
Cinema at The Core - Solihull Pride
The Birdcage (1996)
Middle-aged gay life partners, Armand Goldman, a Jewish drag club owner, and Albert, the club’s flamboyant star attraction, live in the eclectic community of South Beach in Miami. Now, their newly engaged son, 20-year-old Val, wants to bring his fiancée, Barbara, and her ultraconservative parents home to meet his family for the first time. By Val’s request, Armand pretends to be straight and attempts to hide his relationship with Albert in order to please Barbara’s father, controversial right-wing Republican Sen. Kevin Keeley.
Starring: Robin Williams, Nathan Lane, Gene Hackman
Director: Mike Nichols
Rated 15 for strong language and sex references.
Please note that there are no adverts or trailers - Cinema at The Core will always start at the film's advertised start time.
Wednesday 3 September 2025
2pm
Tickets: £6
Running time: 119 minutes
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