Made in East Anglia Film Season
Get ready for this year's Made In East Anglia season!
- Date
- 20th August 2026 - 4th September 2026
About this event
After a successful event last year, we are excited to announce another movie season celebrating film and culture in our home of East Anglia!
Starting on 20th August and running through to 4th September, this is our most jam-packed season yet, with lots of different kinds of films to look out for. It's an eclectic showcase for East Anglia's stories, talent and spirit, and we are delighted to be joined by a number of special guests across the season.
Available to book now, we have:
The premiere of Lady (20th August) - starring Sian Clifford (Fleabag), this offbeat comedy was shot on location at Somerleyton Hall in Suffolk.
Two double bills on Saturday 22nd - Fire Over Shingle Street / We Fought Them In Guboats and The Deben Valley / Life on The Deben - a combination of documentary and short film presented by local filmmaker Tim Curtis.
Akenfield (23rd August) - the 1974 drama directed by Bury St Edmunds-born Peter Hall, and filmed near Wickham Market in Suffolk.
The premiere of Life Support (25th August) - a documentary following the experiences of volunteer medics in Gaza. This screening is in partnership with the Amnesty International Bury St Edmunds Group.
Psychological thriller Ex_Machina (29th August) - accompanied by a talk from University of Cambridge's Dr Tom McClelland, a lecturer in the Department of History and Philosophy of Science.
1960s folk horror Witchfinder General (30th August) - filmed across rural areas of Suffolk and Norfolk.
Downton Abbey: A New Era (30th August) - filmed at several locations in East Anglia. Tickets for this screening include an option for Afternoon Tea in No.4, at 2pm before the film.
Closing out the festival is the world premiere of Once Upon A Time in Suffolk. This collaborative project between local writers and filmmakers was indepenedently crowdfunded, and contains an anthology of nine short stories inspired by many of
Suffolk's mysterious folklore legends. The film's producers also join us for a Q&A screening.
Stay in tune, as there's more to be announced! The full list and details of screenings will be revealed in our special brochure coming soon.
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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.
