Robinsons Movieworld, through its Premier Cinemas, has launched the second season of CineArts, a cultural cinema program bringing curated world-class ballet, opera, and concert performances from London’s prestigious Royal Opera House to the big screen.
‘Our team has curated all of these titles for everyone to enjoy and experience on the big screen, and they’re very accessible in terms of location,’ Robinsons Movieworld General Manager Bomboy Lim told BusinessMirror on the sidelines of the exclusive premiere of Andrea Bocelli: Because I Believe at the VIP Cinemas of Opus Mall.
He added that the program allows Filipino audiences to experience international stage productions on the big screen even if they miss the live performances abroad.
Lim noted that the first season of CineArts received a strong response earlier this year, prompting management to continue the program.
For its second season, which has been extended until 2026, CineArts will feature the following highlights:
Andrea Bocelli: Because I Believe – September 23, September 30, October 7 and 14
Royal Opera: Tosca – November 4 and 11
Royal Ballet: Cinderella (2024) – November 18, 25 and December 2
Royal Ballet: The Nutcracker – December 9, 16, 23 and January 13
Royal Opera: La Traviata – February 10, 17, 24 and March 3
Royal Ballet: Woolf Works – March 10, 17 and 24
Royal Ballet: Giselle – March 31, April 7, 14 and 21
Royal Opera: Siegfried – April 28, May 5, 12 and 19
Royal Opera: The Magic Flute – May 26, June 2 and 9
According to Cris Espela, marketing manager for Robinsons World, the new season has been planned more deliberately, with screening dates already set through next year compared to the previous run, which was still finding its footing.
Espela added that while the Opus Mall screening offered a more luxury-focused atmosphere, the current lineup is geared toward the core audience that enjoys these types of performances.
CineArts will run every Tuesday at the Opus VIP Cinema and NUSTAR VIP Cinema, with ticket prices starting at P900.