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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.

Wed, 24 Apr

BBFC 15

Back to Black
A celebration of the most iconic - and much missed - homegrown star of the twenty-first century, Back To Black tells the extraordinary tale of Amy Winehouse. Painting a vivid, vibrant picture of the Camden streets she called home and capturing the struggles of global fame, Back To Black honours Amy's artistry, wit, and honesty, as well as trying to understand her demons. An unflinching look at the modern celebrity machine and a powerful tribute to a once-in-a-generation talent.
21:00

Thu, 25 Apr

BBFC 12A

Sometimes I Think About Dying
Fran, who likes to think about dying, makes the new guy at work laugh. Now the only thing standing in their way is Fran herself.
11:00 parent & baby
BBFC 15

Civil War
From filmmaker Alex Garland comes a journey across a dystopian future America, during a rapidly escalating Second American Civil War which has enguled the entire nation. The film follows a team of military-embedded journalists as they race against time to reach Washington DC before rebel factions descend upon the White House.
13:40
BBFC 15

Back to Black
A celebration of the most iconic - and much missed - homegrown star of the twenty-first century, Back To Black tells the extraordinary tale of Amy Winehouse. Painting a vivid, vibrant picture of the Camden streets she called home and capturing the struggles of global fame, Back To Black honours Amy's artistry, wit, and honesty, as well as trying to understand her demons. An unflinching look at the modern celebrity machine and a powerful tribute to a once-in-a-generation talent.
16:10
BBFC PG

Cine-real presents: Fletch
While working undercover wisecracking newspaper reporter Irwin "Fletch" Fletcher is offered a large sum by a millionaire with a terminal disease to kill him. Intrigued, Fletch decides to unearth the full story behind the offer. 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, 26 Apr

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.
12:15 15:15 18:15 21:00
BBFC 15

Civil War
From filmmaker Alex Garland comes a journey across a dystopian future America, during a rapidly escalating Second American Civil War which has enguled the entire nation. The film follows a team of military-embedded journalists as they race against time to reach Washington DC before rebel factions descend upon the White House.
18:30
BBFC 15

Back to Black
A celebration of the most iconic - and much missed - homegrown star of the twenty-first century, Back To Black tells the extraordinary tale of Amy Winehouse. Painting a vivid, vibrant picture of the Camden streets she called home and capturing the struggles of global fame, Back To Black honours Amy's artistry, wit, and honesty, as well as trying to understand her demons. An unflinching look at the modern celebrity machine and a powerful tribute to a once-in-a-generation talent.
20:50

Sat, 27 Apr

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.
11:30 14:30 17:30 20:30
BBFC 15

Back to Black
A celebration of the most iconic - and much missed - homegrown star of the twenty-first century, Back To Black tells the extraordinary tale of Amy Winehouse. Painting a vivid, vibrant picture of the Camden streets she called home and capturing the struggles of global fame, Back To Black honours Amy's artistry, wit, and honesty, as well as trying to understand her demons. An unflinching look at the modern celebrity machine and a powerful tribute to a once-in-a-generation talent.
13:40
BBFC 12A

Sometimes I Think About Dying
Fran, who likes to think about dying, makes the new guy at work laugh. Now the only thing standing in their way is Fran herself.
16:15
BBFC 15

Civil War
From filmmaker Alex Garland comes a journey across a dystopian future America, during a rapidly escalating Second American Civil War which has enguled the entire nation. The film follows a team of military-embedded journalists as they race against time to reach Washington DC before rebel factions descend upon the White House.
21:00

Sun, 28 Apr

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.
11:00 13:45 16:45 19:45
BBFC 12A

Sometimes I Think About Dying
Fran, who likes to think about dying, makes the new guy at work laugh. Now the only thing standing in their way is Fran herself.
11:45 19:15
BBFC 15

Civil War
From filmmaker Alex Garland comes a journey across a dystopian future America, during a rapidly escalating Second American Civil War which has enguled the entire nation. The film follows a team of military-embedded journalists as they race against time to reach Washington DC before rebel factions descend upon the White House.
14:00
BBFC 15

Back to Black
A celebration of the most iconic - and much missed - homegrown star of the twenty-first century, Back To Black tells the extraordinary tale of Amy Winehouse. Painting a vivid, vibrant picture of the Camden streets she called home and capturing the struggles of global fame, Back To Black honours Amy's artistry, wit, and honesty, as well as trying to understand her demons. An unflinching look at the modern celebrity machine and a powerful tribute to a once-in-a-generation talent.
16:30

Mon, 29 Apr

BBFC 12A

Sometimes I Think About Dying
Fran, who likes to think about dying, makes the new guy at work laugh. Now the only thing standing in their way is Fran herself.
11:00 £5 Monday! 18:30 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.
12:00 £5 Monday! 15:00 £5 Monday! 18:00 £5 Monday! 21:00 £5 Monday!
BBFC 15

Back to Black
A celebration of the most iconic - and much missed - homegrown star of the twenty-first century, Back To Black tells the extraordinary tale of Amy Winehouse. Painting a vivid, vibrant picture of the Camden streets she called home and capturing the struggles of global fame, Back To Black honours Amy's artistry, wit, and honesty, as well as trying to understand her demons. An unflinching look at the modern celebrity machine and a powerful tribute to a once-in-a-generation talent.
13:15 £5 Monday! 20:45 £5 Monday!
BBFC 15

Civil War
From filmmaker Alex Garland comes a journey across a dystopian future America, during a rapidly escalating Second American Civil War which has enguled the entire nation. The film follows a team of military-embedded journalists as they race against time to reach Washington DC before rebel factions descend upon the White House.
16:00 £5 Monday!

Tue, 30 Apr

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.
11:00 parent & baby 15:15 18:15 20:50
BBFC 15

Civil War
From filmmaker Alex Garland comes a journey across a dystopian future America, during a rapidly escalating Second American Civil War which has enguled the entire nation. The film follows a team of military-embedded journalists as they race against time to reach Washington DC before rebel factions descend upon the White House.
11:15 18:30
BBFC 12A

Sometimes I Think About Dying
Fran, who likes to think about dying, makes the new guy at work laugh. Now the only thing standing in their way is Fran herself.
13:40
BBFC 15

Back to Black
A celebration of the most iconic - and much missed - homegrown star of the twenty-first century, Back To Black tells the extraordinary tale of Amy Winehouse. Painting a vivid, vibrant picture of the Camden streets she called home and capturing the struggles of global fame, Back To Black honours Amy's artistry, wit, and honesty, as well as trying to understand her demons. An unflinching look at the modern celebrity machine and a powerful tribute to a once-in-a-generation talent.
15:50

Pitchblack Playback: Fiona Apple 'Fetch The Bolt Cutters'
*Please arrive by event start time as latecomers will not be admitted* Hear this incredible record like never before at Pitchblack Playback's listening session in the dark. Hear this classic in all its glory and detail in uncompressed high resolution 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. Duration: 52 minutes This event is not affiliated with Sony Music or Fiona Apple.
21:00 music

Wed, 1 May

BBFC 15

Back to Black
A celebration of the most iconic - and much missed - homegrown star of the twenty-first century, Back To Black tells the extraordinary tale of Amy Winehouse. Painting a vivid, vibrant picture of the Camden streets she called home and capturing the struggles of global fame, Back To Black honours Amy's artistry, wit, and honesty, as well as trying to understand her demons. An unflinching look at the modern celebrity machine and a powerful tribute to a once-in-a-generation talent.
11:00 21:00
BBFC 12A

Sometimes I Think About Dying
Fran, who likes to think about dying, makes the new guy at work laugh. Now the only thing standing in their way is Fran herself.
11:10 13:30
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 16:00 18:15 20:15
BBFC 15

Civil War
From filmmaker Alex Garland comes a journey across a dystopian future America, during a rapidly escalating Second American Civil War which has enguled the entire nation. The film follows a team of military-embedded journalists as they race against time to reach Washington DC before rebel factions descend upon the White House.
15:45 HOH subtitles

Pitchblack Playback: Nas 'Illmatic' (30th Anniversary)
*Please arrive by event start time as latecomers will not be admitted* Celebrate the 30th anniversary of one of the most influential, flawless hip hop albums of all time at Pitchblack Playback's listening session in the dark. Hear this classic in all its glory and detail in uncompressed 24-bit 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. This event is not affiliated with Nas or Sony Music.
19:00 music

Thu, 2 May

BBFC 15

Civil War
From filmmaker Alex Garland comes a journey across a dystopian future America, during a rapidly escalating Second American Civil War which has enguled the entire nation. The film follows a team of military-embedded journalists as they race against time to reach Washington DC before rebel factions descend upon the White House.
11:00 parent & baby 13:20
BBFC 12A

Sometimes I Think About Dying
Fran, who likes to think about dying, makes the new guy at work laugh. Now the only thing standing in their way is Fran herself.
11:15 18:30
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.
15:15 18:15 20:45
BBFC 15

Back to Black
A celebration of the most iconic - and much missed - homegrown star of the twenty-first century, Back To Black tells the extraordinary tale of Amy Winehouse. Painting a vivid, vibrant picture of the Camden streets she called home and capturing the struggles of global fame, Back To Black honours Amy's artistry, wit, and honesty, as well as trying to understand her demons. An unflinching look at the modern celebrity machine and a powerful tribute to a once-in-a-generation talent.
15:50

Tue, 7 May

Girls in Film present: Nezouh + director Q&A
Join Girls in Film to watch Soudade Kaadan's second feature, Nezouh. Followed by a Q&A with the director. 14-year-old Zeina and her family are the last to have stayed in their besieged hometown of Damascus in Syria. A missile rips a giant hole in their home, exposing them to the outside world. When a rope is mysteriously lowered into the hole, Zeina gets her first taste of freedom, and an unimaginable world of possibility opens up for her. As the violence outside escalates, the family is pressured to evacuate, but Mutaz, her father is adamant that they stay, refusing to flee to the uncertain life of a refugee. Faced with a life or death dilemma, Zeina and Hala, her mother, must make the choice whether to stay or leave.
18:30

Thu, 9 May

BBFC 18

Jellied Reels: Generation P
Once upon a time in Russia, there really was a carefree, youthful generation that smiled at the summer, the sea and the sun - and chose Pepsi. A long-gestating adaptation of Viktor Pelevin's cult nineties novel, Generation P is an idiosyncratic voyage into the potent absurdity of modern Russia, via the buccaneering free market mindset of Madison Avenue. As capitalism floods into post-Soviet Moscow, Babylen Tatarsky finds himself concocting adverts for Western brands and adapting them for a 'Russian Mentality'. His poetic sensibility and cynical cunning soon land him a role as the Chief Creative in the bizarre political machinery governing the country. Like a heady mash-up of Mad Men by way of Burroughs, Generation P is darkly funny and fantastically prescient of our strange global moment. So strap yourselves in if you like things like ancient Mesopotamian mythology, Adam Curtis's sociopolitical headspins, or just huffing glue in a kiosk. Jellied Reels are proud to present this film with newly translated subtitles. "a frenzied essayistic quality, like Jean-Luc Godard on acid" - Slant Magazine "a delirious celebration of sloganeering and spin" - New York Times 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

Wed, 15 May

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. As recommended by The Guardian, GQ, Time Out, Metro and Newsweek.
19:15 music

Thu, 16 May

BBFC 15

Cine-real presents: Chinatown
A private detective hired to expose an adulterer finds himself caught up in a web of deceit, corruption, and murder. 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

Sun, 19 May

BBFC 15

Cine-real presents: Chinatown
A private detective hired to expose an adulterer finds himself caught up in a web of deceit, corruption, and murder. 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.
13:45 16mm

Tue, 21 May

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 Manchota.
18:45

Thu, 23 May

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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