Too Much: Melodrama on Film
October – December 2025
Join us this autumn and winter in celebrating the vivid visual language and heightened dramatics of melodrama on film.
Wine Tasting Sessions
New sessions added for 2026!
Our wine tasting sessions in Robert’s Bar are back! Join us as our guest wine experts take us on a journey through some the worlds best and most underappreciated wine regions.
Paul Greengrass Season
November 2025 – January 2026
Featuring a live, in-person conversation with Paul Greengrass, hosted by Tom Shone
A season celebrating the work of the iconic British director, including film screenings plus an appearance by Greengrass himself. Films screening include Captain Philips, The Lost Bus, The Bourne Supremecy, The Bourne Ultimatum, and Jason Bourne.
Music with Movingsounds
Tuesday 16 December & Tuesday 27 January 2026
Movingsounds is inviting carers and those they look after with dementia to join us for uplifting musical fun with this interactive and varied workshop, bringing a mix of light heartedness, huge musical talent and spontaneity to each session.
Board Game Night
27 November
These monthly meet-ups in the Depot Studio will provide a welcoming space for adults of all experience levels to connect, compete, and unwind over some great games.
French Film Festival 2025
5 December – 11 December 2025
Every year the French Film Festival provides a glittering, stimulating, and at times challenging array of films in cinemas throughout the UK. This year’s selections showcase a broad spectrum of French language cinema, from major hits to creations by cutting edge directors.
Annual Poster Sale Fundraiser
Sat 6 December
PLEASE NOTE THERE IS NO BOOKING REQUIRED – you will not be able to book tickets to this event, simply turn up on the day!
Join us for our annual festive charity film poster sale! Buy yourself and loved ones posters for films we’ve screened in the past year. Prices range from £5-£25.
Proceeds from this year’s poster sale will go towards our Everybody Friendly screenings
Santa's in Town!
Friday 19 – Tuesday 23 December
The secret’s out: SANTA’S IN TOWN! Calling the Lovely People of Lewes, it’s time to round up the family and get festive! Make a magical wish, choose a Naughty or Nice sticker, and get stuck in with seasonal crafts.
Please note: all children must have a ticket and be accompanied by an adult to this event, and every accompanying adult must also book a ticket
Ticket holders must arrive promptly for their visit with Santa – come down early to enjoy some crafting beforehand!
The Marbles
Tuesday 16 December
Q&A screening with director David Wilkinson. Part of Homegrown at Depot.
This thoughtful documentary, filmed over five years starting on the 200th anniversary of Greek independence, reveals the complexities of museum ethics, cultural policy, and the competing claims surrounding ancient artefacts.
Bulk
Saturday 24 January 2026, 17:00
Includes a Q&A with director Ben Wheatley
When an over zealous scientist pushes his experiments with string theory too far – his brane explodes. That’s “brane” not “brain” – but that means someone has to sort out the mess he has created. Our hero Corey Harlan is sent in – kicking and screaming – to find the heart of the brane and its creator Anton Chambers.
Gentle, Angry Women
Thursday 12 March 2026, 17:30
Screened for International Woman’s Day 2026. Q&A with director Barbara Santi + more guests to be announced
A new generation of young female activists awakens to a powerful, forgotten chapter of women’s history. As they navigate the complexities of teenage life and social activism, three young women – Poppy (16), Xanthe (17), and Evie (19) – discover the remarkable Greenham Common Women’s Peace Movement.
Homegrown
Join us at Depot once a month 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.
Cinelogue
Depot’s strand dedicated to screening arthouse, independent and cult films while engaging in discussion on issues surrounding film and cinema culture.
Cinemas of the Mind
A screening with post-film discussion facilitated by Dr Jake Harvey, a forensic psychiatrist, and Jenny Leeburn, a psychoanalytic psychotherapist, focusing on the psychological aspects of the film, and the emotional impact on the viewer.
Kino Collective
A group of young people dedicated to sharing an enthusiasm and knowledge of cinema through the hosting of specially selected screenings and events for young adults.
Book to Film Club
Depot’s Book to Film Club is a relaxed and open space to talk about books and movies. With classics, horror, and sci-fi on the shelf, there’s something for everyone to get their reading glasses on for.
