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.

  • One To One: John & Yoko (15) 1st May 2025

    Directors: Kevin Macdonald & Sam Rice-Edwards On August 30, 1972, in New York City, John Lennon played his only full-length show after leaving The Beatles, the One to One benefit concert at Madison Square Garden, a rollicking, dazzling performance from him and Yoko Ono. Macdonald’s riveting documentary takes that legendary musical event and uses it…

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  • Black Bag (15) 2nd-4th May 2025

    Director: Steven Soderbergh Cast: Cate Blanchett, Pierce Brosnan, Michael Fassbender, Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Marisa Abela, Naomie Harris. BLACK BAG is a gripping spy drama about legendary intelligence agents George Woodhouse and his beloved wife Kathryn. When she is suspected of betraying the nation, George faces the ultimate test – loyalty to his marriage or…

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  • Holy Cow (15)

    COMING SOON Director: Louise Courvoisier Cast: Clément Faveau, Luna Garret, Dimitry Baudry, Maïwene Barthelemy, Mathis Bernard. Totone’s carefree teenage life of drinking and dancing takes a turn when he must provide for his 7-year-old sister. Seeking income, he channels his energy into producing an award-winning comté cheese to claim a competition prize. “The new book…

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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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