“[The cast] are near perfect [...] It’s as raw a slice of escapism as you could wish for”
DOORS: 18:00 | FILM STARTS 18:15
Join us this March at a very exciting new location - The Wardrobe Theatre. This fantastic arts venue hosts over 500 performances a year, including theatre, poetry, dance, music, comedy - and now Bristol Film Festival screenings! For our inaugural events here, we’ll aptly be screening a double bill of ballet-based films.
First up is a 25th anniversary screening of the coming-of-age comedy-drama Billy Elliot. Jamie Bell’s stunning, award-winning debut performance as the eponymous boy who wants to learn how to ballet dance is still a tour de force, and a highlight of 21st Century British cinema.
About The Film
2000 | 15 | 110 mins
11-year-old Billy dreams of becoming a professional dancer, against the wishes of his father. When he stumbles upon a ballet class and an inspirational teacher, Billy’s life changes forever.
Contains strong language
About The Location
The Wardrobe Theatre is a 100-seater studio venue and arts hub showcasing the best theatre-makers, companies and artists from around Bristol and the UK. Since 2011 it has grown to become one of the leading cultural voices in the South West and one of the UK’s most respected fringe venues.
Every year the Theatre welcomes audiences of 35,000+ and stages 500+ performances. The programme is a lovingly curated mix of theatre, comedy, storytelling, poetry/spoken word, live music, puppetry, cabaret, drag, improvisation, new writing and family shows, with an emphasis on emerging artists and Bristol-based work. Regularly throughout the year the Theatre also produces/co-produces productions of their own with dynamic, Bristol-based creative teams and companies, which often go on to tour nationally.
Watch The Official Trailer
TICKETS
Getting Here
The Wardrobe Theatre is located within The Old Market Assemble, 25 West Street, Old Market, Bristol, BS2 0DF. The what3words reference is comic.bond.arena
There are numerous bus routes that stop nearby; you can view these routes here. The nearest train station is Temple Meads, which is a 10-15 minute walk from the venue.
There is limited street parking and pay and display parking in the area, with the Cabot Circus car park and other NCP car parks nearby.
Wherever possible, we encourage walking the use of public transport when travelling to our events.
Accessibility
The venue has accessible access (see below or click here for a visual guide) and an accessible toilet onsite.
The main front door to the building has one large step and the rest of the route to the theatre is flat. To avoid the step, please use the side door, down a short side-alley (86cm/34″ at its narrowest) to the left of the main entrance. If this door is closed, there is a doorbell that alerts The Old Market Assembly bar staff to open it.
Please contact us if you require a wheelchair space, or require seating in a particular area (e.g. closer to the exit, at the end of a row). There are two wheelchair spaces at the venue that can be reserved if you contact us in advance.
If you require subtitles, please contact us in advance of making your booking. Many of our screenings can accommodate subtitles; however, this varies depending on the film.
We want to make your visit as enjoyable as possible, so please do not hesitate to contact us if you require further information about this venue’s accessibility.
Venue & Event Information
You will not be able to access the screening room before the stated doors time on your ticket.
Please note that the Wardrobe Theatre is accessed via The Old Market Assemble, at the rear of the venue inside.
FAQs
Can I buy food or drink at the venue? Yes, the Wardrobe Theatre shares its venue with The Old Market Assemble, who sell a range of drinks and snacks. You are welcome to bring these into the screening.
I have a BuyAGift/Red Letter Days/other voucher. How do I redeem this for this event? Head to this page for more information about redeeming Gift Vouchers.
Is my ticket refundable? We operate a no-refunds policy; tickets may be exchanged for event credit to the same value of your ticket up to 48 hours before the start of an event. To request an event credit, please complete our event credit application.