Captain Corelli's Mandolin
Part of the Bury St Edmunds Literature Festival
- Date
- 9th October 2026
- Time
- 8:00pm - 10:00pm
About this event
On a sun-drenched Greek island during WWII, a spirited Italian Officer and a local woman fall into forbidden love, torn apart by war, loyalty, and the wounds time leaves behind. Based on the best selling novel by Louis de Berniéres.
Following Smelling of Rooks with Lois de Berniéres at 6pm at the United Reformed Church.
This partnership event must be booked direct with Abbeygate Cinema. Tickets £7.50 or £4.50 with code BURYLIT
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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.
