Film Events In Liverpool
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Review: Romeo + Juliet, Backyard Cinema, St George’s Hall, Liverpool
As the heavy wooden doors of St George’s Hall creaked open, something more than a film screening was about to unfold. Romeo + Juliet, reimagined by immersive trailblazers Backyard Cinema, transformed Liverpool’s neoclassical landmark into a sacred space of love, loss, and late-90s nostalgia. Backyard Cinema’s founder, Dominic Davies, is known for curating cinematic experiences that reach beyond the screen—and this production is no exception. Following sell-out runs in London and touring across the UK,…
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New Outdoor Cinema Film Series Set To Light Up Calderstones Park
From Shakespeare to ABBA, a brand new summer cinema brings iconic stories to life in Liverpool’s most scenic garden. This summer, a brand-new open-air cinema is coming to Liverpool, promising magical movie nights beneath the stars in the leafy surrounds of Calderstones Park. Launching in July, the outdoor screen will take pride of place in the gardens of the Grade II listed Mansion House, home to national Shared Reading charity, The Reader. Running from Wednesday…
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Backyard Cinema’s Romeo + Juliet Returns To Liverpool’s St George’s Hall This June
This June, love will be in the air as Backyard Cinema’s critically acclaimed production of Romeo + Juliet returns to St George’s Hall, Liverpool, for a spectacular week-long cinematic residency. Taking place from 23 – 29 June 2025, this immersive reimagining of Baz Luhrmann’s 1996 cult classic promises to be one of the city’s most atmospheric and talked-about events of the summer. This is not just a film screening. Audiences will step into the grandeur of St George’s Hall – a…
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VideOdyssey Needs You: UK’s Last Video Shop Calls for Volunteers
Liverpool’s most unique arts venue, VideOdyssey – affectionately known as the ‘UK’s last video shop‘ – is calling out for volunteers to join a one-of-a-kind film archiving project. Home to thousands of rare VHS tapes, vintage memorabilia, and retro arcade games, VideOdyssey offers visitors a nostalgic escape into the golden age of home entertainment. Now, the team is embarking on a mission to catalogue and preserve its massive collection for future generations — and they…
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VisitLiverpool Shines the Spotlight On Liverpool City Region’s Film Locations
VisitLiverpool, in partnership with Liverpool Film Office, has launched the second phase of their screen tourism campaign, Liverpool. The Ultimate Setting, following the release of VisitBritain’s international screen tourism campaign, Starring GREAT Britain. This phase continues to celebrate and promote Liverpool City Region’s iconic film and television locations, inviting visitors to explore Liverpool through the lens of their favourite films and TV shows, highlighting the region’s vibrant film heritage and its reputation as a top…
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In Conversation – Daniel Draper & Christie Allanson of Shut Out The Light’s ‘Liverpool Story’ Film
Liverpool Story captures a year in the life of Liverpool, exploring its unique character across every postcode. Filmed in 2023, the documentary by director Daniel Draper and producer Christie Allanson captures familiar and unexpected sides of the city, from drag nights to doggy daycare, revealing Liverpool’s rich culture beyond the backdrops seen in TV and film. In our conversation, Dan and Christie discuss how they aimed to capture the true essence of Liverpool through themes…
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BBC Radio 1 Film Critic Ali Plumb Brings his ‘Untitled Film Quiz Project’ to Liverpool’s Picturehouse Cinema at FACT
Movie buffs and trivia enthusiasts, arm yourselves with your best and most obscure film knowledge! After an incredibly successful run at other Picturehouse cinemas, Ali Plumb, BBC Radio 1’s best-loved film critic, is taking his delightfully nerdy Untitled Film Quiz Project on the road, with exciting live events scheduled at three iconic Picturehouse venues: Cambridge Arts Picturehouse, Chester Picturehouse and Picturehouse at FACT, Liverpool. Designed to test the knowledge of both casual cinema-goers and hardcore…
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Backyard Cinema Bringing Romeo + Juliet Film Screening To Liverpool
After a decade of sold out shows in London, Backyard Cinema’s critically acclaimed Romeo + Juliet show is coming to Liverpool. And where better to host this truly special screening then the timeless and beautiful Concert Room inside St George’s Hall. This celebration of Baz Luhrmann’s acclaimed 1996 cult classic will be screened in this intimate and breath-taking setting amongst candle lit aisles from 9 – 15 September 2024. A live choir will perform stunning interpretations of…
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Escapes Returns With Free Cinema Tickets For New British Comedy, SEIZE THEM!
Escapes, supported by the BFI awarding National Lottery funding, returns on Monday 25 March with over 15,000 tickets to a special preview of new British comedy SEIZE THEM!. With the opportunity to watch the film ahead of its official UK release date, free tickets are available to encourage everyone to discover, or rediscover, independent cinema. This month sees Escapes making its audiences smile and laugh as they’re transported to the dark ages to watch the story unfold…
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5 Film Events Coming To Liverpool This February
Whether you’re a fan of films with a message, film festivals or even if you’re a filmmaker yourself – Liverpool’s upcoming February film events are offering something for everyone. In this article, we’ll be listing the top five events happening next month in Liverpool’s diverse, dynamic and iconic film scene. 1. Crass. The Sound of Free Speech. (The Story of Reality Asylum). Liverpool Palestinian Solidarity Film Screening Date: Friday 2 FebruaryTime: 7pmLocation: The Casa Bar,…
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Escapes Launches A Series of Free Cinema Screenings Across The UK, Including Liverpool
Escapes, supported by the BFI, awarding National Lottery funding, is offering everyone the opportunity to enjoy the big screen experience and discover independent cinema. Escapes is on a mission to bring new audiences to the cinema with free screenings. Based on a true story, heartbreaking sports drama The Iron Claw will be the first film previewed in 126 independent cinemas on the evening of Monday 5 February, with more than 15,000 free cinema tickets available. From Cornwall to…
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10 Films You Won’t Want To Miss At FACT And The Everyman Cinema This January
What better way is there to kick off the new year than to take a trip down to the cinema to watch some new films? If you want to start 2024 off right, look no further than FACT’s Picturehouse and the Everyman cinema. Top 5 Upcoming films showing at FACT’s Picturehouse 1. One Life Based on a true story surrounding the life of London broker, Sir Nicholas ‘Nicky’ Winton (Johnny Flynn), One Life lets us…
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10 Films You Won’t Want To Miss At FACT And The Everyman Cinema This December
Winter is upon us. Snowball fights, cosy fires, hot chocolates with marshmallows and cream, but what should we watch on the big screen? Fear not as the festive film season won’t let you down. Liverpool’s best independent cinemas, FACT’s Picturehouse and the Everyman cinema are showing a multitude of must-see films this December. Let’s dive in. Top 5 Upcoming films showing at FACT’s Picturehouse FACT’s Picturehouse is the place to be next month, home to…
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10 Films You Won’t Want To Miss Screened At FACT And The Everyman Cinema This November
If you’re looking for a new film to watch, look no further than Liverpool’s finest independent cinemas, FACT’s Picturehouse and the Everyman. Top 5 Upcoming films showing at FACT’s Picturehouse The leading UK arts centre, FACT, is showing The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, Saltburn, May December and many more this month. Whether you’re a dystopian cinema, psychological thriller or drama fan – there is something for everyone. 1. The Hunger Games:…
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Baltic Market Unveils Huge Halloween Movie Extravaganza For Adults & Kids
A spooktacular movie double bill is coming to the big screen at Baltic Market this Halloween with a day and night film fright-fest. Prepare to be bewitched on Tuesday October 31 by a perfect pairing of Halloween cinema classics for all ages and scare levels. Baltic Market will be getting things off to a fang-tastic start for little movie-loving monsters by showing the family-friendly animated favourite Hotel Transylvania. Then after dark, once the witching hour approaches, it’s…
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The Luna Cinema Is Back For Christmas Film Screenings At Liverpool’s Town Hall
The Luna Cinema, along with headline partner ITVX, has announced its 2023 winter season of indoor Christmas film screenings. Screenings are taking place across the country including at Liverpool Town Hall. Festive films are a staple when it comes to the winter season, and this year The Luna Cinema is back with a whole new programme of classic Christmas and New Year film screenings in magical settings to spread some festive cheer. The ultimate cinematic event…
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Everyman Presents Nationwide Preview Screenings Of Killers Of The Flower Moon In Partnership With Green & Black’s
Everyman and Green & Black’s are proud to present an evening of nationwide preview screenings on Thursday 19 October 2023, to celebrate the release of Apple TV+ and Paramount Pictures’ epic Western crime drama, Killers of the Flower Moon. Customers can book an exclusive screening of the highly anticipated true crime story before it is officially released on 20 October 2023. The film will be screened at Everyman’s venues nationwide, including Manchester, Leeds, Plymouth, Liverpool, Newcastle and…
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Jurassic Park In Concert Celebrating The 30th Anniversary Coming To Liverpool Arena This October
In celebration of the triple Oscar-winning Jurassic Park’s 30th anniversary, AEG Artistic Presents are thrilled to announce Jurassic Park In Concert. This Autumn the acclaimed blockbuster will be presented in venues around the country, while the film’s renowned award-winning John Williams score is performed live by a full orchestra. Giving audiences the chance to see the sci-fi classic like never before, the 1993 Stephen Spielberg hit will be shown in HD on big screens around the UK throughout October.…
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Musician & Audiovisual Artist Rea Fortis Presents ‘Where Are Your Gods Now’ At FACT This Summer
The multi-talented artist Rea Fortis will present her visual EP launch at FACT this August. Where Are Your Gods Now is an audiovisual experience that combines Rea Fortis’ love of music videos and visual albums (think Beyonce’s Lemonade or Janelle Monae’s Dirty Computer). This visual EP launch pays homage to Western films, while starting a conversation about the place of religion in a post-apocalyptic world. In her directorial premiere, Where Are Your Gods Now doubles as the debut EP from Fortis…
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Heathers: The Musical Comes To FACT’s Picturehouse Cinema For One Night Only on 28 March
The stage recording of the award-winning, West End hit Heathers: The Musical will be coming to cinemas nationwide for a one-night-only special event on 28 March. And you can catch it at Picturehouse at FACT! Based on the 1989 cult classic film starring Winona Ryder and Christian Slater, the musical adaptation follows Westerberg High student Veronica Sawyer, whose dreams of popularity finally start to come true when she’s taken under the wings of the three…
