National Theatre Live: Dr Strangelove (Recorded Screening)

co-adapted by Armando Iannucci

co-adapted and directed by Sean Foley

Seven-time BAFTA Award-winner Steve Coogan (Alan Partridge, The Trip) plays four roles in the world premiere stage adaptation of Stanley Kubrick’s comedy masterpiece Dr. Strangelove.

When a rogue U.S General triggers a nuclear attack, a surreal race takes place, seeing the Government and one eccentric scientist scramble to avert global destruction.

Science Cafe

Our regular Science Cafe returns once more with a veritable cornucopia of science. Each speaker has a quarter of an hour to talk, then you, the audience, take over. Whether you want to grill the speaker about generalities or pose a particular problem, the floor is yours. 

Our cafe is just the place to sample some new science - and something from the bar!

Students in fulltime education FREE

Watch out for the speakers being announced closer to the time!

Lunchtime Recital with Students from Leeds Conservatoire

Antonia Deeley (Flute) - Mouquet sonata for flute and piano and a Schubert Lieder - Das Fischermaidchen

Lucy Kilner (Flute) - Boulanger (notcurne and potentially the cortege), plus two movements of Prokofiev

Antonia and Lucy (As a duo) - Aus Du Heimat (Doppler), Furstenau Rondeau for two flutes and piano.

Please note that the programme might be subject to last minute change.

Matt Rendell’s Inside Stories Of The Tour De France

ITV Tour de France commentator Matt Rendell shares stories from his 25 years' covering the Tour - and his dealings with cycling's big names from Eddy Merckx to Bradley Wiggins, Mark Cavendish to Chris Froome.

In a revealing and entertaining night for cycling fans new and old, Matt brings a mix of first-hand experiences of the biggest races on the calendar, bizarre/hilarious personal tales and thought-provoking ideas about the future (and history) of the sport.

London Mountain Film Festival Comes To Otley

Otley Film Society are excited to be linking up with the London Mountain Film Festival to bring a whole host of short films about the great outdoors. The evening will begin with the history of Everest expeditions going back to 1924 and up to its centenary in 2024. Other films cover various activities from extreme snowboarding to street cycling to crossing Lewis in a canoe.

Raising funds for Otley Courthouse.

Lunchtime Recital with Students from Leeds Conservatoire

Tom Davenport (Trombone) - Morceau Symphonique (Guilmant), Concertino (second movement, Ferdinand Davide), Romance (Axel Jorgensen)

Elizabeth Cunningham (Voice) - Music for a while (Purcell), amarilli (Caccini), Una Donna quindici (Mozart), die junge nonne (Schubert)

Freya Martinez (Piano) - No 2: Oiseaux Tristes and No 3: Une Barque sur l'ocean from Miroirs by Ravel and No 4: Cordoba and No 5: Seguidillas from Cantos de Espana by Albeniz

Please note that the programme might be subject to last minute change.

National Theatre Live: The Importance of being Earnest

by Oscar Wilde

directed by Max Webster

Three-time Olivier Award-winner Sharon D Clarke is joined by Ncuti Gatwa (Doctor Who; Sex Education) in this joyful reimagining of Oscar Wilde’s most celebrated comedy.

While assuming the role of a dutiful guardian in the country, Jack lets loose in town under a false identity. Meanwhile, his friend Algy adopts a similar facade. Hoping to impress two eligible ladies, the gentlemen find themselves caught in a web of lies they must carefully navigate.

Queer-ying the Museum

Everyone is welcome to join in at the Royal Armouries at our Queer-ying the museum event to celebrate the end of LGBTQ+ history month, which explores the Royal Armouries collection through a queer perspective.

From a museum mansplaining drag king and self-defence workshop, to queer history tours of our collection and thought-provoking talks, there’s a host of activities for everyone to enjoy.