NCC March Market

Join us from 11am to 5pm both inside and outside NCC for market stalls offering a wonderful range of delicacies, artwork and giftware from some of the best local crafters, artists, bakers and much more! Open to all.

FREE EVENT

Returning to cinemas for the first time in over a decade, Helen Mirren plays Queen Elizabeth II in the Olivier and Tony Award® -winning hit production, directed by Stephen Daldry.

Peter Morgan’s Netflix phenomenon The Crown was based on this hit play that was captured live from

Following the success of our world cinema screening of Jean de Florette, we return to rural Provence with Manon des Sources. Ten years on, Manon uncovers the truth behind her family’s ruin and plots a quiet, devastating revenge. Claude Berri’s sun-drenched sequel blends sweeping landscapes with emotional intensity — a deeply satisfying continuation of an unforgettable story.

A warm and witty comedy-drama exploring family, obligation, and caregiving. When one man unexpectedly becomes responsible for more mothers than just his own, his life fills with humour, frustration, and tenderness. Four Mothers is a compassionate, crowd-pleasing portrait of connection, patience, and the bonds that sustain us.

Listen to the Land Speak: A Journey of Return is an RTÉ documentary by the late Manchán Magan exploring the deep connection between Irish identity, landscape, and mythology. Travelling from bogs to mountains, Magan uncovers ancient wisdom for renewing our bond with nature, while confronting his own mortality through sacred sites and rituals.

When a young girl’s sketchbook slips into a mysterious pond, her drawings spring into chaotic, physical life — unleashing fantastical creatures across an unprepared town. As reality begins to unravel, she and her brother race to track down the unpredictable monsters before lasting damage is done. Meanwhile, their father struggles to navigate a community in crisis and reunite his family. Blending imagination, humour, and heart, Sketch is an inventive adventure about creativity, consequences, and connection.

Newcastle Community Cinema invites audiences to step back in time and explore cinema’s role in shaping culture and community. Cinema historian Dr Sam Manning presents The 1939 Diary of a Belfast Cinema-Goer — a remarkable record of 325 films seen in Belfast over a single year, on the eve of global conflict. This anonymous film lover logged titles, devised a personal rating system, and mapped cinema visits across the city. Among their favourites was Alfred Hitchcock’s The Lady Vanishes (1938), the only British film to earn a five-star rating. Dr Manning brings the diary to life, followed by a screening as part of our Classics & Cake strand.

A powerful double bill exploring endurance, grief and the pull of open water. Dive, winner of Best Short Film at Waterford International Film Festival ( Directed by Amy-Joyce Hastings ), is a lyrical Irish short tracing one woman’s private reckoning with loss and memory on the Atlantic coast. This is followed by The North Channel Swim, an intimate documentary following swimmer Ryan Leung as he attempts one of the world’s most punishing endurance swims — a raw portrait of resilience, isolation and the human will to keep going.

A joyful and heartfelt tribute to Belfast’s punk roots, Good Vibrations charts Terri Hooley’s mission to unite youth through music in the late 1970s. Funny, moving, and packed with attitude, it’s a rousing local story about idealism, community, and the power of a great record played loud.

Set in a rural village during All-Ireland weekend in 1975, Báite blends murder mystery with intimate family drama when a body surfaces from a local lake and Peggy Casey’s life begins to unravel. Directed by Ruán Magan and adapted from Sheena Lambert’s novel The Lake, this atmospheric Irish-language feature was filmed in Conamara.

VENUE: Naíonra Teach Uidhilí

A moving and urgent film centred on a single emergency call that resonated worldwide, following the efforts to reach a young girl trapped amid conflict. Blending documentary testimony with dramatised storytelling, it offers a sobering reflection on humanity, responsibility, and remembrance.

This evocative essay film navigates the shadowy intersections of folklore, folk horror, and black propaganda during the Troubles. Beginning in the filmmaker’s childhood home of Carrickfergus, Simon Aeppli embarks on a personal journey through haunted landscapes and unsettling archival discoveries. Blending video essay with desktop documentary, the film uncovers a bizarre British Army psyops operation that staged fake occult rituals to smear the IRA as Satanists. Through landscape, audio interviews and personal reflection, it explores buried histories, social control, and the lingering spectres of Northern Ireland’s past.

Discover the magic of moving pictures in this fun Paper Cut-out Silhouette Animation Workshop for ages 6+! Using simple materials like scissors, paper, glue, light and a camera, children will work together to create their own short stop-motion film. Inspired by the pioneering techniques of Lotte Reiniger, this hands-on session introduces one of animation's oldest and most charming styles.

Adam Elliot returns with a heartfelt stop-motion feature about Grace Pudel, a woman navigating life’s quiet hardships through humour, memory and a love of snails. Wry, poignant and visually distinctive, Memoir of a Snail is a moving story of loneliness, resilience and unexpected kindness.

A bright, inventive LEGO-animated adventure celebrating creativity and self-expression. Bursting with colour, humour and imagination, Piece by Piece is a fun and uplifting big-screen treat for families and young audiences — perfect for weekend cinema trips and LEGO fans alike.

Kevin Bacon and Fred Ward star in this hugely entertaining cult creature feature set in a desert town under siege by giant subterranean monsters. Packed with laughs, practical effects and perfectly pitched suspense, Tremors is a monster movie that’s as funny as it is thrilling.

A tense, darkly compelling Irish-language drama that opens in the aftermath of a robbery gone disastrously wrong. When three unlikely thieves attempt to hold up a rural Irish Credit Union, what unfolds is far more than a botched heist — it is the beginning of a story told in reverse, peeling back the moments that led to catastrophe.

Including Q&A with director Damian McCann and producer Christopher Myers

A mesmerising, wordless animated journey following a lone cat navigating a flooded world alongside a small group of animal companions. Visually stunning and emotionally rich, Flow speaks volumes without dialogue — a rare, immersive big-screen experience for audiences of all ages.

SuperWorm is the clever, brave worm who uses his long body to help his friends and save the day.

Full of warmth, gentle humour, and charming animation, this short film is perfect for very young cinema-goers. After the screening, children can enjoy simple creative activities and a healthy snack in a relaxed, family-friendly setting.

Kicking off our festival in unforgettable style, A Quiet Love is a moving, groundbreaking documentary that follows three Deaf couples, each navigating love, family, and life’s extraordinary challenges. Told in a mixture of Irish and British Sign Language, with open captions, the film offers a rare, intimate glimpse into experiences often unseen.

Including Q&A with John & Agnes

Led by Niamh Kavanagh, she of the mesmerizing voice and mischievous spirit, The Illegals will take you on a journey of soulful harmonies, exciting riffs, blistering guitars and unforgettable songs.

Knit, stitch or simply relax during this special Knitflix screening of When Harry Met Sally. Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan star in this sharp, heartwarming rom-com about friendship, love, and timing. A cosy, low-light screening perfect for crafting and classic cinema fans alike.

Grace Kelly shines in her final screen appearance in this glamorous musical comedy, joined by Bing Crosby and Frank Sinatra. Featuring unforgettable Cole Porter songs, High Society is a witty and romantic classic — the perfect choice for our Classics & Cake afternoon.

A tiny snail and a great big whale set off on an extraordinary adventure in this warm and wonderful adaptation of Julia Donaldson’s beloved story. Part of our WeeStorybook to Film strand, this relaxed event includes story time, the film, arts & crafts and a snack — perfect for children aged 1–6 and their grown-ups.

Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera (Life of Pi) is Hamlet in this fearless, contemporary take on Shakespeare’s famous tragedy.

Trapped between duty and doubt, surrounded by power and privilege, young Prince Hamlet dares to ask the ultimate question – you know the one.

Saipan (2025) On the eve of the 2002 FIFA World Cup, the Irish captain Roy Keane forfeits his place in the squad at the team's preparation base in Saipan, following a heated disagreement with the Irish manager Mick McCarthy.

NCC, Autism Support Kilkeel (ASK) and ADHD Hub present Relaxed Screenings to increase access to cinema for people with neuro-diverse conditions and their families. To promote access, tickets are £2.50 per person.
Join us for Happy Feet, a joyful, inclusive Relaxed Screening with softer sound and lighting. A perfect family favourite celebrating being yourself — dancing encouraged (but not required)!

Palestine 36 is a gripping historical drama set amid the political turmoil of the late British Mandate period. Focusing on ordinary lives shaped by extraordinary events, the film offers a thoughtful and resonant exploration of power, loyalty and moral choice during a time of profound change.

Journey back to a frozen prehistoric world with Ice Age, the hugely popular animated adventure following three unlikely heroes on an epic quest. Full of humour, warmth and slapstick fun, this family favourite is perfect for all ages to enjoy together on the big screen.

Bugs, brains, burps and beyond! Multi award-winning author Nick Arnold—creator of the Horrible Science series—returns with a brand-new show packed with outrageous experiments, revolting facts and laugh-out-loud mayhem.