Memory Matinee: The Boat that Rocked

Tickets

Film Details

210 MIN

Rating
15

Director
Richard Curtis

Cast
Bill Nighy, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Gemma Arterton, Emma Thompson, Kenneth Branagh, January Jones, Nick Frost, Rhys Ifans, Jack Davenport, Rhys Darby, Tom Wisdom, Tom Sturridge

Synopsis

Memory Matinee: The Boat that Rocked

Limited tickets will be available to the general public – £5 General Admission.
Doors will open at 1.30pm for a 2pm start.
There will be an interval in the middle of the film, so the end time will be approximately 4:30pm.

About Memory Matinees

These screenings have been designed to be inclusive to those living with dementia, as well as family members and carers. Our Memory Matinees screenings are rooted in the idea that a trip to the cinema is a powerful way for people to reconnect with memories.

During the film, the house lights will be raised slightly and the sound level will be slightly lower than normal. Our trained staff and volunteers will be on hand throughout the screenings to assist, but please note that pastoral care is not provided, a friend, family member or carer must also attend.

Our cinema, the Electric Palace, is a heritage building and as such, some of our accessibility arrangements are limited. Please contact the venue or your local organising group in advance if you are a wheelchair user or have difficulty with steps and wish to attend. Please also bring extra warm layers with you in case you need them.

About the Film

The Boat that Rocked – Certificate 15

An ensemble comedy, where the romance is between the young people of the 60s, and pop music. It’s about a band of DJs that captivate Britain, playing the music that defines a generation and standing up to a government that wanted control of popular culture via the British Broadcasting Corporation. Loosely based on the events in Britain in the 60’s when the Labour government of Harold Wilson, wanted to bring the pirate radio stations under control, enough to see the passage of the Marine Broadcasting Offences Act on 15 August 1967. Also known as “Pirate Radio”.

Transport

If you require transport please contact Harwich Connexions on 01255 552010 for further information.

How to book

Tickets are free of charge to partner organisations and their users but there will be a voluntary collection on the door.

To book or discuss our memory matinee screenings please contact Hayley Forrest via email educationofficer@electricpalace.com or 01255 553333

 

About our Funders

Our Memory Matinee Programme is funded by the Harwich Town Council

 

Watch the trailer