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HOW TO MAKE GRAVY
CASTLEMAINE PREMIERE: SAT DEC 21 - 7PM
JOIN US ON "GRAVY DAY" FOR THIS ONE OFF EVENT FEATURING LIVE STARS DALLAS WOODS AND BRENDAN MACLEAN ON THE RED CARPET
The new Aussie hit film based on Paul Kelly's beloved song How To Make Gravy
* featuring live performances and Q&A
* red carpet entrance
* pavlova competition (entrants must apply and register via info@theatreroyalcastlemaine.com.au)
* screening of HOW TO MAKE GRAVY -
MOANA 2
Walt Disney Animation Studios’ epic animated musical “Moana 2” takes audiences on an expansive new voyage with Moana, Maui and a brand-new crew of unlikely seafarers. After receiving an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors, Moana must journey to the far seas of Oceania and into dangerous, long-lost waters for an adventure unlike anything she’s ever faced.
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A DIFFERENT MAN
Aspiring actor Edward undergoes a radical medical procedure to drastically transform his appearance. But his new dream face quickly turns into a nightmare, as he loses out on the role he was born to play and becomes obsessed with reclaiming what was lost.
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LEE
Oscar winner Kate Winslet stars in this fascinating portrait of the great American war correspondent Lee Miller, whose singular talent and ferocious tenacity gave us some of the 20th century’s most indelible images.
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GLADIATOR II
From legendary director Ridley Scott, Gladiator II continues the epic saga of power, intrigue, and vengeance set in Ancient Rome. Years after witnessing the death of the revered hero Maximus at the hands of his uncle, Lucius (Paul Mescal) is forced to enter the Colosseum after his home is conquered by the tyrannical Emperors who now lead Rome with an iron fist.
No pre-bookings for regular film sessions. Box office opens 30 mins prior to each session.
15% surcharge on Public Holidays. Does not apply to special event ticket prices.
In 1911 Mr J Ford became custodian of the Theatre and turned it into a Picture House, first screening silent movies, using the latest Pathé projectors. The Theatre became known as the People’s Popular Picture Palace, with a seating capacity of 970.
The Theatre Royal is the longest continuously operating theatre on the mainland and still shows (good) movies to this day.
TICKET PRICES:$19 Adult / $14.50 Conc / Child $13
LOYAL ROYAL MEMBERS:$17.50 Adult / $13 Conc / $11.50 Child
PENNYWISE TUESDAY: $12 ALL DAY TIX / $10 LOYAL ROYAL MEMBERS
CRYBABY SESSIONS - For Parents and babies. Minimal lighting for comfort. All welcome!
No pre-bookings for regular film sessions. Box office opens 30 mins prior to each session.
15% surcharge on Public Holidays. Does not apply to special event ticket prices.
COMING SOON
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THE LORD OF THE RINGS TRILOGY!
TRILOGY SCREENING FROM 12PM - 11PM
J.R.R. Tolkien’s epic fantasy trilogy "The Lord of the Rings" has captivated readers' hearts and minds for decades. The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, and The Return of the King are the three volumes that make up the plot, which is set in the intricately detailed world of Middle-earth. This epic story is a masterpiece that examines themes of friendship, bravery, the conflict between good and evil, and the strength of hope in the face of insurmountable obstacles.
Join us for one or commit to the trilogy and watch all three! There are two intermissions of an hour each in between. -
PADDINGTON IN PERU
STARTS JAN 1
PADDINGTON IN PERU brings Paddington's story to Peru as he returns to visit his beloved Aunt Lucy, who now resides at the Home for Retired Bears. With the Brown Family in tow, a thrilling adventure ensues when a mystery plunges them into an unexpected journey through the Amazon rainforest and up to the mountain peaks of Peru.
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Better Man
STARTS JAN 9
Better Man is based on the true story of the meteoric rise, dramatic fall, and remarkable resurgence of British pop superstar Robbie Williams, one of the greatest entertainers of all time.
Under the visionary direction of Michael Gracey (The Greatest Showman), the film is uniquely told from Williams’ perspective, capturing his signature wit and indomitable spirit.
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PARTHENOPE
STARTS JAN 9
A new film from Academy Award-winner Paolo Sorrentino (The Great Beauty, Youth, The New Pope) is always an event to celebrate, and PARTHENOPE – his visually and aurally stunning, decades-spanning romantic drama about a Neapolitan woman’s search for happiness and fulfilment - is no exception.
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ANORA
STARTS JAN 16
Winner of the Palme d'Or at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, acclaimed director Sean Baker’s new film follows Anora, a sex worker from Brooklyn, who gets her chance at a Cinderella story when she meets and marries the son of an oligarch. Once the news reaches Russia, her fairytale is threatened as the parents set out for New York to get the marriage annulled.
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NOSFERATU
STARTS JAN 16
A gothic tale of obsession between a haunted young woman and the terrifying vampire infatuated with her, causing untold horror in its wake.