Author of Captain Corelli’s Mandolin Louis de Bernières
Louis de Bernières will be performing a selection of his songs, poems and stories at Abbeygate Cinema
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- 7th February 7:30pm
- Event Finishes
- 7th February 9:00pm

About this event
Author of Captain Corelli’s Mandolin Louis de Bernières will be performing a selection of his songs, poems and stories at Abbeygate Cinema on Friday 7th February 2025.
Captain Corelli's Mandolin was first screened at the cinema on Hatter Street when it premiered in 2001, and more recently the independent cinema welcomed the author in 2024 for an exclusive introduction to the film as part of the Lavenham Literary Festival.
Louis de Bernières is best known as a world-famous novelist, and has had two of his books made into films, but has been writing poetry since he was twelve, and composing songs since he was seventeen. He was quite surprised to become a novelist, and was just getting going again as a singer/songwriter when Covid struck. In this show he reads his poetry, sings his songs, tells jokes and recounts anecdotes, doing what he has always done on and off since he was a young man. He has always loved the great singer/songwriters that emerged in the 60s and 70s, and was recently described as ‘the English Leonard Cohen’. Everything he does is about telling stories that move the emotions, and, of course, entertainment.
Waterstones booksellers will also be attending the evening with a selection of Louis de Bernières books, including his three poetry collections and his latest novel ‘Light Over Liskeard’. The author will be signing books on the evening.
Tickets £14.
About the Venue
A beautifully modernised yet perfectly original 1920's cinema showing everything from timeless classics to box office latest releases.
The cinema boasts an impressive programme of Screen Arts and its Discover Cinema strand offers vintage classics, art-house gems and riveting documentaries.
There’s regular film for all ages and groups too with Family Matinees, Parent & Baby Screenings, Silver Screen, Student Screenings and Dementia Friendly Screenings.
Boasting a stylish Box Office area and a spectacular 180 stadium seated Premier Screen with a full-size 4k laser screen and state-of-the art projector, this three-screen cinema is packed full of comfortable reclining seats and cosy sofas and you can also enjoy a glass of wine, beer or soft drink and tasty snacks from the bar whilst watching your film.
The cinema also boasts a fantastic membership scheme which comes with a bundle of benefits including FREE tickets, 10% discount on food and drink plus up to £2 discount on tickets and our Young Adult Membership is just £15 for a year with FREE tickets included!
The added value of dinner and drinks to your cinematic experience is due to its stylish licensed restaurant and bar – No.4 which boasts a mouth-watering, diverse menu created by the immensely talented Head Chef Alex Rotherham who specialises in Canadian West Coast cuisine blending foods from around the world yet using local produce when possible.
So, whether you are seeing a film or live performance – you can enjoy a drink from comfy armchairs or cosy sofas – or wanting a coffee or a meal, visit No.4 at Abbeygate Cinema – the food is great and a warm welcome is guaranteed with members enjoying a 10% discount on food and drink.
