Half term is just around the corner and here at The Dukes Lancaster we've got a whole host of things to do throughout the week that are perfect for children and families. Whether you want theatre or film, we're sure you'll find something that fits the bill. Family Theatre No...

Mary Poppins Returns for a dementia friendly screening here this month. This sequel to the much-loved classic musical sees Emily Blunt take over the title role from Julie Andrews as she visits a now grown-up Jane and Michael Banks in Depression-era London. Mary Poppins Returns(U) is screened as part of...

 A chance to see a documentary about the international side of Lancaster life is on offer for free here at The Dukes this month. Lancaster International (PG) will be screened on February 16 at 2pm following its sold out premiere at The Storey last month. The half hour film is...

We have a supercalifragilisticexpialidocious season of family fun lined up for 2019. Mary Poppins Returns(U) is a highlight of our family film programme with opportunities to enjoy this sequel to the classic musical from January 18-24 (except January 20) at a price of £6.50/£5.50 concessions and £4.50 for under 18s. Other...

Laurel & Hardy return to our cinema this month to launch our new season of dementia friendly screenings. A Chump At Oxford(U) is screened as part of our A Life More Ordinary(ALMO) programme which aims to improve the lives of people with dementia and memory loss, their friends and families...

Our cinema team have been putting their heads together to come up with their favourite films released in the UK in 2018. Based on what struck a chord, caused the most emotion (happy or sad!) or were simply the very best, here in alphabetical order are Johnathan and Lauren’s combined...

As 2018 draws to a close, our Programming Assistant and Marketing Officer Lauren Randall reflects on a year of films here at The Dukes, particularly which releases proved the most popular with our audiences. Our top 10 highest grossing films of 2018 are: Three Billboards Outside of Ebbing, Missour Darkest Hour Mamma...

It’s laughter all the way as the Comedy Genius season continues in our cinema this winter. Classics by the likes of The Marx Brothers, Jacques Tati, Laurel & Hardy, and Robin Williams can be enjoyed on the big screen as part of the British Film Institute’s three month long nationwide...

There will be lots of festive fun at our final dementia friendly film screening of the year. Miracle on 34th Street(U) will be screened at 2pm on December 10 and seasonal songs will be performed in the interval by Helen Longworth, who is also appearing in our production of Peter...

 We’ve organised special screenings in Lancaster Castle’s dungeons as part of a new season of classic comedy films. Two screenings of Mel Brooks’ iconic comedy Young Frankenstein(12A) will be held on November 15 at 6pm and 8.30pm in this spooky location and a few surprises are promised too. In this...