What’s On Week Ahead

When Alvin discovers his estranged brother has suffered a stroke, he decides to make the journey by the only means of transport available to him - a John Deere lawnmower.

Until Thu 8 May

Cat is a solitary animal, but as his home is devastated by a great flood, he finds refuge on a boat populated by various species, and will have to team up with them despite their differences.

Until Thu 8 May

Blue Road: The Edna O'Brien Story provides a final testimony from the controversial author as she reflects upon her extraordinary life for filmmaker Sinéad O’Shea’s camera.

Until Thu 1 May

After tragedy strikes in the delivery room at a hospital in Eastern Georgia, the methods and morals of a skilled obstetrician come under scrutiny amid rumours that she is performing illegal at-home abortions.

Until Thu 8 May

As the star player at an elite tennis academy, Julie’s life revolves around the game she loves. When her coach falls under investigation and is suddenly suspended, all of the club’s players are encouraged to speak up. But Julie decides to keep quiet...

Until Wed 7 May

It’s summer in London. On her final day of freedom, Ziba, a promising British-Iranian teen, leads her friends on an eventful journey, while secretly grappling with a life-changing decision.

Until Thu 8 May

Totone sets out to make the best Comté cheese in the region in an attempt to win the gold medal at the agricultural competition and €30,000.

On a small farm in a Norwegian forest, the Payne family live a purposefully isolated life, aiming to be wild and free. However, when tragedy strikes, it upends their idyllic world and forces them to forge a new path into modern society.

Until Tue 6 May

A sinister twist on the classic Cinderella story, The Ugly Stepsister follows Elvira as she prepares to earn the prince’s affection at any cost.

Until Fri 9 May

After a car wreck on the winding Mulholland Drive renders a woman amnesiac, she and a perky Hollywood-hopeful search for clues and answers across Los Angeles in a twisting venture beyond dreams and reality.

To celebrate the 30th anniversary since its release in the UK, we're bringing Wong Kar-Wai's masterpiece back to the big screen - appropriately on the 1st May.

Fri 2 - Thu 8 May

When tragedy strikes, and carefree romances lose their thrill, the youthful Parthenope decides to seek a deeper sense of purpose.

Fri 2 May - Sun 13 July

Step into FRAMERATE: Pulse of the Earth, a visually stunning installation that reveals the hidden rhythms of our changing world by pioneering award-winning artists ScanLAB Projects. Taking over the whole of the Undershed gallery, this artwork uses both groundbreaking visuals and beautifully designed sound.

In this Lunchtime Talk we will explore Dhaqan Collective's journey with The House of Weaving Songs, a domed steel structure based on an Aqal, a nomadic home found in the arid landscapes of Somalia.

First Friday is a monthly social event open to anyone. This May's edition is a collaboration with Diverse Artists Network (DAN), who are a development agency for diversity in the arts and are hosting Mini-DIASPORA! themed events this Spring.

Fri 2 - Sun 4 May

After a brush with death, Maya Gabeira makes history in the male-dominated world of big wave surfing.

Fri 2 - Tue 6 May

Chinese writer-director Lou Ye (Summer Palace, Mystery, Blind Massage) recalls the COVID lockdown via a hybrid of documentary, web videos, and fragments from his past films, spinning a powerful docufiction out of a nation’s collective trauma.

Fri 2 - Sun 4 May

Josef and his partner Isabel find a naked stranger floating in the pool of their holiday villa. When Isabel unexpectedly invites the stranger to stay, the stranger's presence takes root...

Sat 3 - Tue 6 May

Bluey at the Cinema: Let’s Play Chef Collection is an hour-long treat for fans of Bluey to enjoy, made up of eight episodes from the TV show’s three series, all based around the fun of food!

Sat 3 - Wed 7 May

London Recruits is a nail-biting documentary thriller, combining never before seen archive footage, action packed drama and candid testimony from the British recruits who risked it all in taking on one of the 20th century’s most feared and brutal regimes.

A seemingly timid but secretly ruthless ingénue insinuates herself into the lives of an aging Broadway star and her circle of theatre friends.

Francis Ford Coppola’s Vietnam War blowout is a hell-trip through the smoke and dazzle of imperial America’s most grandstanding rogue show.

Mon 5 - Thu 8 May

Shot on analogue film over three years, this compelling exploration of engineless sailing dives into the experiences of those who travel solely by harnessing the natural elements alone.

Make Shift Meet-Ups are a space for early career creatives to come together. They take place on the first Tuesday evening of each month in the Pervasive Media Studio and this May has the special theme of home with Artist Nicki Kent.