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RICHARD BOOTH’S BOOKSHOP CINEMA

An independent cinema based in Hay-on-Wye.

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  • The Odyssey (15): 14th to 16th & 21st to 23rd August

    Following the brutal fall of Troy, the brilliant but war-weary commander Odysseus begins a tumultuous, decade-long journey home to Ithaca, cast adrift into a treacherous expanse where he must outwit legendary horrors to survive. Meanwhile, back in his besieged palace, Queen Penelope and their son Telemachus must rely on their own sharp wits to protect

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  • A Private Life (15): 28th to 30th August

    The orderly world of renowned psychiatrist Lilian Steiner suddenly shatters with the death of a long-standing patient under mysterious circumstances. Blamed for her death by the patient’s grieving husband, Lilian takes it upon herself to investigate suspicions of murder over suicide. Rebecca Zlotowski serves up a genial, preposterous psychological mystery caper… Zlotowski is perhaps channelling

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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.

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.

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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