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PICTUREHOUSE CINEMAS LAUNCH AUTISM FRIENDLY SCREENINGS AROUND THE COUNTRY
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Have kept in all cinemas listed here should you wish to forward on to those outside London.
January 26 2009: After a series of successful tests in a few cinemas, Picturehouse Cinemas announce today a series of autism-friendly screenings at their sites around the country.
These screenings, arranged in partnership with The National Autistic Society (NAS) - the UK’s leading charity for people affected by autism, are designed for people on the autism spectrum, their families, friends and carers. During the film low lights are left on inside the auditorium and the volume of the soundtrack is reduced. Cinemagoers are free to move around, make a noise or take a break during the film if they need to – activities not encouraged at regular screenings.
The cinema is often not a place that is easily accessible for families affected by autism. These screenings aim to make families feel welcome, comfortable and relaxed in an environment that can otherwise seem traumatic - among other families experiencing similar issues.
Films to be featured include the likes of new and current titles such as BOLT and MADAGASCAR 2: ESCAPE TO AFRICA, as well as IGOR and CARS, for example. Several of the cinemas listed below are launching the initiative with free screenings.
“Autism Friendly screenings have proved to be a huge success with regular events attracting diverse audiences to our London venues, “ said Alice Warren, Community and Education manager for Picturehouse Cinemas. “ I am delighted to now be able to extend a warm welcome to members of communities up and down the country who might otherwise feel excluded from the cinema experience.
Caroline Hattersley, NAS Head of Information, Advice and Advocacy, said: “Autism is a serious, lifelong and disabling condition that is much more common than people think. For families affected by autism trips to the cinema can often be very difficult due to a lack of help, support and understanding. It’s fantastic that Picturehouse Cinemas have recognised their specific needs and are giving them the opportunity to enjoy a fun family day out.”
London sites:
The Ritzy, Brixton
BOLT
Monday 16 February, 11am
Tickets £2.50
Alice Warren
alice.w@picturehouses.co.uk
0207 326 2611
Greenwich Picturehouse
BOLT
Thursday 19 February, 11am
Tickets £2.50
alice.w@picturehouses.co.uk
0207 326 2611 / 0208 853 0484
Stratford Picturehouse (East London)
IGOR
Saturday 7 February, 11am
BOLT
Saturday 7 March
Dominic Voice
dominic.v@picturehouses.co.uk
0208 522 0043
Tickets £2 / free for adults (Kids Club membership required)
Outside London:
The Belmont, Aberdeen
IGOR
Sunday 22 February, 11.30am
FREE LAUNCH EVENT
Dallas King
belmont@picturehouses.co.uk
01224 343500
Cambridge Arts PIcturehouse
MADAGASCAR:ESCAPE 2 AFRICA
Thursday 19 February, 11am
FREE LAUNCH EVENT
Trish Shield
trish.s@picturehouses.co.uk
01273 579 127
The Cameo, Edinburgh
MADAGASCAR:ESCAPE 2 AFRICA
Sunday 15 February, 11.30am
FREE LAUNCH EVENT
Johnny
cameo.marketing@picturehouses.co.uk
Duke of Yorks, Brighton
CARS
Sunday 1 March, 11am
Tickets £2.50
Shahnaz Zarif
dukeofyorks@picturehouses.co.uk
01273 818 549
Exeter Picturehouse
MADAGSACAR:ESCAPE 2 AFRICA
Wednesday 18 February, 1.30pm
FREE LAUNCH EVENT
Izze Bright-Roberts / Andy Botterill
exeter@picturehouses.co.uk
01392 285 960
Regal Picturehouse, Henley
THE MAGIC ROUNDABOUT
Sunday 25 Jan, 11am
IGOR, Sun 22 Feb, 11am
Tickets £2.50
Melissa Woodley/ Hilary Evans
regal@picturehouses.co.uk
01491 414 080
Cinema City, Norwich
CARS, Sun 15 Jan, 11am
ICE AGE 2, Sun 15 Mar, 11am
Tickets £2.50
Anna Stubbings
01603 625145 / 628612
anna@cinemaplus.org.uk
Picturehouse @ FACT, Liverpool
CARS
Sunday 22 February, 11.30am
FREE LAUNCH EVENT
Dom Scriven
dominic.s@picturehouses.co.uk
0151 707 4467
Harbour Lights Picturehouse, Southampton
MADAGASCAR:ESCAPE 2 AFRICA
Monday 16 February, 11am
FREE LAUNCH EVENT
Louise Scutts
Louise.s@picturehouses.co.uk
023 8063 5335
Stratford Upon Avon
MADAGASCAR:ESCAPE 2 AFRICA
Tuesday 17 February, 11am
FREE LAUNCH EVENT
Chris Parker
01789 415 214
Stratfordonavon@picturehouses.co.uk
City Screen Picturehouse, York
IGOR
Sunday 15 February, 11.15am
FREE LAUNCH EVENT
Cath Sharp
cath.s@picturehouses.co.uk
01904 612 940
Have kept in all cinemas listed here should you wish to forward on to those outside London.
January 26 2009: After a series of successful tests in a few cinemas, Picturehouse Cinemas announce today a series of autism-friendly screenings at their sites around the country.
These screenings, arranged in partnership with The National Autistic Society (NAS) - the UK’s leading charity for people affected by autism, are designed for people on the autism spectrum, their families, friends and carers. During the film low lights are left on inside the auditorium and the volume of the soundtrack is reduced. Cinemagoers are free to move around, make a noise or take a break during the film if they need to – activities not encouraged at regular screenings.
The cinema is often not a place that is easily accessible for families affected by autism. These screenings aim to make families feel welcome, comfortable and relaxed in an environment that can otherwise seem traumatic - among other families experiencing similar issues.
Films to be featured include the likes of new and current titles such as BOLT and MADAGASCAR 2: ESCAPE TO AFRICA, as well as IGOR and CARS, for example. Several of the cinemas listed below are launching the initiative with free screenings.
“Autism Friendly screenings have proved to be a huge success with regular events attracting diverse audiences to our London venues, “ said Alice Warren, Community and Education manager for Picturehouse Cinemas. “ I am delighted to now be able to extend a warm welcome to members of communities up and down the country who might otherwise feel excluded from the cinema experience.
Caroline Hattersley, NAS Head of Information, Advice and Advocacy, said: “Autism is a serious, lifelong and disabling condition that is much more common than people think. For families affected by autism trips to the cinema can often be very difficult due to a lack of help, support and understanding. It’s fantastic that Picturehouse Cinemas have recognised their specific needs and are giving them the opportunity to enjoy a fun family day out.”
London sites:
The Ritzy, Brixton
BOLT
Monday 16 February, 11am
Tickets £2.50
Alice Warren
alice.w@picturehouses.co.uk
0207 326 2611
Greenwich Picturehouse
BOLT
Thursday 19 February, 11am
Tickets £2.50
alice.w@picturehouses.co.uk
0207 326 2611 / 0208 853 0484
Stratford Picturehouse (East London)
IGOR
Saturday 7 February, 11am
BOLT
Saturday 7 March
Dominic Voice
dominic.v@picturehouses.co.uk
0208 522 0043
Tickets £2 / free for adults (Kids Club membership required)
Outside London:
The Belmont, Aberdeen
IGOR
Sunday 22 February, 11.30am
FREE LAUNCH EVENT
Dallas King
belmont@picturehouses.co.uk
01224 343500
Cambridge Arts PIcturehouse
MADAGASCAR:ESCAPE 2 AFRICA
Thursday 19 February, 11am
FREE LAUNCH EVENT
Trish Shield
trish.s@picturehouses.co.uk
01273 579 127
The Cameo, Edinburgh
MADAGASCAR:ESCAPE 2 AFRICA
Sunday 15 February, 11.30am
FREE LAUNCH EVENT
Johnny
cameo.marketing@picturehouses.co.uk
Duke of Yorks, Brighton
CARS
Sunday 1 March, 11am
Tickets £2.50
Shahnaz Zarif
dukeofyorks@picturehouses.co.uk
01273 818 549
Exeter Picturehouse
MADAGSACAR:ESCAPE 2 AFRICA
Wednesday 18 February, 1.30pm
FREE LAUNCH EVENT
Izze Bright-Roberts / Andy Botterill
exeter@picturehouses.co.uk
01392 285 960
Regal Picturehouse, Henley
THE MAGIC ROUNDABOUT
Sunday 25 Jan, 11am
IGOR, Sun 22 Feb, 11am
Tickets £2.50
Melissa Woodley/ Hilary Evans
regal@picturehouses.co.uk
01491 414 080
Cinema City, Norwich
CARS, Sun 15 Jan, 11am
ICE AGE 2, Sun 15 Mar, 11am
Tickets £2.50
Anna Stubbings
01603 625145 / 628612
anna@cinemaplus.org.uk
Picturehouse @ FACT, Liverpool
CARS
Sunday 22 February, 11.30am
FREE LAUNCH EVENT
Dom Scriven
dominic.s@picturehouses.co.uk
0151 707 4467
Harbour Lights Picturehouse, Southampton
MADAGASCAR:ESCAPE 2 AFRICA
Monday 16 February, 11am
FREE LAUNCH EVENT
Louise Scutts
Louise.s@picturehouses.co.uk
023 8063 5335
Stratford Upon Avon
MADAGASCAR:ESCAPE 2 AFRICA
Tuesday 17 February, 11am
FREE LAUNCH EVENT
Chris Parker
01789 415 214
Stratfordonavon@picturehouses.co.uk
City Screen Picturehouse, York
IGOR
Sunday 15 February, 11.15am
FREE LAUNCH EVENT
Cath Sharp
cath.s@picturehouses.co.uk
01904 612 940
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