We had lots of fun at the weekend with Small World Cinema, who joined us for a morning of interactive fun with homemade musical instruments, Foley work, and delightful short films about music and sound. Even our volunteers got involved in the fun.
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David Lean Cinema, March 2026 listings: H Is For Hawk special
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David Lean Cinema, March 2026 listings: H Is For Hawk special insidecroydon.com/2026/03/02/d... #Croydon #Cinema @davidleancinema.bsky.social
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Whew, HAMNET tickets are flying. Especially since Sunday's BAFTAs and Jessie Buckley's well-deserved win! If you haven't bagged tickets for todays' screenings, then there's still time to book for Saturday arvo: davidleancinema.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...
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A huge shout-out to Clare Binns who just scooped the award for Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema. When we opened our doors, way back in 1995, Clare was our very first programmer, so we're enormously proud to see her win this well-deserved accolade for her love of great cinema.
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Croydon is alive with iconic works of art at the moment, courtesy of The National Gallery's Art on Your Doorstep. Join us for Exhibition on Screen: Turner & Constable, a fascinating film from Tate Britain about two of Britain's greatest artists. davidleancinema.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...
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Book your tickets: davidleancinema.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...
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a man and woman are dancing in a crowded room .
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Why not start Valentine's Day with an early screening of the 80s classic ROMANCING THE STONE before heading into town for lunch from any of Croydon's fantastic eateries. Who says you have to spend big for love. #LoveLocal
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In the mood for a feelgood flick? ELLA MCCAY marks the return of Oscar-winning director James L. Brooks. Ella is placed in a stressful key govt role and on top of everything she has an overbearing fiancΓ© and oddball family to contend with.
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10.02.2026 13:53 β
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Small World Cinema is coming! We're hosting a special event for little ones to celebrate sound and music in films. This unique morning promises creativity and fun, and for just Β£6, too. Spaces are limited, so book now to avoid disappointment. Info: davidleancinema.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...
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Ben Whishaw takes on the role of the famous photographer in PETER HUJAR'S DAY, recreating the interview with Linda Rosenkrantz where Hujar recounts his day spent photographing Allen Ginsberg. Our second LGBTQ+ History Month screening/
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05.02.2026 12:48 β
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We love to hear it! β€οΈThank you!
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Big up to the volunteers at @davidleancinema.bsky.social in Croydon Town Hall. First visit and surely won't be the last!
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February is LGBTQ+ History Month, and to celebrate, we've got three cracking films for your viewing pleasure. Including DREAMERS; PETER HUJAR'S DAY, starring Ben Whishaw, and 90s classic PHILADELPHIA w/ Denzel Washington & Tom Hanks.
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02.02.2026 17:22 β
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DREAMERS is the directorial debut from Joy Gharoro-Akpojotor about Isio, a Nigerian migrant threatened with deportation who finds solace and affection in another potential deportee. But time is running out for them both. For LGBTQ+ History Month.
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π’Let's hear it for our volunteers!!
We hosted an informal tea and chat with some of our incredible volunteers last weekend π΅
Our little cinema simply couldn't function without the tireless dedication of our wonderful volunteers.
Want to get involved? www.davidleancinema.uk/volunteers/
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Croydon's Mum Club will be joining us for our next Babes in Arms screening on Friday 6 Feb.
Book your ticket for The Housemaid and share the space with other new parents, enjoying the latest thriller, in a relaxed environment.
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Dive into the career of New Zealand's/ Aotearoa's 40th Prime Minister - Jacinda Ardern - in this unfiltered documentary chronicling her time in power, navigating global crises and redefining leadership on the world's stage.
Tickets: davidleancinema.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...
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Hamnet and Marty Supreme among DLCβs February screenings
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Hamnet and Marty Supreme among DLC's February screenings insidecroydon.com/2026/01/26/h... #Croydon #Cinema #Hamnet @davidleancinema.bsky.social
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Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera is Hamlet in this fearless, contemporary take on Shakespeareβs famous tragedy. Trapped between duty and doubt, surrounded by power and privilege, Prince Hamlet dares to ask the ultimate question, you know the one.
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"This isn't just a film you'll keep thinking about, it's one you'll live with".
On 29 Jan '24, Red Crescent volunteers received an emergency call from a 5-year-old girl, trapped in a car under fire & pleading for rescue. Her name was Hind Rajab.
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We're screening Schindler's List, Spielberg's multi-Oscar-winning magnum opus on Saturday 31 January for Holocaust Memorial Day. This screening is delivered in partnership with The Cinema Museum.
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Grace (Jennifer Lawrence), a writer and young mother, is slowly slipping into madness. Locked away in an old house in Montana, her increasingly agitated and erratic behaviour leaves her companion, Jackson (Robert Pattinson), worried and helpless.
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Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera (Life of Pi) is Hamlet in this fearless, contemporary take on Shakespeareβs famous tragedy, our next National Theatre Live production.
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Twelve voices for 2026 - Croydonist
Twelve Croydon voices share what theyβre looking forward to in 2026 β from art, culture and community projects to New Year resolutions.
Our friends at Croydonist have produced a lovely article featuring 12 influential local voices, who all share their hopes for our borough in 2026. Our Chair, Sam Clark, was included - check out what she had to say about our cinema's ambitions this year: www.croydonist.co.uk/voices-2026/
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Brr! Feeing the cold? π₯Ά
Don't worry, we've got some great films for your viewing pleasure. So come in out of the cold this January for a cosy cinematic experience.
www.davidleancinema.org.uk/listings/
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The Choral, Nuremberg, Hamlet: David Lean Cinema, Jan 2026
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The Choral, Nuremberg, Hamlet: David Lean Cinema, Jan 2026 insidecroydon.com/2026/01/04/t... #Croydon #Cinema @davidleancinema.bsky.social
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