Established in 2020, The Bigger Picture is a film club showing a wide variety of movies, once a month at the Newport Bowling Club. We are a not for profit community initiative that gives back to the local charities and brings people together for an entertaining evening.
Meetings are a social gathering as much as a cultural event. You have the option of arriving early and enjoying drinks from the bar plus food with friends – bring your own or order food which will be delivered to your table – or just come for the movie. Each screening is preceded by a light and entertaining talk giving an insight into the movie’s production.
Membership is generally for a 5 month subscription.
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The Bigger Picture is a member of the Australian Film Societies Federation which provides support and information. To find out more visit AFSF
MEMBERSHIP
The Bigger Picture present two five-film seasons per annum at a cost of $35 per person per season. Members are also able to bring a guest or prospective member at $10 per film to be paid at the door on the night. If joining mid-season, a pro-rata rate will apply.
We are a proudly non-profit voluntary community association, which aims to keep membership fees to a bare minimum.
If you would like to re-register or join for the first time, please send an email to info@thebiggerpicture.club with the names and email details of the prospective members. We’ll reply giving you details on how to pay.
LOCATION
Films will be shown on a big screen at the Newport Bowling Club, Palm Rd, Newport.
Doors will open at 6pm.
Members are required to check-in on arrival.
Food can be ordered from Lucky and Pep’s which will be delivered to the venue.
Drinks can be ordered at the bar and consumed at one’s table.
We aim to offer our members a good cross section of genres and movies. The screening of each movie is accompanied by an insightful and interesting pre-show presentation on various aspects of the movie and its makers. With movie titles as diverse as The Big Lebowski, 12 Angry Men, The Full Monty, The Dressmaker and Bridge of Spies, there is something for everyone. Take a look in our PAST MOVIES section to get a better idea of the diversity. The Bigger Picture is community focused and is a great night out. See for yourself and become a member.
THE MOVIES
RECENT & UPCOMING MOVIE SCREENINGS
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA AT THE ROYAL ALBERT HALL
FOUR WEDDINGS AND A FUNERAL
MRS BROWN
Tues 21 April 2026
Tues 19 May 2026
Tues 9 June 2026
The 25th anniversary of the first public performance of Phantom of the Opera was celebrated with a fully-staged, lavish production, set in the sumptuous Victorian splendour of the Royal Albert Hall.
Starring: Ramin Karimloo and Sierra Boggess, with a cast and orchestra of over 200 and some special guest appearances.
Over the course of five social occasions, a committed bachelor must consider the notion that he may have discovered love.
Starring: Hugh Grant, Annie MacDowell, Kristen Scott Thomas, Simon Callow, Rowan Atkinson
When Queen Victoria descends into deep mourning after the death of her husband Prince Albert in 1861, she finds solace in her trusted servant, Mr. John Brown, but their relationship also brings scandal and turmoil.
Starring: Judi Dench, Billy Connolly, Geoffrey Palmer, Gerard Butler