Desperate Journey
Wednesday 28 January, 17:30
Screened for Holocaust Memorial Day, with introduction from Lewes Holocaust Memorial Day Group
The true story of Freddie Knoller, a young Jewish man who flees Vienna following the Nazi occupation in 1938 and finds solace in the vibrant world of Paris’s burlesque scene.
A Life in Tandem
Thursday 29 January 2026, 20:00
Q&A with director Mike Rumsey and Editor James Burt, hosted by Holly Atkins
When Luke Grenfell-Shaw turns 24, his whole life is in front of him. Until he is diagnosed with incurable stage-four cancer. Weeks later, while he begins chemotherapy, his brother dies in a freak accident. As his family shatters, Luke makes a decision: he has to survive. He sets himself an extraordinary challenge – to cycle 20,000 miles from Bristol to Beijing on a tandem bike, inviting others living with incurable cancer to join him.
Board Game Night
Thursday 29 January, 26 February & 26th March
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.
No booking is required, and entry is free! Young people aged under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Queerfest 2026
1 – 27 February
QueerFest returns to Depot for 2026! This year, we’re exploring how different genres depict Queer identities, with a programme that includes documentary, drama, fantasy, and neo-noir.
Major Dundee
Sunday 1 February, 17:00
During the end of the Civil War, Major Dundee guards Confederate prisoners, Union deserters and ordinary hard-bitten criminals in a remote fort.
Valentine's Day: Set Menu & Badlands
Saturday 14 February
Celebrate Valentine’s evening with your loved one at Depot – share a romantic meal in our restaurant, and join us for the ultimate lovers-on-the-run road movie, Badlands.
Please allow for up to 2 hours for dinner if you are watching a film afterwards.
Please note: tickets for the Valentine’s Day film must be booked seperately from your table reservation.
Rascals Film Festival
Coming soon – Events for February Half Term 21 & 22 February
Films can show us new worlds, taking us on journeys to wondrous places, both real and imagined. At Depot we believe in the power of cinema to inspire younger audiences, broaden their horizons, and allow them to experience new perspectives.
Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme 2026
23 February – 11 March 2026
The UK’s largest festival of Japanese cinema, the Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme (JFTFP), is back again. This is the place where cinema comes alive! We invite you to join us at Depot for another season of exciting screenings.
The Hotel of my Dream Image: Ⓒ 2012 Asako Yuzuki/Shinchosha Ⓒ 2024“The Hotel of my Dream“Film Partners
Music with Movingsounds
Tuesday 24 February, 31 March, 28 April
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.
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.
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.
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.
