Adrian Dunbar (Line of Duty, Ridley) and Broadway royalty Stephanie J. Block (Into The Woods, The Cher Show) lead a stellar cast in a sizzling new 5-star production of Kiss Me, Kate, filmed live at the Barbican in London especially for the big screen.
Paul Giamatti gives a Golden Globe-winning and Oscar-nominated performance in the funny, rueful, and deeply pleasurable new comedy-drama from Alexander Payne (Sideways, Nebraska, The Descendants) that feels like a future classic, and has been nominated for five Oscars, including Best Picture, and seven BAFTAS, including Best Film and Best Director.
The quintessential Christmas film, Oscar-winning director Frank Capra’s masterful drama features Jimmy Stewart as frustrated, compassionate everyman George Bailey; on the brink of suicide when a guardian angel (Henry Travers) arrives to show him how his community and loved ones would have fared without him.
Ricocheting between comedy, apocalyptic horror, and swooning soap opera, Rumours follows the seven leaders of the world’s wealthiest democracies at the G7 summit. Becoming spectacles of incompetence, these so-called leaders must contend with increasingly surreal obstacles as night falls in the misty woods and they suddenly realise… they are alone.
The first Indian film to win the Cannes Grand Prix paints a transcendent picture of love and sisterhood. Three women's stories, challenges and joys intertwine in this soulful, melancholic film, a symphony of the city exploring the unspoken layers of yearning that weave through life in a glittering nocturnal Mumbai.
Towner Cinema. Photo by Rachel Ferriman.
About Towner Cinema
Established in 2017 with the support of Arts Council England and Eastbourne Arts Centre, Towner Cinema has established a reputation for consistently delivering a thoughtfully curated and engaging film programme ranging from quality mainstream titles to independent gems and classic titles.
A state-of-the-art independent cinema equipped with a 4k HD projector & cinematic Dolby surround-sound, Towner Cinema’s eclectic programme, relaxed cafe bar, additional ‘cinema plus’ activities (such as introductions, Q&As and programme notes), and the intimate setting make it a more welcoming, dynamic and affordable alternative to the standard multiplex offer.
Our regular programming partners include Eastbourne Film Society, University of Sussex’s School of Media, Film and Music, Eastbourne Rainbow, and Eastbourne Cult Film Club. We’ll also work with local community groups in Eastbourne to mark occasions like LGBTQ+ History Month and World AIDS Day.
We aim to make the venue and programme as accessible as possible and our staff are always happy to assist with specific access requests. We have permanent space for two wheelchairs with capacity to increase further and offer complimentary tickets for carers. There is an integrated induction loop and we also regularly present captioned screenings where available. We also host special screenings for audiences who benefit from a more relaxed setting.
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