“Seeing the film over and over again, year after year, I find it never grows over-familiar. It plays like a favorite musical album; the more I know it, the more I like it”
DOORS: 18:45 | FILM STARTS 19:30
Join us at the Royal West of England Academy (RWA) for a series of screenings celebrating the finest films to win Academy Awards. These unforgettable evenings include live music and a welcome drink before the film, as well as an opportunity to explore the galleries and view the RWA’s Photo Open Exhibition. After an introduction from Festival Director Owen Franklin, you can sit back and enjoy some of the highlights of the silver screen amidst the stunning setting of the RWA’s main gallery space.
We’re delighted to be showing Breakfast At Tiffany’s this March. The seminal romantic comedy earned Audrey Hepburn her fourth Oscar nomination, and won two for its sublime score and original song ‘Moon River’, which Hepburn famously performs during the film. Discover, or rediscover, this timeless classic that still captivates audiences more than 60 years on.
NB: all audience members will receive a wireless headphone set for this screening, and the film’s audio will be transmitted and broadcast via a ‘silent cinema’ setup. This setup is designed to bypass the sensitivities caused by both the recent renovation work in the building and the artwork within the main gallery space, and to ensure that our audience have the optimum audio experience regardless of where they are sitting.
About The Film
1961 | PG | 114 mins
Paul Varjak moves into a new apartment and meets his glamorous and eccentric neighbour, Holly Golightly. Paul dreams of being a writer; Holly is hoping to marry a rich man to ensure security and status. As the pair start to fall in love, will their ambitions get in the way of their relationship?
Contains infrequent mild sex and drug references, and discriminatory/outdated sterotypes
About The Location
The RWA is Bristol’s oldest art gallery and the only Royal Academy of Art housed in its own purpose-built gallery in the UK. Each year we host gala screenings in this stunning venue, showing iconic Academy Award-winning films surrounded by the latest exhibition.
Watch The Official Trailer
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Getting Here
There is no visitor parking available at the venue - the closest available is on-street, pay-and-display parking in the surrounding area, as well as multi-storey car parks on Jacob’s Wells Road and Trenchard Street.
The RWA is close to several city centre bus routes - the 1, 2, 8, 9, 41, 42 and 43 all stop a short distance away on Queens Road. Clifton Down station is a 10-15 minute walk from the venue.
Wherever possible, we encourage walking the use of public transport when travelling to our events.
Accessibility
The RWA is an accessible venue; please let us know if you will require use of the lift to reach the upstairs gallery where the event will be taking place.
If you are attending an event as a carer for a disabled guest, then you are entitled to free access. Please select the relevant ticket and bring appropriate proof of eligibility such as proof of blue badge, access card, cinema for all card, letter from a professional or evidence of DLA/PIP. If you are uncertain, please contact us.
Please let us know if you require seating in a specific area (e.g. close to an exit, end of an aisle) or if you need us to provide wheelchair space.
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.
If you require subtitles, please contact us and we will arrange for a subtitled print of the film to be screened. Please give us as much advance notice as possible to ensure that we can arrange this.
Venue & Event Information
Doors for this event will open at 6:45PM (18:45) - we cannot guarantee access to the venue before this time, so recommend you arrive as close to this time as possible.
There will be a drinks reception and live music upon arrival, as well as the opportunity to view the Photo Open Exhibition. This lasts from 6:45-7:30PM, with the introduction to the film starting at 7:30PM.
Please do not consume food or drink purchased from off the premises during this event.
We strongly encourage all guests to take a lateral flow test before attending this event, for the safety of other guests and event staff.
FAQs
Can I buy food/drink at the venue? Yes - in addition to your welcome drink, we will be providing a limited range of drinks and snacks for purchase.
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.