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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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

Take a look at all the lovely films we’ve got coming up, by date.

Fri, 7 Aug

BBFC PG

The Summer Book
In this tender drama, a young girl spends the summer on a small Finnish island with her grandmother and father. The film features occasional moments of threat and sensitively explores themes of grief and death.
11:45 + free guest S2 16:15 S2
BBFC 15

The Odyssey
An epic fantasy action film written and directed by Christopher Nolan. An adaptation of Homer's ancient Greek epic the Odyssey, starring Matt Damon as Odysseus, the Greek king of Ithaca, and chronicles his long and perilous journey home after the Trojan War, as he attempts to reunite with his wife, Penelope, portrayed by Anne Hathaway. Where he encounters mythical beings such as the Cyclops, sirens, and the nymph Calypso. Warning: This film contains sequences with flashing or flickering lights that may affect individuals with photosensitivity. Viewer discretion is advised.
12:15 + free guest S1 20:15 S1
BBFC 15

Ish
Set and filmed in Luton, Ish follows 12 year old best friends Ish (Farhan Hasnat) and Maram (Yahya Kitana), who wrestle to hold onto their friendship in the wake of a police stop and search. As the ripples take hold, the boys try to make sense of the men they are becoming and how letting go can be the hardest part of growing up. Written and directed by acclaimed artist Imran Perretta and co-written by Enda Walsh (Hunger), Ish was shot by cinematographer Jermaine Canute Edwards (My Father’s Shadow) and also stars singer/songwriter Joy Crookes. Warning: This film contains sequences with flashing or flickering lights that may affect individuals with photosensitivity. Viewer discretion is advised.
14:00 + free guest S2
BBFC 15

The Invite
The Invite is a marital dark comedy directed by Olivia Wilde (Booksmart/Don’t Worry Darling), adapted from the 2020 Spanish film The People Upstairs. It follows Joe and Angela, an unhappy, bickering San Francisco couple who host their enigmatic, sexually uninhibited upstairs neighbors for a chaotic dinner party that quickly spirals into raw, hilarious emotional warfare. Warning: This film contains sequences with flashing or flickering lights that may affect individuals with photosensitivity. Viewer discretion is advised.
15:45 S1

Sat, 8 Aug

BBFC PG

The Summer Book
In this tender drama, a young girl spends the summer on a small Finnish island with her grandmother and father. The film features occasional moments of threat and sensitively explores themes of grief and death.
11:00 S2
BBFC 15

The Odyssey
An epic fantasy action film written and directed by Christopher Nolan. An adaptation of Homer's ancient Greek epic the Odyssey, starring Matt Damon as Odysseus, the Greek king of Ithaca, and chronicles his long and perilous journey home after the Trojan War, as he attempts to reunite with his wife, Penelope, portrayed by Anne Hathaway. Where he encounters mythical beings such as the Cyclops, sirens, and the nymph Calypso. Warning: This film contains sequences with flashing or flickering lights that may affect individuals with photosensitivity. Viewer discretion is advised.
11:30 S1 17:30 S1
BBFC 15

The Invite
The Invite is a marital dark comedy directed by Olivia Wilde (Booksmart/Don’t Worry Darling), adapted from the 2020 Spanish film The People Upstairs. It follows Joe and Angela, an unhappy, bickering San Francisco couple who host their enigmatic, sexually uninhibited upstairs neighbors for a chaotic dinner party that quickly spirals into raw, hilarious emotional warfare. Warning: This film contains sequences with flashing or flickering lights that may affect individuals with photosensitivity. Viewer discretion is advised.
15:00 S1 21:00 S1
BBFC 15

Ish
Set and filmed in Luton, Ish follows 12 year old best friends Ish (Farhan Hasnat) and Maram (Yahya Kitana), who wrestle to hold onto their friendship in the wake of a police stop and search. As the ripples take hold, the boys try to make sense of the men they are becoming and how letting go can be the hardest part of growing up. Written and directed by acclaimed artist Imran Perretta and co-written by Enda Walsh (Hunger), Ish was shot by cinematographer Jermaine Canute Edwards (My Father’s Shadow) and also stars singer/songwriter Joy Crookes. Warning: This film contains sequences with flashing or flickering lights that may affect individuals with photosensitivity. Viewer discretion is advised.
16:00 Subtitled HOH subtitles S2

Sun, 9 Aug

BBFC 15

Ish
Set and filmed in Luton, Ish follows 12 year old best friends Ish (Farhan Hasnat) and Maram (Yahya Kitana), who wrestle to hold onto their friendship in the wake of a police stop and search. As the ripples take hold, the boys try to make sense of the men they are becoming and how letting go can be the hardest part of growing up. Written and directed by acclaimed artist Imran Perretta and co-written by Enda Walsh (Hunger), Ish was shot by cinematographer Jermaine Canute Edwards (My Father’s Shadow) and also stars singer/songwriter Joy Crookes. Warning: This film contains sequences with flashing or flickering lights that may affect individuals with photosensitivity. Viewer discretion is advised.
10:30 Pay What You Can S2
BBFC 15

The Odyssey
An epic fantasy action film written and directed by Christopher Nolan. An adaptation of Homer's ancient Greek epic the Odyssey, starring Matt Damon as Odysseus, the Greek king of Ithaca, and chronicles his long and perilous journey home after the Trojan War, as he attempts to reunite with his wife, Penelope, portrayed by Anne Hathaway. Where he encounters mythical beings such as the Cyclops, sirens, and the nymph Calypso. Warning: This film contains sequences with flashing or flickering lights that may affect individuals with photosensitivity. Viewer discretion is advised.
11:00 relaxed screening S1 14:30 S1 17:00 S2
BBFC PG

The Summer Book
In this tender drama, a young girl spends the summer on a small Finnish island with her grandmother and father. The film features occasional moments of threat and sensitively explores themes of grief and death.
12:30 S2
BBFC 15

The Invite
The Invite is a marital dark comedy directed by Olivia Wilde (Booksmart/Don’t Worry Darling), adapted from the 2020 Spanish film The People Upstairs. It follows Joe and Angela, an unhappy, bickering San Francisco couple who host their enigmatic, sexually uninhibited upstairs neighbors for a chaotic dinner party that quickly spirals into raw, hilarious emotional warfare. Warning: This film contains sequences with flashing or flickering lights that may affect individuals with photosensitivity. Viewer discretion is advised.
14:40 S2 20:30 S1

Mon, 10 Aug

BBFC 15

The Odyssey
An epic fantasy action film written and directed by Christopher Nolan. An adaptation of Homer's ancient Greek epic the Odyssey, starring Matt Damon as Odysseus, the Greek king of Ithaca, and chronicles his long and perilous journey home after the Trojan War, as he attempts to reunite with his wife, Penelope, portrayed by Anne Hathaway. Where he encounters mythical beings such as the Cyclops, sirens, and the nymph Calypso. Warning: This film contains sequences with flashing or flickering lights that may affect individuals with photosensitivity. Viewer discretion is advised.
10:45 £6 Monday! S2 14:45 HOH subtitles £6 Monday! S1 20:45 £6 Monday! S1
BBFC 15

The Invite
The Invite is a marital dark comedy directed by Olivia Wilde (Booksmart/Don’t Worry Darling), adapted from the 2020 Spanish film The People Upstairs. It follows Joe and Angela, an unhappy, bickering San Francisco couple who host their enigmatic, sexually uninhibited upstairs neighbors for a chaotic dinner party that quickly spirals into raw, hilarious emotional warfare. Warning: This film contains sequences with flashing or flickering lights that may affect individuals with photosensitivity. Viewer discretion is advised.
12:15 £6 Monday! S1 18:15 £6 Monday! S1
BBFC 15

Ish
Set and filmed in Luton, Ish follows 12 year old best friends Ish (Farhan Hasnat) and Maram (Yahya Kitana), who wrestle to hold onto their friendship in the wake of a police stop and search. As the ripples take hold, the boys try to make sense of the men they are becoming and how letting go can be the hardest part of growing up. Written and directed by acclaimed artist Imran Perretta and co-written by Enda Walsh (Hunger), Ish was shot by cinematographer Jermaine Canute Edwards (My Father’s Shadow) and also stars singer/songwriter Joy Crookes. Warning: This film contains sequences with flashing or flickering lights that may affect individuals with photosensitivity. Viewer discretion is advised.
14:15 £6 Monday! S2 18:45 £6 Monday! S2
BBFC PG

The Summer Book
In this tender drama, a young girl spends the summer on a small Finnish island with her grandmother and father. The film features occasional moments of threat and sensitively explores themes of grief and death.
16:30 £6 Monday! S2 21:00 £6 Monday! S2

Tue, 11 Aug

BBFC PG

The Summer Book
In this tender drama, a young girl spends the summer on a small Finnish island with her grandmother and father. The film features occasional moments of threat and sensitively explores themes of grief and death.
11:00 parent & baby S1
BBFC 15

The Invite
The Invite is a marital dark comedy directed by Olivia Wilde (Booksmart/Don’t Worry Darling), adapted from the 2020 Spanish film The People Upstairs. It follows Joe and Angela, an unhappy, bickering San Francisco couple who host their enigmatic, sexually uninhibited upstairs neighbors for a chaotic dinner party that quickly spirals into raw, hilarious emotional warfare. Warning: This film contains sequences with flashing or flickering lights that may affect individuals with photosensitivity. Viewer discretion is advised.
11:15 + free guest S2

Wed, 12 Aug

BBFC 15

Ish
Set and filmed in Luton, Ish follows 12 year old best friends Ish (Farhan Hasnat) and Maram (Yahya Kitana), who wrestle to hold onto their friendship in the wake of a police stop and search. As the ripples take hold, the boys try to make sense of the men they are becoming and how letting go can be the hardest part of growing up. Written and directed by acclaimed artist Imran Perretta and co-written by Enda Walsh (Hunger), Ish was shot by cinematographer Jermaine Canute Edwards (My Father’s Shadow) and also stars singer/songwriter Joy Crookes. Warning: This film contains sequences with flashing or flickering lights that may affect individuals with photosensitivity. Viewer discretion is advised.
10:30 + free guest S1 16:15 S2
BBFC 15

The Odyssey
An epic fantasy action film written and directed by Christopher Nolan. An adaptation of Homer's ancient Greek epic the Odyssey, starring Matt Damon as Odysseus, the Greek king of Ithaca, and chronicles his long and perilous journey home after the Trojan War, as he attempts to reunite with his wife, Penelope, portrayed by Anne Hathaway. Where he encounters mythical beings such as the Cyclops, sirens, and the nymph Calypso. Warning: This film contains sequences with flashing or flickering lights that may affect individuals with photosensitivity. Viewer discretion is advised.
10:45 + free guest S2 15:00 S1 21:00 S1
BBFC 15

The Invite
The Invite is a marital dark comedy directed by Olivia Wilde (Booksmart/Don’t Worry Darling), adapted from the 2020 Spanish film The People Upstairs. It follows Joe and Angela, an unhappy, bickering San Francisco couple who host their enigmatic, sexually uninhibited upstairs neighbors for a chaotic dinner party that quickly spirals into raw, hilarious emotional warfare. Warning: This film contains sequences with flashing or flickering lights that may affect individuals with photosensitivity. Viewer discretion is advised.
12:30 + free guest S1 18:20 S2
BBFC PG

The Summer Book
In this tender drama, a young girl spends the summer on a small Finnish island with her grandmother and father. The film features occasional moments of threat and sensitively explores themes of grief and death.
14:15 S2 20:45 S2

Thu, 13 Aug

BBFC 15

The Invite
The Invite is a marital dark comedy directed by Olivia Wilde (Booksmart/Don’t Worry Darling), adapted from the 2020 Spanish film The People Upstairs. It follows Joe and Angela, an unhappy, bickering San Francisco couple who host their enigmatic, sexually uninhibited upstairs neighbors for a chaotic dinner party that quickly spirals into raw, hilarious emotional warfare. Warning: This film contains sequences with flashing or flickering lights that may affect individuals with photosensitivity. Viewer discretion is advised.
10:30 + free guest S2 11:00 S1 20:45 S2
BBFC 15

The Odyssey
An epic fantasy action film written and directed by Christopher Nolan. An adaptation of Homer's ancient Greek epic the Odyssey, starring Matt Damon as Odysseus, the Greek king of Ithaca, and chronicles his long and perilous journey home after the Trojan War, as he attempts to reunite with his wife, Penelope, portrayed by Anne Hathaway. Where he encounters mythical beings such as the Cyclops, sirens, and the nymph Calypso. Warning: This film contains sequences with flashing or flickering lights that may affect individuals with photosensitivity. Viewer discretion is advised.
13:00 + free guest S2 15:00 S1 21:00 S1
BBFC PG

The Summer Book
In this tender drama, a young girl spends the summer on a small Finnish island with her grandmother and father. The film features occasional moments of threat and sensitively explores themes of grief and death.
16:30 S2
BBFC 15

Ish
Set and filmed in Luton, Ish follows 12 year old best friends Ish (Farhan Hasnat) and Maram (Yahya Kitana), who wrestle to hold onto their friendship in the wake of a police stop and search. As the ripples take hold, the boys try to make sense of the men they are becoming and how letting go can be the hardest part of growing up. Written and directed by acclaimed artist Imran Perretta and co-written by Enda Walsh (Hunger), Ish was shot by cinematographer Jermaine Canute Edwards (My Father’s Shadow) and also stars singer/songwriter Joy Crookes. Warning: This film contains sequences with flashing or flickering lights that may affect individuals with photosensitivity. Viewer discretion is advised.
18:45 S2

Fri, 14 Aug

BBFC 15

Ish
Set and filmed in Luton, Ish follows 12 year old best friends Ish (Farhan Hasnat) and Maram (Yahya Kitana), who wrestle to hold onto their friendship in the wake of a police stop and search. As the ripples take hold, the boys try to make sense of the men they are becoming and how letting go can be the hardest part of growing up. Written and directed by acclaimed artist Imran Perretta and co-written by Enda Walsh (Hunger), Ish was shot by cinematographer Jermaine Canute Edwards (My Father’s Shadow) and also stars singer/songwriter Joy Crookes. Warning: This film contains sequences with flashing or flickering lights that may affect individuals with photosensitivity. Viewer discretion is advised.
13:55 S1

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