A black comedy by Tom Noonan that explores the personal psychic landscape of two lonely New Yorkers. Jackie and Michael are coworkers at a large law firm, who decide to meet at Jackie's for dinner one night. As this 'first date' plays out, the audience is guided through a mental minefield of disappointment, desolation, and desperation. Their conversation, with its awkward 'small talk', slowly reveals their unhappy lives....

A masterful work that uses unflinching cringe humour to gradually forge a richly compassionate portrayal of two wayward souls.

The first Scour Cinema screening of 2025 is this spectacular supernatural revenge fantasy by Toshiharu Ikeda (Evil Dead Trap). 

A woman, framed for the murder of her fisherman husband, seeks vengeance on the corrupt businessmen who had a hand in his death. 

This has long been officially unavailable in the west (when I first saw it, subtitles didn’t even exist yet) but has a strong cult following among those lucky enough to have experienced it. Now restored and made available thanks to the efforts of @thirdwindowfilms the esteem it has is sure to rise.

It’s 2025, and Chemistry kicks off another year of poetry and spoken word on Friday 31 January! Instead of our usual two wonderful headliners, we’ll be having three, as welcome South Yorkshire legend Ian Parks, and our first ever double act, the self-described “poetry twins” Rachel Davies and Hilary Robinson. Plus, of course, our amazing open mic!

Cult keyboardists Brett Domino & Steven Peavis return to their spaceship for a one-off Northern performance of the highly successful ‘BRETT DOMINO TRIO IN SPACE’ show - this time featuring brand new music, as well as some old favourites and a few surprises. 

If you miss it, you'll kick yourself.

Tramhaus is the daring postpunk sensation from the restless and ever-innovative city of Rotterdam. In the span of its relatively short existence, Tramhaus has managed to make a name far beyond the borders of their hometown. Marked by their joyous and energetic experience, the band has proven to be able to convey this message both in live and recorded settings. The music of Tramhaus feels like a soundtrack to a vivacious, mysterious, and dangerous story.

Once again channeling the rawness of the North East coast, Pit Pony return with their second album Dead Stars. Set to release on 7 February 2024 via Clue Records / EMI North, the album sees the band meld a myriad of influences from 50s doo-wop to heavy rock while frontwoman Jackie Purver navigates the complexities of modern life. A broader and more ambitious, but yet wholly cohesive follow up to their debut album World To Me, Dead Stars promises to reveal infinitely finer details with each listen.

Following sold-out performances in London’s West End, The Simon & Garfunkel Story continues to stun audiences across the globe, making it a must-see international sensation. This show is currently the biggest and the most successful theatre show celebrating the lives and careers of folk/rock sensation Simon and Garfunkel.