Christmas Cinema: Home Alone

Celebrate the season at Capitol Theatre's Christmas Cinema with Home Alone: eight-year-old Kevin defends his house from bungling burglars after being left behind, delivering laugh-out-loud antics, heartfelt holiday spirit, and big‑screen nostalgia for families and fans of festive classics.

Join us at the stunning Capitol Theatre for Christmas Cinema, a curated series pairing family favourites with cult classics on the big screen. This instalment features Home Alone: eight-year-old Kevin McCallister is accidentally left behind when his family heads off for the Christmas holidays, and at first revels in his newfound freedom, until two hapless burglars target his home.

Armed with inventive booby traps, plucky resilience and mischievous charm, Kevin turns slapstick chaos into festive triumph while his frantic mum races to make it back by Christmas Day. Blending high-energy comedy with genuine warmth, Home Alone is perfect for families and nostalgic fans alike. Delivering seasonal laughs, cosy cheer and cinematic magic. Grab the popcorn and soak up the holiday spirit at Capitol.

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