Kino Rye

🎶 Will there be free live music at the Buttermarket this year?

It's a question we've been asked a lot over the past few weeks.

The honest answer is... we don't know.

For the first time in the festival's 14-year history, rising costs combined with the loss of grant funding and sponsorship support, have left the future of this free music programme in doubt.

But we're not ready to give up just yet.

Today, we're launching a community Crowdfunder to see if we can bring free live music to the Buttermarket on Sunday 30 and Bank Holiday Monday 31 August.

We need to raise a minimum of £8,000 to make it happen; to cover artist fees, venue hire, road closures, medical cover, sound equipment and event infrastructure.

If you've ever enjoyed the atmosphere at the Buttermarket, discovered a new artist, danced in the sunshine, or simply believe live music should be accessible to everyone, we'd be incredibly grateful for your support.

Every donation, large or small, will help.

❤️ Please take a moment to read our story and support the campaign if you can. The Crowdfunder will only be open for 4 weeks so that we can work with what we collectively manage to raise.

https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/buttermarket2026

Let's see if together we can bring free music to the Buttermarket.

Showing at Kino Rye from Friday 22nd May...

🎬Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu [12A]
Pedro Pascal, Sigourney Weaver and Jeremy Allen White star in the action-packed latest instalment of the Star Wars series, directed by Jon Favreau (Avengers: Endgame), with a score by Ludwig Göransson. The evil Empire has fallen, and Imperial warlords remain scattered throughout the galaxy. As the fledgling New Republic works to protect everything the Rebellion fought for, they have enlisted the help of legendary Mandalorian bounty hunter Din Djarin (Pascal) and his young apprentice Grogu
Trailer: youtu.be/uwild1rw7Aw

🎬The Sheep Detectives [PG]
Hugh Jackman and Emma Thompson star in this charming, witty, new breed of mystery. Shepherd George reads detective novels to his beloved sheep every night, assuming they can’t possibly understand. But when a mysterious incident disrupts life on the farm, the sheep realise they must become the detectives. As they follow the clues and investigate human suspects, they prove that even sheep can be brilliant crime-solvers
Trailer: youtu.be/pyZI5oM6hWk

🎬The Christophers [15]
Ian McKellen and Michaela Coel star in Steven Soderbergh's (Ocean’s Eleven) gloriously entertaining comedy, written by Ed Solomon. A mainstay of the London art scene since his starry breakout in the creative explosion of the 1960’s, Julian Sklar (McKellen) has drifted into a cluttered, self-imposed seclusion. His two estranged children (James Corden, Jessica Gunning) enlist Lori (Coel), a young painter and sometime-forger, to pose as a prospective assistant and gain access to a fabled series of unfinished canvases Julian has buried deep in his home studio, in a deceptive bid to secure an inheritance for themselves
'a smart, incredibly funny film' ★★★★ The Guardian
Trailer: youtu.be/m2d1x7VuDmo

🎬The Devil Wears Prada 2 [12A]
Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci return to the fashionable streets of New York City and the sleek offices of Runway Magazine in the eagerly awaited sequel to the 2006 classic that defined a generation. As Miranda Priestly nears retirement, she reunites with Andy Sachs to face off against Emily Charlton, her former assistant turned rival, as they compete for advertising revenue amidst declining print media. Directed by David Frankel and also starring Kenneth Branagh, Simone Ashley, Justin Theroux and Lucy Lui, with the song 'Runway' performed by Lady Gaga and Doechii
‘a glorious, glamorous tribute to the Noughties’ ★★★★ The Telegraph
Trailer: youtu.be/e9HXmMnUEdE

🎬Michael [12A]
Jaafar Jackson is dazzling as Michael Jackson in director Antoine Fuqua’s portrayal of the life and legacy of one of the most influential recording artists the world has ever known.
From the discovery of his extraordinary talent as the lead singer of 'The Jackson 5', to the visionary artist whose creative ambition turned him into a global superstar, this is where his story begins. Also starring Nia Long, Miles Teller and Colman Domingo, and produced by Graham King (Bohemian Rhapsody)
Trailer: youtu.be/mbtgEE6rkxw

🎬National Theatre Live: The Pl***oy Of The Western World [12A]
Nicola Coughlan joins Éanna Hardwicke and Siobhán McSweeney in John Millington Synge’s riveting play of youth and self-discovery. Pegeen Flaherty’s life is turned upside down when a young man walks into her pub claiming that he’s killed his father. Instead of being shunned, the killer becomes a local hero and begins to win hearts, that is until a second man unexpectedly arrives on the scene… Caitríona McLaughlin directs this darkly funny tale full to the brim with secrets, filmed live on stage at the National Theatre. Approximately 150mins including an interval
Trailer: youtu.be/fOlbuh6SmGo

Book now kinodigital.co.uk or call 01797 226293

Showing at Kino Rye from Friday 8th May...

🎬The Devil Wears Prada 2 [12A]
Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci return to the fashionable streets of New York City and the sleek offices of Runway Magazine in the eagerly awaited sequel to the 2006 classic that defined a generation. As Miranda Priestly nears retirement, she reunites with Andy Sachs to face off against Emily Charlton, her former assistant turned rival, as they compete for advertising revenue amidst declining print media. Directed by David Frankel and also starring Kenneth Branagh, Simone Ashley, Justin Theroux and Lucy Lui, with the song 'Runway' performed by Lady Gaga and Doechii
🧏HOH subtitled screening on Monday 11th May at 5:45pm
Trailer: youtu.be/e9HXmMnUEdE

🎬Rose Of Nevada [15]
George MacKay and Callum Turner star in filmmaker Mark Jenkin's (Bait) haunting new film. When a fishing boat, the 'Rose of Nevada', lost with all hands 30 years ago, mysteriously reappears in the old harbour of a forgotten Cornish village, for those who remember, it’s surely a sign. Young father Nick and enigmatic newcomer Liam join captain Murgey (Francis Magee) take the boat back out to sea, hoping that the luck of the devastated village will turn. But when they return, satisfied with their haul, something is amiss - they’ve slipped back in time, and the villagers greet them as if they are the original crew
‘an extraordinary, magical film’ ★★★★ The Times
Trailer: youtu.be/bw371ui9cTk

🎬Michael [12A]
Jaafar Jackson is dazzling as Michael Jackson in director Antoine Fuqua’s portrayal of the life and legacy of one of the most influential recording artists the world has ever known.
From the discovery of his extraordinary talent as the lead singer of 'The Jackson 5', to the visionary artist whose creative ambition turned him into a global superstar, this is where his story begins. Also starring Nia Long, Miles Teller and Colman Domingo, and produced by Graham King (Bohemian Rhapsody)
Trailer: youtu.be/mbtgEE6rkxw

🎬Project Hail Mary [12A]
Ryan Gosling stars as science teacher Ryland Grace who wakes up on a spaceship light years from home with no recollection of who he is or how he got there. As his memory returns, he begins to uncover his mission: solve the riddle of the mysterious substance causing the sun to die out. He must call on his scientific knowledge and unorthodox ideas to save everything on Earth from extinction…but an unexpected friendship means he may not have to do it alone. Based on the novel by Andy Weir (The Martian), directed by Phil Lord and Chris Miller, and also starring Sandra Hüller
'this funny sci-fi spectacular is a joy' ★★★★ The Times
Trailer: youtu.be/5VYsnngkS_U

🎬Colours Of Time [15]
A delightful comedy directed by directed by Cédric Klapisch. Brought together by the unexpected inheritance of an abandoned house in rural Normandy, four cousins discover they share a mysterious family history. In 1895, their ancestor Adèle, then aged 21, leaves her hometown to search for her mother in Paris. She discovers a city on the cusp of modernity, bustling with new-found avant-garde creativity, with the rise of photography and the birth of Impressionist painting. As her relatives retrace her steps, they unravel Adèle’s surprising past. In French with English subtitles
'Monet meets Mamma Mia in this charming French artist comedy' ★★★★ The Guardian
Trailer: youtu.be/nthdYa9sSXE

🎬The Magic Faraway Tree [U]
Andrew Garfield, Claire Foy, Jennifer Saunders and Nicola Coughlan star in this delightful adaptation of Enid Blyton's classic children's book. A modern family relocates to the countryside where the children discover a magical tree and its extraordinary and eccentric residents Moonface, Silky, Dame Washalot and Saucepan Man
'a lovely, funny film' ★★★★ The Independent
Trailer: youtu.be/PAUEwUhAjzg

Book now kinodigital.co.uk or call 01797 226293