Croydon's independent cinema. Run by the community for the community. We no longer use X. Find us on Instagram, Facebook, and Bluesky.
The Clocktower, Croydon
Joined June 2011
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Right, this is it, our X swansong. We will no longer be posting or sharing content on this platform.
You can still find us on Instagram, Facebook and, now, @bluesky - bsky.app/profile/davidleanci…
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Reel Talk - our new film club in partnership with @SaveDavidLean - was a “big, bold, beautiful” success 😉
Thanks to MLX Digital UK for capturing it.
More info:
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🎬 Croydon’s favourite indie cinema reopened for the Autumn season this week, with (as always) some exciting screenings, events and collaborations planned (including a few celebs), plus a nomination for independent cinema of the year. 🙌 🎥👉 Read our chat croydonist.co.uk/dlc-autumn2…
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Don't you wish you could see The Wizard of Oz from a fresh perspective, perhaps starring the likes of Diana Ross, Michael Jackson and Richard Pryor. Also, with music by the late, great Quincy Jones. Of course you do. The Wiz (1978): tinyurl.com/2a4r9fkc
All relationships can be complicated but none more so than this one between a gay drag artist from a strict Muslim family and a closeted gay uptight marketing executive.
🎬 Layla
Tuesday 28 January, 2:30pm & 7:30pm
Book your tickets: davidleancinema.org.uk/event…
Join us for our Arts Bar Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Monday 27 January at 7pm, at Croydon Clocktower. A limited amount of complimentary snacks and drinks will be made available for your enjoyment. Please contact us to book your place. davidleancinema.org.uk/findi…
On Becoming a Guinea Fowl 🎬
Shula discovers the body of her uncle Fred lying on the road during a late night drive. As arrangements get underway for Fred’s funeral, Shula and her cousins begin to uncover secrets lying dormant at the heart of their family. davidleancinema.org.uk/event…
We will be leaving X at the end of January. We no longer feel this platform aligns with our core values of inclusivity and community. Worry not, we haven't gone far; you can find us on @bluesky - give us a follow: bsky.app/profile/davidleanci…
Clint Eastwood is back in the director's chair for Juror #2. Justin Kemp (Nicholas Hoult) is called to serve jury on a murder trial, but the stakes are a lot higher than he realises.
Wednesday 15 January, 7:30pm
Book tickets: tinyurl.com/bde8r7fs
We're hiring!
Join our programming team as our Administrative Assistant (12-month maternity cover) and bring an exciting selection of cinema to the heart of Croydon.
To apply, please email [email protected]
davidleancinema.org.uk/job-v…
Are you ready to defy gravity?
Wicked is coming.
Experience the story of Elphaba like never before.
Weds 22 and Thurs 23 January.
Book your tickets: davidleancinema.org.uk/listi…
Everyone's favourite bear is swinging into Croydon. We're bringing you three screenings of Paddington in Peru, including a Relaxed Screening for neurodiverse people and a subtitled screening for those who are hard of hearing. Book your ticket: davidleancinema.org.uk/
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That’s my guy right there! Couldn’t be happier for him!
Sebastian Stan won a Golden Globe for "A Different Man" and told Hollywood that "our ignorance and discomfort around disability and disfigurement has to end now."
"We have to normalize it and continue to expose ourselves [and our children] to it. Encourage acceptance. One way we can do that is by continuing to champion stories that are inclusive.”
Read more here: variety.com/2025/film/news/s…
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Get booking!
We're kick-starting 2025 with the classic musical West Side Story, starring Natalie Wood. Experience Shakespeare's tragic love story with the best finger-snapping you've ever seen.
Book tickets: tinyurl.com/5xck3srd
Time is running out for your chance to walk the red carpet at the premiere of the new Bridget Jones film - Mad About the Boy.
Enter now: crowdfunder.co.uk/p/walk-the…
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Our final newsletter of 2024 is now out. 🤩 Check out our review of the year, and our five ‘festive’ Croydon gifts. Read our chats with Croydonopolis author Will Noble, and Sketchy producer Amber Ash.
For future editions subscribe here 💌 ➡️ eepurl.com/djdJ81
