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Richard Booth’s Bookshop Cinema

An independent cinema in the heart of Hay-on-Wye.

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  • NT Live: The Misanthrope (15): 24th September

    Telling the truth isn’t always that simple. Alice, a brilliant novelist, despises the carefully constructed lies of modern society. But…

  • Bitter Christmas (15): 18th to 20th September

    A tale of two alternating stories: Elsa, an advertising director who suffers a severe panic attack following her mother’s death…

  • David Byrne’s American Utopia (12A): 1st October

    A vibrant concert documentary capturing the former Talking Heads frontman’s acclaimed Broadway stage show. Clad in matching grey suits and…

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ENJOY A FILM IN OUR COSY 48-SEAT CINEMA

A photograph showing the screen of the cinema, with a scene from the Hobbit playing. The image gives prospective visitors a sense of the cosy, independent feeling of the cinema.

Our independent cinema offers a relaxed and personal experience, with comfortable seating and a clear view of the screen from every seat.

GRAB A DRINK OR SNACK AT THE MEZZANINE BAR

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From a selection of soft drinks and cocktails to nibbles and treats, our mezzanine bar is the perfect place to pick up a refreshment before the film.

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.”

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