Black and white photo of a man in his fifties performing on stage, holding a microphone with a scarf draped around his neck. He wears thick-framed glasses and a pinstriped jacket, gazing upward with a contemplative expression. His tousled hair falls across his forehead. A large blurred figure or projected image is visible in the background to the right.

Pulp: What Do You Do For An Encore?

About Pulp: What Do You Do For An Encore?

Pulp: What Do You Do For An Encore? is a celebration of one of Britain's most unusual bands, captured during their triumphant 2025 tour. 

Directed by longtime collaborator Garth Jennings and narrated by Pulp frontman Jarvis Cocker, the film weaves together footage from their ingenious live show with four decades of never-before-seen archival material, charting the band’s circuitous journey from Sheffield outsiders to unlikely cultural icons.

Following the film, audiences will join a special live Q&A broadcast with Jarvis Cocker and director Garth Jennings, offering an exclusive opportunity to hear more about the making of the film, the archive behind it and Pulp’s return.

Please note: there are no ads or trailers for this screening. The film will begin promptly at 7.20pm.

Schedule

7:20pm - Film starts

9pm - 15 minute break

9:15pm - Live Q&A broadcast begins with director Garth Jennings and Jarvis Cocker. Approximately 30 minutes.
 

Booking info

To book Accessible tickets and free Companion tickets, please visit our Accessible Bookings page. Companion tickets will initially show a standard ticket price, but once your account is set-up and you are logged in, this will be reduced to £0 at checkout.

Duration includes trailers, adverts and any Q&A/panel. For events such as NT Live, Colour Box and Reel & Meal there will be minimal advertising. We do not admit latecomers after the main feature has started and we have a limited food & drink policy.

MAC’s cinema programme has been generously supported by BFI Film Audience Network and Film Hub Midlands.

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