahlberg, Charlie Plummer
• UK release: 5 January 2018

The story of the kidnapping of the grandson of miserly industrialist J Paul Getty (Plummer). Plummer, who was a last-minute replacement for the now-disgraced Kevin Spacey, brings understated gravitas and Williams is noble and credible as the kidnap victim’s mother Gail. A sometimes blood-boiling morality tale, pulled off…

Back To Bacharach

A celebration of the music of Burt Bacharach, composer of 'Trains and Boats and Planes', 'Close to You', 'The Look of Love', 'Walk On By' and other classics.

Blackadder Goes Forth

Off Centre Theatre presents the stage version of the classic TV comedy series set in WW1. Three of the television scripts have been adapted for the stage and are particularly relevant in 2018 as it marks the centenary of the end of the Great War. Amateur production. Licensed bar.

Book Club

• 
• 2018
• US
• 12A

• Directed by: Bill Holderman
• Cast: Diane Keaton, Jane Fonda, Candice Bergen, Mary Steenburgen

Four women (Keaton, Fonda, Bergen and Steenburgen) form a book club to read Fifty Shades of Grey, and in so doing reassess their lives. Irresistibly cheeky and shamelessly cheesy ensemble drama in which older women are placed in the centre of the action, with a torrent of innuendo delivered with relish by a superior cast.

Chris Ramsey: Just Happy To Get Out Of The House

The engaging Geordie stand-up, actor and Foster's Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee mulls over supposedly sound advice as he faces the stresses and strains fatherhood in this latest hour of gentle humour. Chris Ramsey is instantly recognisable from his own television show, which returned for a second series on Comedy Central…

The Dreamboys

The world famous male strippers strut their stuff.

Funny Cow

• 
• 2017
• UK
• 1h 42min
• 15

• Directed by: Adrian Shergold
• Cast: Maxine Peake, Stephen Graham, Paddy Considine
• UK release: 20 April 2018

Funny Cow (Peake) is a northern woman who takes to stand-up comedy in the 70s and 80s. The film foregrounds the pain and suffering involved, from her abusive husband Bob (Pitts, also the screenwriter) and the grim reality of working men’s clubs. A fine supporting cast is largely wasted, but a great soundtrack and Peake’s…

The Greatest Showman

• 
• 2017
• US
• 1h 45min
• PG

• Directed by: Michael Gracey
• Cast: Hugh Jackman, Zac Efron, Michelle Williams, Rebecca Ferguson, Zendaya

A musical version of the life of showman and genius of hype PT Barnum (Jackman), and how he went from running a museum of ‘curiosities’ to promoting Swedish soprano Jenny Lind (Ferguson). Jackman has rock-star charisma and Gracey delivers a kaleidoscopic, family-friendly spectacle.

Griff Rhys Jones: Where Was I?

Stories, anecdotes, reminiscences and outright lies – from forty years of travelling – down rivers and up mountains, into Africa, out of India, and across the arid wastes of the BBC canteen.

The Happy Prince

• 
• 2018
• Germany / Belgium / UK / Italy
• 1h 45min
• 15

• Directed by: Rupert Everett
• Cast: Rupert Everett, Colin Firth, Emily Watson
• UK release: 15 June 2018

The tale of the last days of Oscar Wilde (Everett), as he lives out his post-prison existence in France and Italy. If Firth and Watson are underused as pal Reggie Turner and wife Constance, they’re well-cast, and Everett himself, in his accomplished directorial debut, is sensational as the fallen star. A surprising and…

The Incredibles 2

• 
• 2018
• US
• 2h 5min
• PG

• Directed by: Brad Bird
• Cast: Craig T. Nelson, Holly Hunter, Samuel L. Jackson, Bob Odenkirk

In this sequel to the 2004 original, Supers are still forbidden but Elastigirl (Hunter) gets to go up against a supervillain while husband Bob (Nelson) minds the kids. It looks great and the voice cast is excellent, but it feels dated and the set-pieces become tiring.

The Invisible Man

A new production of the HG Wells’ classic from Ignition Theatre.

The Little Vampire

• 
• 2017
• Netherlands/Germany/Denmark/UK
• U

• Directed by: Richard Claus, Karsten Kiilerich
• Cast: Rasmus Hardiker, Amy Saville, Jim Carter, Tim Pigott-Smith, Alice Krige, Miriam Margolyes

Young vampire Rudolph (Hardiker) befriends a young boy (Saville) on holiday in the Black Forest. Animated remake (yes, that’s a thing) of a 2000 live action movie based on a beloved children’s book; tame and square, with trite life lessons about putting aside differences, it’s not even as good as Hotel Frankenstein.

Mary Shelley

• 2017
• USA
• 2h
• 15

• Directed by: Haifaa Al-Mansour
• Cast: Elle Fanning, Maisie Williams, Ben Hardy

The story of the love affair between Mary and Percy Shelley.

Nothing Like a Dame

• 2018

• Directed by: Roger Michell
• Cast: Eileen Atkins, Judi Dench, Joan Plowright, Maggie Smith

Insights and revelations from Joan Plowright, Judi Dench, Maggie Smith and Eileen Atkins as the four old friends reflect on their lives and careers.

Ocean's 8

• 
• 2018
• US
• 1h 50min
• 12A

• Directed by: Gary Ross
• Cast: Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett, Anne Hathaway, Mindy Kaling, Sarah Paulson, Awkwafina, Rihanna, Helena Bonham Carter
• UK release: 18 June 2018

Debbie Ocean (Bullock) sets in motion a plan to swipe a precious diamond necklace, and with pal Lou (Blanchett) puts together a gang of female crooks. The performances are great fun but Ross’s anonymous direction doesn’t add much, and it’s a bit let down by a needless subplot and unnecessary cameos.

Rachel Parris: It's Fun to Pretend

The award-winning comedian, as seen on The IT Crowd and Murder In Successville, presents a collection of songs, stories and stand-up.

Swimming with Men

• 2018

• Directed by: Oliver Parker
• Cast: Charlotte Riley, Rupert Graves, Jim Carter

A man who is suffering a mid-life crisis finds new meaning in his life as part of an all-male, middle-aged, amateur synchronised swimming team.

That Good Night

• 
• 2017
• UK/Portugal
• 1h 30min
• PG

• Directed by: Eric Styles
• Cast: John Hurt, Sofia Helin, Max Brown

Ralph Maitland (Hurt) is a celebrated screenwriter coming to terms with his impending death, who receives a visit from his son Michael (Brown) and Michael’s girlfriend (Richards). A maudlin and rather predictable drama notable for being Hurt’s last major screen role; he gives a commanding but vanity-free performance, and…

Viva Neil Diamond

Neil Diamond tribute from Bob Drury.