The Labia Theatre: What’s Showing this Week
Good flicks, special screenings in an old-school bioscope.
By Inside Guide • 26 August 2026
This 1950s-style cinema in Gardens is the perfect spot to get your weekly dose of good movies, selected blockbusters and occasional documentaries. It may not have the latest supersonic charm, but it’s packed with nostalgic retro touches.
There are four theatres (with modern comfy seating and up-to-date audiovisual tech) and a foyer café serving fabulous snacks (from classic popcorn to spanakopita) and drinks (wine, gluhwein, coffee, hot chocolate, spirits and more). There’s no reserving seats; come early and pay cash for your ticket stub (you can also buy virtual tickets online, if you have to…).
Keep an eye out for film festivals (like the Encounters documentary festival in June), arty films and retro hits every now and then, plus they sometimes haul out the film projector for really old-school screenings.
What’s showing: 28 August – 3 September
| 28 August – 3 September | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Screen 1 | Screen 2 | Screen 3 | Screen 4 |
| 12.15pm The Invite | 12pm Paper Bag Plan | 11.30am (except Sat) Sunny Dancer | 11.45am The Dog Stars |
| 2.45pm Spider-Man: Brand New Day | 2.30pm Spa Weekend | 2pm (except Sat) One Night Only | 2.15pm The Dog Stars |
| 2.45pm (only Sun) The Gold Rush | |||
| 6pm The Invite | 5.45pm Paper Bag Plan | 7pm (Fri only) Woodstock | 5pm The Odyssey |
| 8.15pm Spider-Man: Brand New Day | 8.15pm (except Wed) Spa Weekend | 8.30pm (Fri only) One Night Only | 8.30pm The Dog Stars |
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peter bishop •
when will Blue Moon be showing
Jennifer Neish •
Please add me to your mailing list. Thank you.
Glenys •
Is “Don’t Go Down To the Dogs Tonight” no longer showing?
Inside guide •
It seems to still be showing Glenys.
maria Puttick •
Will Conclave be showing again ?
Paula •
Hi please confirm your movies
Kind regards
Rachelle Greeff •
Hi there, which movies are showing now, middle(is) November? The above date from March.
look forward to an update,
Rachelle
Lizette Nash •
Can you please put me on your mailing list. Thank you.
The Inside Guide •
Hi Lizette, we’ve subscribed you to our newsletter.
Stay tuned for updates!
Gisa Grosshans •
Is the Labia open in the next days or closed as most places?
Please reply. Thanks
The Inside Guide •
Hi Gisa,
As far as we aware, the Labia is maintaining social distancing recommendations by having a seat in between guests, and limiting ticket sales as well as use of hand sanitisers. Things are changing on the minute though, so please contact them directly for confirmation: 021 424 5927
Vanessa Courtnadge •
How does loafshedding affect your screening times tomorrow, Tuesday 4th February please
Zainunesha Abrahams •
What is playing today. Not coming up on inside guide
Noluthando •
Will Frozen 2 be showing this coming weekend or the week of 22/12 to 28/12?
Ingrid •
What’s up with the website? It’s November 24th today, and we’re still bei8ng treated to the info for Nov 7 – 14 . . . .
Irene •
Will The Lion King movie be showing in the week 30Sept to 4 October
Shimmy •
Good day
Please advise if “Yesterday” will show again on Friday, 8th August 2019 at 6pm.
Thank you in advance x
Gadija •
Hi, is The Lion King showing on Thursday night at 08h30pm?
Please let me know,
Thanks!
xxx
Katsch •
Be careful around the Labia. Young friend and companion were robbed at knifepoint by three swines. Fortunately the girls were not badly hurt or worse…..
Ambarish •
I must say, I saw the Vice on screen 4 and the surround sound was fantastic, better than most of the commercial circuits.
Alexis •
UCT Hiddingh Campus is no longer allowing Labia patrons to park there – big signs and security guard will not let you in (we went on Sunday 20th January). Best to arrive early to search for parking!!
The Inside Guide •
Hi Alexis, sorry to hear you had issues with parking and thank you for the heads up. We’ve removed the reference in our post to the parking at Hiddingh.
Este Mostert •
Good day ,
Just need to find out will Bohemiam Rhapsody show again after the 20th of December 2018?
Regards
Este
The Inside Guide •
Hi Este
Thanks for your message. Bohemian Rhapsody will be showing from 21 – 27 December 2018.
Enjoy the movie!
The Inside Guide
Estelle Bresendale •
hi
please tell me you will be showing power of the heart again, preferably in afternoon?
The Inside Guide •
Hi Estelle
The Labia has done several screenings of Power of the Heart this year already most of which have been in the evenings. We don’t know if there will be another one this year.
Erica Zimet •
Missing the details re each movie – story and all The Who ??where to go now for that ??
The Inside Guide •
Hi Erica, thanks for your comment. For short synopsis, who’s acting and directing the movie as well as short reviews, please refer to The Labia website directly: https://www.thelabia.co.za/#position.
ALEX DOWDEN •
previous website significantly more informative.
regards
alex
Habibulah Khan •
Excellent I need to visit more often.
paula •
thanks fir update
Bob Tait •
When are you showing “Downton Abbey” again?
Bob Tait