The next film of the 2025-26 Slinfold Village Cinema season, on Saturday 23rd May 2026, will be HAMNET (12A), starring Jesse Buckley and Paul Mescal.
OVERVIEW - A moving and beautifully crafted drama inspired by Maggie O'Farrell's bestselling novel, Hamnet tells the imagined story behind one of literature's most famous names. Set in 16th-century England, the film follows Agnes and William Shakespeare as they build a life together in Stratford-upon-Avon, before tragedy strikes their family. In the aftermath of loss, their grief, love and resilience shape the creation of a work that will echo through history. Richly atmospheric and emotionally powerful, Hamnet is an intimate story of family, sorrow and the enduring power of art.
REVIEW - Hamnet is an earthy, grounded tale of grief. Jessie Buckley is a force of nature as Shakespeare’s witchy wife in this adaptation of Maggie O'Farrell's novel about the tragedy that inspired Hamlet(The Observer)
KEY FACTS - Certificate 12A - Runtime 125 mins - Aspect Ratio 1.78:1 - Sound Dolby Digital - UK Cinema Release Date: January 9th 2026
INTERESTING TRIVIA - At Chloe Zhao's request, Paul Mescal got genuinely drunk for the scene in which William Shakespeare is drunk. Mescal said it was a fun experiment, but admitted he was hungover the next day.
Admission: £5.00 - Tickets can be bought online here or from Slinfold Village Stores.
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