The red carpet was out at the Abbey Cinema in Abingdon for the first showing of the Downton Abbey movie.

Downton Abbey was a very successful TV series that followed the dramatic events at the Downton Abbey stately home from 1912 to 1925, through six series and Christmas specials. The movie takes up the story in 1927. Like many other stately homes Downton Abbey had been downsizing. Then they are told that King George V and Queen Mary plan to visit and call their ex butler out of retirement to put on a good show to impress the royals.

Downton Abbey will be on at the Abbey Cinema for the next couple of weeks followed by Mrs Lowry and Son. The full program is at https://theabbey.ac

To let people know what is new at our new local Abingdon Cinema, The Abbey, I will be doing a monthly roundup. The full listing is at https://theabbey.ac. Here is a short synopsis of new films thanks to Jennifer:

Avengers Endgame– From FRI 17 MAY

The sequel to Avengers Infinity War is coming to the Abbey Cinema. After smashing all box office records for opening weekend this movie is tipped to be the biggest movie of all time! Can the remaining superheroes defeat Thanos and save their friends?!

Hell Boy – FROM SUN 12 MAY

Hell Boy returns for the third instalment from the graphic novels by Mike Mignola. Caught between the worlds of the supernatural and human, Hell Boy battles an ancient sorceress bent on revenge.

The Sisters Brothers – From SUN 12 MAY

Starring John C. Reilly, Joaquin Phoenix and Jake Gyllenhaal in this Western movie based In 1850s Oregon, the infamous duo of assassins, Eli and Charlie Sisters, chase a gold prospector and his unexpected ally.

Us – FRIDAY 11TH MAY – HALF PRICE TICKETS

If you’ve seen the 2017 horror movie ‘Get Out’ then you’ll love ‘Us’. Brought to us by the same director Jordan Peele this nail biting horror follows the story of a family’s serene beach vacation which turns to chaos when their doppelgängers appear and begin to terrorize them! Will they survive their family holiday?!

Wonder Park – From SAT 11 MAY

Family feel good movie Wonder Park tells the story of a magnificent amusement park where the imagination of a wildly creative girl named June comes alive. All Wonder Park screenings are Family Showings which means everyone can come for the same price as a child at just £7.25 per ticket!

WED 22 MAY 11AM – SPECIAL Dementia Friendly OZ

On Wednesday 22nd May The Abbey Cinema have partnered with Dementia Friendly Abingdon to screen their first Dementia friendly movie – The Wizard Of Oz. If you know someone that has Dementia and would like a trip out to the cinema then this is the screening for them. It is open from 10am to allow time for tea, coffee and cake before the movie starts at 11am. Everyone is welcome and carers are free.

MAY HALF TERM

Secret Life Of Pets 2 – SHOWING DAILY FROM FRI 24 MAY

The second instalment from 2016 blockbuster The Secret Life Of Pets. Max and friends are back with new adventures, following their secret lives after their owners leave them for work or school each day. The perfect family film for this half term holiday.

Rocketman – SHOWING DAILY FROM FRI 24 MAY

This epic musical fantasy is about the uncensored human story of Reginald Dwight and how he become the much loved Sir Elton John. Starring Taron Egerton, Richard Madden, Brice Dallas Howard and Jamie Bell.