BFF25 Shakespeare in Love

A romantic comedy for the 1990s set in the 1590s, Shakespeare in Love imaginatively follows the witty, sexy and timeless tale behind the creation of the greatest love story ever told.

A young Shakespeare (Joseph Fiennes) is out of ideas and short of cash. He meets his ideal woman when a lovely noblewoman auditions for a role in his latest comedy, that is being staged before it is written. As they fall into forbidden love, he is inspired to write one of his most famous plays, Romeo and Juliet.

Winner of the Academy Award® and BAFTA Award for Best Film, and Golden Globe for Best Comedy or Musical, Shakespeare in Love features an all-star cast led by Joseph Fiennes and Gwyneth Paltrow.

"Exquisitely acted, tightly directed and impressively assembled." - Variety

WINNER x7 - Best Picture, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actress, Best Writing: Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen, Best Costume Design, Best Music: Original Musical or Comedy Score, Best Art Direction-Set Decoration, Academy Awards® 1999

WINNER x3 - Best Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical, Best Screenplay - Motion Picture, Best Actress - Comedy or Musical, Golden Globes 1999

Rating: M

Runtime: 123 mins

Session Times

Eastend Cinemas

Tue, Nov 25:

13:15

Prospect Cinemas

Fri, Nov 14:

13:30

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