The cinema has announced its October line-up of live theatre screenings which include Manon (Royal Opera House Live) I Due Foscari (Royal Opera House Live) Frankenstein (NT Live).
"Empire Cinemas is proud to announce its October line-up of live theatre screenings available nationwide through its Empire Extra programme. From musical theatre to opera, comedy and ballet, Empire Extra invites enthusiasts to enjoy screenings of their favourite productions, from the comfort of their local cinema at a fraction of the theatre ticket price. Some showings will even be screened live simultaneously with the action taking place on stage, meaning cinema-goers needn’t miss a moment," said a spokesperson.
Part of the Autumn Opera season at the Royal Opera House, Manon - the emotionally intense ballet set in 18th Century Paris - can be viewed in Empire Cinemas around the country on 16th October. Choreographed by Kenneth MacMillan (Romeo and Juliet) and conducted by Barry Wordsworth (BBC Concert Orchestra), the ballet brings Manon’s story vividly to life, evoking the brutality and decadence described in Abbé Prévost’s famous novel.
Coming to the big screen on 27th October is three act opera I Due Foscari (Royal Opera House). Written by Giuseppe Verdi (Macbeth), conducted by Antonio Pappano (Israel Philharmonic Orchestra) and starring Plácido Domingo (The Three Tenors); I Due Foscari is based on a play by Byron set in 15th-century Venice. This taut, sombre drama provides the basis for one of Verdi’s most arresting early scores, not heard at the Royal Opera House since 1995.
As part of the National Theatre's 50th anniversary celebrations, NT Live’s 2011 broadcast of Frankenstein (Encore), directed by Oscar-winner Danny Boyle (Trainspotting, Slumdog Millionaire), will be screened on 30th October at Empire Cinemas. This recent classic stars 2012 Olivier Award ‘Best Actor’ winner Benedict Cumberbatch (Star Trek: Into Darkness, BBC’s Sherlock) and Jonny Lee Miller (Trainspotting, CBS’s Elementary).
Jon Nutton, Marketing Director of Empire Cinemas, said: “Empire Extra brings the excitement of live events and stage productions from London’s West End right to our customers’ door steps all around the country. We’re delighted to be able to showcase award-winning productions like these and offer cinema-goers the chance to see the country’s finest acting talent, like Benedict Cumberbatch, in some of their most famous stage roles.”
For further ticketing information visit www.EmpireCinemas.co.uk or call 08714 714 714.