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Our dementia-friendly screenings take place every second Wednesday of the month.

The film starts at 11am, and our cafe and facilities are be open from 10am for early arrivals, tea, coffee & cake!

As with all our accessible screenings, carers go free.

We’re a dementia-friendly venue and all our staff have been dementia trained via the Alzheimer’s Society. We’ve adapted the space and made adjustments to make sure the space is as safe, helpful, and happy as possible.

This includes:

Additional signage

No adverts or trailers

Lights are left on dim and volume is turned down

The cinema isn’t filled to capacity

Relaxed – eg attendees can sing, dance or talk during the film

15 min interval

Extra cushions & alternative seating available

If you have any questions email us, or sign up for our newsletter to hear about forthcoming screenings!

Accessibility:
Please be aware, the cinema is on the first floor and there is no lift. We do have a medium-wide (1100mm) stairwell with handrails on both sides, and we’ve had several guests with limited mobility join us for films. However it does rely on walking up the stairs (with assistance as required).

Our staff will be ready to lend a hand wherever needed.

Please see here for our Accessibility Document.

A chance for parents and carers with babies under a year old to see the best new films.

The cafe is open from 10am, and the films begin at 11am. The sound is turned down a little, and the lights kept up a little. We'll also help you upstairs with your buggy!

(Please note that due to the need to keep our fire exits accessible, buggies are parked in the bar, where we have staff and CCTV, while the film is on)

Only adults accompanied by babies will be admitted.

Performances with subtitles for hard-of-hearing. learn more

Come with us on an adventure through space and time as we explore the outer reaches of the universe in our Summer Of Sci-Fi season!

These offer a chance to see films in a relaxed environment and are open to everyone to attend, but are especially for those with autism or others with sensory needs, as well as their friends, family and carers.

Read our social story which can be used to see the venue before your visit.

What’s different about these screenings:

The sound is a little lower than usual (we also have ear defenders available)

The lights are kept on low

It’s ok to move around or walk out of the screen if you need a break

It’s ok to make noise if you need

Our staff have all received Dimensions UK training, and we’ll make sure it’s a friendly, welcoming and safe environment.

See absolutely everything that's going on at The Castle Cinema, by date.

Mon, 13 May

BBFC 15

Love Lies Bleeding
From director Rose Glass comes an electric new romantic thriller, Love Lies Bleeding. A love story about reclusive gym manager Lou, who falls hard for Jackie, an ambitious bodybuilder. Jackie is working out at Lou?s gym while she is passing through town en route to Vegas for a competition in pursuit of her dream. But their love leads to violence, as they are pulled deep into the web of Lou's criminal family.
10:45 £5 Monday! 13:00 £5 Monday! 18:20 sold out 21:00 sold out
BBFC 15

Challengers
Tashi, a tennis player turned coach, has transformed her husband from a mediocre player into a world-famous grand slam champion. To jolt him out of his recent losing streak, she makes him play a challenger event - close to the lowest level of tournament on the pro tour. Tensions soon run high when he finds himself standing across the net from the once-promising, now burnt-out Patrick, his former best friend and Tashi's former boyfriend.
12:45 £5 Monday! 15:20 £5 Monday! 20:45 sold out
BBFC 15

La Chimera
Set in the 1980s, in the former Etruscian landscape of rural Italy, Arthur, a vagabond-type character, is mourning the loss of his love. A local ragtag group of graverobbers make use of his archaeological skills to find ancient tombs filled with artefacts, but Arthur uses the digs to search for a door to the afterlife, of which myths speak, where he imagines reuniting with her.
15:30 £5 Monday! 18:10 sold out

Tue, 14 May

BBFC 15

La Chimera
Set in the 1980s, in the former Etruscian landscape of rural Italy, Arthur, a vagabond-type character, is mourning the loss of his love. A local ragtag group of graverobbers make use of his archaeological skills to find ancient tombs filled with artefacts, but Arthur uses the digs to search for a door to the afterlife, of which myths speak, where he imagines reuniting with her.
11:00 parent & baby 13:00 21:00
BBFC 15

Challengers
Tashi, a tennis player turned coach, has transformed her husband from a mediocre player into a world-famous grand slam champion. To jolt him out of his recent losing streak, she makes him play a challenger event - close to the lowest level of tournament on the pro tour. Tensions soon run high when he finds himself standing across the net from the once-promising, now burnt-out Patrick, his former best friend and Tashi's former boyfriend.
15:30 18:15 20:50
BBFC 15

Love Lies Bleeding
From director Rose Glass comes an electric new romantic thriller, Love Lies Bleeding. A love story about reclusive gym manager Lou, who falls hard for Jackie, an ambitious bodybuilder. Jackie is working out at Lou?s gym while she is passing through town en route to Vegas for a competition in pursuit of her dream. But their love leads to violence, as they are pulled deep into the web of Lou's criminal family.
15:45 18:30

Wed, 15 May

BBFC 15

La Chimera
Set in the 1980s, in the former Etruscian landscape of rural Italy, Arthur, a vagabond-type character, is mourning the loss of his love. A local ragtag group of graverobbers make use of his archaeological skills to find ancient tombs filled with artefacts, but Arthur uses the digs to search for a door to the afterlife, of which myths speak, where he imagines reuniting with her.
11:00 13:30 21:00
BBFC 15

Love Lies Bleeding
From director Rose Glass comes an electric new romantic thriller, Love Lies Bleeding. A love story about reclusive gym manager Lou, who falls hard for Jackie, an ambitious bodybuilder. Jackie is working out at Lou?s gym while she is passing through town en route to Vegas for a competition in pursuit of her dream. But their love leads to violence, as they are pulled deep into the web of Lou's criminal family.
11:15 16:30 HOH subtitles 18:45
BBFC 15

Challengers
Tashi, a tennis player turned coach, has transformed her husband from a mediocre player into a world-famous grand slam champion. To jolt him out of his recent losing streak, she makes him play a challenger event - close to the lowest level of tournament on the pro tour. Tensions soon run high when he finds himself standing across the net from the once-promising, now burnt-out Patrick, his former best friend and Tashi's former boyfriend.
13:45 16:15 20:30

Pitchblack Playback: Madvillain 'Madvillainy' 20th anniversary
*Please arrive by event start time as latecomers will not be admitted* Celebrate the 20th anniversary of one of the true hip hop greats at Pitchblack Playback's listening session in the dark. Hear this classic in all its glory and detail in uncompressed audio on our powerful Screen One sound system. No distractions; just you and the music. "This sounds great? ? Rick Rubin
"A fabulous idea" ? Jay Kay, Jamiroquai
"It?s the way I remember experiencing music when I was a teenager, turning out the lights and just allowing myself to be carried away by the music" ? Steven Wilson
"I have an out-of-body experience every time I go" ? Jonny, artist manager Ticket includes Pitchblack Playback eye mask for extra darkness. Get 'Madvillainy' on vinyl at a discounted price when you buy the ticket + album bundle ? pick up your copy on the night at the venue. As recommended by The Guardian, GQ, Time Out, Metro and Newsweek.
19:15 music

Thu, 16 May

BBFC 15

Love Lies Bleeding
From director Rose Glass comes an electric new romantic thriller, Love Lies Bleeding. A love story about reclusive gym manager Lou, who falls hard for Jackie, an ambitious bodybuilder. Jackie is working out at Lou?s gym while she is passing through town en route to Vegas for a competition in pursuit of her dream. But their love leads to violence, as they are pulled deep into the web of Lou's criminal family.
10:45 11:00 parent & baby 13:45 18:45
BBFC 15

Challengers
Tashi, a tennis player turned coach, has transformed her husband from a mediocre player into a world-famous grand slam champion. To jolt him out of his recent losing streak, she makes him play a challenger event - close to the lowest level of tournament on the pro tour. Tensions soon run high when he finds himself standing across the net from the once-promising, now burnt-out Patrick, his former best friend and Tashi's former boyfriend.
13:15 16:15
BBFC 15

La Chimera
Set in the 1980s, in the former Etruscian landscape of rural Italy, Arthur, a vagabond-type character, is mourning the loss of his love. A local ragtag group of graverobbers make use of his archaeological skills to find ancient tombs filled with artefacts, but Arthur uses the digs to search for a door to the afterlife, of which myths speak, where he imagines reuniting with her.
16:00
BBFC 18

Cine-real presents: The Conformist
A weak-willed Italian man becomes a fascist flunky who goes abroad to arrange the assassination of his old teacher, now a political dissident. Cine-real is one of the only film clubs in the UK to exclusively play films from original 16mm prints. They are a non-profit organisation which aims to unite film makers and enthusiasts in their appreciation of classic film.
19:30 16mm

Fri, 17 May

BBFC 15

Love Lies Bleeding
From director Rose Glass comes an electric new romantic thriller, Love Lies Bleeding. A love story about reclusive gym manager Lou, who falls hard for Jackie, an ambitious bodybuilder. Jackie is working out at Lou?s gym while she is passing through town en route to Vegas for a competition in pursuit of her dream. But their love leads to violence, as they are pulled deep into the web of Lou's criminal family.
11:00 13:15 18:30
BBFC 18

Hoard
The story follows Maria - a teenager whose mother used to be a hoarder. Now (set in the 90s) she lives in a foster home where a previous resident Micheal inspires her to revisit her childhood memories and passions that she has repressed.
12:45 18:20
BBFC 15

La Chimera
Set in the 1980s, in the former Etruscian landscape of rural Italy, Arthur, a vagabond-type character, is mourning the loss of his love. A local ragtag group of graverobbers make use of his archaeological skills to find ancient tombs filled with artefacts, but Arthur uses the digs to search for a door to the afterlife, of which myths speak, where he imagines reuniting with her.
15:30 20:50
BBFC 12A

The Fall Guy
He’s a stuntman, and like everyone in the stunt community, he gets blown up, shot, crashed, thrown through windows and dropped from the highest of heights, all for our entertainment. And now, fresh off an almost career-ending accident, this working-class hero has to track down a missing movie star, solve a conspiracy and try to win back the love of his life while still doing his day job. What could possibly go right?
15:45 21:00

Sat, 18 May

BBFC 12A

The Fall Guy
He’s a stuntman, and like everyone in the stunt community, he gets blown up, shot, crashed, thrown through windows and dropped from the highest of heights, all for our entertainment. And now, fresh off an almost career-ending accident, this working-class hero has to track down a missing movie star, solve a conspiracy and try to win back the love of his life while still doing his day job. What could possibly go right?
10:45 15:35
BBFC 18

Hoard
The story follows Maria - a teenager whose mother used to be a hoarder. Now (set in the 90s) she lives in a foster home where a previous resident Micheal inspires her to revisit her childhood memories and passions that she has repressed.
13:00 20:50
BBFC 15

Hackney History Festival: 'The Street' + director Q&A
This screening is part of Hackney History Festival and will be followed by an in-person Q&A with the director, Zed Nelson. Focusing on one East London street over a four-year period - a film about love and loss, a community unravelled by gentrification, and the nation?s slide into Brexit. Zed Nelson?s four-year epic delivers a moving, tragi-comic portrait of not just a street, but a nation on the cusp of enormous change. The first Hackney History Festival takes place from May 10th to May 12th, 2024 at Hackney Archives, Museum of the Home and Sutton House with satellite events at many other venues throughout Hackney during May. This community festival features talks, walks, and guided tours showcasing some of the iconic buildings and spaces located in Hackney, which is considered as Europe?s most diverse borough.
13:30 sold out
BBFC 15

La Chimera
Set in the 1980s, in the former Etruscian landscape of rural Italy, Arthur, a vagabond-type character, is mourning the loss of his love. A local ragtag group of graverobbers make use of his archaeological skills to find ancient tombs filled with artefacts, but Arthur uses the digs to search for a door to the afterlife, of which myths speak, where he imagines reuniting with her.
16:00 21:00
BBFC 15

Love Lies Bleeding
From director Rose Glass comes an electric new romantic thriller, Love Lies Bleeding. A love story about reclusive gym manager Lou, who falls hard for Jackie, an ambitious bodybuilder. Jackie is working out at Lou?s gym while she is passing through town en route to Vegas for a competition in pursuit of her dream. But their love leads to violence, as they are pulled deep into the web of Lou's criminal family.
18:45

Sun, 19 May

BBFC 15

La Chimera
Set in the 1980s, in the former Etruscian landscape of rural Italy, Arthur, a vagabond-type character, is mourning the loss of his love. A local ragtag group of graverobbers make use of his archaeological skills to find ancient tombs filled with artefacts, but Arthur uses the digs to search for a door to the afterlife, of which myths speak, where he imagines reuniting with her.
11:00 17:00
BBFC 18

Hoard
The story follows Maria - a teenager whose mother used to be a hoarder. Now (set in the 90s) she lives in a foster home where a previous resident Micheal inspires her to revisit her childhood memories and passions that she has repressed.
11:30 19:30
BBFC 15

Cine-real presents: Point Blank
After being double-crossed and left for dead, a mysterious man named Walker single-mindedly tries to retrieve the money that was stolen from him. Cine-real is one of the only film clubs in the UK to exclusively play films from original 16mm prints. They are a non-profit organisation which aims to unite film makers and enthusiasts in their appreciation of classic film.
14:00 16mm
BBFC 15

Love Lies Bleeding
From director Rose Glass comes an electric new romantic thriller, Love Lies Bleeding. A love story about reclusive gym manager Lou, who falls hard for Jackie, an ambitious bodybuilder. Jackie is working out at Lou?s gym while she is passing through town en route to Vegas for a competition in pursuit of her dream. But their love leads to violence, as they are pulled deep into the web of Lou's criminal family.
14:15 19:45
BBFC 12A

The Fall Guy
He’s a stuntman, and like everyone in the stunt community, he gets blown up, shot, crashed, thrown through windows and dropped from the highest of heights, all for our entertainment. And now, fresh off an almost career-ending accident, this working-class hero has to track down a missing movie star, solve a conspiracy and try to win back the love of his life while still doing his day job. What could possibly go right?
16:45

Mon, 20 May

BBFC 15

Love Lies Bleeding
From director Rose Glass comes an electric new romantic thriller, Love Lies Bleeding. A love story about reclusive gym manager Lou, who falls hard for Jackie, an ambitious bodybuilder. Jackie is working out at Lou?s gym while she is passing through town en route to Vegas for a competition in pursuit of her dream. But their love leads to violence, as they are pulled deep into the web of Lou's criminal family.
12:30 £5 Monday! 18:30 £5 Monday!
BBFC 12A

The Fall Guy
He’s a stuntman, and like everyone in the stunt community, he gets blown up, shot, crashed, thrown through windows and dropped from the highest of heights, all for our entertainment. And now, fresh off an almost career-ending accident, this working-class hero has to track down a missing movie star, solve a conspiracy and try to win back the love of his life while still doing his day job. What could possibly go right?
13:00 £5 Monday! 18:00 £5 Monday!
BBFC 15

La Chimera
Set in the 1980s, in the former Etruscian landscape of rural Italy, Arthur, a vagabond-type character, is mourning the loss of his love. A local ragtag group of graverobbers make use of his archaeological skills to find ancient tombs filled with artefacts, but Arthur uses the digs to search for a door to the afterlife, of which myths speak, where he imagines reuniting with her.
15:00 £5 Monday! 20:45 £5 Monday!
BBFC 18

Hoard
The story follows Maria - a teenager whose mother used to be a hoarder. Now (set in the 90s) she lives in a foster home where a previous resident Micheal inspires her to revisit her childhood memories and passions that she has repressed.
15:45 £5 Monday! 21:00 £5 Monday!

Tue, 21 May

BBFC 15

Love Lies Bleeding
From director Rose Glass comes an electric new romantic thriller, Love Lies Bleeding. A love story about reclusive gym manager Lou, who falls hard for Jackie, an ambitious bodybuilder. Jackie is working out at Lou?s gym while she is passing through town en route to Vegas for a competition in pursuit of her dream. But their love leads to violence, as they are pulled deep into the web of Lou's criminal family.
10:45 13:50 18:30
BBFC 12A

The Fall Guy
He’s a stuntman, and like everyone in the stunt community, he gets blown up, shot, crashed, thrown through windows and dropped from the highest of heights, all for our entertainment. And now, fresh off an almost career-ending accident, this working-class hero has to track down a missing movie star, solve a conspiracy and try to win back the love of his life while still doing his day job. What could possibly go right?
11:00 parent & baby 16:10 20:50
BBFC 15

La Chimera
Set in the 1980s, in the former Etruscian landscape of rural Italy, Arthur, a vagabond-type character, is mourning the loss of his love. A local ragtag group of graverobbers make use of his archaeological skills to find ancient tombs filled with artefacts, but Arthur uses the digs to search for a door to the afterlife, of which myths speak, where he imagines reuniting with her.
13:00 HOH subtitles 21:00
BBFC 18

Hoard
The story follows Maria - a teenager whose mother used to be a hoarder. Now (set in the 90s) she lives in a foster home where a previous resident Micheal inspires her to revisit her childhood memories and passions that she has repressed.
15:45
BBFC 18

Stephen + director Q&A
Visual artist Melanie Manchot works with a recovery group in Liverpool, who take up roles in a semi-fictional film-within-a-film that explores addiction and mental health from multiple perspectives. It is centred around Stephen, a character recovering from gambling and alcohol addictions. References to the first police crime reconstruction, filmed in Liverpool in 1901, are a reminder that addiction has long existed within the fabric of our culture. It?s a tough process and emotionally charged scenes reveal inner truths, which gain additional power when the people playing the roles are, in some sense, playing themselves. Visually striking, Stephen is a startling record of this form of treatment and a reminder of how dexterous the documentary form can be. This screening will be followed by an in-person Q&A with the director, Melanie Manchot, and hosted by film academic, researcher and curator, Lucy Reynolds.
18:45

Wed, 22 May

BBFC 15

Love Lies Bleeding
From director Rose Glass comes an electric new romantic thriller, Love Lies Bleeding. A love story about reclusive gym manager Lou, who falls hard for Jackie, an ambitious bodybuilder. Jackie is working out at Lou?s gym while she is passing through town en route to Vegas for a competition in pursuit of her dream. But their love leads to violence, as they are pulled deep into the web of Lou's criminal family.
11:00 16:00
BBFC 18

Hoard
The story follows Maria - a teenager whose mother used to be a hoarder. Now (set in the 90s) she lives in a foster home where a previous resident Micheal inspires her to revisit her childhood memories and passions that she has repressed.
12:45 20:50
BBFC 15

La Chimera
Set in the 1980s, in the former Etruscian landscape of rural Italy, Arthur, a vagabond-type character, is mourning the loss of his love. A local ragtag group of graverobbers make use of his archaeological skills to find ancient tombs filled with artefacts, but Arthur uses the digs to search for a door to the afterlife, of which myths speak, where he imagines reuniting with her.
13:15
BBFC 12A

The Fall Guy
He’s a stuntman, and like everyone in the stunt community, he gets blown up, shot, crashed, thrown through windows and dropped from the highest of heights, all for our entertainment. And now, fresh off an almost career-ending accident, this working-class hero has to track down a missing movie star, solve a conspiracy and try to win back the love of his life while still doing his day job. What could possibly go right?
18:15

Pitchblack Playback: Fugees 'The Score'
*Please arrive by event start time as latecomers will not be admitted* Experience one of the most flawless hip hop albums of all time in the most detailed and immersive way possible at Pitchblack Playback's listening session in the dark. Hear this classic played loud in uncompressed audio on our powerful Screen One sound system. No distractions; just you and the music. "This sounds great” — Rick Rubin
"A fabulous idea" — Jay Kay, Jamiroquai
"It’s the way I remember experiencing music when I was a teenager, turning out the lights and just allowing myself to be carried away by the music" — Steven Wilson
"I have an out-of-body experience every time I go" — Jonny, artist manager Ticket includes Pitchblack Playback eye mask for extra darkness. As recommended by The Guardian, GQ, Time Out, Metro and Newsweek. Album duration: 64 minutes This event is not affiliated with Fugees or Columbia Records.
21:00 music

Thu, 23 May

BBFC 15

Love Lies Bleeding
From director Rose Glass comes an electric new romantic thriller, Love Lies Bleeding. A love story about reclusive gym manager Lou, who falls hard for Jackie, an ambitious bodybuilder. Jackie is working out at Lou?s gym while she is passing through town en route to Vegas for a competition in pursuit of her dream. But their love leads to violence, as they are pulled deep into the web of Lou's criminal family.
10:45 16:00
BBFC 18

Hoard
The story follows Maria - a teenager whose mother used to be a hoarder. Now (set in the 90s) she lives in a foster home where a previous resident Micheal inspires her to revisit her childhood memories and passions that she has repressed.
11:00 parent & baby 13:15 18:20
BBFC 15

La Chimera
Set in the 1980s, in the former Etruscian landscape of rural Italy, Arthur, a vagabond-type character, is mourning the loss of his love. A local ragtag group of graverobbers make use of his archaeological skills to find ancient tombs filled with artefacts, but Arthur uses the digs to search for a door to the afterlife, of which myths speak, where he imagines reuniting with her.
13:50 21:00
BBFC 12A

The Fall Guy
He’s a stuntman, and like everyone in the stunt community, he gets blown up, shot, crashed, thrown through windows and dropped from the highest of heights, all for our entertainment. And now, fresh off an almost career-ending accident, this working-class hero has to track down a missing movie star, solve a conspiracy and try to win back the love of his life while still doing his day job. What could possibly go right?
16:30
BBFC 15

Cine-real presents: Point Blank
After being double-crossed and left for dead, a mysterious man named Walker single-mindedly tries to retrieve the money that was stolen from him. Cine-real is one of the only film clubs in the UK to exclusively play films from original 16mm prints. They are a non-profit organisation which aims to unite film makers and enthusiasts in their appreciation of classic film.
19:30 16mm

Thu, 13 Jun

BBFC 15

Jellied Reels: Schizopolis
Created as a guerilla project by Steven Soderbergh (Sex, Lies and Videotape; Ocean's Trilogy; Magic Mike) with himself as writer, director and star, Schizopolis leaps into uncharted territories of the absurd. Shot on a micro-budget in a self-imposed exile in his Louisiana hometown, and also starring his real ex-wife, Soderbergh's departure from his previous mainstream success is more than worth a curious glance. A deranged comedy of confused identity, doublespeak, and white-knuckled 90s corporate intrigue, Schizopolis reinforced Soderbergh's status as one of America?s most daring, unpredictable, and frankly, bizarre filmmakers. "...all attempts at synopzing the film have ended in failure and hospitalization" - Steven Soderbergh "...an experimental movie with the emphasis on the mental" - Total Film "a riotous Möbius strip of deranged word games and doppelgänger metaphysics, a scalding allegory of professional and personal disappointment" - Dennis Lim Jellied Reels serves up screenings of the best films you've never tried (and won't find on streaming)... For more details about our upcoming programme at the Castle - follow us here!
18:45 jellied reels

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