This when a drive-in cinema is coming to the grounds of a Sheffield hotel
and live on Freeview channel 276
The Village Screen has been popping up to show films at unusual places, such as the outdoor pool in Hathersage, Ecclesall Woods and Castleton's Peak Cavern, since 2015.
Over the past five years the venture has gained momentum, with screenings being held across the country for more than 35,000 people.
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Hide AdNow organisers have come up with a new, socially-distanced way of showing movies by launching the Drive Thru Cinema – and the first event in Sheffield is happening in the grounds of the Kenwood Hall Hotel in Nether Edge.
“Between July 21 and 26, we'll be screening six cult classics in the lush grounds of Kenwood Hall Hotel on our giant 24ft inflatable cinema screen,” The Village Screen said in its latest update to supporters.
“Audiences will be able to watch the films each evening from the comfort of their own cars, with each car being given its own speaker system.”
Street food trader Percy & Lily's and vegan dessert specialist Elly Joy will be providing food – audience members can pre-order street food up to 48 hours before each event starts via an online service. Attendees will also be able to order drinks, popcorn and snacks, and there will be a DJ set by Jimmy The Gent ahead of each screening.
The films being shown are:
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Hide AdTuesday, July 21: Thelma & LouiseWednesday, July 22: Knives Out Thursday, July 23: Joker Friday, July 24: Drive Saturday, July 25: Back to the FutureSunday, July 26: Hidden Figures
All screenings start at 8pm. Tickets go on sale on July 7 at 9am, visit https://www.thevillagescreen.com/whats-on for details. The price of admission for one car is £41.80, with a maximum of 60 cars per event.
The Village Screen was established by Claire Atkinson as part of her company, Village Green Events. Claire grew up in Millhouses and began the pop-up cinema after moving back to Sheffield from London.