What’s On at ActOne: May 2026 Highlights from Acton’s Community Cinema

In May, we bring you another rich and varied programme of films, live events, and special screenings. From the most talked-about films to intimate documentaries, live opera, and our beloved community events in the lounge, there is truly something for everyone. The full programme and booking details are always available at ActOneCinema.co.uk

Showing in May:

  • Week 1- 7 May: Rose of Nevada, Mother Mary, California Schemin’, Underland, The Blue Trail, La Bohème, The Stranger, The Magic Faraway Tree, Primavera, La Grazia
  • Week 8 – 14 May: Kokuho, Romería, Glenrothan, Michael
  • Week 15 – 21 May: The Devil Wears Prada 2, The Christophers, Northern Soul: Still Burning
  • Later coming titles: The Sheep Detectives, Eagles of the Republic, Orphan, Power Ballad

Special Events: Top Picks 

Live Q&As with guest speakers

UKAFF: The Unexpected + live Q&A with the cast, moderated by author Saz Vora
Sunday 3rd at 5.00 pm (sold out)

Glenrothan + writer David Ashton & producer Neil Zeiger live Q&A

Sunday 10th at 2.15 pm, £16 tickets

Footprints: Hundreds of Beavers, in collaboration with The Ealing Beaver Project
Sunday 10th at 5.00 pm, pay-what-you-can

Erased + live Q&A with director and writer Miha Mazzini
Monday 25th at 3.00 pm, £10 tickets
Iris on the Move: When Love Broke the Law + live Q&A with director Emily Sargent
Sunday 31st at 3.00 pm, £6 tickets

Royal Ballet & Opera, NT Live and Exhibition on Screen

NT Live: All My Sons – Saturday 2nd May at 5.30 pm (encore)

Eugene Onegin – Tuesday 5th May at 6.00 pm, broadcast live for one night only
EOS: Frida Kahlo – Tuesday 19th May at 6.00 pm
NT Live: The Playboy of the Western World – Thursday 28th May at 7.00 pm

Live Music & Community Events in the lounge 

Luke & Pierre Live – Friday 1st at 7.00 pm, £5/£10 tickets

Board Games Night – Wednesday 6th at 6.00 pm, free entry

Actonory: Tell Us A Story – Thursday 7th at 7.00 pm, £5 tickets
Ducato Piotrowski Quartet Live – Friday 8th at 7.30 pm, £15 tickets
Untitled Comedy – Friday 22nd at 7.00 pm, free entry
Jazz Night with Trent Pieterse Quartet – Saturday 23rd at 7.30 pm, £5 tickets

Open Mic Night – Thursday 28th at 7.30 pm, free entry

Venue: All events take place at ActOne Cinema, 119-121 High Street, Acton W3 6NA. The cinema is easily reached by public transport and is nestled in an accessible building.

Tickets & More Info: Book online at ActOneCinema.co.uk or purchase tickets at the box office within the cosy daily café bar. Open daily from 10.00 am to 10.00 pm.

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