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Alasdair Roberts plays New Weird Folk night
On Saturday, September 6 at 7:30pm, alt-folk legend Alasdair Roberts appears at the Star and Shadow as part of a great line up that includes Nathalie Stern, Emily Portman and Rubus, and Bridie Jackson.
WOODY ALLEN MOVIES!
During September, we pay homage to one of cinema's most prolific creators, Woody Allen. He’s written and directed a film every year since 1969 and, if you’re a fan, each one is an exciting, albeit nerve racking, prospect of anticipation.
STOP! SUMMERTIME!
The Star and Shadow will be closed during August. Fear not though, cinema goers, we'll be back with a vengence come September.
Building Festival II - 1st Wk AUGUST
During the last festival we never got round to giving the cinema that lovely 90's fresh minimalist look that is expected of cathedrals of culture like the Star and Shadow, so why not come along now and help take things to the NEXT LEVEL YO!
An Evening with Momus
On July 23 2008, Urban + Eastern present a rare UK live gig by the legendary artist/performer
New Weird Folk with Cath + Phil Tyler
Inspired by the Carter Family, Moondog, Harry Partch and the Elliotts of Birtley, New Weird Folk is our third evening in a series of successful and challenging roots music events. All happening at the Star and Shadow at 7.30pm on Friday 11 July 2008. Tickets only £5.
Barnone
Films about Prison, Worksops and much more on Sunday 15 June.
What’s this place?
Our little place is featured in a new booklet called "What’s this place?" that reviews the growth of a network of autonomous spaces and social centres.
Cult Film Season!
Obscure, sexual, violent, dark and weird - a proper cult film season coming up in June and July...
Cinema of the World: Iranian Night!
Thu 5 June: Half Moon, a new and wonderful film from Iran for ONE SPECIAL NIGHT ONLY!
Hairspray!
Yes this is the real Hairspray!! From 1988 and from hyper cult film director John Waters...
The Indiest Australian Band on Film
On 22 May, we celebrate a mini-fest of historic indie films about the Cannanes, a legendary Australian Indie Band.
Projectile 2008: Anarchist Festival
Irrepressible and unstoppable, Projectile returns for the 4th annual festival of anarchist film, culture and politics. As a revolutionary bonus, Projectile 2008 will run for four days over the Bank Holiday Weekend May 23-26.
Roots Folk Gyspy Jazz Fusion Night
Fri 9 May: Kate Young + 100 Man Orchestra + Caravan for an amazing folky songy night...not to be missed!
Sleep Always...
Sun 20 Apr: Rare Screening of Super 8 Feature classic
New Star and Shadow Market
A NEW bi-monthly market for clothing, music, books, handmade, recycled/customised, 2nd hand/vintage & much more! Next market 13 July.
What's on in April
April programme at a glance and in images...
Thu 3 Apr: Vietnamese Night!
Vietnamese film, food and music for our Cinema of the World night.