Cinema-on-Sea
Cinema-on-Sea is now part of Frinton Summer Theatre.
Film and live performance come together under one creative home.
Every Cinema-on-Sea screening directly supports Frinton Summer Theatre’s productions, creative programme, and future seasons - so every visit helps keep theatre alive in Frinton.
Hosted at The McGrigor Hall, Cinema-on-Sea offers a great selection of films in a relaxed, friendly setting, with all the comforts you’d expect from a proper night at the pictures.
And yes, we now have a popcorn machine!
What's on
DRAMA
2h 45m
The Audience
National Theatre Live
Experience The Audience from National Theatre Live, starring Helen Mirren in her Tony Award and Olivier Award-winning role as Queen Elizabeth II.
Filmed live from the stage, this acclaimed production offers a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the weekly meetings between the Queen and her Prime Ministers, revealing the private conversations behind public power.
Don’t miss the opportunity to see this celebrated performance on the big screen. Be part of the audience as Frinton becomes your front-row seat to the National Theatre.
Awards:
Helen Mirren (Olivier Award/Tony Award winner)
Richard McCabe (Olivier Award/Tony Award)
Cast:
Helen Mirren — Queen Elizabeth II
Paul Ritter — John Major
Edward Fox — Winston Churchill
Richard McCabe — Harold Wilson
Geoffrey Beevers — Equerry
Nell Williams — Young Elizabeth
Nathaniel Parker — Gordon Brown
Michael Elwyn — Sir Anthony Eden
Haydn Gwynne — Margaret Thatcher
Rufus Wright — David Cameron
Director: Stephen Daldry
Written by: Peter Morgan
Saturday 14 March
DRAMA
2h 10m
The Choral
They were divided by war. He united them in song.
Ralph Fiennes stars in The Choral, a moving drama set in post-war Britain. When an unconventional teacher takes charge of a struggling school choir, he inspires a group of unlikely singers to find their voices. A powerful story of music, mentorship and the transformative power of choral singing.
Cast:
Ralph Fiennes
Simon Russell Beale
Jim Broadbent
Celia Imrie
Ben Daniels
Director: Nicholas Hytner
Written by: Alan Bennett
Sunday 19 April
What to expect
A great selection of films shown at The McGrigor Hall
A bar and refreshments available, including ice creams and popcorn
Tickets can be booked online or in person at Caxton Books
(01255 851505)
Doors open 30 minutes before the screening
