It looks like being a fortnight to remember for filmgoers in Gedling borough with two open air screenings under the stars taking place in Mapperley and Bestwood Village.
Sunset Cinema Club has two events planned over the next two weeks, with pop-up cinemas appearing at Haywood Road in Mapperley and at the Winding Engine House in Bestwood Village over the next fortnight.
Back by popular demand – following screenings earlier in the summer – the open air cinemas will be screening Bridesmaids and Harry Potter (and the Philosphers Stone) next weekend in Mapperley, and then end their season with ‘a last dance’ with Dirty Dancing at Bestwood Village on Saturday, September 15.
More than 500 people are expected to head outdoors as the sun sets to see their favourite film over the period, under the stars and in front of a giant 8m screen.[irp]
Louise Darby, founder of Sunset Cinema Club, who are based in Sherwood, said: “We hope to see new and old faces in the crowd as we gather at Sunset to end our summer season in two fabulous local spots.
“We have been grateful for the support of Gedling Borough Council, the Friends of Bestwood Country Park, BRAG and Haywood Road Community Centre to name but a few in helping to put together some truly GREAT events”.
Film goers are invited to bring a picnic to settle in, and can expect licensed pop-up bars run by community groups at both sites too (with profits helping to maintain the spaces), and with pizza available too.
Tickets, which must be bought in advance, cost £8–£11.50 and are still available here: www.sunsetcinemaclub.co.uk
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