What does it take for us to act on the climate crisis – especially if we’re the kind of person who should already be acting? In this funny, relatable portrait, a concerned yet ineffectual dad finds the first step is letting those unbearable feelings of climate anxiety in, instead of pushing them aside. But as […]
“Rich Felgate has spent years documenting climate activists. “FINITE: The Climate of Change” depicts their heroism and selflessness. But most of all it shows their striking sanity in an insane world.” – Adam McKay, Academy-award winning director (The Big Short, Vice, Don’t Look Up) “Urgent and heroic. Roaring with the rage and hope needed in […]
Live coverage of the Coronation at the big screen at The Abbey cinema. Doors open at 10am for tea, coffee and cake as BBC coverage commences. The Coronation service will begin at 11am at Westminster Abbey. After the Coronation service, their Majesties will return to Buckingham Palace as part of a larger ceremonial procession, know […]
UKAEA are proud to present their film "Star Makers - The Energy of Tomorrow" as part of the ATOM Festival. The 52-minute film celebrates the landmark results achieved at the world-leading Joint European Torus (JET) facility. This behind-the-scenes documentary follows the team towards the end of 2021 as they overcome scientific and engineering challenges to […]
The Mayor of Abingdon-on-Thames is delighted to invite you to a Charity Film Evening on 28th January 2023. In partnership with the Abbey Cinema we are presenting "The Lion King" for an evening that will suit all ages. As well as the film screening we will have a raffle, merchandise from the Mayor's charities and a […]
The Abbey Cinema have kindly agreed to host a charity screening of the film 'Mr Jones' in aid of a Ukrainian charity that a friend of mine works with. All ticket revenue will go to Smart Medical Aid and will be used to have an effect in Ukraine. There will also be a charity auction […]
Charity Film Screening of 'Mr Jones' in aid of charity www.smartmedicalaid.org Booking link for tickets https://theabbey.ac/web?film=62e63892eafc9c6ccea1fd7d
The Arts Society Abingdon will be presenting the next lecture on 21st September 2022 10.30am and 2.00pm at The Abbey Cinema, Abingdon. The Dowager Empress Cixi - Ruling from behind the Yellow Silk Screen by David Rosier This lecture seeks to give a balanced insight into the life and achievements of one of the most important […]
A Touch of the Sun by Sarah Lenton The oddest ‘star’ in opera is the Sun. Its appearance in The Magic Flute triggers the finale, when everybody dances off bathed in happy, rational daylight. But other operas are more wary about the heat. It’s the baking sun that precipitates the disastrous passions in Carmen and […]
The Story of Westminster Hall by Caroline Shenton The great Anglo-Norman feasting hall created by William the Conqueror’s son, William Rufus, has stood at the heart of the Palace of Westminster for over 900 years. It has played host to royal magnificence, coronation feasts, chivalric games, law courts, and the lyings-in-state of Kings, Queens and […]
20th April 10.30 and 2pm - Bess of Hardwick: ‘a woman of masculine understanding and conduct’ by Gillian White Bess of Hardwick is one of the most fascinating women of the sixteenth century. Four times married, she survived scandal and disgrace, and, through ambition and ability, climbed the social ladder to become England’s premier countess […]
16th March 10.30am and 2pm, The Abbey Cinema Abbey Close Abingdon OX14 3JD 'Tinted S.T.E.A.M.': Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math in the Work of J.M.W. Turner Turner's lifetime coincided with an age of scientific discovery and technological advances. This lecture explores the ideas and events which […]
