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BMEC On-Screen

Experience the magic of world-class theatre, captivating documentaries, and classic cinema—right here in Bathurst.

Our on-screen programming brings the best of live performances from renowned stages like London’s West End and New York’s Broadway, filmed and presented in stunning high definition.

From gripping dramas and dazzling musicals to fascinating art documentaries and timeless films, BMEC on Screen offers a curated cinematic experience without leaving town.

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Sunday 1 March 2026 BMEC On Screen

Hamlet

National Theatre Live

Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera (Life of Pi) is Hamlet in this fearless, contemporary take on Shakespeare’s famous tragedy. Trapped between duty and doubt, surrounded by power and privilege, young Prince Hamlet dares to ask the ultimate question – you know the one. National Theatre Deputy Artistic Director, Robert Hastie (Standing at the Sky’s Edge, Operation Mincemeat) directs this sharp, stylish and darkly funny reimagining.

Sunday 19 April 2026 BMEC On Screen

John Cleese Packs It In

1 85-year-old Man, 5 Countries, 16 Cities, 23 shows, 6 weeks. Will he make it home … or is this the end of the road? One of the most recognisable figures in British comedy, John Cleese’s career spans six decades - from his early days with the Cambridge Footlights to co-founding Monty Python, co-creating Fawlty Towers, and writing and starring in the Oscar-nominated “A Fish Called Wanda”. His unique brand of black humour has made him a global icon and intergalactic treasure.

Sunday 31 May 2026 BMEC On-Screen

Othello

National Theatre Live

Directed by Tony Award-winner Tom Morris OBE (War Horse, Dr Semmelweis, The Grinning Man) with music by PJ Harvey, Othello is an epic story of manipulation, jealousy and toxic masculinity, exploring the darker side of power, rage and desire. Filmed live at the Theatre Royal Haymarket in London especially for the big screen.

Sunday 28 June 2026

Playboy of the Western World

Nicola Coughlan (Bridgerton) joins Éanna Hardwicke (The Sixth Commandment) and Siobhán McSweeney (Derry Girls) in John Millington Synge’s riveting play of youth and self-discovery. Filmed live on stage at the National Theatre, Caitríona McLaughlin directs this darkly funny tale full to the brim with secrets.

Sunday 16 August 2026 BMEC On-Screen

The Audience

National Theatre Live

Returning to cinemas for the first time in over a decade, Helen Mirren plays Queen Elizabeth II in the Olivier and Tony Award® -winning hit production, directed by Stephen Daldry. For 60 years, Queen Elizabeth II met with each of her 12 prime ministers in a private weekly meeting. This meeting is known as The Audience. From Winston Churchill to Margaret Thatcher and David Cameron, the Queen advised her prime ministers on matters both public and personal. Through these private audiences, we see glimpses of the woman behind the crown and witness the moments that shaped a monarch.

Sunday 1 November 2026 BMEC On-Screen

All My Sons

National Theatre Live

All My Sons by Arthur Miller, directed by Ivo Van Hove, with design by Jan Versweyveld. Bryan Cranston (Breaking Bad) and Marianne Jean-Baptiste (Hard Truths) feature in a five-star, triumphantly acclaimed new production of Arthur Miller’s classic play, from visionary director Ivo Van Hove (A View from the Bridge).

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