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.

  • A Minecraft Movie (PG) 25th-27th April 2025

    Director: Jared Hess Cast: Jennifer Coolidge, Jason Momoa, Emma Myers Running Time: 1hr 41mins Four misfits — Garrett “The Garbage Man” Garrison (Jason Momoa), Henry (Sebastian Eugene Hansen), Natalie (Emma Myers) and Dawn (Danielle Brooks)—find themselves struggling with ordinary problems when they are suddenly pulled through a mysterious portal into the Overworld: a bizarre, cubic…

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  • Six The Musical Live! (12A) Saturday 12th April 2025

    Winner of over 35 awards, experience the best of British Musical HER-story in a live capture of the must-see musical sensation, SIX the Musical. The Original West End cast reunite at London’s Vaudeville Theatre in front of a sold-out audience to strut their stuff and re-write their Tudor traumas in an unmissable cinematic recording of…

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  • Mulholland Drive (15) 11th April 2025

    Director: David Lynch Cast: Justin Theroux, Naomi Watts, Laura Elena Harring, Ann Miller, Dan Hedaya, Mark Pellegrino, Brian Beacock, Robert Forster, Diane Baker, Brent Briscoe, Scott Coffey, Chad Everett, Lee Grant, Angelo Badalamenti, Billy Ray Cyrus “David Lynch, who died (earlier this year) aged 78, was the most original film-maker to emerge in postwar America,…

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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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