Richard Booth’s Bookshop Cinema
An independent cinema based in Hay on Wye.
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The Friend (15) 28th-29th June
Director: Scott McGehee, David Siegel Cast: Naomi Watts; Bill Murray; Sarah Pidgeon; Carla Gugino; Constance Wu; Ann Dowd New York City writer Iris finds her comfortable, solitary life thrown into disarray after her closest friend and mentor bequeaths her a Great Dane named Apollo. The huge dog immediately creates practical problems for Iris, from furniture…
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The Ballad of Wallis Island (12A) 20th-22nd, 27th-29th June
Director: James Griffiths Cast: Tim Key, Tom Basden, Carey Mulligan THE BALLAD OF WALLIS ISLAND follows Charles, an eccentric lottery winner who lives alone on a remote island and dreams of getting his favourite musicians, Mortimer-McGwyer back together. His fantasy quickly turns into reality when the bandmates and former lovers accept his invitation to play…
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Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker’s Apocalypse (15) 4th-6th July 2025
Director: Eleanor Coppola, Fax Bahr, George Hickenlooper In the late 1970s, as renegade filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola struggles to complete an epic allegory of the Vietnam War, “Apocalypse Now,” his wife, Eleanor, films his daily travails with a camera of her own. The documentary based on her footage details the difficulties of the large production…
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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“Cinema is not only about making people dream. It’s about changing things and making people think.”
Nadine Labaki