Kenneth Branagh Theatre Company’s ‘The Winter’s Tale’ Comes to Select U.S. Cinemas this November Starring Dame Judi Dench
Fathom Events, Picturehouse Entertainment and Fiery Angel Present
this Iconic Shakespeare Play in Movie Theaters on November 30 Only
DENVER–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Kenneth Branagh Theatre Company’s production of “The Winter’s Tale”
comes to select U.S. cinemas for a special one-night event on Monday,
November 30 at 7:30 p.m. local time, presented by Fathom Events,
Picturehouse Entertainment and Fiery Angel. “Branagh
Theatre: The Winter’s Tale” will be broadcast to cinemas
from London’s Garrick Theatre and stars a remarkable group of actors
including Dame Judi Dench as Paulina, alongside Tom Bateman (Florizel),
Jessie Buckley (Perdita), Hadley Fraser (Polixenes), Miranda Raison
(Hermione) and Kenneth Branagh as Leontes.
Tickets for “Branagh Theatre: The Winter’s Tale” can be purchased online
by visiting www.FathomEvents.com,
or at participating theater box offices. Fans throughout the U.S. will
be able to enjoy the event in over 330 movie theaters through Fathom’s Digital
Broadcast Network. For a complete list of theater locations visit
the Fathom Events website
(linked to theater list if available) (theaters and participants are
subject to change).
Kenneth Branagh said, “I am very pleased indeed to be working with
Picturehouse and Fathom to bring The Winter’s Tale live into cinemas in
the US. This play has epic dimensions but also great intimacy, and I
believe that, working with the talented director Benjamin Caron, we can
bring the immediacy and excitement of the live stage production into
cinemas. We will employ film techniques to make these broadcasts truly
cinematic, without in any way compromising the theatrical experience.”
“The Winter’s Tale,” Shakespeare’s timeless tragicomedy of obsession and
redemption is reimagined in a new production co-directed by Rob Ashford
and Kenneth Branagh, following their triumphant staging of Macbeth in
Manchester and Manhattan. King Leontes appears to have everything:
power, wealth, a loving family and friends, but jealousy sets in motion
a chain of events with tragic consequences.
“We are excited to see Kenneth Branagh’s interpretation of this seminal
play and it’s wonderful to be able to experience the high level of
talent in this production in theaters across the U.S.,” said Fathom
Events Vice President of Programming Kymberli Frueh.
Marc Allenby, Director of Distribution at Picturehouse Entertainment
said, “At Picturehouse we are huge admirers of the work of Ken and his
collaborators, and it is with great pride that we look forward to
bringing this exciting new production from the Kenneth Branagh Theatre
Company to cinemas across the US.”
Learn more about Kenneth Branagh Theatre Company at www.branahtheatre.com
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For artwork/photos related to “Branagh Theatre: The Winter’s Tale,”
visit the Fathom Events press
site.
About Fathom Events
Fathom Events is the recognized leader in the alternative entertainment
industry, offering a variety of one-of-a-kind entertainment events in
movie theaters nationwide that include live, high-definition
performances of the Metropolitan Opera, the performing arts, major
sporting events, music concerts, comedy series, Broadway shows, original
programming featuring entertainment’s biggest stars, socially relevant
documentaries with audience Q&A and much more. Fathom Events takes
audiences behind-the-scenes and offers unique extras, creating the
ultimate entertainment experience. It is owned by a consortium called AC
JV, LLC., comprised of AMC Entertainment Inc. (NYSE: AMC), Cinemark
Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CNK) and Regal Entertainment Group (NYSE: RGC),
the three largest movie theater circuits in the United States. In
addition, Fathom Events’ live digital broadcast network (“DBN”) is the
largest cinema broadcast network in North America, bringing live events
to 820 locations in 177 Designated Market Areas® (including all of the
top 50). For more information, visit www.fathomevents.com.
About Picturehouse Entertainment
Picturehouse Entertainment is the distribution arm of Picturehouse
Cinemas, the owner and operator of 22 Picturehouse Cinemas and
programming agent for a further 42 venues across the UK.
Since its launch in 2010, Picturehouse Entertainment has distributed an
eclectic range of theatrical releases, including BAFTA winner The
Imposter, Shane Meadows’ The Stone Roses: Made Of Stone, Ben
Wheatley’s simultaneous multi-platform release A Field In England,
Jeremy Saulnier’s Blue Ruin, the award-winning
docudrama 20,000 Days On Earth featuring Nick Cave, Sundance
Audience Award winner Dark Horse: The Incredible True Story Of
Dream Alliance, The Connection starring Jean Dujardin, The
Confessions of Thomas Quick directed by Brian Hill , Greenpeace doc How
To Change The World by Jerry Rothwell. Still to come in 2015 is Palio
by Cosima Spender, co-distributed with Altitude Film Distribution
released on 25 September. The Lobster starring Colin Farrell and
Rachel Weisz from director Yorgos Lanthimos’ who brought you Dogtooth,
will be released on 16 October.
Picturehouse Entertainment also distributes high-profile alternative
content to cinemas throughout the UK and internationally, such as hit
productions from the Royal Shakespeare Company, the Bolshoi Ballet
and the National Theatre; David Bowie is happening now transmitted from
the V&A’s sell-out exhibition; Doctor Who’s 50th anniversary
episode screened in cinemas; and Monty Python Live (mostly), beamed
from the O2 to more than 570 cinemas in the UK and 2,000 worldwide. On
17 September, Picturehouse Entertainment released The Rocky Horror
Show Live globally live from the West End for one night only. In
April 2015 they announced the acquisition of the global rights to Roger
Waters The Wall, a groundbreaking 4k Dolby Atmos capture of the
highest-grossing tour by a solo artist of all time. Picturehouse
Entertainment released Roger Waters The Wall on 29
September 2015.
Contacts
Fathom Events
Jessica Hanus, 720-262-2753
jhanus@fathomevents.com
