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STAGE ON SCREEN AT THE DUKESCatch the best in British theatre and international events broadcast live by satellite on The Dukes’ Cinema Screen.

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Shakespeare’s Globe (Recorded)Dir: Dominic Dromgoole / 2015 / 165minsWith: Mariah Gale

Tuesday 19 July 7pm

Vincentio, Duke of Vienna, disgusted by the immorality in his city, announces his withdrawal from public life and leaves his deputy, the puritanical Angelo, in charge. Angelo, in his zeal for observing the letter of the law, begins a ruthless programme to stamp out sexual licence, in the course of which he condemns one Claudio to death. Surely Claudio’s virginal sister Isabella, a novice nun seeking mercy for her brother, could not awake the lust of this cold, censorious man?

MEASURE FOR MEASURE

Vaudeville Theatre (Recorded)Dir: Adam Noble / 2015 / 148minsWith: David Suchet

Wednesday 29 June 6.30pm

David Suchet starred as the formidable Lady Bracknell in Oscar Wilde’s much loved masterpiece The Importance of Being Earnest. Two bachelor friends, the adorable dandy Algernon Moncrieff (Philip Cumbus – regular player at Shakespeare’s Globe) and the utterly reliable John Worthing J.P., (Downton Abbey’s Michael Benz) lead double lives to court the attentions of the exquisitely desirable Gwendolyn Fairfax (Emily Barber) and Cecily Cardew (Imogen Doel). The gallants must then grapple with the riotous consequences of their deceptions, and with the formidable Lady Bracknell.

THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST

ROMEO & JULIETKenneth Branagh Theatre Company (Live)Dir: Kenneth Branagh / 170minsWith: Richard Madden, Lily James

Thursday 7 July 7.15pm (Live) & Sunday 10 July 7pm (Encore)

The Kenneth Branagh Theatre Company Live cinema season continues with a new vision of Shakespeare’s heartbreaking tale. Branagh and his creative team present a modern passionate version of the classic tragedy. A longstanding feud between Verona’s Montague and Capulet families brings about devastating consequences for two young lovers caught in the conflict. Kenneth Branagh directs Richard Madden and Lily James as Romeo and Juliet and Sir Derek Jacobi as Mercutio.

Screening in Black and White.

Glyndenbourne Opera(Recorded)Dir: David McVicar / 2011 / 335minsWith: Gerald Finley

Tuesday 12 July 5pm

Grippingly original, Wagner puts singing and songwriting centre stage in Glyndebourne’s biggest production ever Hans Sachs is the most celebrated of the Mastersingers, a group of poets and musicians who have created complex rules for composing and performing their songs. Their world is turned upside down by free-thinking Walther who enters their singing competition to win his beloved Eva. But can this inspired rule-breaker win the hand of the woman he loves?

Sung in German with English subtitles.

DIE MEISTERSINGER VON NÜRNBERG

RICHARD IIShakespeare’s Globe (Recorded)Dir: Simon Godwin / 2015 / 165minsWith: Charles Edwards

Tuesday 16 August 7pm

Ruling by divine right, but himself ruled by caprice, King Richard exiles Henry Bolingbroke and seizes his father’s vast estates. While Richard is distracted by a rebellion in Ireland, Bolingbroke returns to England, intent on recovering his rightful property and, with the support of his disgruntled peers, perhaps seizing the crown itself.

“A production that achieves true tragic stature” - The Times

ANDRE RIEU(Recorded) 180minsWith: Andre Rieu

Saturday 23 July 7pm

Known to millions as ‘The King of Waltz’, André Rieu is one of the world’s most popular music artists. His legendary annual Maastricht concert is the most eagerly anticipated cinema event of the year, last year setting new box office records in several countries.

Set against the stunning medieval backdrop of the town square in André’s Dutch hometown, the spectacular Maastricht concert features the maestro in his element, along with his world-famous 60-piece Johann Strauss Orchestra, sopranos, tenors and very special guests.

Glyndebourne Opera (Live)Dir: Laurent Pelly / 150minsWith: Stéphanie d’Oustrac

Tuesday 9 August 6.30pm

Love conquers all in Berlioz’s sparkling take on Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing. Berlioz selected the sunniest and funniest elements of Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing and set them to ravishing music to create this witty love-hate duel. The opera’s overture explodes with a buoyant sense of fun and elegant wit and there are several splendid numbers for the female characters, especially the sublime Act I duet-nocturne, described by one critic as a ‘marvel of indescribable lyrical beauty’.

Sung in French with English subtitles

BÉATRICE ET BÉNÉDICT RICHARD IIIAmeida Theatre (Live)Dir: Rupert Goold / 190minsWith: Ralph Fiennes, Vanessa Redgrave

Thursday 21 July 7pm (Live) & Sunday 14 August 7pm (Encore)

The Almeida Theatre makes its live screening debut with an explosive new adaptation of Richard III. Directed by Almeida Artistic Director Rupert Goold it stars Ralph Fiennes as Shakespeare’s most notorious villain and Vanessa Redgrave as Queen Margaret.

“Vividly... enfolds past and present. A hypnotic central performance” AAAA - The Independent

THE DEEP BLUE SEANational Theatre (Live)Dir: Carrie Cracknell / 150minsWith: Helen McCrory

Wednesday 28 September, 7pm

CYMBELINERoyal Shakespeare Company (Live)Dir: Melly Still / 200minsWith: Gillian Bevan

Cymbeline is a ruler of a divided Britain. When Innogen, the only living heir, marries her sweetheart in secret, an enraged Cymbeline banishes him. But a powerful figure behind the throne is plotting to seize power and murder them both. Innogen embarks on a dangerous journey that will reunite Cymbeline with a lost heir and reconcile the young lovers. Melly Still directs Shakespeare’s rarely performed romance.

THE AUDIENCENational Theatre (Recorded)Dir: Stephen Daldry / 2013 / 180minsWith: Helen Mirren

Sunday 4 September 7pm (Rescheduled from Thursday 1 September)

National Theatre Live’s smash-hit broadcast of the original West End production of The Audience - featuring Helen Mirren’s multi-award-winning performance as Queen Elizabeth II - returns to cinemas in celebration of the monarch’s 90th birthday. Written by Peter Morgan and directed by Tony Award winner Stephen Daldry, these special encore screenings include an exclusive Q&A with Helen Mirren and director Stephen Daldry. For sixty years, Queen Elizabeth II has met with each of her twelve Prime Ministers in a private weekly meeting. This meeting is known as The Audience.

Shakespeare’s Globe (Recorded)Dir: Jonathan Munby / 2015 / 165minsWith: Jonathan Pryce

Tuesday 6 September 7pm

Portia, a wealthy heiress of Belmont, is forced to set her suitors a challenge. The winner will win her hand in marriage; the losers will lose her hand and much more. In Venice, the epicentre of consumption, speculation and debt, Bassanio borrows money from his friend Antonio to finance his attempt. Antonio, in turn, takes out a loan from the moneylender Shylock. The loan will be repaid when Antonio’s ships return to the city. But if the ships fail to return, and the money cannot be repaid, Antonio will give to Shylock a pound of his own flesh.

THE MERCHANT OF VENICE

Thursday 1 September 7pm

Helen McCrory returns to the National Theatre in Terence Rattigan’s devastating masterpiece. When Hester Collyer is found by her neighbours in the aftermath of a failed suicide attempt, the story of her tempestuous affair with a former RAF pilot and the breakdown of her marriage to a High Court judge begins to emerge. With it comes a portrait of need, loneliness and long-repressed passion. Behind the fragile veneer of post-war civility burns a brutal sense of loss and longing.

“Stunning. Exquisitely played. Beautifully judged.” AAAAA - The Times

Thursday 27 October 7pm

THE ENTERTAINERKenneth Branagh Theatre Company (Live)Dir: Kenneth BranaghWith: John Hurt, Kenneth Branagh

Set against the backdrop of post-war Britain, John Osborne’s modern classic conjures the seedy glamour of the old music halls for an explosive examination of public masks and private torment. Rob Ashford directs Kenneth Branagh as the unforgettable Archie Rice, with John Hurt as Billy Rice.

KING LEARRoyal Shakespeare Company (Live)Dir: Gregory DoranWith: Antony Sher, Paapa Essiedu

Wednesday 12 October 2016

King Lear has ruled for many years. As age begins to overtake him, he decides to divide his kingdom amongst his children, living out his days without the burden of power. Misjudging his children’s loyalty and finding himself alone in the wilderness, he is left to confront the mistakes of a life that has brought him to this point. Antony Sher returns to the RSC to play King Lear, one of the greatest parts written by Shakespeare in this, one of Shakespeare’s most epic and powerful plays.

Prince Edward Theatre / Camerion Mackintosh(Recorded) / 190minsWith: Jonathan Pryce

Sunday 16 October 7pm

The legendary Miss Saigon, in cinemas for one night only. This spectacular, sell-out 25th Anniversary Gala Performance of the global stage sensation also features appearances by the original cast including Jonathan Pryce and Lea Salonga. The epic love story tells the tragic tale of young bar girl Kim, orphaned by war, who falls in love with American GI Chris – but their lives are torn apart by the fall of Saigon.

MISS SAIGON 25TH ANNIVERSARY PERFORMANCE

THE GOLDEN AGEBolshoi Ballet (Live)140minsChoreography: Yuri Grigorovich

Sunday 16 October 4pm

In a seaside town where business and mafia are flourishing, The Golden Age cabaret is the favorite nightly haunt of dancers, bandits and young revelers, where the young fisherman Boris falls in love with Rita, a beautiful dancer, but also the friend of a local gangster. satire of Europe during the Roaring 20s, The Golden Age makes for an original, colorful, and dazzling show with its jazzy score and music-hall atmosphere. This ballet that can only be seen at the Bolshoi has everything to it: mad rhythms, vigorous chase scenes, and decadent cabaret numbers.

THE BRIGHT STREAMBolshoi Ballet (Recorded)150mins / 2012Choreography: Alexei Ratmansky

Sunday 6 November 3pm

During harvest festival at a collective farm, a visiting dance troupe reunites a ballerina with her childhood friend Zina. In order to teach her unfaithful husband a lesson, Zina, the ballerina and the ballerina’s husband decide to swap roles for the evening. Alexei Ratmansky invokes the genius of Shostakovich’s score at the Bolshoi, creating a laughout- loud masterpiece with its bits of slapstick comedy and hilarious deceptions.

THE NUTCRACKERBolshoi Ballet (Recorded)135mins / 2014Choreography: Yuri Grigorovich

Sunday 18 December 3pm

On Christmas Eve, Marie’s wooden nutcracker doll transforms into a beautiful prince who takes her on a magical journey. Before they leave, they must confront the Mouse King whosearmy is threatening Marie. Christmas would not be complete without the enchanting tale of young Marie and herNutcracker prince. Danced by the Bolshoi’s principals, E.T.A. Hoffmann’s fairytale staged by Russian ballet master Yuri Grigorovich will transport children and adults alike to a world ofmagic and wonder

THE SLEEPING BEAUTYBolshoi Ballet (Live)170minsChoreography: Yuri Grigorovich

Sunday 22 January 3pm

On her 16th birthday, a curse by the evil Carabosse causes the beautiful Princess Aurora to fall into a deep slumber for 100 years. Only the kiss of a prince could awaken her. In this resplendent and magical classic, the Bolshoi dancers take us on a dream-like journey through this classic fairytale complete with jewel fairies, a magical kingdom, a youthful princess and a handsome prince in this purest style of classical ballet. The Bolshoi’s sumptuous staging with its luxurious sets and costumes gives life to Perrault’s fairy tale unlike any other.

SWAN LAKEBolshoi Ballet (Recorded)180mins / 2015Choreography: Yuri Grigorovich

Sunday 5 February 3pm

At moonlight on the banks of a mysterious lake, Prince Siegfried meets the bewitched swanwoman Odette. Completely spellbound by her beauty, he swears his faithfulness to her. However, the Prince realizes too late that Fate has another plan for him. A ballet of ultimate beauty and a score of unparalleled perfection born at the Bolshoi in 1877. In the dual role of white swan Odette and her rival black swan Odile, prima ballerina Svetlana Zakharova exudes both vulnerability and cunning through superb technical mastery.

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JUNE

Wed 29 6.30pm Vaudeville: The Importance of Being Earnest (PG) JULY

Thu 7 7.00pm KBTC Live: Romeo & Juliet (12A)

Sun 10 7.00pm KBTC Encore: Romeo & Juliet (12A)

Tue 12 5.00pm Glyndebourne: Die Meistersinger Von Nurnberg (12A)

Thu 21 7.00pm Almeida Theatre: Richard III (15)

Sat 23 7.00pm André Rieu (12A) AUGUST

Tue 9 6.30pm Glyndebourne: Beartrice & Benedict (12A)

Sun 14 7.00pm Almeida Theatre: Richard III (15)

Tue 9 6.30pm Glyndebourne: Beartrice & Benedict (12A)

Tue 16 7.00pm Globe: Richard II (12A) SEPTEMBER

Thu 1 7.00pm National Theatre: The Deep Blue Sea (12A)

Sun 4 7.00pm National Theatre: The Audience (12A)

Tue 16 7.00pm Globe: Richard II (12A)

Tue 6 7.00pm Globe: The Merchant of Venice (12A)

Wed 28 7.00pm RSC Live: Cymbeline (12A) OCTOBER

Wed 12 7.00pm RSC: King Lear (12A)

Sun 16 4.00pm Bolshoi Ballet: The Golden Age

Sun 16 7.00pm Miss Saigon 25th Anniversary Performance (12A)

Thu 27 7.00pm KBTC: The Entertainer (12A) NOVEMBER

Sun 18 3.00pm Bolshoi Ballet: The NutcrackerJANUARY

Sun 22 3.00pm Bolshoi Ballet: The Sleeping Beauty FEBRUARY

Sun 5 3.00pm Bolshoi Ballet: Swan Lake

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