The Old Court Cinema

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Enjoy a film at the Old Court Cinema in Windsor where a big screen, Dolby surround sound and comfortable seating combine to create an unbeatable cinema experience!

With around 20 screenings each month, there's always something to enjoy, from the latest blockbusters to world cinema and art house films.

Don't forget to treat yourself to drinks and snacks from the bar (courtesy of Windsor & Eton Brewery) which you can bring right into the cinema.

The Old Courters monthly matinee cinema for senior audiences

The Old Courters is a monthly matinee social for silver screeners!  Enjoy an afternoon screening of a classic film for one Wednesday a month.  It’s a great opportunity to enjoy a film together in a friendly, sociable setting.

Tea, coffee, biscuits and a delicious ‘cake of the day’ are served in the bar area before hand and it costs just £5 for the film, refreshments and a dedicated member of staff available to assist at all times.

Refreshments from 2pm | Matinee 3pm.

The Old Court Cinema is accessible.

 

What's on in January at The Old Court Cinema in Windsor

Dragged Through Time (12)

Dragged Through Time is a fast-paced cinematic odyssey telling 1000 years of gay history: the pain, the rebellion, and the glory.

Bored on a sightseeing trip, 13-year-old Isaac runs off in search of self-discovery. Soon, vivid daydreams pull him across centuries, where a sparkling array of drag queens escorts him through episodes ranging from the joyous eccentricity of 18th-century camp to the horrors of the Nazi concentration camps.

This epic journey culminates in a powerful intergenerational scene between Isaac and his 90-year-old Great Uncle Pete, played by national treasure and gay icon Ian McKellen. The film combines a wide range of cinematic styles, shifting seamlessly from kitchen-sink drama to ambitious episodes of surrealism.

With a powerful score of original music that will keep you humming, there is something in this unique work for everyone. Dragged Through Time was made by Notice Productions, a youth film-making group based in Windsor, Berkshire, and premiered at the town's first Pride event. The project made international news when McKellen's involvement was announced.

The film is recommended for those 12 and above. It contains references to moments of suffering within LGBTQ history.

Book your seats for Dragged Through Time

The Choral (15)

A choral society's male members enlist in World War I, leaving the demanding Dr. Guthrie to recruit teenagers.

Together, they experience the joy of singing while the young boys grapple with their impending conscription into the army.

Screenings: Saturday 17 January 17:00, Friday 6 February 19:00
Director: Nicholas Hytner
Cast: Taylor Uttney, Ralph Fiennes, Mark Addy
Length: 113 minutes

Book your seats for The Choral

Blue Moon (15)

On the opening night of Rodger and Hammerstein's Oklahoma! in 1943, Richard Rodgers' former creative partner Lorenz Hart slips away from the performance to visit a bar in this biographical drama that tells the story of his struggles with alcoholism and mental health.

Screenings: Thursday 22 January 19:00
Director: Richard Linklater
Cast: Ethan Hawke, Bobby Cannavale, Andrew Scott, Margaret Qualley
Length: 100 minutes

Book your seats for Blue Moon

Wicked: For Good (PG)

In this musical fantasy sequel, the friendship of two witches, (Elphaba, the future Wicked Witch of the West and  Glinda, the Good Witch of the North) is seriously tested when one of them is branded as 'wicked' by magical authorities.

The second of a two-part feature film adaptation of the Broadway musical.

Screenings: Thursday 29 January 19:00, Saturday 31 January 17:00
Director: Jon M. Chu
Cast: Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jeff Goldblum
Length: 137 minutes

Book your seats for Wicked: For Good

 

What's on in February at The Old Court Cinema in Windsor

The Housemaid (15)

A woman with a troubled past accepts a job as a live-in maid for a wealthy, seemingly perfect family in this US drama thriller.  Soon, she discovers that the family's secrets are far more dangerous than her own.

Screenings: Thursday 5 February 19:00, Friday 13 February 19:00
Director: Paul Feig
Cast: Sydney Sweeney, Amanda Seyfried, Brandon Sklenar
Length: 131 minutes

Book your seats for The Housemaid

Song Sung Blue (12A)

Lightning and Thunder, a Milwaukee husband and wife Neil Diamond tribute act, experience soaring success and devastating heartbreak in their musical journey together.

Screenings: Wednesday 25 February 15:00, Friday 27 February 19:00
Director: Craig Brewer
Cast: Hugh Jackman, Kate Hudson, Ella Anderson
Length: 132 minutes

Book your seats for Song Sung Blue