Film: Benediction (12A)
Type:Film
Corporation Street
Chesterfield
Derbyshire
S41 7TX
About
Benediction explores the turbulent life of First World War poet, Siegfried Sassoon, through the eyes of the revered filmmaker Terence Davies.
Sassoon was a complex man who survived the horrors of fighting in the First World War and was decorated for his bravery but who became a vocal critic of the government’s continuation of the war when he returned from service. His poetry was inspired by his experiences on the Western Front and he became one of the leading war poets of the era. Adored by members of the aristocracy as well as stars of London’s literary and stage world, he embarked on affairs with several men as he attempted to come to terms with his homosexuality.
At the same time, broken by the horror of war, he made his life’s journey a quest for salvation, trying to find it within the conformity of marriage and religion. His story is one of a troubled man in a fractured world searching for peace and self-acceptance, something which speaks as meaningfully to the modern world as it did then.
Cast incluces Jack Lowden (Slow Horses, Mary Queen of Scots), Peter Capaldi (Doctor Who, The Thick of It), Jeremy Irvine (War Horse), Calam Lynch (Bridgerton, Derry Girls) and Kate Phillips (Peaky Blinders, Downton Abbey). (137min)
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Guide Prices
Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff | |
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Adult | £8.30 per adult | |
Child | £5.80 per child | |
Concession | £6.10 per concession |
Friends save 50p on the above prices. Refreshment packages available. Select when booking.
Facilities
Accessibility
- Disabled access
- Disabled toilets
- Facilities for hearing impaired
- Facilities for visually impaired - All screenings audio described
Booking & Payment Details
- Credit cards accepted (no fee)
Catering
- On-site light refreshments
Children
- Children welcome - 12A certificate
Parking
- Parking with charge - Many town centre car parks nearby
Property Facilities
- Dogs not accepted (except guidedogs)
- Public toilets
- Smoking not allowed
Target Markets
- Accepts groups
Opening Times
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Map & Directions
Road Directions
The Pomegranate Theatre is in Chesterfield town centre and there are many nearby car parks. The directions below are to the nearest car park.
From North/South Leave M1 at junction 29 and follow A617 to Chesterfield (approx 4 miles). At roundabout select middle lane and take 3rd exit. At next roundabout select right hand lane and take 2nd exit (Lordsmill Street). Keep to right hand lane and go straight on through traffic lights and round back of 'Crooked Spire' Church. Select right hand lane and go straight on at 1st and 2nd set of traffic lights, approaching large roundabout with car park in middle. Keep to right hand lane and turn right into car park (Holywell Cross).
From East Follow A617 to junction with M1 motorway, then follow route from North/South.
From West Follow A619 to Chesterfield. At traffic light controlled roundabout (Matalan) select middle lane and take 3rd exit. Keep to left lane and, at traffic lights, go straight on. At next roundabout select left lane and take 1st exit (Lordsmill Street). Select right hand lane, then follow route from North/South.
Public Transport Directions
Nearest train station Chesterfield, 5 minute walk away.
Any bus to Chesterfield town centre.
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