We are excited to celebrate Christmas this year with you at Depot.  With several hire spaces and catering options available, we have a variety of party arrangements available for get togethers of groups of 20 to 80 guests

Whether you want a 3 course Christmas meal or a party buffet, please browse our fabulous menus from our kitchen, and room options below – or email us now with your party idea!

We strive to bring you the best screenings from The Royal Ballet & Opera, the National Theatre and a range of other live art events throughout the year.

Wednesday 11 November, 17:30

Part of Britten 50 Years On, celebrating Benjamin Britten in collaboration with The Baroque Collective

Moonrise Kingdom follows two troubled 12-year-olds – an orphaned Khaki Scout and a misunderstood local girl – who fall in love and run away together, turning their small community upside down. Features several Britten works, including Noye’s Fludde, The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra, and songs from Friday Afternoons.

Thursday 12 November, 19:00

Talk in the Depot Studio

Music journalist and historian Tony Montague talks about his research into the life and legend of Billy Waters, who brought African American music and dance to the streets of Regency London – with 50 images, plus sound and video clips.

Monday 23 November, 17:40

Post-film Q&A with director Kunsang Kyirong

Kunsel is an introverted young woman living in the Tibetan immigrant community of west Toronto, where she commits petty theft and spies on her neighbours through a camcorder. When newcomer Passang moves into the neighbourhood with her much older husband, Kunsel is gradually drawn out of her solitary, watchful existence.

Wednesday 25 November, 18:00

Post-film Q&A with Vivien Halas (Daughter of Directors, Joy Batchelor & John Halas), hosted by Isabel Stevens (Sight & Sound)

In this animated film based on George Orwell’s novel, animals on drunken Mr. Jones’ farm, led by prize hog Old Major, gather to discuss their abuse.

Wednesday 2 December, 17:30

Introduced by Depot Chair of Trustees Robert Senior

Set in the Mayan civilisation, when a man’s idyllic presence is brutally disrupted by a violent invading force, he is taken on a perilous journey to a world ruled by fear and oppression where a harrowing end awaits him.

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.

Step into the world of French cinema with our lively, post-screening discussion club! Open to everyone and led by Dr Martine Pierquin.

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.

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.

Depot’s strand dedicated to screening arthouse, independent and cult films while engaging in discussion on issues surrounding film and cinema culture.

KnitFlicks screenings offer relaxed, sociable cinema events for crafters! Expect lighthearted movie selections chosen to create a fun atmosphere, perfect for unwinding while working on your knitting, crochet, or hand sewing project.

We’re proud to work in partnership with Small World Cinema to bring you our interactive workshops for toddlers and film events.