CINEMA & CAFE BAR VENUE CINEMAS EVENTS GALLERIES CAFÉ BAR LIGHT HOUSE MEDIA CENTRE The Chubb Buildings Fryer Street Wolverhampton WV1 1HT Tickets: 01902 716055 or online: www.light-house.co.uk Venue rooms available for hire @lighthousemedia lighthousemediacentre OPENING TIMES & BOOKING Tickets & Galleries Open Mon - Fri 9am - Sat 1-9pm or 45 mins before 1st film Sun 5-9pm or 45 mins before 1st film Check film programme for weekend matinées. HOW TO FIND US The Chubb Buildings are in the City Centre, opposite The Slade Rooms, around the corner from The Grand Theatre. We're just off the ring road & 2 mins walk from the train, metro & bus stations. Free parking for visitors at weekends & Mon-Fri after 6pm. LOCK WORKS CAFÉ BAR Full Food Service in Lock Works: Weekdays from 9am Full Evening Service in Lock Works: 5pm - 9pm, 7 days a week (food service until 8pm) Daytime Saturdays: Full service from 45 minutes before first film or event. Bar and Hot Drinks can be taken into the cinema. AUGUST 2018 YOUR CITY CENTRE CINEMA
COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD Our friendly social meet-ups develop language skills of any level. Meet in Lock Works Bar 6.30pm 9pm Free of charge Info: nwt.languages@gmail.com French 7, 21 August German 2, 16, 30 August Italian 9, 23 August Portuguese & Queen s English Groups 8, 22 August Spanish Japanese - see meetup.com Esperanto 15 August SUPPORT GROUP There is no Brain Tumour Support Group meeting in August. Meetings resume Thursday 13 Sept 1-2.30pm Free of charge 07711 597167 rosemary@braintumoursupport.co.uk The monthy Wolverhampton group is open to anyone affected by brain tumours. SINGING FOR LUNG HEALTH Singing for Lung Health is taking a summer break and returns to its usual term time Wednesday slot starting: Wed 5 Sept 11.30am-1pm Adult singing group for people with respiratory problems. 4 inc drinks Call Carl 07859 013 412. Chubb Buildings Design: CREATIVE WOLVERHAMPTON Social Logos: Ian Brickles FRIENDS OF LIGHT HOUSE Friends offer us vital support. Membership is 18 ( 28 joint) per year. Friends receive 1 off cinema tickets (not midweek matinées) plus a free poster from our vaults. Please ask at Box Office. LOCAL POETS & WRITERS PERFORM 2ND TUESDAY OF THE MONTH. 7.30-9pm KNIT-NIGHT Tuesday 14 August 14th Aug An evening of poetry with 'Pamphlet Poets' Nellie Cole, Ros Woolner & John Woodall plus Nick Pearson and story-teller John Edgar. OPEN MIC NIGHT FRIDAY 24 AUGUST From 7.30pm PA system, piano keys and stage monitors available. Live music only! Free entry. idj Fri 10th Aug 8pm - late Free Entry An interactive and lively evening of music, drinks & dancing lead by DJ TONY J Show off your DJ skills, meet new people & enjoy a mix of eclectic music! Vinyl / CD/ MP3
CINEMA PRICES Tickets: 8.40 Concessions: 6.90 (OAP/Disabled/Unemployed) Under 25s and students: 4.50 all screenings Sundays: 7.20 adults / 6.45 concs / 4.50 u25s & students Tue & Weds Matinées: 4.50 -donation box for tea & coffee Other matinées-standard prices & donation box for drinks Friends of LH: 1 off standard screenings (not Tues/Weds matinees) Meerkat Movies: Compare the Market customers can claim 2 for 1 tickets on Tues or Weds for a year with a qualifying product. (NB standard prices apply for 2 for 1 on matinée tickets.) Pick up a passport to earn bonuses for films marked MAMMA MIA! HERE WE GO AGAIN Musical- USA 2018. Dir: Ol Parker Cert TBC, 1hr54. When Sophie finds herself pregnant, she journeys into her mother Donna s past to answer to some burning questions when an uninvited guest arrives in the shape of Grandma Ruby. Starring Amanda Seyfried, Lily James and Meryl Streep. MARY SHELLEY Biography, Drama - UK, Luxembourg, 2018. Dir: Haifaa Al-Mansour. Cert 12A, 2hrs The love affair between poet Percy Shelley and 18 year-old Mary Wollstonecraft Godwin, which resulted in Mary Shelly creating the classic novel Frankenstein. Starring Elle Fanning and Joanne Frogatt. THOMAS & FRIENDS:BIG WORLD! BIG ADVENTURES! THE MOVIE Animation Action Adventure - UK 2018. Dir:David Stoten. Cert U, 1hr 20m Thomas leaves Sodor and ventures across deserts, through jungles and over dangerous mountains as he travels through five continents. MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: FALLOUT Action - USA, 2018. Dir: Christopher McQuarrie. Cert 12A tbc, time TBC Ethan Hunt and his IMF team, along with some familiar allies, race against time after a mission has gone wrong. Starring Tom Cruise, Rebecca Ferguson and Henry Cavill. STANLEY A MAN OF VARIETY Comedy - UK, 2018. Dir: Stephen Cookson Cert 15, 1hr23 Kind Hearts and Coronets meets Eraserhead in this quirky and original one-man show starring Timothy Spall. A middle-aged man stuck in prison begins seeing hallucinations of comedy legends from yesteryear, including Max Wall and George Formby. AUGUST FILMS Wed 1 Aug: 2.15pm, 5.35pm, 8.15pm Thurs 2 Aug: 2.15pm, 5.35pm, 8.15pm Wed 1 Aug: 2pm, 5.30pm, 8.10pm Thurs 2 Aug: 5.30pm, 8.10pm Wed 1 Aug: 12pm Thurs 2 Aug: 12pm, 2pm Fri 3 Aug: 1.45, 4.50, 8pm. Sat 4 Aug:1.45, 4.50, 8pm. Sun 5 Aug: 4.50, 8pm. Mon 6 Aug: 1.45, 4.50, 8pm Tues 7 Aug: 1.45, 4.50, 8pm. Wed 8 Aug: 1.45, 4.50, 8pm Thur 9 Aug: 1.45, 4.50, 8pm Fri 3 Aug: 6.20pm, 8.25pm Sat 4 Aug: 6.20pm, 8.25pm Sun 5 Aug: 6.20pm,8.25pm Mon 6 Aug: 6.20pm, 8.25pm Tue 7 Aug: 6.20pm, 8.25pm Wed 8 Aug: 2.15pm, 8.25pm Thurs 9 Aug: 6.20pm, 8.25pm
Fri 3 Aug: 12pm, 2.45pm Sat 4 Aug: 12pm, 2.45pm Sun 5 Aug: 3.30pm Mon 6 Aug: 12pm, 2.45pm Tues 7 Aug: 12pm, 2.45pm Wed 8 Aug: 11.30am, 5.30pm Thurs 9 Aug: 12pm, 2.45pm Fri 10 Aug: 12pm, 2.45pm Sat 11 Aug: 12pm, 2.45pm Sun 12 Aug: 3.15pm Mon 13 Aug: Baby Love 12pm, 2.45pm Tue 14 Aug: 12pm, 2.45pm Wed 15 Aug: 11.30am, 5.30pm Thur 16 Aug: 12pm, 2.45pm Fri 10 Aug: 2pm, 6pm, 8.20pm Sat 11 Aug: 2pm, 6pm, 8.20pm Sun 12 Aug: 3.25pm, 6pm Mon 13 Aug: 6pm, 8.20pm Tues 14 Aug: 2pm, 6pm, 8.20pm Wed 15 Aug: 2pm, 6pm, 8.20pm Thurs 16 Aug: 2pm, 6pm Fri 10 Aug: 5.30pm, 8.15pm Sat 11 Aug: 5.30pm, 8.15pm Sun 12 Aug: 5.45pm, 8.15pm Mon 13 Aug: 12.05pm, 2.50pm, 5.30pm, 8.15pm Tues 14 Aug: 5.30pm, 8.15pm Wed 15 Aug: 2.15pm, 8.15pm Thurs 16 Aug: 5.30pm, 8.15pm Fri 17 Aug: 2.15pm, 6.15pm, Sat 18 Aug: 2.15pm, 6.15pm, Sun 19 Aug: 4pm, 6.15pm, Mon 20 Aug: 2.15pm, 6.15pm, Tues 21 Aug: 2.15pm, 6.15pm, Wed 22 Aug: 2.15pm, 6.15pm, Thurs 23 Aug: 2.15pm, 6.15pm, Fri 17 Aug: 6.15pm, 8.35pm Sat 18 Aug: 6.15pm, 8.35pm Sun 19 Aug: 6.15pm, 8.35pm Mon 20 Aug: 6.15pm, 8.35pm Tues 21 Aug: 6.15pm, 8.35pm Wed 22 Aug: 2pm, Thurs 23 Aug: 6.15pm, 8.35pm INCREDIBLES 2 Family, Animation, Adventure - USA, 2018. Dir: Brad Bird. Cert PG, time 2hr5. Bob Parr (Mr. Incredible) is left to care for Jack-Jack while Helen (Elastigirl) is out saving the world. Featuring Samuel L. Jackson and Holly Hunter. Baby Love Screening Monday 13 August 12pm. Children under 2 welcome. THE MORE YOU IGNORE ME Comedy - UK 2018. Dir: Keith English. Cert 15, 1hr39. Based on the novel by Jo Brand. Gina is trying to provide a stable and loving home to her husband Keith and her daughter Alice. However, Gina develops De Clerambault Syndrome.' A heart -warming comedy addressing mental health issues and how they can impact on family. Starring Sheridan Smith. WHITNEY Documentary, Biography - UK, USA, 2018. Dir: Kevin Macdonald. Cert 15, 2hrs Houston was the voice of a generation - destined to be plucked from her gospel-singing roots to rule the world stage. But her achievements became a footnote to a story of addiction and selfdestruction. This documentary showcases exclusive audio and never-before seen video archive. SWIMMING WITH MEN Comedy, Drama - UK, 2018. Dir: Oliver Parker. Cert 12A, 1hr37. Eric (Rob Brydon) joins an all-male group of synchronised swimmers. Can the group get their lives and routines in sync as they embark on an unlikely journey the World Championship? Also starring Jane Horrocks and Rupert Graves. THE ESCAPE Drama - UK, 2018. Dir: Dominic Savage. Cert 15, 1hr41. Tara loves her children deeply and her life is seemingly perfect, but she feels trapped. Her feelings become so overwhelming she runs away and goes on a courageous journey where she discovers the woman she really is. Starring Gemma Arterton and Dominic Cooper.
HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA 3: A MONSTER VACATION Animation, Family - USA, 2018. Dir: Genndy Tartakovsky. Cert U time 1hr37. The monster family embarks on a vacation so Drac can take a break. But the dream holiday turns into a nightmare when Mavis realises that Drac has fallen for the captain of the cruise ship, Erika, who hides a dangerous secret. FIRST REFORMED Drama, Thriller - USA, 2018. Dir: Paul Schrader. Cert 15, time 1hr53. Reverend Ernst Toller (Ethan Hawke) is a parish priest of a small church marking its 250th anniversary.when a pregnant parishner asks the reverend to counsel her husband, Toller finds himself questioning his own future. IDEAL HOME Comedy - USA, 2018. Dir: Andrew Fleming. Cert 15, 1hr31. Paul and Erasmus have an extravagant lifestyle. When Bill, the grandson Erasmus never knew he had, arrives with nowhere to go, the couple take him in and begin to realise the important things in life. Starring Steve Coogan and Paul Rudd. CHRISTOPHER ROBIN Animation- USA, 2018. Dir: Marc Foster. Cert PG tbc, time TBC. now has a wife and a family of his own. He is reunited with Pooh and the rest of the gang as they step out of the forest and into London. Starring Ewan McGregor. MADAME Comedy - France, 2018. Dir: Amanda Sthers. Cert 15, 1hrs31. Anne and Bob, an American couple, move to Paris. While preparing a dinner party, Anne discovers there are 13 guests and insists her maid Maria comes to even out the numbers with unexpected consequences. Starring Toni Collette and Harvey Keitel. THE CHILDREN ACT Drama - UK, 2018. Dir: Richard Eyre. Cert 12A, 1hr45 High Court judge Fiona Maye has a critical decision to make- should she force a teenager to have a blood transfusion that will save his life? Starring Emma Thompson. Baby Love Screening Monday 3 Sept 11.50am. Children under 2 welcome. Fri 17 Aug: 11.30am, 1.45, 4pm Sat 18 Aug: 1.45, 4pm Sun 19 Aug: 1.45, 4pm Mon 20 Aug: 11.30am, 1.45, 4pm Tue 21 Aug: 11.30am, 1.45, 4pm Wed 22 Aug: 11.30am, 5.50pm Thurs 23 Aug: 11.30am, 1.45, 4pm Fri 24 Aug: 2.15pm, 5.45, 8.20pm Sat 25 Aug: 2.15pm, 5.45, 8.20pm Sun 26 Aug: 5.45pm, 8.20pm Mon 27 Aug: 2.15pm, 5.45, 8.20pm Tues 28 Aug: 5.45pm, 8.20pm Wed 29 Aug: 2.15, 5.45, 8.20pm Thur 30 Aug: 2.15pm, 5.45, 8.20pm Fri 24 Aug: 8.25pm Sat 25 Aug: 8.25pm Sun 26 Aug: 8.25pm Mon 27 Aug: 8.25pm Tues 28 Aug: 2.15pm, 8.25pm Wed 29 Aug: 8.25pm Thurs 30 Aug: 8.25pm Fri 24 Aug: 11.45am, 2.20, 5.35 Sat 25 Aug: 11.45am, 2.20, 5.35 Sun 26 Aug: 2.20pm, 5.35pm Mon 27 - Thur 30 Aug: 11.45am, 2.20, 5.35pm Fri 31 Aug: 11.45am, 2.20pm Sat 1 Sep: 2.20pm, 5.35pm Sun 2 Sep: 3.05pm, 5.40pm Mon 3 Sep: 11.45am, 2.20, 5.35 Tues 4 Sep: 11.45am, 2.20, 5.35 Wed 5 Sep: 11.45am, 5.35pm Thurs 6 Aug: 11.45am, 2.20pm EVENTS & EXHIBI- Fri 31 Aug: 6pm Sat 1 Sept: 8.25pm Sun 2 Sept: 8.25pm Mon 3 Sept: 8.25pm Tues 4 Sept: 8.25pm Wed 5 Sept: 2.20pm, 8.25pm Thurs 30 Aug: 4pm No AD Sunday & Tuesday Fri 31 Aug: 2.15, 5.30, 8.20pm Sat 1 Sept: 2.15, 5.50, 8.20pm Sun 2 Sept: 3pm, 5.50, 8.20pm Mon 3 Sept: Baby Love 11.50am, 2.15, 5.50, 8.20pm Tue 4 Sept: 2.15, 5.50, 8.20pm Wed 5 Sept: 2.15, 5.50, 8.20pm Thur 30 Aug: 1.30, 5.50, 8.20pm
YELLOW SUBMARINE 50th ANNIVERSARY SUNDAY 12 AUG 7.20/ 6.45 conc/ 4.50 under 25s This big-screen revival gives audiences the opportunity to revisit Pepperland for the 50th anniversary of the film s release. Illustrated with mind-bending images, Yellow Submarine tells the story of the Beatles' battle against the Blue Meanies, armed only with songs. Featuring John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr. EVENTS AND SPECIAL SCREENINGS ELVIS: '68 COMEBACK SPECIAL 50th ANNIVERSARY THURS 16 AUG 8.20pm 12/ 11 concessions Originally airing as a TV special, Elvis performed his legendary 68 Comeback concert recorded on December 3, 1968, having not appeared on stage in front of a live audience for more than seven years. Including renditions of his greatest hits and more the special has become one of the greatest moments in rock music history. Over 90 minutes Elvis performs his classic rock and pop hits, introduces new material and reminisces about his career. A must-see for fans of Elvis. CLASSIC CINEMA & CREAM TEA: SINGIN' IN THE RAIN (U) SUNDAY 19 AUG 2pm 7.20/ 6.45 conc/ 4.50 under 25s Don and Lina have been cast repeatedly as a romantic couple, but when their latest film is remade into a musical, only Don has the voice for a new singing part. After a lot of practice with a diction coach, Lina still sounds terrible and Kathy is hired to record over her voice. Starring Gene Kelly, Debbie Reynolds and Jean Hagen. Dir: Gene Kelly, Stanley Donen. SING-ALONG GREASE (PG) SUNDAY 26 AUG 2pm 7.20/ 6.45 conc/ 4.50 under 25s Good girl Sandy and greaser Danny fall in love over the summer. BUT when they unexpectedly discover they re now in the same high school, will they be able to rekindle their romance? Audiences can either sit back (or dance) and watch Danny, Sandy and the gang and sing along to the lyrics on screen. Fancy dress in encouraged and full audience participation is essential. Starring Olivia Newton- John and John Travolta. Dir: Randal Kleiser. EXHIBITION: FROM DARKNESS TO LIGHT 3-31 AUGUST - Main Gallery, free entry A celebration of culture and creativity from around the West Midlands curated by J Valentino - www.jvalentinofineartist.com
Our Thinema series takes a break over the Summer, but the 18/19 Season begins shortly and details of future screenings can be found below. THE NATIONAL THEATRE 12/ 11 concs NT LIVE: JULIE (cert 15) Thur 6 Sept, 7pm BAFTA Award-winning actress Vanessa Kirby (The Crown) and Eric Kofi Abrefa (The Amen Corner) feature in the cast of this brand new production. Wild and newly single, Julie throws a late night party. In the kitchen, Jean and Kristina clean up as the celebration heaves above them. Crossing the threshold, Julie initiates a power game with Jean which rapidly descends into a savage fight for survival. COMING SOON! NT LIVE: KING LEAR Thur 27 Sept ROYAL SHAKESPEARE COMPANY 12/ 11 concs RSC: THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR Wed 12 Sept Down on his luck in the suburbs, John Falstaff plans to hustle his way to a comfortable retirement by seducing the wives of two wealthy men. Unknown to him, it s the women of Windsor who really pull the strings. For a fat Englishman, a Welshman and a Frenchman, the only way is Windsor COMING SOON! RSC: TROILUS & CRESSIDA Wed 14 Nov LIVE SCREENINGS OSCAR WILDE SEASON LIVE 18.50/ 12.50 u15s THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST Tue 9 Oct Coming soon! The 2018/2019 Thinema screenings of the Metropolitan Opera, The Royal Opera and The Royal Ballet. See our website or phone 01902 716055 for more info or to book. THE METROPOLITAN OPERA 18/ 12.50 u15s AIDA (6 Oct '18) SAMSON ET DALILA (20 Oct '18) LA FANCIULLA DEL WEST (27 Oct '18) MARNIE (10 Nov '18) LA TRAVIATA (15 Dec '18) ADRIANA LECOUVREUR (12 Jan '19) THE ROYAL OPERA 18/ 12.50 u15s Live from The Royal Opera House DIE WALKURE (28 Oct '18), THE QUEEN OF SPADES (22 Jan '19), LA TRAVIATA (30 Jan '19), THE ROYAL BALLET 18/ 12.50 u15s Live from The Royal Opera House MAYERLING (15 Oct '18) LA BAYADARE (13 Nov '18) THE NUTCRACKER (3 Dec '18) DON QUIXOTE (19 Feb '19) CARMEN (2 Feb '19) LA FILLE DU REGIMENT (2 Mar '19) DIE WALKURE (30 Mar '19) DIALOGUES DES CARMELITES (11 May '19) LA FORZA DEL DESTINO (2 April '19), FAUST (30 April '19). WITHIN THE GOLDEN HOUR/NEW SIDI LARBI CHERKAOUI/FLIGHT PATTERN (16 May '19) ROMEO AND JULIET (11 June '19) BALLET & OPERA
AUGUST AT A GLANCE MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY 1 Mamma Mia 2 Mary Shelley Thomas: Big World 2German Cafe Mamma Mia 2 Mary Shelley Thomas: Big World 6 7 French Cafe 8Portuguese / English Cafe Stanley 9Italian Cafe 13 Film+TV Quiz The More You 14 Spanish /City Voices/Knit Night The More You... 15 Esperanto The More You 16 German Cafe The More You.. Elvis '68 20 Swimming With Men 21 French Cafe Swimming With... 22 Portuguese / English Cafe Swimming With... / 23 Italian Cafe Swimming With... 27 28 Spanish Cafe 29 30 German Cafe PROGRAMME SPONSOR inspiredthinkinggroup.com FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY 3 Comedy 4 5 10 idj The More You 17 Swimming With Men 11 The More You 18 Swimming With Men 12 The More You Yellow Submarine 19 Swimming... Singin' in the Rain 24 Open Mic 25 26 Grease Singalong 31 The Children Act Madame 1 The Children Act Madame 2 The Children Act Madame