In cinemas · Monday 17 August 2026

James: Getting Away With It

A brand new documentary by Chris Atkins ft. live performance by the band and interview, Direct to Cinemas

Live from Aviva Studios, Manchester

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To celebrate the official cinema release of James: Getting Away With It, RipplaStudios are giving away 5 signed official movie posters. To be in with a chance to win, simply enter below and answer 3 simple questions. Winners will be contacted on Monday 24th August.

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How to watch

You can watch this event in two ways

The Manchester Premiere

Aviva Studios will host a special premiere event with a screening of the film, followed by James performing a specially curated set and an interview.

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Live in Cinemas

The live performance from Manchester will be broadcast directly to select cinemas, meaning that if you can't make it to Aviva Studios then you still have the chance to experience this one night only event on your local big screen!

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The incredible untold story of James

A soulful, wry story of creativity, friendship, spontaneity and embracing the mistakes that shape you.

James: Getting Away With It is the fully authorised story of one of Britain's most iconic and unlikely bands, told for the first time. Formed in early 80s Manchester, a group of awkward misfits stumbled through a decade of false starts, bad decisions and infamous missteps – joining a cult, turning down the chance to tour with The Smiths and rejecting the legendary Factory Records – before breaking through with Sit Down.

Fuelled by an improvisational and chaotic approach to music, they built a remarkable catalogue over 40 years. Yet success deepened their dysfunction, leading to collapse at the millennium. But fans refused to let them die and after repairing their differences, they reunited in 2007, finding new life, bigger audiences and finally – a number one album.

Cinema exclusive broadcast

Live from Aviva Studios

For those not in attendance at Aviva Studios, you will still have the opportunity to experience the premiere event in your local cinema — the film will screen first, then the live performance and interview will be broadcast directly to the big screen!

This special live element will follow the feature and last approximately 45 minutes.

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