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Daydream Cinema October Screenings
Monday 28th October 2024
Gosforth Civic Theatre, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Daydream Cinema warmly welcomes you to our Relaxed Screenings this spooky season.
Everyone is welcome.
Browse through our programme below. Tickets must be booked for each screening separately. Click on the link next to the film information to buy tickets for a screening. Book ahead to avoid missing out.
Ticket options:
- Standard tickets: £5 per screening. A booking charge is added by the ticket platform.
- Pay As You Can: Pay nothing when you book your ticket, then you can make a donation if you can on the day of the screening.
We have two seating areas:
- Stepped rake seating for people who can use steps
- Step free access where movable seating is provided.
Please choose the seating area which would best support your access requirements when booking your tickets.
Below are some photos of the seating spaces. The step-free access space is empty in the photos, but would have moveable seating in place for the Daydream Cinema Day screenings.
3.30pm – Disney’s Fantasia (U)
A beautiful feature film blending classical music with 8 different animated stories, which was thought to be the first of its kind when it was released in 1940
6.30pm – Craft-a-long Screening: Interview with the Vampire (15)
1994, Directed by Neil Jordan.
Film start time: 6.30pm
Doors open: 6pm
Film running time: 2 hours 3 minutes.
Come join us at Gosforth Civic Theatre this October for a special screening of this 90’s gothic horror classic in which you can draw, knit, crochet or craft-along while you watch the film.
About the film: Based on the bestselling vampire novel by Anne Rice, this haunting gothic tale follows the story of the centuries-old tormented vampire Louis (Brad Pitt) as he recounts his dark and tragic journey of immortality, love, and loss alongside the charismatic but cruel Lestat (Tom Cruise).
The cast also includes Kirsten Dunst, Antonio Banderas, Thandiwe Newton, and Christian Slater. This year marks the 30th anniversary of this must-see gothic horror for vampire fans.
This film has been programmed by Beacon Films programmer Juliet Fraser, who will give a short introduction to the film.
About the craft-a-long
During this screening, the audience are encouraged to enjoy a fun, creative pastime such as knitting, crochet, drawing or paper based crafts while watching the film.
We know that some people can find ot easier to watch films while doing something else at the same time. This is completely optional – you are also welcome to just sit and watch the film!
- There will be a mixture of cinema style seating and caberet style tables with seating.
- You can bring your own knitting, crochet or craft project if you wish.
- You can also buy a pre-made craft pack to use during the screening as part of your ticket purchase.
Please note, this screening is for adults over the age of 15Â ONLY. You may be asked to provide ID on the door.
Film Content: The film features strong bloody violence, gore, threat and sexualised violence. For more information on content visit the BBFC website.
Relaxed Screening Information
This event is stim and tic-friendly. It is designed to be a relaxed and inclusive experience for disabled and neurodivergent audiences, their family, friends and supporters. It is open to anyone who is accepting of audiences with a range of access requirements. Enjoy films in a welcoming and supportive community atmosphere. We can’t wait to see you there!
During this screening:
- The lights will stay on at a low level
- The volume will be a bit lower
- You can move around and make some noise if you need to
- There will be a chill out space if you need to take a break
- The film will have English Language Descriptive Subtitles
- No ads or trailers
- There is a 2 minute film about How Relaxed Screenings Work just before each film
- There will be a short pre-recorded and captioned introduction to the film by the programmer, Juliet Fraser from Beacon Films.
Find out more about what to expect from the relaxed screenings in the video below.
Gosforth Civic Theatre (GCT) is an independent arts venue, cafe bar, events space and community hub in Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne.
It is home to, and run by, Liberdade Community Development Trust, a disability arts organisation. You can find out more about GCT on their website.
Scroll down this page to see a walkthrough video of the venue.
Scroll down this page to download a photo visual guide to the venue.
If you have any questions about access for Daydream Cinema Day you can contact:
Daydream Cinema: [email protected]
GCT:
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 0191 284 3700
GCT access:
- Level access: The venue is on one level and is wheelchair accessible.
- Cinema access: The screening room has 2 types of seating: a raked, stepped seating area and movable seating on one level in front of this.
- When you select tickets you can choose the area you want to sit. Please choose the seating area which best meets your access requirements.
- Toilets: There is a set of gendered toilets, one with all cubicles and one with cubicles and urinals. You are welcome to choose the toilet which you feel most comfortable using.
- Accessible toilet: There is one large accessible toilet. This is not a Changing Places toilet and does not have a hoist.
- Changing Places: The nearest CP toilet is a few minutes walk from GCT at the Gosforth Pool and Leisure Centre. This will be open during Daydream Cinema Day. You can find more information here or by contacting Gosforth Leisure Centre. There is also some information on AccessAble. Please note that Gosforth Leisure Centre is a separate organisation from GCT and Daydream Cinema. It is advised to contact the Leisure Centre directly for information about the Changing Places availability for the day of the event.
- Getting to the venue: The venue has transport links close by from Regent Centre Metro Station and Bus station. You can find out more details about GCT’s location, transport links and parking here.
- Cafe: GCT has a cafe which will be open from 8.30am – 9pm on the event day. The cafe serves a range of drinks, snacks and hot food. You can find out more about the cafe here.
- Food in the cinema: Daydream Cinema asks that you do NOT take any hot food (due to smell) or crisps (because they can make a lot of noise) into the cinema to help reduce sensory overload in the cinema space. You can take hot and cold drinks into the cinema. We ask you to support GCT by buying food and drinks in the venue if you wish to take snacks into the cinema.
Below is a walkthrough video of Gosforth Civic Theatre, to show you more of the venue.Â
Below is a Visual Guide to Gosforth Civic Theatre for Daydream Cinema Events you can download as a PDF or a word document.
Here are some images of Gosforth Civic TheatreÂ
GCT from outside
GCT staff at the bar
GCT Screen
GCT seating
Daydream Cinema is supported by Film Hub North with National Lottery funding on behalf of the BFI Film Audience Network.
Get in touch if you need to know more about any of our events or want us to organise a Daydream Cinema Club or Screening in your community.