Pictureville Cinema, Yorkshire’s biggest independent cinema, will reopen on 31 August, following a 10-month temporary closure. The reopening coincides with Cinema First’s National Cinema Day and with it comes an incredible one-day discount, with ticket prices at just £3.
Welcoming audiences back with a diverse programme of new releases and family favourites alongside arthouse films and newly restored classics, the reopening will play its part in a day long nationwide celebration of the big screen.
Featured films on National Cinema Day include new release Kneecap (2024) about the Irish hip hop trio from Belfast; the new 4k restoration of The Terminator to mark its 40th anniversary; re-release of Japanese anime classic, My Neighbour Totoro (1988) along with a screening of Wonka (2023).
Throughout September, featured screenings include Yorkshire-filmed Starve Acre (2023) starring Matt Smith; the re-release of the original 1969 The Italian Job plus Kid’s Club screenings of Roald Dahl classics including Fantastic Mr Fox (2009), James and the Giant Peach (1996) and Matilda the Musical (2022).
Commenting on Pictureville Cinema’s reopening, Sally Folkard, Head of Screen and Cultural Engagement at the National Science and Media Museum said:
“We’re really looking forward to welcoming audiences back into Pictureville after unexpectedly having to close the cinema last year. Audiences will be able to enjoy a fantastic programme including the latest releases, new restorations plus the best of world cinema and independent classics that Pictureville is known for, all back in the beautiful auditorium.”
The reopening of Pictureville Cinema follows the reopening of the museum’s Cubby Broccoli screen in July. The museum’s IMAX remains temporarily closed due to the museum’s ongoing refurbishment.
For more information about film times and to book tickets, please visit our cinema pages.
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Notes to Editors
On 20 October, The National Science and Media Museum’s Pictureville Cinema was closed as a precautionary measure due to the presence of Reinforced Aerated Autoclave Concrete (RAAC) in the building. Following remediation works, Pictureville Cinema will now reopen on 31 August.
For more information, please contact Brittany Noppe, Communications Manager, Brittany.noppe@scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk / 01274 203356
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About the National Science and Media Museum
The National Science and Media Museum in Bradford, West Yorkshire, opened in 1983, and has since become one of the most visited UK museums outside London. It draws on more than three million objects from its national collection to explore the science and culture of image and sound technologies, and their impact on our lives.
The museum creates special exhibitions, interactive galleries and activities for families and adults, and is home to Pictureville, Yorkshire’s biggest independent cinema with three screens including Europe’s first IMAX and the only public Cinerama venue in the world.
Please note, the museum remains temporarily closed to the public until early 2025 to undergo a once-in-a-generation transformation. For more information and updates on re-opening, please visit our website.
