A series of blockbuster films and special screenings are set to be shown at ODEON Dorchester this summer. For those interested in opera, theatre and the latest films a visit to the Brewery Square-based cinema is a must this summer.
On Monday June 27 at 7pm, the cinema audience will be able to enjoy a live Royal Opera House performance based on Goethe’s novel The Sorrows of Young Werther. Massenet’s opera tells the story of the poet Werther’s hopeless love for Charlotte, who is committed to another man.
The music is full of lyrical beauty, passion and emotion.
Another live screening to be hosted by the cinema this summer will be Shakespeare’s classic romantic tragedy, Romeo and Juliet, directed by Kenneth Branagh. The performance will be broadcast live directly to the cinema from the Garrick Theatre on Thursday July 7 at 7.15pm. In this production Kenneth Branagh reunites Richard Madden and Lily James, the stars of his blockbuster hit Cinderella, to play star-crossed lovers Romeo and Juliet. Derek Jacobi will star as Mercutio.
Aside from live screenings the cinema will also be showing a range of blockbuster films including The Secret Life of Pets & Independence Day: Resurgence, week commencing June 24, Ghostbusters, week commencing July 15, and Roald Dahl’s classic novel, The BFG, which is directed by Steven Spielberg which screens week commencing July 22.
Other films to look forward to include Absolutely Fabulous, The Legend of Tarzan, Ice Age: Collision Course, Star Trek Beyond, Finding Dory and Jason Bourne.
Alan Escott, general manager at the ODEON Dorchester, says: “We’ve got something for everyone this summer and we’re delighted to bring these spectacular performances to Dorchester. We aim to provide local cinema-goers with a varied choice of the very best music and theatre productions from the stage to complement the movie blockbusters.
“With our excellent bar facilities, the cinema makes a perfect evening for theatre viewing. We look forward to welcoming guests to enjoy these productions in the comfort of our venue.”
Tickets for The Sorrows of Young Werther and Romeo and Juliet are priced at £12.50 for adults, £10.50 for seniors and students and £10 for children and teenagers. Film ticket prices start at £2.50.
ODEON Dorchester is situated within the Brewery Square development and tickets can be booked by calling 0871 224 4007 or visiting www.odeon.co.uk/cinemas/dorchester/214/.
