2025 Schedule

Harvest (2024)

The Little Theatre Cinema, Bath
Wed 9 Apr, 18:15

In Middle Age England, a collection of uneasy villagers are faced with a disruption to their way of life. With tensions high, it isn't long before outsiders and strangers come under suspicion.

Starve Acre (2023) + Director and Author Q&A

The Little Theatre Cinema, Bath
Thu 10 Apr, 20:45

In the rural setting of 1970's Yorkshire, a young couple find that there's evil lurking in the land... This screening includes a post-film Q&A with director Daniel Kokotajlo and author Andrew Michael Hurley.

Horrible Histories: The Movie - Rotten Romans

Burdall's Yard, Bath
Fri 11 Apr, 10:30

Sent to the cold and miserable land of Britain, Roman teenager Atti gets caught up in Celtic chaos.

Book Talk: Andrew Michael Hurley

Burdall's Yard, Bath
Fri 11 Apr, 12:00

Join us for a discussion with Andrew Michael Hurley, author of Starve Acre, Barrowbeck and The Loney.

Family Workshop: The Historians Magazine

Burdall's Yard, Bath
Fri 11 Apr, 12:00 - 14:00

Drop in to our two-hour workshop with the Little Historians Magazine! Aimed at 7 - 12 year olds, the Little Historians Magazine is the perfect way to get kids thinking about history. Come along for a session of crafts, games and object handling

Bath on Film with the MOBAW

Burdall's Yard, Bath
Fri 11 Apr, 12:30

Join the Museum of Bath at Work for an exploration of Bath on film, with a few sneak peaks into their 2026 exhibition about the city in cinema.

Beckford's Tower

Burdall's Yard, Bath
Fri 11 Apr, 13:00

Join the Bath Preservation Trust and Senior Curator Amy Frost for a look back at the history of Beckford's Tower, and the work being done to share its story and the legacy of William Beckford.

Deep Roots, Dark Earth: Freeminers fo the Forest of Dean

Forestry England’s new short documentary, Deep Roots, Dark Earth, offers a rare glimpse into the tradition of Freemining

Diving into History + Director Q&A

Burdall's Yard, Bath
Fri 11 Apr, 14:45

Emmy Award Winning cinematographer Michael Pitts will be sitting down with us to talk about his career and work with underwater filming, as well his incredible documentary Diving into History.

The Mummy From Fact to Fiction

Burdall's Yard, Bath
Fri 11 Apr, 14:00

Explore the world of Ancient Egypt with Bristol Museum's Jane Hack, beginning with the first ‘true mummification’ over 4,500 years ago in ancient Egypt, to the ensuing history of ‘the mummy’ from fact to fiction.

Horrible Histories: A Talk with Dominic Brigstocke

Burdall's Yard, Bath
Fri 11 Apr, 14:45

Join us for a chat with Dominic Brigstocke, director of the award-winning Horrible Histories TV show, Horrible Histories: Rotten Romans, Smack the Pony, and Green Wing.

Talking the Waters: a Look at Georgian Medicine

Burdall's Yard, Bath
Fri 11 Apr, 15:00

Take a look back at the real history of Georgian medicine in Bath with Dr Roger Rolls, author of 'Diseased, Douched and Doctored: Thermal Springs, Spa Doctors and Rheumatic Diseases'.

Reel Romans vs Real Romans: Uncovering the Truth through Archaeology

Burdall's Yard, Bath
Fri 11 Apr, 16:15

Find out how the Romans really lived, not just how they're depicted on screen with archaeologist Giselle Király.

Fear as Folk: The Development of British Folk Horror Soundtracks

Burdall's Yard, Bath
Fri 11 Apr, 16:00

Author, journalist and podcaster Sean Wilson will be sharing an insight into the world of sound and music in British folk horror films.

Timestalker (2024) + Director Q&A

The Little Theatre Cinema, Bath
Fri 11 Apr, 18.15

A dark, time-bending, comedy romance from the director of Prevenge (2016).
This screening includes a post-film Q&A with director and star Alice Lowe

The Croods (2013)

Burdall's Yard, Bath
Sat 12 Apr, 10.30

It's the Stone Age and Eep is desperate to break away from her overprotective father and the rest of her family 'The Croods'. When a strange new boy stumbles into them, the Croods realise that the world is bigger than they ever realised.

Family Workshop: Illustrator Beccy Blake

Burdall's Yard, Bath
Sat 12 Apr, 12:00 - 14:00

Join us for a family friendly craft session with illustrator Beccy Blake. Let out your inner cave-person, practice your drawings, design a comic book and explore a variety of objects in this Stone Age themed 2-hour session.

Nellie Bly Investigates! Talking Graphic Novels with Oliver Brooks

Burdall's Yard, Bath
Sat 12 Apr, 12:00

Come along for a chat with illustrator and author Oliver Brooks, where we'll be talking about his latest graphic novel 'Nellie Bly Investigates'.

The Goonies (1985)

Burdall's Yard, Bath
Sat 12 Apr, 12:30

With a sequel on the way for The Goonies (1985), it's the perfect time to revisit this adventure filled cult classic.

The Horror of the South-West: A Look at British Folk Horror

Burdall's Yard, Bath
Sat 12 Apr, 13:15

Author, journalist and podcaster Sean Wilson takes a look at the folk horror genre and the films that found their inspiration in the South-West of England.

Illustrating the Past: Making History Exciting

Burdall's Yard, Bath
Sat 12 Apr, 14:30

Join us for a casual panel discussion on how illustrators, artists and magazine creators can approach history as a subject. We will be chatting to the Historians Magazine, illustrator/author Oliver Brooks and Illustrator Beccy Blake.

Our Work: Portrayal of Work in 20th Century British Documentary Films

Burdall's Yard, Bath
Sat 12 Apr, 14:45

Join Director of the Museum of Bath at Work, Stuart Burroughs, for a talk on the depiction of working life in film.

Short Film: Rewilding (18)

Burdall's Yard, Bath
Sat 12 Apr, 14:45

Sit down for A folk horror anthology directed by local filmmaker Ric Rawlins, showing as part of the Bath Filmmakers, networking, screenings and drop-in sessions.

Bath Film Networking, Screenings and Drop-In Session

Burdall's Yard, Bath
Sat 12 Apr, 15:30 - 17:00

Come along to Burdall's Yard for an afternoon of networking, short films and drop-in workshops, in partnership with FilmBath and Bath FIlmmakers.

Wild Men (2021)

The Little Theatre Cinema, Bath
Sat 12 Apr, 18.15

Martin flees to the Norwegian hills in a desperate attempt to solve a mid-life crisis. This screening includes an introduction by archaeologist Giselle Király.

Dahomey (2024)

The Little Theatre Cinema, Bath
Sat 12 Apr, 20:15

Following the return of 26 artefacts from France to Benin, MUBI release Dahomey discusses the impact of object repatriation and the work that's still left to do.

The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari + Live Score

The Museum of Bath Architecture
Sun 13 Apr, 18:30

In the atmospheric setting of the Museum of Bath Architecture, musician Hugo Max will perform a live score to Robert Wiene's German Expressionist masterpiece The Cabinet of Dr Caligari.