‘Weather schmeather’ say the people behind Rooftop Film Club. Stratford and Peckham’s rooftop cinema institutions are firing up the projectors early this year – Peckham’s Bussey Building screen opens on April 10, and Roof East in Stratford from April 17 – and they’re employing a secret weapon against a bit of chilly night air this spring: snuggle power. Two-person ‘fireside loveseats’ come with a personal wood-fired heater and hot beverage (regular, snuggle-free seating is available). On the programme are recent hits like ‘Wicked’, ‘Nosferatu’, ‘Anora’ and ‘Moana 2’, as well as evergreen classics (‘La La Land’, ‘Notting Hill’, ‘10 Things I Hate About You’, ‘When Harry Met Sally’…), and a ‘Friends’ watch party. Tickets come in at £18 for adults and £8 for children, and there’s a 20 percent discount if you book before the end of March.
Summer may still feel – and actually be – a way off yet, but it’s never too early for outdoor cinema. Especially if you have warm clothes and access to a personal heater. The year’s first cab off the rank – Peckham and Stratford staple, Rooftop Film Club – is offering exactly that with its new ‘Fireside Loveseats’, with wood heaters to keep the early spring chill at bay as Londoners settle in for big blockbusters and a few old favourites.
Expect more line-up announcements in the month or two ahead – and the likes of ‘Wicked’, ‘Gladiator II’, ‘Dune: Part Two’, ‘Inside Out 2’ and other 2025 hits to be big as the summer season kicks off in earnest. Watch this space for all the latest news and ticket info.
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