MOVIES ON DEMAND AT THE JAMES
THANK YOU!
Thanks to all the people who have taken the opportunity to tell us what films you want to see in the next 3 months. We will be announcing the program shortly… but rumour has it DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE (MA15+) is likely to be at the James Theatre shortly.
MOVIES ON DEMAND is our new way to program films for Saturday nights
We want to show the movies you want to see so every 2–3 months we will ask for your programming choices. 30+ people attending are needed to break even. Please participate and ask your friends as well.
Tuesdays during school term, 6–7pm
EXPERIMENTAL MOVEMENT
free form dance ‧ intergenerational ‧ mental wellness
Shake out that dance party in your head. Join us each week when the lights go out and the beats take over at our unique experimental uninhibited dance party in the dark. Unleash your inner Dancing Queen at James Theatre for just one hour 6-7 PM on Tuesdays ($5).
Presented by Paterson Allyn Williams Science and Ideas Hub – Tuesday nights during school term.
Thursday 3 October, 11 am
HAROLD AND THE PURPLE CRAYON (PG)
Family/Comedy ‧ 1h 29m
Zachary Levi (Shazam) and Zooey Deschanel (Trolls) star in this whimsical family adventure where imagination knows no bounds.
Inside of his book, adventurous Harold (Zachary Levi) can make anything come to life simply by drawing it. After he grows up and draws himself off the book’s pages and into the physical world, Harold finds he has a lot to learn about real life—and that his trusty purple crayon may set off more hilarious hijinks than he thought possible.
This film is brought to you by Friends of the James Theatre Inc.
Tickets available at the door: Adult $15 Children $10 Family $40 (2A + 2C)
Saturday 5 October, 4pm
RUNT (PG)
Drama/Family film ‧ 1h 30m
In the Australian town of Upson Downs, shy young girl Annie Shearer strives to fix the world with her adopted stray dog Runt. When the Shearer’s farm is put in danger by a greedy local landlord, the bright and inventive ten-year-old hatches a plan. Using Runt’s remarkable speed and agility skills, she intends to save her family’s farm by winning the top cash prize at a dog show in London. The only problem: Runt only obeys Annie’s commands when nobody else is watching… She will need to deploy a unique set of her family members’ talents to help Runt conquer London’s prestigious show and save the family farm.
Starring Jai Courtney, Lily LaTorre, Geneviève Lemon, Celeste Barber, Deborah Mailman, Matt Day, Jack Thompson.
This film is brought to you by Friends of the James Theatre Inc.
Tickets available at the door: Adult $15 Children $10 Family $40 (2A + 2C)
Thursday 10 October, 11 am
THE WILD ROBOT (PG)
Family/Adventure ‧ 1h 42m
Shipwrecked on a deserted island, a robot named Roz must learn to adapt to its new surroundings. Building relationships with the native animals, Roz soon develops a parental bond with an orphaned gosling.
This film is brought to you by Friends of the James Theatre Inc.
Tickets available at the door: Adult $15 Children $10 Family $40 (2A + 2C)
Saturday 12 October, 2 pm
LISTENING TO INDIGENOUS VOICES SERIES TRUTH TELLING
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Come and listen to Dr Aunty Rhonda Radley, who will bring us into a state of Ngarrangga ‘deep listening’ in our fifth Listening to Indigenous Voices Presentation.
Aunty Rhonda Radley, Anjilkurri, is a Birrbay/Dhanggati woman, working across the education and community sectors. She shares her knowledge of Aboriginal languages, cultures, history and contemporary realities, through storytelling. Sharing from the heart she incorporates wisdom gained from her life experiences to support the learning and understanding of the complexity of Aboriginal stories.
Saturday 12th October, 2pm at the JamesAfternoon tea and discussion to be held afterwards.
Dr Aunty Rhonda Radley will present an interactive session to bring attendees into a state of Ngarrangga, engaging all in the spirit of sharing, connection to Country, truth telling and how we become a collective voice able to influence change.
This Free James Theatre event is hosted collaboratively by Reconciliation Dungog andPAW Science & Ideas Hub.
Help us cater for this event by reserving your ticket here.
Saturday 12 October, 7 pm
DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE (MA15+)
Action/Comedy ‧ 2h 7m
Deadpool’s peaceful existence comes crashing down when the Time Variance Authority recruits him to help safeguard the multiverse. He soon unites with his would-be pal, Wolverine, to complete the mission and save his world from an existential threat.
This film is brought to you by Friends of the James Theatre Inc.
Tickets available at the door: Adult $15
Sunday 13 October, 1–4 pm
INSIDE SOIL
talks + workshop: what’s in healthy soil
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See inside the magical world of soil with industry experts & food producers.
Bring a sample of soil from your farm or garden to put it under the microscope. See microbes, fungi, critters, soil particles & the other bits on the big screen. How healthy is it?
Hear from Soil scientist Ernie Harbott and Compost specialist Virginia Brunton about the complex & fascinating relationships & battles in soils that make our food grow. And find out ways that we can improve productivity in our landscape and grow healthier more nutrient rich food.
Technical info + demonstrations + fun stuff for: growers, gardeners & families. Great way for kids to learn about food systems and the worlds that science opens up.
FREE Event.
Held jointly with Paterson Allyn Williams Science & Ideas Hub, Dungog Co-Op & local food producers.
Saturday 19 October, 7 pm
THE CRITIC (M)
Thriller/Drama ‧ 1h 41m
The reimagining of Anthony Quinn’s novel ‘Curtain Call’ centre on Jimmy Erskine (McKellen), the Daily Chronicle’s most famous and featured theatre critic of the age; David Brooke (Strong), with whom he clashes after recently inheriting the paper; and a young actress, Nina Land (Arterton), who is devastated by Jimmy’s recent negative review of her. As the three become entangled in a whodunnit wrapped in a Faustian pact, their strange triangle winds tighter and tighter to devastating effect for all those caught in the deadly web of blackmail and betrayal.
This film is brought to you by Friends of the James Theatre Inc.
Tickets available at the door: Adult $15 Children $10 Family $40 (2A + 2C)
HIRE THE ICONIC JAMES THEATRE
The James Theatre is available for hire for film, music or dramatic events or for weddings, parties, dances, educational uses or meetings. The auditorium of the James Theatre is large and can be divided up for more intimate performances or to provide a separate refreshment area.
For enquiries and inspections of the Theatre, please use the form on the Contact Us page
