Enjoy the magic of the big screen with your loved ones, as we present a curated collection of films suitable for all ages.
Join us on Advent Sunday as we start the festive season with one of the all-time great Dickens adaptations, The Muppet Christmas Carol. In addition to all of the usual ensemble cast of Kermit and friends, Michael Caine plays it straight as Ebenezer Scrooge, in a career highlight performance that underpins the trademark Muppet zaniness with real pathos that will warm even the sternest of hearts.
An extra screening of the family-friendly sci-fi fantasy hit, presented back on the big screen at the Planetarium. The eponymous robot is a global sensation in waste allocation - until he embarks on an out-of-this-world misadventure…
Join us this Christmas season in one of Bristol’s most beautiful venues, Clifton College Chapel, for a special series of screenings of the first three Harry Potter films. Step into this magnificent venue and enjoy these spellbinding adventures back on the big screen, starting of course with Harry’s first year at Hogwarts…
Our final weekend of Planetarium screenings in 2024 starts with a double bill of classics from 1999, as they celebrate their 25th anniversaries. First up is Brad Bird’s magical and moving directorial debut, The Iron Giant. Inspired by Ted Hughes’ novel, it’s a powerful story that balances glorious sci-fi action with moments of pathos and joy that will leave you glowing.
Join us this Christmas season in one of Bristol’s most beautiful venues, Clifton College Chapel, for a special series of screenings of the first three Harry Potter films. Step into this magnificent venue and enjoy these spellbinding adventures back on the big screen, starting of course with Harry’s first year at Hogwarts…
Join us this Christmas season in one of Bristol’s most beautiful venues, Clifton College Chapel, for a special series of screenings of the first three Harry Potter films. The screenings at this magical venue continue with Chamber Of Secrets, a decidedly darker sequel to the original, yet still retaining all of the charm of its predecessor, and the spirit of the source material.
Our second sci-fi selection from 1999 at the Planetarium this December is the original Star Wars prequel, The Phantom Menace. Debate over the prequels still rages, but if you’re a millennial then memories of podracing, John Williams’ score and that lightsaber battle surely stir some deep-rooted emotions. Search your feelings; you know it to be true.
Join us this Christmas season in one of Bristol’s most beautiful venues, Clifton College Chapel, for a special series of screenings of the first three Harry Potter films. The screenings at this magical venue continue with Chamber Of Secrets, a decidedly darker sequel to the original, yet still retaining all of the charm of its predecessor, and the spirit of the source material.
It’s a perfect way to prepare for the festive weekend if, like us, it’s not truly Christmas until you’ve seen this film again… celebrating its 20th anniversary, we’re catching up with Buddy the Elf in the stunning setting of Armada House.
Just in time for Christmas, we’re presenting a very special double bill at Armada House: Raymond Briggs’ The Snowman, screened back to back with The Snowman & The Snowdog. The Oscar-nominated original and its stunning sequel have entertained generations, and we’re delighted to presenting them together.
Perfect for the whole family, enjoy the heartwarming story of The Polar Express, celebrating its 20th anniversary this year!
Our day of festive films at Armada House continues with the Christmas-themed crime caper, and firm festive favourite, Home Alone. Join Kevin McAllister for his one-child showdown with the Wet Bandits, featuring an increasingly wince-inducing series of booby traps…
What Christmas celebration is complete without Henry Selick’s macabre musical masterpiece The Nightmare Before Christmas? Join Jack Skellington on his misguided quest to replace ‘Sandy Claws’ and become the leader of Christmas Town for one night to remember…!
Richard Curtis’ ensemble rom-com hit Love Actually is the perfect film to get you into the Christmas spirit at Armada House this December!
We return to the stunning setting of The Mount Without for a screening of the stunning Disney animation The Hunchback of Notre Dame. With its soaring soundtrack, dramatic story and unforgettable classics, it is a high point of Disney’s 90’s resurgence.
Our screenings at Arnos Vale Cemetery continue with a Sondheim double-bill. Into The Woods, the all-star adaptation of the award-winning musical sees a couple embark on a quest to free themselves from a witch’s curse…
Join us this Spring at a very exciting new location - Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. Walk in the footsteps of film and theatre legends, and enjoy a trio of drama-school related screenings in the beautiful dance studio.
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