The Extraordinary Travelling Film Show is returning to the Isle of Wight this summer for a second season of exciting pop-up cinema events.
The screenings will take place in new and beautiful locations, as well as some popular venues from last summer, that complement the crowd-pleasing films. The season begins on Friday 19th June and ends Sunday 30th August.
The Woman in Black (12) – East Dene Centre, Bonchurch
Friday 19th June
19:30 admission, 21:30 film start
Genuinely chilling and very atmospheric, THE WOMAN IN BLACK is one of the best Hammer Horror films of recent years. Daniel Radcliffe delivers a powerful performance as the widowed lawyer instructed to arrange the sale of Eel Marsh House, which is not unlike … East Dene.
As night falls and shadows lengthen around the house, our audience may notice someone watching from one of the windows …
War Horse (12) – Mottistone Gardens
Friday 31st July
19:30 admission, 21:00 film start
Directed by Steven Spielberg, WAR HORSE must be seen at the National Trust’s Mottistone, home of the direct descendant of General Seely, who rode the real War Horse and wrote the incredible true story on which the film is based. It will also be your chance to walk in the same gardens that the stars of the film – Benedict Cumberbatch and Tom Hiddlestone – walked during Benedict’s wedding there last summer!
The Lost Boys (15) – The Garlic Farm, Newchurch
Saturday 1st August
19:30 admission, 21:00 film start
Lots of dyed hair, lots of brooding looks! Join us for the awesome 80’s classic starring Kiefer Sutherland. No better way to see a vampire film than at the Garlic Farm!
Vote for your Favourite Film – Northwood House, West Cowes
Sunday 9th August
Family Day, Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week
Public voting has commenced for the choice of film to be shown at Northwood House. Whether you’re racing in Cowes or just want to see a movie under the stars, this is your chance to pick your family favourite.
• Finding Nemo
• Paddington
• Big Hero Six
Ghostbusters (12A) – Northwood House, West Cowes
Wednesday 12th August
19:00 admission, 20:30 film start
Northwood House is apparently the most haunted house on the island. So who you gonna call?
CINDERELLA (U) – Carisbrooke Castle, Newport
Saturday 15th August
19:00 admission, 20:30 film start
Disney’s live action update of the classic fairy tale is a delight for the whole family. With Cate Blanchett as the evil stepmother and Helena Bonham-Carter as the batty fairy godmother, CINDERELLA is immensely entertaining, fun and very romantic.
Big Wednesday (PG) – Eastern Beach, Sandown
Friday 28th August
18:00 admission, 20:00 film start
Three California surfers (Jan-Michael Vincent, William Katt and Gary Busey) fool around, drift apart and reunite years later to ride epic waves. Experience the classic surfing film on Eastern Beach, with the waves beside you.
The Lion King (U) – IoW Zoo, Sandown
Saturday 29th August
18:30 admission, 20:30 film start
This Disney classic has a wonderful story, hilarious characters and unforgettable songs. Come for a roaring good time and experience the film under the stars in the atmospheric surroundings of the Isle of Wight Zoo.
The Jungle Book (U) – IoW Zoo, Sandown
Sunday 30th August
18:30 admission, 20:30 film start
Not only is this the perfect Disney film to show at the zoo, but the zoo’s owner is distantly related to Rudyard Kipling, who wrote the original book! Sing along and enjoy JUNGLE BOOK in the heart of the zoo and under the stars! Groovy, man!
The Extraordinary Travelling Film Show is run by the Chief Magician, David Coultas. He bases his time magically between Bembridge, IoW, and south London.
Since last summer’s screenings on the island, there have been further events in a range of Extraordinary locations, from Planet Ice in Ryde (showing FROZEN, of course) to Christmas and Valentine’s screenings at the top of the Shard, making it Europe’s Highest Cinema.
Recently, there has been a residency at the Brunel Museum, in partnership with one of London’s best pop-up bars, where classic horror films where shown in an underground tunnel – with cocktails.
