“A vision that is bold, brassy, hugely inventive and accessible and, in a strange way, just right […] Shakespeare’s name fills up the title, but this is clearly Luhrmann’s vision and it’s a genuinely inventive one”
BAR DOORS: 17:30 | SCREENING SPACE DOORS: 18:00 | FILM STARTS 18:15
This February we look forward to welcoming you to one of Bristol’s most impressive – the stunning Mount Without! Formerly a church dating from the 15th Century, this recently restored creative space on St. Michael’s Hill boasts a rich history. Enjoy a drink in the Crypt, before watching films in the Grade-II listed nave beneath a stunning stained-glass window.
Due to demand, we’re bringing the timeless tragic tale back this February, in time for Valentine’s Day! Baz Luhrmann’s contemporary take on Romeo + Juliet has an appropriately fitting aesthetic for this wonderful space. Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes shine as the star-crossed lovers, in this high-octane adaptation that transfers the warring families to the Californian city of Verona Beach.
About The Film
1996 | 12A | 120 mins
In 1990s Verona Beach, chief of police Captain Prince struggles to stop the bad blood between the Montague and Capulet families for spilling over into gang warfare. Against the backdrop of the feud, though, Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet begin a clandestine romance…
Contains moderate violence
About The Location
There has been a church on this site for over 900 years, with the original structure dating back to the Norman era; the unusual name comes from an era when it was outside the city’s walls. After major renovation works in the late 18th Century, and again after damage from the Bristol Blitz, the church finally closed its doors and was deconsecrated in 1999. The building was the victim of an arson attack in 2016, but after years of restoration work it has now reopened as one of Bristol’s most unique and characterful new event spaces.
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Getting Here
The Mount Without is located on Upper Church Lane, just off St. Michael’s Hill. It can be accessed either from a ramp/steps from the road of St Michael’s Hill, or via a footpath from Old Park Hill/Upper Church Lane.
There is no onsite parking - the nearest car park is Trenchard Street Car Park.
The venue is 5-10 minutes away from several City Centre bus routes.
Wherever possible, we encourage walking the use of public transport when travelling to our events.
Accessibility
In order to access the venue, there is a ramp from the road of St Michael’s Hill, which leads along the pavement surrounding The Mount Without, to enter via the main church doors. Alternatively, there is level access via Old Park Hill / Upper Church Lane (the latter runs between the University of Bristol's Permit Holders car park, and St Michael's On the Mount Primary School).
The screening space has level access, and an accessible toilet. The Crypt (bar area) does not currently have lift access.
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).
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
To access the bar in the Crypt, walk round the side of the Mount Without; the entrance is down some steps facing onto the garden to the south of the building.
Doors open to the screening space in the Nave 15 minutes prior to the film starting. There will be an announcement in the Crypt to let you know.
We cannot guarantee access to the venue earlier than the doors time stated on your ticket, so recommend that you arrive as close to this time as possible.
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 or drink at the venue? Yes, The Mount Without have a bar onsite. Please do not consume hot food in the screening room as a courtesy to other guests.
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.