Jacqueline du Pré: Genius and Tragedy
Sunday 4 October, 17:00
Followed by Q&A session with Matthew Percival and Alexander Baillie, hosted by Sebastian Comberti
Introduced and narrated by grammy-winning cellist Yo-Yo Ma, the documentary tells the story of Jacqueline du Pré, one of the greatest cellists of all time, whose career was cruelly curtailed by multiple sclerosis at age 28.
How to Go Crazy for Good – By Polly Wiseman
Saturday 10 October, 16:30
Marking World Mental Health Day 2026
What if you knew you could save the world? But the world called you an ambulance? Writer/performer Polly Wiseman tells their compelling story of going crazy using raw honesty, some actual Neuroscience and bipolar bingo – delivered via a glitching PowerPoint presentation to represent their volatile brain. Photo credit: Nick Cornwall
Robert Bresson Season
14 – 28 September
Films in this season will be presented by French cinema specialist Dr Martine Pierquin.
Robert Bresson (1901-1999) disliked commercial cinema, which he dismissed as nothing more than filmed theatre. In contrast, his artistic approach embraced sober narratives with a minimalist visual style, as well as carefully crafted sound, to express his protagonists’ inner world.
Live Arts Cinema
Homegrown
Monthly screenings
Join us for the latest in British Independent Cinema. We will be handpicking films that show the diversity and skill present across the industry – and inviting the filmmakers and actors themselves to join us and provide first hand personal insight into the process of making a film.
Sustainability at Depot
At Depot we are strongly aware of the environmental impact of running our venue and we are committed to working towards long term solutions.
Screenings with Descriptive Subtitles
Autism-Friendly & Relaxed screenings
Parent & Baby screenings
A weekly screening exclusively for parents/carers with babies under 12 months. Babies can sleep, burble or cry – and parents/carers get a chance to catch up with the most recent releases. Babies go free!
Interactive family cinema screenings
Saturday 12 & Sunday 13 December
Returning to Depot for 2026, we will watch and experience films in a unique new way, with specialist performers bringing stories to life through sensory moments, live music, activities, movement and play! Think secret cinema meets autism friendly relaxed cinema meets sensory cinema.
It’s a cinematic event for the whole family! These films are particularly suitable for 5-11 year olds, but will be immensely enjoyed by all age groups.