RICHARD BOOTH’S BOOKSHOP CINEMA
An independent cinema based in Hay-on-Wye.
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The Sheep Detectives (PG): 5th to 7th June
Every night, a shepherd reads murder mystery novels aloud to his beloved sheep, assuming they can’t possibly understand, but pretending they can. Until one day, when a mysterious incident suddenly disrupts life on the farm, the sheep realise they must now become detectives themselves. As they follow every clue and create their own list of
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NT Live: The Playboy of the Western World (12A): 4th June
Pegeen Flaherty’s life is turned upside down when a young man walks into her pub claiming that he’s killed his father. Instead of being shunned, the killer becomes a local hero and begins to win hearts, that is, until a second man unexpectedly arrives on the scene…
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The Christophers (15): 12th to 14th June
A mainstay of the London art scene since his starry breakout in the creative explosion of the 1960’s, Julian Sklar has drifted into a cluttered, self-imposed seclusion. His two estranged children enlist Lori, a young painter and sometime-forger, to pose as a prospective assistant and gain access to a fabled series of unfinished canvases Julian
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 mezzanine bar.
CINEMA FAQs
It is always a good idea to book tickets in advance, as we are a small independent cinema.
To book your tickets online, first select the film you wish to view from this page. Then, select Book Now. You will be redirected to TicketSource, our online booking platform, to secure your purchase.
To book tickets in person, you can either visit Richard Booth’s Bookshop during business hours, or purchase your tickets directly at Richard Booth’s Bookshop Cinema, 45 minutes before your chosen show.
Ticket prices can vary depending on the event, so it is best to check individual listings for prices.
We offer concessions for children under the age of 14.
No, there is no booking fee involved.
Seat reservations are available for those who require wheelchair accessible spaces.
While the seating is unallocated, all seats in the cinema have an excellent line-of-sight to the screen. If you have a seating preference, we recommend arriving early to secure it.
Our online booking platform, TicketSource, offers optional ticket insurance. By adding refundable ticket protection at the time of purchase, you benefit from the flexibility of returning or exchanging tickets if you are unable to attend a booked event.
Tickets purchased in the bookshop are not returnable or exchangeable.
In the event of a cancellation due to unforeseen circumstances, all tickets will be refunded 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 and vegan-friendly options.
No, customers are not allowed to do so, as 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 the age of 25.
Opening trailers are approximately 10 minutes long. Customers are advised to be in their seats before the trailers start as we are a small cinema with unallocated seating.
Yes, our cinema complies with current disabled access requirements. If a wheelchair accessible space is required, please note this at time of booking so we can reserve the appropriate seating in advance.
Customers may bring their dogs, provided they are qualified service or assistance animals and we are notified in advance.
We are, however, considering some baby and dog-friendly screenings and working out the logistics, so check back with us.
Our policy requires all children aged 11 and under to be accompanied by an adult (16 or older). While purchasing a ticket is optional for the accompanying adult, we ask that they remain on the premises for safety and emergency purposes.
Children aged 12 and over may attend films unaccompanied, except for 15 or 18 rated films.
Yes, we offer private screenings for all occasions. Please contact Elizabeth at cinema@boothbooks.co.uk for availability and further information.
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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