Onwards and Sideways

Onwards and Sideways runs at Storyhouse Cinema from Monday 9 to Thursday 12 November. It's a British drama directed by John Madden, who did Shakespeare in Love and The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, and it stars Rhys Ifans, Laura Linney, Monica Dolan and Rory Kinnear.

The story follows Tony Evans, a deputy head of a primary school, and Emma Dretzin, a musician and composer and single mother of two. They've never met until a startling encounter changes their lives: on the same morning, both are diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease. It's a story of humour and emotion, of music and dance, and it works to transcend the assumptions surrounding the condition. The film is rated 15.

Storyhouse is Chester's only independent cinema, and it runs as a charity with a membership scheme and a free Young Membership for 16-25s. It programmes accessible screenings, including audio described, captioned and relaxed showings, in partnership with local community groups and charities. The film runs about 115 minutes.

There are five screenings across the four days. On Monday 9 November, it shows at 3:30pm and 8:30pm, with the evening showing captioned. Tuesday 10 November is at 2:30pm, Wednesday 11 November at 3:30pm, and Thursday 12 November at 3:30pm. Tickets are £8.90 for members and £9.90 for non-members, with under-16s at £6.75 for members and £7.50 for non-members, and £5 for Young Members.