2026 Russell Hobbs British Film Festival

The 2026 Russell Hobbs British Film Festival returns to Palace James St and Barracks Cinemas,

Audiences can look forward to performances from a host of Britain’s finest actors, including Dame Helen Mirren, Sir Ian McKellen, Saoirse Ronan, Andrew Scott, Olivia Colman, Andrew Garfield, Cynthia Erivo and Bill Nighy. New works from directors Danny Boyle, Mike Leigh, Anton Corbijn and Andrew Haigh, plus James McAvoy’s directorial debut are highlights of this year’s programme, which features stirring dramas, fascinating documentaries, retrospective anniversaries and delightful comedies.