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David Lean Cinema @davidleancinema.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Notice anything different? We've refreshed our look, including a brand-new website, to make our cinema as recognisable and accessible as possible. Find out more: www.davidleancinema.org.uk/a-new-look-f...

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David Lean Cinema @davidleancinema.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

We have a spooktacular Halloween double bill for you! Don't miss the 4k restoration of Dracula (1958) and Dracula: Prince of Darkness (1966), starring Christopher Lee as the toothy terror. Tickets are available to book now! www.davidleancinema.uk

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David Lean Cinema @davidleancinema.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

TONY, the Anthony Bourdain biopic, is coming to Croydon, featuring knockout performances from Dominic Sessa (The Holdovers) and Antonio Banderas. You'll want to move to Provincetown and make your own ketchup. Tickets: davidleancinema.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...

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David Lean Cinema @davidleancinema.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

This week, we've got classic Sri Lankan cinema; A24's latest masterpiece; and Bill Nighy stuns as a complicated grandfather. Check out what's on and join us: www.davidleancinema.uk#whatson

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David Lean Cinema @davidleancinema.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Gillian Anderson. An 80s-style slasher flick. Lesbian sexual chaos. Count us in. TEENAGE SEX AND DEATH AT CAMP MIASMA is coming. Book your tickets now: davidleancinema.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...

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David Lean Cinema @davidleancinema.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

The beloved and heart-warming Hunt for the Wilderpeople (Dir. Taika Waititi) returns to the big screen for its 10th anniversary, starring the late, great Sam Neill ❤️ Don't miss it: davidleancinema.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...

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David Lean Cinema @davidleancinema.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Our next 35mm presentation, in collaboration with The Cinema Museum, is the 1983 drama THE DRESSER, starring Albert Finney and Tom Courtenay. Sir's (Finney) faculties are in decline and it's up to his dresser (Courtenay) to get him through his performance of King Lear. bit.ly/4qNwXRr

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David Lean Cinema @davidleancinema.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

We were joined by Mia Bays, Director of BFI Filmmaking Fund, who shared with us the power of documentary filmmaking in the importance of telling stories. Mia also encouraged us to take part in the National Lottery Good Causes funding survey: bit.ly/4xEQqGF

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David Lean Cinema @davidleancinema.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

OBSESSION is coming 👀 Bear has fallen for his co-worker Nikki, but what starts a young man's crush quickly descends into chaos when his wish for Nikki to love him more than anyone else comes true. Literally. Tickets: davidleancinema.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...

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David Lean Cinema @davidleancinema.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

If the trailer for THE LAST VIKING is laugh-out-loud funny, then we have high hopes! Two brothers, a buried fortune, Mads Mikkelsen thinking he's John Lennon, what's not to love. Tickets: davidleancinema.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...

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David Lean Cinema @davidleancinema.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

You know we love a mixed bag of movies. We've got 80s icons; Scandi brilliance; amazing animation; National Theatre Live, and more. Check out what's on: www.davidleancinema.uk#whatson

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David Lean Cinema @davidleancinema.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Last night we were joined by author and social historian @grindrod.bsky.social who discussed his latest book 'Tales of the Suburbs: LGBTQ Lives Behind Net Curtain', following our screening of All of Us Strangers. This screening was delivered in collaboration with Croydon Pride.

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David Lean Cinema @davidleancinema.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

NT Live returns with Les Liaison Dangereuses, starring Leslie Manville and Aidan Turner. Seduction and strategy form a deadly combo in this thrilling game of love and lies. Tickets: davidleancinema.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...

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David Lean Cinema @davidleancinema.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Tickets on sale 13 August!! www.davidleancinema.uk

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David Lean Cinema @davidleancinema.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

England, 1740. Lady Vane and Lord Ashwick will do anything to claw their way to the top of society - lie, scheme, blackmail, and butcher their way through polite company if they must. SAVAGE HOUSE tickets: davidleancinema.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...

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David Lean Cinema @davidleancinema.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

We're no.2 in East Croydon Cool's and Croydon BID's list of 100 Great Things About Croydon!! We're honoured to share this list with so many incredible local businesses and organisations who are helping to build a community 💗 bit.ly/4fEp0bP

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David Lean Cinema @davidleancinema.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Last few tickets remaining for our special Q&A with Croydon boy and social historian John Grindrod following our screening of ALL OF US STRANGERS Book: www.davidleancinema.uk/aous2/

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David Lean Cinema @davidleancinema.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Experience the powerful Welsh-language drama EFFI O BLAENAU, featuring a powerhouse performance from Leisa Gwenllian as Effi, a young woman trying to enjoy life in a small, drab town. davidleancinema.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...

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David Lean Cinema @davidleancinema.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Hold up, did you know Jodie Foster speaks French, fluently!? Suspicions are raised in this Hitchcockian comedy-thriller about a therapist in Paris investigating a mysterious death alongside her ex husband. A PRIVATE LIFE - davidleancinema.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...

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David Lean Cinema @davidleancinema.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

"I never had any friends later on like the ones I had when I was twelve. Jesus, does anyone?" Rob Reiner's STAND BY ME returns to the big screen for its 40th anniversary ❤️ davidleancinema.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...

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Stand By Me: Chris Chambers and Friends Walking

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David Lean Cinema @davidleancinema.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Friday surprise! We have another Q&A coming in August. We're screening the Oscar-nominated doc COME SEE ME IN THE GOOD LIGHT and we'll be joined by our patron JOANNA SCANLAN and BFI Filmmaking Fund Director MIA BAYS. www.davidleancinema.uk/csmitgl/

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David Lean Cinema @davidleancinema.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

We're bringing back the beloved ALL OF US STRANGERS for one night only, including a special Q&A with Croydon-born social historian John Grindrod, who will be discussing his new book Tales of the Suburbs: LGBTQ+ Lives Behind Net Curtains. Book: www.davidleancinema.uk/aous2/

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David Lean Cinema @davidleancinema.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Our summer of family films returns in collaboration with Croydon Family Hubs. We've got brand-new and much-loved family favourites, including Toy Story 5 and Minions & Monsters. Tickets are just £6! www.davidleancinema.uk#whatson

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David Lean Cinema @davidleancinema.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

We're bringing the beloved All of Us Strangers back to the big screen for a special Q&A with social historian John Grindrod, who'll be talking about his latest book Tales of the Suburbs: LGBTQ+ Lives Behind the Net Curtains. Book tkts: www.davidleancinema.uk/aous/

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David Lean Cinema @davidleancinema.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Exhibition on Screen is back!! Book your ticket: davidleancinema.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...

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David Lean Cinema @davidleancinema.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

FLIRTING (1991) returns to the big screen on Saturday in all its 35mm beauty. Experience early break-out performances from Thandiwe Newton, Nicole Kidman, and Naomi Watts in this memorable Aussie drama from John Duigan. davidleancinema.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...

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David Lean Cinema @davidleancinema.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

If you love The Cinema Museum like we do, then you'll be excited to hear that they're running a Crowdfunder to buy their historic home and secure their place as a London film institution. Donate: www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/the-cinema...

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David Lean Cinema @davidleancinema.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

National Theatre Live is back with The Playboy of the Western World, starring Derry Girls' Nicola Coughlan and Siobhán McSweeney. Pegeen Flaherty’s life is turned upside down when a young man walks into her pub claiming that he’s killed his father. davidleancinema.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...

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David Lean Cinema @davidleancinema.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

BACKROOMS is coming 🫣and we've got the EVERYTHING MUST GO version with 15mins of additional, edge-of-your-seat footage. Believe the hype and experience the horror phenomenon that everyone's talking about. www.davidleancinema.uk#whatson

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Backrooms Backrooms Stare

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David Lean Cinema @davidleancinema.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Shout out to Croydonist for their interview with our Chair, Sam, on our activities for Pride Month, and beyond. Including, special screenings and Q&As. Read the full story here: www.croydonist.co.uk/dlc-queer-st...

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Celebrating queer stories - Croydonist

David Lean Cinema's summer collaboration with Croydon Pride: a selection of queer screenings and events, which extends into August.

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David Lean Cinema @davidleancinema.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Not a footy fan? Looking for a place to escape the heat? We've got you covered with some great movies this week. Check out what's on: www.davidleancinema.uk#whatson

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David Lean Cinema @davidleancinema.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Your movie-loving dad doesn't want a pair of slippers or a mug this Father's Day. Give him the gift of cinema with a David Lean Cinema gift voucher and make it a shared movie experience to remember. davidleancinema.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...

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David Lean Cinema @davidleancinema.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Q&A alert!! Don't miss our screenings of Barrel Children: The Families Windrush Left Behind on Monday 22 June. Both showings include Q&As with prominent members of the Windrush community and their descendants. Book tickets: davidleancinema.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...

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David Lean Cinema @davidleancinema.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

It's Pride month and we have two unforgettable films for you, delivered in partnership with @croydonpride.bsky.social. Don't miss out, book your ticket now: www.davidleancinema.uk#whatson

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David Lean Cinema @davidleancinema.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

The man, the myth, the legend. He may be one of music's most controversial figures, but he certainly made some bangers. Now you can explore MJ's meteoric rise to fame in the latest biopic MICHAEL. Tickets: davidleancinema.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...

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Michael Jackson's Popcorn Reaction

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David Lean Cinema @davidleancinema.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

We're hosting a memorial screening of ARE THEY HOSTILE for the late Mike Simister of The Fanatics. This classic documentary charting the local punk scene in the 70s & 80s will raise funds for Cancer Research UK & Mountbatten Hampshire hospice. davidleancinema.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...

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David Lean Cinema @davidleancinema.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Can a pair of Dundee rappers con the US music industry into a record deal? They can, and they did. You have to see it to believe it. 🎬California Schemin' 🎥Dir. James McAvoy davidleancinema.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...

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Paul Atherton FCL FRSA @alondonerslondon.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

True Londoners love venue run by fellow city dwellers. Visit volunteer led @davidleancinema.bsky.social Croydon for 1st time last night. Joined #YvonneAdair for #Escapes free preview screening @powerballadfilm.bsky.social. Great bunch of cinephillic staff. #LetsGuide #UniquelyLondon #ALondonersLife4

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David Lean Cinema @davidleancinema.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Tomorrow (23 May) could well be your last chance to enjoy the award-winning Brazilian sensation THE SECRET AGENT, starring Wagner Moura, on the big screen! 🍿 Book your tickets: davidleancinema.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...

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David Lean Cinema @davidleancinema.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

What's life without a bit of whimsy? Step into the charming world of The Magic Faraway Tree, with Andrew Garfield, Claire Foy, Nicola Coughlan, and Nonso Anozie. One week to go: davidleancinema.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...

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David Lean Cinema @davidleancinema.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

EXIT 8 IS COMING 😱 Don't miss it!! Tickets: davidleancinema.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...

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David Lean Cinema @davidleancinema.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Jim Jarmusch returns with this triptych of parent-child and sibling relationships across 3 countries. Turning the mundane into the marvellous, Jarmusch has once again crafted a deft comedy-drama that explores the intricacies of families. FATHER MOTHER SISTER BROTHER tinyurl.com/3j923yt7

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David Lean Cinema @davidleancinema.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Ready for a creepy Cornish fishing drama? Of course you are. When Nick (George McKay) and Liam (Callum Turner) returning from a fishing trip aboard the ROSE OF NEVADA, things aren't quite how they remembered them. davidleancinema.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...

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David Lean Cinema @davidleancinema.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Shot in black and white, this is a faithful adaptation of Albert Camus’s existential classic, L’étranger. Meursault, a Frenchman in 1930s Algeria, finds himself through chance and circumstance on trial for the murder of an Arab man. THE STRANGER: davidleancinema.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...

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David Lean Cinema @davidleancinema.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

In dystopian Brazil, elderly citizens are forcibly relocated to make way for the younger generation. But when 77 y/o Tereza refuses to comply, she embarks on an unforgettable adventure. THE BLUE TRAIL: davidleancinema.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...

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