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Audio Described

Relaxed

Parent & Baby

HOH Subtitles

Amplified Audio

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.

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.

Wherever possible we play films with the audio description soundtrack. These films are listed below, and can be recognised by the [AD] image beside the film title.

A film with an audio description soundtrack means that we can supply you with headphones for the duration of the film which will relay a special soundtrack with full description of events happening on screen. This means that anyone with visual impairment or other needs can fully enjoy the film.

An audio description soundtrack has no affect whatsoever to anyone without the headphones; it's just like a regular film.

Relaxed screenings offer a chance to see films in a relaxed environment and are open to everyone to attend, but are especially tailored for those with autism or others with sensory needs, as well as their friends, family and carers. Relaxed screenings are scheduled every second Sunday of the month.

Look at our Photo social story and read our Access Statement which can be used to see the venue before your visit. There is also a 3D tour of the cinema available here.

What’s different about these screenings?

The sound is lower than usual (we also have ear defenders available), the lights are kept on low, seats are not allocated, the cinema screening is filled to a maximum capacity of 75%.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.

Wherever possible, we play films with the Amplified Audio soundtrack. These films are listed below and can be recognised by the [AA] image beside the film title.

A film with an amplified audio soundtrack is specifically intended for people with hearing impairment. It means that we can supply you with headphones for the duration of the film, and you can turn up the volume as much as you need. 

An amplified audio soundtrack has no affect whatsoever on anyone without the headphones; it's just like a regular film.

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HOH subtitles, or ‘closed captioning’, refers to subtitles specifically intended for people who are Deaf or hard of hearing. They are a transcription rather than a translation, so as well as reproducing dialogue in films, aim to describe every additional non-dialogue sound available to a hearing audience, e.g. “(sighs)” or “(door creaks)” and song lyrics. These subtitles are hard-coded onto the screen. All guests are welcome to purchase tickets to these screenings and in our experience, hearing guests at these performances do not find the subtitles to be distracting at all.

Check out all the exciting events we’ve got coming up, by date.

When we’re not watching films we’re discussing them, running a quiz, learning to knit or laughing at hilarious stand-up comedy. If you’re a dab hand at arts & crafts or you’ve got an idea for an event, workshop or talk - contact us and let us know!

Wed, 15 Apr

Word Space presents Kite String Poetry #4: Anthology Launch

An evening of poetry celebrating the launch of Kite String Poetry Magazine #4. Live readings from some of the most exciting, emerging poets in London's literary scene. Kite String is a poetry magazine by Word Space - community poetry events and workshops in London since 2022. This is a coming together, a creative harvest festival of sorts where we reap the great poetry we have sown over the past year. Expect a celebratory affair: readings from the poets, space to comment, and all the usual cosy Word Space vibes - hosted by Joshua Hallam. Poets: Beth Punnett / Michael McKimm / Lola Dekhuijzen / Emma Bain / Oliver Golding / Andrew Simms / Pete Gomori / Alessandro Merendino / Robert Wooliams / Emma Keun / Eoghan McDermott / Kevin Scully / Moira McPartlin / Émane des Fleurs / Lena Platow / Kizzy Dewar / Nols Nathankski / Kavita K. Hansla / Siân Cameron / Valéra Simonchuk / Angel Rowan / Wyatt Miles / Rose Ramsden / Patrick Campbell / DeeDee / Orla Friel / Annabelle Barnes

Tue, 21 Apr

Pitchblack Mixtapes: Mid-'90s Melancholy

What was going on in the mid-'90s to make so many musicians so very melancholy? Who knows but it made for some damn fine music. Immerse yourself in a bespoke 60-minute audio journey in the dark from Pitchblack Playback zeroing in on the sublimely wistful music of the era on our powerful Screen One sound system. Sounds like: REM, The Cranberries, Madonna, Seal, George Michael, The Cardigans, Smashing Pumpkins, Tori Amos, Sheryl Crow... You're invited to submit your suggestions for tracks via email to info@pitchblackplayback.com by April 10 - no promises but you might hear your track if you're lucky! The results will be mixed by Pitchblack Playback founder Ben Gomori in this bespoke mixtape - which will be available to listen to again on Mixcloud after the session. No talking; no signing; no phones; no distractions; just music. "This sounds great' - Rick Rubin "A fabulous idea" - Jay Kay, Jamiroquai "The optimal way to listen to an album" - Max Richter "This might just be my favourite new thing to do" - Nihal, BBC Radio 5 Live Ticket includes Pitchblack Playback eye mask for extra darkness. As recommended by The Guardian, GQ, Time Out, and BBC 6 Music. Please arrive by event start time as latecomers will not be admitted and refunds will not be offered!

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