“This jailhouse rocks […] The best screen musical for 30 years”
DOORS: 18:45 | EVENT BEGINS: 19:15
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.
This March we’re celebrating one of the greatest stage-to-screen musical adaptations, Chicago. This multiple Oscar-winning hit saw all three of its female leads – Renée Zellweger, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Queen Latifah – nominated, with Zeta-Jones taking home Best Supporting Actress. Slick your hair and wear your buckle shoes (and all that jazz), and step into the Improv Theatre’s subterranean speakeasy for a night to remember…!
About The Film
2002 | 12A | 112 mins
In 1920s Chicago, two women are awaiting trial: nightclub performer Velma and wannabe star Roxie. They both become clients of notorious lawyer Billy Flynn, creating a media circus that pits the two women against each other in a battle for infamy.
Contains moderate sex, sex references, violence
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TICKETS
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
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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 72 hours before the start of an event. To request an event credit, please complete our event credit application.