KINO-TEATR

The current exhibition at the Baker Mamonova Gallery:

A selection of mid 20th century figurative oil paintings - Looking Back.

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A 2024 British biographical drama directed by Marianne Elliott in her feature directorial debut from a screenplay by Rebecca Lenkiewicz (Academy Award Winner - Ida, Disobedience, Colette). Based on the 2018 memoir of the same name by Raynor Winn, the film details the long-distance walk along the South West Coast Path, in South West England, by Winn and her husband after they lose their home. It deals with the theme of homelessness and the true nature of home in the face of the unpredictability of life. The film stars Gillian Anderson and Jason Isaacs.

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Filming locations included Minehead and Porlock Weir in Somerset, Heddon's Mouth, as well as Ilfracombe, Clovelly and Hartland Quay in Devon. Filming locations in Cornwall included Padstow, Fistral Beach, Port Quin, Holywell Bay and Rame Head.
 

Programme: Bach, Mendelssohn, Busoni and Rachmaninov.

 

Simone Alessandro studied in Italy (Florence and La Spezia), in Budapest (Liszt Academy), Royal College of Music in London and Hochschule fur Musik in Stuttgart.

 

He has performed in some major venues in Europe and the UK - the Wigmore Hall, Royal Festival Hall, St. Martin in the Field’s, Steinway Hall of London, Leighton House, Chelsea Art Club, Chichester Cathedral, Winchester Cathedral, Salon Christopher (Berlin), Palau de la Musica Catalana (Spain), Liszt Museum in Budapest (Hungary) and Florence Conservatory Hall.

 

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A 2025 espionage black comedy produced, written and directed by Wes Anderson from a story he conceived with Roman Coppola. The film features an ensemble cast that includes Benicio del Toro, Mia Threapleton, Michael Cera, Riz Ahmed, Tom Hanks, Bryan Cranston, Mathieu Amalric, Richard Ayoade, Jeffrey Wright, Scarlett Johansson, Benedict Cumberbatch, Rupert Friend, Hope Davis, F. Murray Abraham, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Willem Dafoe and Bill Murray.

 

It is an international co-production between the United States and Germany

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A Night of Flamenco.

The return of Kino-Teatr's favourite flamenco dancer Jesus Olmedo.

Adrian Sola - Guitar
Monica Garcia - Singing
Demi Garcia - Percussion
Magdalena Mannion & Jesus Olmedo - Dancers

 

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Genesis P-Orridge lived their art to the extreme. A pioneering musician, avant-garde artist, spiritual explorer and gender revolutionary, Genesis has been featured in films and videos, but never the full story… never this intimate... until now. 

In this authorised but raw and personal documentary, award-winning director David Charles Rodrigues (Gay Chorus Deep South) documents the final year of P-Orridge’s existence as they grapple with mortality and, in the process, reveal the many sacrifices and ultimate payoffs of a life that transcended boundaries. Featuring William Burroughs, Brion Gyson, Timothy Leary, Alice Genese (Psychic TV), David J (Bauhaus/Love and Rockets), Nepalese monks, African witch doctors, and a special cameo by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, plus never-before-seen archival treasures, including performances from Throbbing Gristle and Psychic TV.

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Programme: Mozart, Mendelssohn, Saygun, Chopin.

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Gülsin Onay is an accomplished Turkish pianist now based in the UK. She holds the title of State Artist in her native Turkiye, where for many years she has been official soloist for the Presidential Symphony Orchestra in Ankara.

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She has also performed as a soloist with such leading orchestras as Dresden Staatskapelle, English Chamber Orchestra, Royal Philharmonic, Japan Philharmonic, St Petersburg Philharmonic, Tokyo Symphony, Warsaw Philharmonic and Vienna Symphony Orchestras. Gülsin Onay is acknowledged worldwide as the definitive interpreter of the music of Ahmed Adnan Saygun, the leading Turkish composer of the 20th century, whose works feature prominently in her concerts and recordings.

 

Gülsin Onay's over 20 recorded albums to date illustrate the breadth of her repertoire as well as her interpretive power, with solo works and concertos from Haydn and Mozart to the contemporary era. 

 

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This is the remarkable story of Geraldine Flower, an Australian woman born in 1947, who after moving  to England, worked as a secretary and a journalist. In the 1960s-1970s she travelled widely, and accumulated a number of lovers and other contacts, which suggested a double life of a spy. After Geraldine Flower died, her letters, photographs and telexes were found stored in a suitcase - the testimonies of an extraordinary life full of secrets and lifelong friendships, tales of travel, adventure and love.

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Nick Cave and Richard Ayoade are among those reading out these letters that inspired an album by Icelandic singer/songwriter Emilíana Torrini, who soundtracks this brilliant film. 

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‘Gorgeous film’ **** The Guardian

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Set in the 1960s, Darling is the story of Diana Scott (Julie Christie), an ambitious model determined to make it to the top of the Swinging London fashion scene, toying with the affections of two older men, played by Dirk Bogarde and Laurence Harvey. The film was shot on location in London, Paris and Rome and  at Shepperton Studios. The film is re-released in stunning 4k restoration to mark its 60th anniversary! 

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Darling premiered at the 4th Moscow International Film Festival in July 1965, and was released in cinemas in the United Kingdom in September. It became a critical and commercial success, receiving five nominations at the 38th Academy Awards, including Best Picture, and won in three categories: Best Actress (for Christie), Best Original Screenplay and Best Costume Design. It also won four BAFTA Awards including Best British Actor (Bogarde), Best British Actress (Christie) and Best British Screenplay.

​Mike Hatchard returns to the Kino-Teatr with a special guest for another Sunday morning full of top flight jazz.

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Today's special guest is Ray Russell - guitar legend.

 

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​Simon&thePope will play some of their trademark hypnotic drum, bass and spoken word grooves, accompanied by Rob Leake on sax, to help while away that anticipatory hour before The Bavard Bar.

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​Not just three mystery speakers and passions...but a mystery compere as well!

Mixed with audience participation games including: KP Lite, Oojah Kappivvy, Pearl or Dean, Make it Stop and Catch the Brick.

Book your tickets now and come along!

 

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Join Crystal Sound Therapy practitioner Julia Scott-Russell in discovering the benefits of crystal sound for your health and wellbeing. Experience the calming sounds of Alchemy Crystal Singing Bowls. Sit or lie back on chair or mat with a blanket, whilst Julia gently eases you into experiencing a ‘sound bath’.

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​Starting with a few minutes of guided focus, Julia will help you to ‘just be’ without the need to ‘do’ anything. The remainder of Julia’s ‘Halcyon Sounds’ experience will be filled with different tonal frequencies from some of Julia’s personal collection of Alchemy bowls. We want you to have the best possible experience, please do bring a blanket to feel warm and snug. There are a limited number of yoga mats and pillows available, so feel free to bring your own. ​

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​Please note - by attending this event you automatically agree to the medical disclaimer: you do not have/never had epilepsy at any point in your life, you do not have an artificial pacemaker or cochlear implant(s) or are less than 12 weeks pregnant.

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​​Also to note, the sound vibrations may be felt more in replacement joint(s), metal plate(s) or metal implant(s) - you are welcome to discuss this with Julia Scott-Russell, but ultimately it is your decision as to whether you attend.

​Retreat - with Leela - live sonic meditation music.

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One hour of blissful transcendence to take you into your weekend.

Bring mats or relax in the armchairs for an inclusive, immersive experience.

Limited numbers so book in advance.

Refreshments available at Reel before and after. 

 

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Eleanor Kelly - classical guitar
BA (Hons), PGCert, Máster en Interpretación de Guitarra Clásica, MMus, MISM

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A passionate advocate for women in music, Eleanor specialises in lesser-known repertoire by both historical and contemporary women composers. She gave the Irish première of Claudia Montero's Latin Grammy award-winning guitar concerto Luces y Sombras with ConTempo String Quartet in 2023, and the British première with Musica Argentina Ensemble in 2019.

 

Eleanor has also premièred a number of new solo works by women: as an Illuminate Women's Music Artist, upon commission by IGF's La Leona scheme, and as a Faculty Artist at the Classical Minds Guitar Festival. Eleanor gained a Distinction in her MMus in Classical Guitar Performance from the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama in 2024 after studying with Helen Sanderson, John Mills and Zoran Dukic.

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Eleanor plays a 2023 Steve Toon cedar guitar.

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Inter Alia


A new play by Suzie Miller
 
Oscar-nominated Rosamund Pike (Gone Girl, Saltburn) is Jessica in the much-anticipated next play from the team behind Prima Facie.

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Jessica Parks is a smart Crown Court Judge at the top of her career. Behind the robe, she is a karaoke fiend, a loving wife and a supportive parent. When an event threatens to throw her life completely off balance, can she hold her family upright?


Writer Suzie Miller and director Justin Martin reunite following their global phenomenon Prima Facie, with this searing examination of modern motherhood and masculinity.

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