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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East Sussex Honky Tonk troubadours, The Longshore Drifters lean into some of their psychedelic, slow burning Americana influences for a dedicated night of heartfelt songwriting and cosmic American soundscapes. All set to a scenic backdrop of neo-western imagery and with support from The Aftershave's 'melancholic countrydelia'.

The cult classic Slade in Flame was originally released in 1975 and is a music film starring the band Slade. Confounding and delighting audiences in equal measure at the height of Slade's Top Ten pop majesty, Slade in Flame remains a singular rags-to-riches music film. It is being re-released in cinemas in 2025 by the BFI. 

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'The 1975 musical satire is a curious amalgam of madcap comedy and Brit realism as the band ride the giddy highs and brutal lows of the 70s music industry' The Guardian

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'The Citizen Kane of British pop movies' Mark Kermode

Join us for a morning of sublime music at our upcoming Coffee Concert, showcasing the exceptional talents of Fenella Humphreys, winner of the 2025 and 2023 BBC Music Magazine Premiere Recording Award, Matthew Quenby and Yvonne-Marie Parsons. The concert will feature a selection of masterpieces for violin, viola, and cello, promising a truly memorable experience for all classical music enthusiasts. Our experienced performers will bring to life the works of Schubert, Mozart and Beethoven, guiding you through a unique musical journey.

Fenella Humphreys is an award-winning violinist celebrated for her expressive performances and technical prowess. With a repertoire that spans the baroque and the contemporary, she has captivated audiences around the world. Fenella's passion for music and her dedication to her craft have earned her numerous accolades, including the BBC Music Magazine Instrumental Award. She continues to delight listeners with her nuanced interpretations and her commitment to bringing classical music to life.

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Matthew Quenby, a distinguished violist, has garnered acclaim for his beautiful sound and sensitive musicianship. A versatile performer, he has collaborated with leading orchestras and chamber ensembles and recorded for numerous record labels including EMI. Matthew is known for his insightful interpretations and engaging stage presence. His deep understanding of the viola's repertoire and his ability to flex its unique voice make Matthew a sought-after artist in the classical music scene.

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Yvonne-Marie Parsons, an exceptional cellist, completes this talented trio. Her rich tone and impeccable technique have established her as a sought-after performer of chamber music. Yvonne-Marie's career is marked by her versatility and dedication to both classical and contemporary repertoires. She has performed with numerous prestigious orchestras and chamber groups all over the world and made numerous recordings, alongside her dedicated contributions to educational music initiatives.

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Whether you are a seasoned aficionado or a newcomer to classical music, this concert will entertain and inspire you.

A story about American writer/artist Janet Biehl who went to North East Syria to explore how her late partner Murray Bookchin’s political theories helped ignite a women-led revolution, leading to remarkable societal transformation.

The film was made by local filmmaker Ross Domoney and co-directed by Danny Mitchell. Ross studied documentary filmmaking at the National Film and Television School. His work has been published by the Guardian, Al Jazeera, ITV, Field of Vision, The Intercept, Coda Stories, Liberation, The Wall Street Journal and BBC2. His awards include an audience award at Thessaloniki Film festival and A Royal Television Society Award. 

She built a house for herself. It turned out to be a
masterpiece.

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Irish architect and furniture designer Eileen Gray builds a refuge on the Côte
d‘Azur in 1929. Her first house is a discrete, avant-garde masterpiece. She names it E.1027, a cryptic marriage of her initials and those of Jean Badovici, with whom she built it. Le Corbusier, upon discovering the house, becomes intrigued, obsessed. He later covers the walls with murals and publishes photos of them. Gray describes these paintings as vandalism and demands restitution. He ignores her wishes and instead builds his famous Cabanon directly behind E.1027, which dominates the narrative of the site to this day.

Towards the end of her life, the groundbreaking Irish novelist granted film-maker Sinéad O’Shea access to her most personal writing. What she revealed was shocking and inspiring. Narrated by the BAFTA and Academy Award nominee Jesse Buckley 

'Engaging study of a life less ordinary' ★★★★ The Guardian

Inspired  by Gianni Di Gregorio’s modern Italian classic Mid-August Lunch, the story is transferred from Rome to Dublin. It is about a middle-aged gay man at the verge of major literary stardom (James McCardle - Mary, Queen of Scots) caring for his widowed mum (Fionnula Flanagan - Ulysses, The Guard) and other eccentric elderly ladies, over the course of one chaotic weekend. 

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‘A nicely acerbic remake of Italian hit’ The Guardian 

King Frankie is the 2024 Celtic Tiger story you have not yet seen. Starring one of the finest Irish actors, IFTA Winner Peter Coonan (Love/Hate, Doineann), the film tells the redemption story of Frankie Burke, former fast talking, fast spending businessman who fell victim to the financial crisis and is now working as a taxi driver. 

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The origins of the film are fascinating and very real. It captures a moment in Irish history when many fell into financial distress. It charts the life of a man who was chasing the dragon of monetary success, flew too close to the sun and got burned. This is the story of loss, grief and pain, but also of redemption, change and hope. Written and directed by Dermot Malone, the film is shot in North Dublin and Kells, Co Meath. 

Joyce and Beckett.

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An illustrated talk by  Olga Mamonova, Artistic Director of Kino-Teatr.

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

"A delightful blend of TED, comedy and Radio 4. Sort of."

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Last Orders at the Bavard Bar..?

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​After over 8 years of regular monthly sell out shows, creator and host of the Bavard Bar, Tim B'vard, has decided it's time to hang up his sparkly jacket and take his final bow.

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Tim's last show as MC wil be on 18 June. As always there'll be three fabulous bavarders, captions and audience participation games as well as heaps of joyous nonsense.

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But expect the unexpected with some surprise guests...

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​​"Avoiding life’s questions to give you the answers."

Directed by Danny Garcia with a special Q&A with Ray Gange, The Clash associate and protagonist in The Clash movie Rude Boy.

The Rise and Fall of The Clash Redux is a newly edited and improved version of the only personal and up-close film about the juggernaut band The Clash, and their meteoric trajectory through rock n roll history. The Rise and Fall of The Clash Redux features previously unseen footage of the band at work and at play as well as interviews with band members and with other insiders.

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The Rise and Fall of The Clash Redux paints the fascinating inside story of rivalries, treachery, betrayal and the internal band dynamics and managerial interference that ultimately led the biggest band in the world to self-destruct.

New interviews with Rude Boy protagonist and Clash insider Ray Gange and author Mick O'Shea bring new light to this film on the only band that mattered.

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Starring Mick Jones, Terry Chimes, Pearl Harbour, Pete Howard, Nick Sheppard, Vince White.

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'Garcia builds a sobering, nightmarish picture of life in the post-Jones The Clash Mk II' Damien Love, Uncut

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'Danny Garcia’s documentary The Rise and Fall Of The Clash, a whodunit about the breakup, is the first movie to shed light on this bizarre period.' Oliver Hall, Dangerous Minds

'A mould breaker. Watch and be mesmerised as this miserable tale unfolds' Kieron Tyler, The Arts Desk

'An essential watch for any die—hard Clash fan' Punknews.org

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.
 

The NJE return to Kino-Teatr for the launch of their new album Tritone.

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The NJE are Terry Edwards (PJ Harvey, Gallon Drunk, etc), Mark Bedford (Madness), Simon Charterton (Higsons).

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Support from left-field pop songsmith Tim Keegan playing a duo set with his Departure Lounge bandmate Chris Anderson (aka Crayola Lectern).

Concert pianist, podcaster and music educator Holly Cullen-Davies will make her welcome return to Kino-Teatr with a programme of Beethoven's Pathetique Sonata, Bach's Italian Concerto, Chopin Waltzes & Debussy's Claire de Lune.

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.

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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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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​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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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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