May 2025 is shaping up to be another special month at ActOne Cinema. From award-winning films and live talks to the Royal Ballet, opera, community nights and eco-art, there’s never been a better time to swing by our little corner of Acton.
Here’s what’s on:
Now Showing – From Friday, 2 May
- Sinners – A powerful genre-bending supernatural thriller.
- Julie Keeps Quiet – A haunting, character-driven story of a young athlete in crisis.
- Pride & Prejudice (20th Anniversary) – Celebrate two decades of Joe Wright’s beloved adaptation of Jane Austen’s famous novel.
- Conclave – Suspense, secrets and Vatican politics collide in this tense, award-winning thriller.
- Slade in Flame – A gritty, glam-rock gem of 1970s British cinema.
- Cloud – An exploration of the corrupting influence of the internet, technology and late-stage capitalism on human behaviour.
Coming Soon – From Friday, 9 May
- Parthenope – Paolo Sorrentino’s latest, monumental and deeply romantic story of a lifetime, drenched in sunshine, is simply intoxicating.
- The Wedding Banquet – A modern remake of Ang Lee’s LGBTQ+ classic about commitment, proposals, and love.
- Two To One – A heist comedy about friendship, community, love and capitalism.
- Desire: The Carl Craig Story – Techno meets biography in this exhilarating portrait of the legendary DJ Carl Craig and an ode to his beloved city, Detroit.
- The Surfer – Nicolas Cage is back in a mind-bending psychological surf-thriller.
- The Last Dance – Life-affirming drama of tug-of-war between modern and time-proven traditions and what happens when they collide.
Special Events – Mark Your Calendar
Board Games Night – Wed 7 May, 6 pm
Drop in, play a classic or discover something new. All levels welcome! Free entry.
Untitled Comedy – Fri 9 May, 7 pm
Stand-up talents take the stage; expect laughs, surprises, a prize for one lucky audience member and a great vibe. Free entry.
Tall Tales: Thom Yorke & Mark Pritchard – Fri 9 May, 7.15 pm
A collaborative audiovisual experience, a decade in the making, created by fabled producer Mark Pritchard, Thom Yorke of Radiohead, and Jonathan Zawada. In cinemas for one night only!
Ocean with David Attenborough + Eco-Artivism Talk – Sun 11 May, 2.30 pm
Watch David Attenborough’s breathtaking new documentary, Ocean, then join artist Francesca Busca for a thought-provoking exhibition and talk on environmental creativity.
Sound & Vision: Short Film Open Mic Night – Wed 14 May, 6.30 pm
Enjoy an evening of film community creativity. Short films of all genres followed by a meet & greet and networking. £7 tickets.
Royal Opera Live: Die Walküre – Wed 14 May, 5.15 pm
Wagner’s timeless masterpiece broadcast live from the Royal Opera House—opera lovers, this one’s for you.
ActOne Film Quiz – Thurs 15 May, 7.30 pm
Test your film knowledge in a film quiz – different theme every month! Hosted by fabulous Lara Loren. £3 entry.
The Last Musician of Auschwitz + live talk with Jacqueline Luck – Sat 17 May, 2.30 pm
In collaboration with Generation 2 Generation, we are proud to host a live talk and Q&A after the screening with Jacqueline Luck, who will present the story of her grandmother, Lela Black née Amiel, a Holocaust and Auschwitz survivor. The Last Musician of Auschwitz tells the extraordinary story of cellist Anita Lasker-Wallfisch, along with other victims of the camp – Jews, Poles and Roma – who played and created music amidst the terrors of the Holocaust.
Ealing Repair Café Mend & Natter – Tue 20 May, 11.15 am
Ealing Repair café encourages clothes and textiles mending to move away from fast, disposable fashion. Learn sewing, embroidery, visible mending, patching, boro and sashiko stitching.
Exhibition On Screen: Michelangelo – Love & Death – Tue 20 May, 6.30 pm
Through expert commentary, stunning visuals and Michelangelo’s works, this new stunning film takes a fresh look at a master artist whose life and genius are celebrated in every mark he made.
Royal Ballet Live: Ballet To Broadway: Wheeldon Works – Thu 22 May, 7.15 pm
Sensuous contemporary ballet meets the energy of musical theatre in four distinctive short works – broadcast live from the Royal Opera House for one night only.
Jazz Night with Trent Pieterse Quartet – Sat 24 May, 7.30 pm
Smooth jazz is performed live, the bar is serving all your favourites. Wrap your week at the Lounge. £3 entry.
The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover – Wed 28 May, 12.15 pm
Audacious, powerful crime drama art film and our Classic Matinee – £5 tickets for seniors and free tea, coffee and biscuits for a post-screening chat.
Open Mic Night – Thu 29 May, 7.30 pm
We aim to cultivate an atmosphere of energy, enthusiasm and unconditional support, so whether you wish to perform or sit back and be entertained, come down. Free entry.
Acton Arts Annual General Meeting – Fri 30 May, 11 am
All our supporters, partners, and friends are warmly invited to the Acton Arts CIC AGM. For more info, visit ActonArtsProject.com
Venue:
All events take place at ActOne Cinema, 119-121 High Street, Acton W3 6NA
Tickets & More Info:
Book online at ActOneCinema.co.uk or purchase tickets at the box office within our cosy daily café bar.
