After Santa Claus (codename: Red One) is kidnapped, the North Pole's Head of Security must team up with the world's most infamous bounty hunter in a globe-trotting, action-packed mission to save Christmas.

Beauty and the Beast will feature a host of CBeebies’ stars - and some new faces too! There’ll be lots of singing, dancing, and laughs for all the family in this Christmas adventure that celebrates that the only thing that matters is what’s inside!

Elphaba, an ostracized but defiant girl born with green skin, and Glinda, a privileged aristocrat born popular, become extremely unlikely friends in the magical Land of Oz. As the two girls struggle with their opposing personalities, their friendship is tested as both begin to fulfill their destinies as Glinda the Good and The Wicked Witch of the West. The first of a two-part film adaptation of th...

Christmas is on the horizon, and it looks like it’s going to be the best one yet for Niko the Reindeer as he sets off to fulfil his biggest dream - taking his place next to his father on Santa’s Flying Forces. However, he faces unexpected competition from Stella, a mysterious new challenger. Then one night, things go from bad to worse when Santa’s sleigh is stolen! Now it’s down to Niko, joined b...

The untold origin story of Optimus Prime and Megatron, better known as sworn enemies, but once were friends bonded like brothers who changed the fate of Cybertron forever.

As usual The Lantern will be opening it's doors on Christmas Day for anyone who would like to spend Christmas with their community! Food, Fun, Film and Friendship. You can come along all day, pop in for a drink and a mince pie, join us for lunch or just pop in to watch the film. The choice is yours and it's all free - just be sure to book a ticket so we know how many to cater for. Funded ...

After receiving an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors, Moana journeys alongside Maui and a new crew to the far seas of Oceania and into dangerous, long-lost waters for an adventure unlike anything she's ever faced.

We are simultaneously so saddened but honoured to host the absolutely wonderful, groovy, gutsy, funny, talented, iconic Tongue & Groove for their final swan song gig this December. For years this band have provided countless wonderful memories and musical magic to the whole community, particularly to us all at the Magic Lantern. Let's give this amazing outfit the send off they deserve - Frid...

A disfigured musical genius, hidden away in the Paris Opera House, terrorises the opera company for the unwitting benefit of a young protégée whom he trains and loves. The 25th anniversary of the first public performance of Phantom of the Opera was celebrated with a grand performance at the Royal Albert Hall in London.

This is a special free event for our Members. Join us from 5pm for our Members Christmas Party followed by a free screening of the classic Christmas film - Elf. We will provide Mulled Wine and Mince Pies, Christmas music and the chance to chat with members of the Magic Lantern team and other members. We would also love to talk to you about our plans for 2025 and you can tell us what you w...

Book now for our very special New Year’s Eve Celebration for kids. Midnight is a long time to stay up till when you’re little but we don’t see why kids need to miss out on all the excitement of the NYE Countdown and Fireworks! After all - it’s Midnight somewhere....and at The Magic Lantern, midnight occurs at around 7.15pm! Kids can come in their PJ's, we’ll tire them out for you, see in the ...

Rafiki relays the legend of Mufasa to lion cub Kiara, daughter of Simba and Nala, with Timon and Pumbaa lending their signature schtick. Told in flashbacks, the story introduces Mufasa as an orphaned cub, lost and alone until he meets a sympathetic lion named Taka—the heir to a royal bloodline. The chance meeting sets in motion a journey of misfits searching for their destiny and working together ...

En route to the annual G7 summit, the seven leaders of the world’s wealthiest liberal democracies get lost in the woods and face increasing peril while attempting to draft a provisional statement regarding a global crisis.

After a shipwreck, an intelligent robot called Roz is stranded on an uninhabited island. To survive the harsh environment, Roz bonds with the island's animals and cares for an orphaned baby goose.

We are absolutely delighted to be hosting Ian the Quiz at the Lantern throughout the Summer. Ian & Claire's Tuesday night quizzes are legendary! Quiz starts at 9pm, with doors at 8:30pm. Cost is £1 per player - payable in cash on the night. Everyone is very welcome - come early to get a table in the bar as we may have to spread out to tables in the main hall. Wherever you are you will have a...

Years after witnessing the death of the revered hero Maximus at the hands of his uncle, Lucius is forced to enter the Colosseum after his home is conquered by the tyrannical Emperors who now lead Rome with an iron fist. With rage in his heart and the future of the Empire at stake, Lucius must look to his past to find strength and honor to return the glory of Rome to its people. -- Notice reg...

Two young missionaries are forced to prove their faith when they knock on the wrong door and are greeted by a diabolical Mr. Reed, becoming ensnared in his deadly game of cat-and-mouse.

Friday Night is Music Night and the hugely talented Katie West and her band will be providing us a night of original live music on Friday 23rd August!! Beginning in New Orleans on washtub bass and piano in the streets and clubs of the French Quarter, the hugely talented Katie West formed popular alt-country duo Truckstop Honeymoon, touring internationally in Australia, New Zealand, Europe and t...

While serving as a juror in a high profile murder trial, family man Justin Kemp finds himself struggling with a serious moral dilemma…one he could use to sway the jury verdict and potentially convict—or free—the accused killer.

Paddington travels to Peru to visit his beloved Aunt Lucy, who now resides at the Home for Retired Bears. With the Brown Family in tow, a thrilling adventure ensues when a mystery plunges them into an unexpected journey through the Amazon rainforest and up to the mountain peaks of Peru.