Short and sweet screenings for the littlest cinema lovers inside our cosy Mansion House Theatre Room.
“Aha! Oho! A trail in the snow”
One wild and windy night, the Gruffalo’s child bravely tiptoes out into the snow in search of the Big Bad Mouse. She meets Snake, Owl and Fox, but there is no sign of the fabled Mouse. He doesn’t really exist… or does he?
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Short and sweet screenings for the littlest cinema lovers inside our cosy Mansion House Theatre Room.
“Stick Man, oh Stick Man! You excellent friend!”
When Stick Man drifts far from the family tree, he takes an epic journey to make it home in time for Christmas. Julia Donaldson’s gorgeous festive book is brought to life on screen.
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Liverpool’s biggest open-air cinema returns to the historic Calderstones Mansion for Spooky Season.
This time we’re bringing you movie magic under the cosy cover of a giant canopy featuring a hand-picked selection of Halloween family favourites, cinematic masterpieces and literary adaptations. Arrive early and soak up the autumnal atmosphere before the film begins with music, food and drinks. All profits support The Reader’s charitable work transforming lives through literature in Liverpool and beyond.
“I believe even the most rational mind can play tricks in the dark.”
See the stunning movie adaptation of Susan Hill’s haunting book against the backdrop of one of Liverpool’s most historic houses. Drenched in fog, and dripping with suspense, it’s the perfect choice for some spooky season goosebumps.We strive to make all our spaces and events as accessible as possible to all, please see our accessibility page to help you plan your visit.
Short and sweet screenings for the littlest cinema lovers inside our cosy Mansion House Theatre Room.
“There’s always room on the broom for my friends and me!”
Soar away with this beautiful, animated film of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s charming story about a kind witch, friendship and making space for others.We strive to make all our spaces and events as accessible as possible to all, please see our accessibility page to help you plan your visit.
Liverpool’s biggest open-air cinema returns to the historic Calderstones Mansion for Spooky Season. This time we’re bringing you movie magic under the cosy cover of a giant canopy featuring a hand-picked selection of Halloween family favourites, cinematic masterpieces and literary adaptations. Arrive early and soak up the autumnal atmosphere before the film begins with music, food and drinks. All profits support The Reader’s charitable work transforming lives through literature in Liverpool and beyond.“Feed me, Seymour!” A giant, bloodthirsty, alien plant is on the loose and demanding to be fed! Packed with pure, campy fun, iconic songs and scene-stealing cameos from Hollywood royalty. There’s truly nothing else like this hilariously dark musical!We strive to make all our spaces and events as accessible as possible to all, please see our accessibility page to help you plan your visit.
Liverpool’s biggest open-air cinema returns to the historic Calderstones Mansion for Spooky Season.
This time we’re bringing you movie magic under the cosy cover of a giant canopy featuring a hand-picked selection of Halloween family favourites, cinematic masterpieces and literary adaptations. Arrive early and soak up the autumnal atmosphere before the film begins with music, food and drinks. All profits support The Reader’s charitable work transforming lives through literature in Liverpool and beyond.
“I would send you a bouquet of newly sharpened pencils if I knew your name and address.”A love letter (by email?) to independent bookshops and the magic of New York in the autumn. This cosy classic celebrates the effortless chemistry of Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks, and features the prettiest bookshop you ever did see – except The Reader’s of course!We strive to make all our spaces and events as accessible as possible to all, please see our accessibility page to help you plan your visit.
Liverpool’s biggest open-air cinema returns to the historic Calderstones Mansion for Spooky Season.
This time we’re bringing you movie magic under the cosy cover of a giant canopy featuring a hand-picked selection of Halloween family favourites, cinematic masterpieces and literary adaptations. Arrive early and soak up the autumnal atmosphere before the film begins with music, food and drinks. All profits support The Reader’s charitable work transforming lives through literature in Liverpool and beyond.
“It’s only forever. Not long at all.”
This 80s fantasy masterpiece with a truly iconic performance from David Bowie as the Goblin King holds a special place in the heart of many. Complete with an unforgettable soundtrack, Labyrinth delivers spooky thrills without the nightmares.We strive to make all our spaces and events as accessible as possible to all, please see our accessibility page to help you plan your visit.
Liverpool’s biggest open-air cinema returns to the historic Calderstones Mansion for Spooky Season.
This time we’re bringing you movie magic under the cosy cover of a giant canopy featuring a hand-picked selection of Halloween family favourites, cinematic masterpieces and literary adaptations. Arrive early and soak up the autumnal atmosphere before the film begins with music, food and drinks. All profits support The Reader’s charitable work transforming lives through literature in Liverpool and beyond.“I’ll believe in you all my life, everyday.”
Spielberg’s timeless story about a gentle alien and his remarkable friendship with a ten-year-old boy perfectly captures the magic of a full-blown American Halloween, with a whopping helping of nostalgia and lashings of heart.We strive to make all our spaces and events as accessible as possible to all, please see our accessibility page to help you plan your visit.
Liverpool’s biggest open-air cinema returns to the historic Calderstones Mansion for Spooky Season.
This time we’re bringing you movie magic under the cosy cover of a giant canopy featuring a hand-picked selection of Halloween family favourites, cinematic masterpieces and literary adaptations. Arrive early and soak up the autumnal atmosphere before the film begins with music, food and drinks. All profits support The Reader’s charitable work transforming lives through literature in Liverpool and beyond.
“Come little children, the time’s come to play. Here in my garden of magic”
Be spellbound with the iconic Halloween adventure for all the family. Expect crafty witches, talking cats, a race against the clock and a cauldron full of Disney magic.We strive to make all our spaces and events as accessible as possible to all, please see our accessibility page to help you plan your visit.
Obscure Film and Button Masher! are proud to collaborate on this all dayer event which intends to capture the feeling of being a real part of the heyday of the Scala cinema, without which there would be no Scalarama!!! This event features two feature length films, a DJ set and more surprises.
Scala!!! Or, the Incredibly Strange Rise and Fall of the World’s Wildest Cinema and How It Influenced a Mixed-up Generation of Weirdos and Misfits is a 2023 documentary directed by Jane Giles and Ali Catterall who will introduce our screening. This feature-length documentary tells the riotous inside story of the infamous sex, drugs and rock ’n’ roll repertory cinema which inspired a generation of artists, musicians, authors and filmmakers during Britain’s turbulent Thatcher years.
Scala!!! Will be followed by a DJ set from 81 Renshaw residents, spinning film scores and deep cuts.
Finally, we will screen Thundercrack! (1975), directed by Curt McDowell, an extreme cult classic which has been simply described as ‘US sex comedy in which a lonely woman’s life is changed by unexpected visitors on a stormy night’, a synopsis that does not capture how tremendously influential and scarring the film has been to the viewers who saw it at Scala.
Accessibility info:
- 81 Renshaw Street is a street level venue, the screening is held in the back room which is up a few stairs. This is a traditional viewing experience with seats. The film will begin at the advertised time with a brief intro. No smoking or vaping within the venue. Under 18s will not be admitted.
Warnings:
- Flashing images in both films
- BBFC Certificate for Thundercrack!: 18 (real sex, nudity, sexualised objects, swearing, outdated terms, references to bestiality, drug use, voyeurism, violence)
- BBFC Certificate for Scala!!!: 18 (horror imagery, nudity, violence, swearing, references to outdated attitudes, references to self harm)
