Adapted by Bryony Lavery
Eighteen years after his ground breaking production of His Dark Materials at the National Theatre, director Nicholas Hytner returns to Pullman’s parallel universe. Broadcast live from London’s Bridge Theatre.
In the care of two young people, is a tiny child called Lyra Belacqua, and in that child lies the fate of the future. And as the waters rise around them, powerful adversaries conspire for mastery of Dust: salvation to some, the source of infinite corruption to others.
Running time: TBC
Director of The Royal Opera Oliver Mears brings Verdi’s masterpiece into the modern world. In a pitiless world of luxurious decadence, corruption and social decay, Rigoletto pits power against innocence and beauty against ugliness. Conducted by Sir Antonio Pappano, this special anniversary screening of Verdi’s Rigoletto celebrates 171 years since its premiere in 1851.
19th-century Paris is a place of contrasts; glamour and superficiality, love and lust, life and death. Courtesan Violetta sings some of Verdi’s most acclaimed arias including the joyous ‘Sempre libera’, in her poignant and passionate encounters with Alfredo and Germont. Richard Eyre’s production for The Royal Opera recently celebrated 25 years on the Royal Opera House stage and this year returns with acclaimed opera star Pretty Yende as Violetta.
Running time: 3 hours and 40 minutes (including two intervals)
Kit Harington (Game of Thrones) plays the title role in Shakespeare’s thrilling study of nationalism, war and the psychology of power.
Fresh to the throne, King Henry V launches England into a bloody war with France. When his campaign encounters resistance, this inexperienced new ruler must prove he is fit to guide a country into war.
Updated 15th February 2022
New Welsh Government guidelines come into effect on the 18th February, so there will be welcome changes to our entry requirements as follows:
From Friday 18th February, covid passes will no longer be needed to attend events at Wyeside.
From 18th February audience capacity in our auditoriums for both film, satellite and live will return to normal – But please be mindful of other customers and keep a safe distance where possible – we appreciate this won’t be possible for busy screenings.
Although we would like to encourage pre-booking, from Friday 18th February this will no longer be mandatory, and our box office will be open for walk-ups. On-line booking closes two hours before the scheduled start time of an event.
Until the 28th February, masks are still mandatory whilst in the building, unless seated and eating or drinking. From 1st March, we are requesting that our customers wear a mask on arrival and departure and whilst moving around the building. Your mask can be removed once seated.
For the continued safety of all customers, staff and volunteers please consider taking a lateral flow test prior to attending – this however will no longer be a mandatory requirement.
From 4th March we will return to you being able to book your favourite seat/s using our seating plans for both auditoriums.
We will still offer one socially distanced screening for each film, where possible.
Steps Wyeside is taking to help ensure your safety:
As we move towards living with covid, we will do what we can to ensure your safety. However, you are best placed to gauge what level of risk you feel comfortable to accept, please be mindful of this when booking events that may attract a larger audience.
Remember:
Hand sanitiser is available throughout the building
Daily in-depth cleaning of all public areas. Touch points are disinfected regularly through the day and between screenings.
Ventilation in the Castle cinema is set on ‘fresh air’ supply only. This means that it may be cooler than usual in our auditorium so please wear an extra layer.
Staff are on hand to help with any issues or queries that may arise during your visit.
How To Book:
Bookings can be made 24hrs a day via our website. On-line booking closes two hours before the scheduled start time of an event. Tickets can also be booked by calling our box office. During busy periods, staff may be unable to answer the phone, but please leave a message and a team member will respond as soon as they are able. Although pre-booking is advisable, from Friday 18th February, our box office will be open for you to just turn up!
Box Office Tel: 01982 552555
Box Office Email: boxoffice@wyeside.co.uk
Box Office open times: Tue – Fri 7 – 8pm, Sat & Sun 3 – 8pm
On Arrival:
Please allow plenty of time for your arrival. Cinema doors open 30 minutes before a film starts.
Remember face covering still remains mandatory until the 28th February
Please do not attend if you have any symptoms, we look forward to welcoming you back once you feel better.
Be assured that we are closely following the latest Welsh guidelines for the benefit and safety of us all – our customers, staff, volunteers and visiting artists. But if you’d prefer not to come along at this time we understand, and will issue a refund for any tickets purchased prior to this change.
