- Films are usually shown at 7.30pm on the first Thursday of each month
- Doors open from 6.30pm; no admittance after the film begins
- All tickets cost £7:
- book tickets in advance online (booking fee applies)
- book tickets in person at the Riverport Café, St Ives Corn Exchange
- buy tickets on the door, if seats are still available – cash only
The Choral
Thursday 9 April 2026, 7:30pm
- Starring: Ralph Fiennes, Roger Allam, Mark Addy, Alun Armstrong
- Director: Nicholas Hytner
- 113m
- Cert: 15
Written by Alan Bennett, The Choral is set in a fictional Yorkshire town in 1916 and follows a local choral society depleted by men leaving to fight in World War I. The ambitious committee hires the demanding Dr. Henry Guthrie (Ralph Fiennes) as the new chorus master. Despite suspicions about his time in Germany, Guthrie recruits local teenagers to fill the ranks. The group prepares for a performance of Elgar’s The Dream of Gerontius, chosen because it wasn’t composed by a German. The film explores themes of community, resilience, and the power of music as the young men face impending conscription and the community grapples with wartime loss.
I Swear
Thursday 7 May 2026, 7:30pm
- Starring: Robert Aramayo, Maxine Peake, Shirley Henderson, Peter Mullan
- Director: Kirk Jones
- 121m
- Cert: 15
I Swear is a drama that tells the true story of John Davidson (played by Robert Aramayo), a Scottish campaigner who, despite having severe Tourette’s Syndrome – which includes physical tics and uncontrollable outbursts – became an advocate for the condition. The film shows his battles with bullying and abuse in the 1980s, his path to adulthood and his ultimate triumph in raising awareness. It delves into the tough realities of living with Tourette’s, highlighting the ‘cruelty and misunderstanding’ John experienced while also including moments of humour, uplifting and moving scenes that celebrate life.
