Nandor Fodor and The Talking Mongoose
Running time: 96 mins
Set in 1935 and filmed in Yorkshire, starring Simon Pegg, Minnie Driver and Christopher Lloyd. Based on a true story, the film follows renowned paranormal psychologist Dr Nandor Fodor as he investigates a family’s extraordinary claim of a talking animal.
This stand alone opening event for Penistone Film Festival 2026 offers an introduction to the festival weekend. Enjoy the opportunity to meet fellow film lovers, creatives and festival guests, with informal networking at the screening inside the historic Art Deco Penistone Paramount theatre.
The screening will also feature an exclusive Q&A with Hollywood director Adam Sigal, who is also our ‘Best Picture Judge’ for Penistone Film Festival 2026. And an educational insight into film score music creation from the films composer; Bill Prokopow.
Ticket Prices:
Adult £6.50
Concessions £3.50 (includes low income and disabled guests).
Free tickets are available for registered carers.
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A Compton Christmas Cracker
André Rieu’s 2026 Christmas Concert: Let It Snow
Battling Butler
Harold Lloyd + Silent Curiosities (Sensory Friendly)
From Vauderville to Avant Garde
Chariots of Fire
Cinderella: Relaxed Pantomime
Cinderella: The Pantomime
Desperados : The Music & Legacy of Eagles
Disney’s Newsies The Broadway Musical
Doctor Who: The Satan Pit
Drag me to Broadway
Fallen Angels by Noel Coward
Genesis Connected
George Michael: The Faith Tour
GIANT - The Play
Grand Christmas Concert
Last Laugh Comedy Club
Lord of the Dance – Dance Music From Around The World
LOUIS - ELVIS FOR EVERYONE!
Nandor Fodor and The Talking Mongoose
National Theatre Live: Golden Boy
Nosferatu (1922)
Paul Jones and Dave Kelly from the Blues Band
RBO 2026-27: The Met Opera – La Fanciulla Del West
RBO 2026-27: The Met Opera – Macbeth
RBO 2026-27: The Royal Ballet – Alice’s Adventures In Wonderland
RBO 2026-27: The Royal Ballet – Manon
RBO 2026-27: The Royal Ballet – Romeo & Juliet
RBO 2026-27: The Royal Ballet – Swan Lake
RBO 2026-27: The Royal Ballet – The Nutcracker
RBO 2026-27: The Royal Opera – Carmen
RBO 2026-27: The Royal Opera – Così Fan Tutte
RBO 2026-27: The Royal Opera – Götterdämmerung
RBO 2026-27: The Royal Opera – Tosca
Robert Wolfe
Rock for Heroes
St. Agnes Fountain
The Big Christmas Sing –a–long at The Paramount
The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari + live piano with Andy Quin
The ELO Experience
THE MAKINGS OF A MURDERER: FATAL MISTAKE
The Snowman – Live with Yorkshire Imps
The South
The Vintage Explosion
The Wizard of Oz Youth Edition
Vicar of Dibley Christmas
