Abbeygate Cinema in Bury St Edmunds to welcome best-selling author Louis de Bernières on February 7 for evening of music, poetry and stories

A cinema in a Suffolk town is set to welcome a best-selling author next month.

Louis de Bernières, author of Captain Corelli’s Mandolin, will be performing a selection of his songs, poems and stories at Abbeygate Cinema in Bury St Edmunds on Friday, February 7.

Captain Corelli’s Mandolin was first screened at the cinema in Hatter Street when it premiered in 2001 and more recently it welcomed the author in 2024 for an exclusive introduction to the film as part of the Lavenham Literary Festival.

Louis de Bernières will be performing a selection of his songs, poems and stories at Abbeygate Cinema on February 7

Waterstones will also be attending the evening with a selection of Louis de Bernières books, including his three poetry collections and his latest novel ‘Light Over Liskeard’.

The author will be signing books on the night.

Gareth Boggis, general manager of Abbeygate Cinema, said: “We are looking forward to welcoming Louis de Bernières back to Abbeygate.

Abbeygate Cinema in Hatter Street, Bury St Edmunds

“Abbeygate has a rich history of arts and culture, and with origins as a music hall, an evening of songs and poetry with a world-famous novelist is very welcome”.

Louis de Bernières said: “I am excited to return to my favourite cinema in Bury St Edmunds – obviously!”

Tickets cost £14 (£10 for members) and are on sale via the Abbeygate Cinema website.

“I am excited to return to my favourite cinema in Bury St Edmunds”

Alternatively, buy them from the cinema’s box office.

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