THE CRITIC

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THE CRITIC

Fri 4 - Sat 5 , Mon 7 , Fri 11 & Wed 16 Oct, Stamford Arts Centre film

Ian McKellen and Gemma Arterton headline a scintillating thriller of theatre world ambition and deceit.

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Dir: Anand Tucker | UK | 2024 | 101 mins

Cast | Ian McKellen, Gemma Arterton, Mark Strong, Lesley Manville, Romola Garai, Ben Barnes

Ian McKellen and Gemma Arterton headline a scintillating thriller of theatre world ambition and deceit.

1936: Fascism is rising in London. Known for his merciless takedowns of actors like Nina (Arterton), acerbic critic and gay man Jimmy (McKellen) faces being fired by his editor David (Mark Strong) for his extravagant prose and his personal life both. As the Blackshirts take to the streets and anti-queer police raids begin, Jimmy uses Nina and David’s desires to concoct a plot to save himself.

Brimming with intrigue, scripted by Patrick Marber (Notes on a Scandal) and directed by Anand Tucker (Hilary and Jackie), The Critic is a suspenseful tale about adversaries taking desperate measures, with a terrific cast including Lesley Manville, Ben Barnes and Romola Garai.

Please Note: The advertised time is when the feature film starts. Please arrive early for trailers and pre-show ads, which begin before the listed time.

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Fri 4 October 7:30 PM

Priority Booking Only
Sat 5 October 5:00 PM

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Mon 7 October 7:30 PM

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Fri 11 October 2:00 PM

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Important Information:

Run Time: 101min

Priority Booking: Opens Monday 23rd September, 10am

General Booking: Opens Monday 30th September, 10am

Evenings - £7 (£6.50)

Matinees - £6.50 (£6)

All Screenings Under 26s - Only £5!

Friends of Stamford Cinema - 50p off

Please Note - The advertised time is when the feature film starts. Please arrive early for trailers and pre-show ads, which begin before the listed time.