Richard Booth’s Bookshop Cinema
An independent cinema based in Hay on Wye, with just 48 seats to make you feel like your worries are a world away. With comfortable seats and a bar, you can relax and let us take care of the rest. Showing a range of classics, blockbusters and children’s films, there is something to suit the whole family.
Coming Soon
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Becoming Led Zeppelin (PG)
COMING SOON Director: Bernard MacMahon Cast: John Bonham, Jimmy Page, Robert Plant Running Time: 2 hrs 1 min The film traces the journeys of the four members of the Stairway To Heaven rockers through the music scene of the 1960s and their meeting in the summer of 1968, culminating in 1970. Interviews, performances and never-before-seen…
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A Complete Unknown (15) 31st January-6th February
Director: James Mangold Cast: Timothée Chalamet, Elle Fanning, Monica Barbaro, Edward Norton, Joe Tippett, Scoot McNairy, Dan Fogler, Boyd Holbrook, Norbert Leo Butz. Running Time: 2 hrs 20 mins In the early 1960s, 19-year-old Bob Dylan arrives in New York with his guitar and revolutionary talent, destined to change the course of American music. Forming…
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Maria (12A) 17th-23rd January
Director: Pablo Larraín Cast: Angelina Jolie, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Pierfrancesco Favino, Alba Rohrwacher, Haluk Bilginer. Cinematographer: Edward Lachman ASC Running Time: 2 hrs 4 minutes The new film from the director of Jackie and Spencer, MARIA tells the glamorous, moving story of the iconic opera singer, Maria Callas. Paris, 1977: Once the world’s greatest soprano, Callas now…
Relax in our intimate 48-seat screen
With a sense of exclusivity, our cinema screen can make you feel like you’re the only one in the room…
Grab a snack at The Mezzanine Bar
From soft drinks and popcorn to wines and sweets; there is something for every preference at the mezzaine bar.
Cinema FAQs
Always a good idea as we are a small cinema.
To book online visit our Cinema page and select “Book Now”. You will be directed to Ticketsource, our online booking facility.
To book in person visit either Richard Booth’s Bookshop during normal business hours or at the Cinema 45 minutes before first show of the day.
Ticket prices can vary depending on the event. Check individual listings for prices.
We offer concessions for children under 12.
Yes, in order to maintain our online booking facility we do have a booking fee which we split with our customers. Tickets purchased in the bookshop do not attract the booking fee.
Only if the wheelchair space is required. All seats in the cinema have excellent sight lines but if you have favourite seat please plan to arrive early enough to grab it (no saving seats however).
Our online booking facility offers the option to purchase ticket insurance which gives the option to return or exchange tickets, for any reason. Tickets purchased in the bookshop are not returnable or exchangeable. In the event we cancel an event due to unforeseen circumstances, we will refund all tickets as soon as possible.
Yes, we offer beer, wine and spirits as well as soft drinks. We also offer a selection of snacks, including gluten free options.
No. Modern cinema economics depend on food and drink sales. Customers bringing in their own food or drinks may be asked to leave.
We do not require ID for concessions but may ask to see proof of age for alcohol sales for customers who look under 25.
Approximately 10 minutes. Customers are advised to be in their seats before the trailers as we are a small cinema.
Yes, our Cinema complies with current disabled access requirements. If a wheelchair space is required, please note this at time of booking so we can reserve the space.
Only if it is a service animal and you let us know in advance. We are, however, considering some baby and dog-friendly screenings and working out the logistics so check back.
Yes, please contact Eliza at our cinema email to enquire.
Get Directions
Entrance located on Brook Street
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“Cinema is not only about making people dream. It’s about changing things and making people think.”
Nadine Labaki