“Mr. Luhrmann’s reverence for the source material is evident. He sticks close to the details of the story and lifts dialogue and description directly from the novel’s pages. But he has also felt free to make that material his own, bending it according to his artistic sensibility [...] The result is less a conventional movie adaptation than a splashy, trashy opera, a wayward, lavishly theatrical celebration of the emotional and material extravagance that Fitzgerald surveyed with fascinated ambivalence”
DOORS: 18:45 | FILM STARTS 19:30
We’re excited to be returning to the Loco Klub for Spring 2023 this after a successful debut event in November. This stunning events space beneath Temple Meads will play host to a hidden, subterranean cinema experience as we turn it into a speakeasy-style pop-up cinema, showing two great films set in the Jazz-soaked era of the Roaring Twenties. Join us in the private bar and enjoy live performers pre-film, then the curtain will be drawn back and you’ll be ushered deeper still into the tunnels for the main show…
Our second film at the Loco Klub this March is Baz Luhrmann’s opulent, Oscar-winning version of The Great Gatsby. Full of the grandiose spectacle you’d expect from both the director and an adaptation of this seminal novella, its emotional roots lie within Leonardo DiCaprio’s sublime performance as the eponymous, enigmatic man behind the parties. Join us for the party, old sport!
About The Film
2013 | 12A | 142 mins
When Nick Carraway moves to New York to pursue a career, he moves into a small cottage in the Long Island village of West Egg. One day he receives an invitation to a lavish partner thrown by his enigmatic multimillionaire neighbour, Jay Gatsby. This simple invite will change Nick’s life forever as he is drawn into a giddy world of hedonism, romance and tragedy.
Contains moderate sex, moderate violence, bloody images, one use of discriminatory language
About The Location
Located in the former Ash Pits beneath Temple Meads Station, the Loco Klub has transformed these tunnels into a home for alternative arts in Bristol. Venture into this fascinating space for an interactive experience, with live performers before the screening.
Watch The Official Trailer
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Getting Here
The easiest way to reach the Loco Klub is on foot via Temple Meads station. From the main exit of the station, walk down Station Approach then turn right onto Temple Gate, then immediately right under the stone archway into Clock Tower Yard. The venue entrance is via the tunnel on the right of the courtyard.
There is a video on this page showing the walk from Temple Meads to the venue, as outlined above
There is no parking onsite at the Loco Klub. The nearest car park is Bristol Temple Meads long stay car park. There is limited bike rack space outside the venue, and further bike racks at the station as well.
Numerous bus services have stops very close to the venue - you can view more info on the routes here.
Wherever possible, we encourage walking the use of public transport when travelling to our events.
Accessibility
The Loco Klub is an inclusive venue that welcomes customers with access issues. There is step-free access from the street, although both the walk in and the venue itself have cobbled floors that may be slightly uneven in places.
There are lowered bars for wheelchair users. The toilet, including accessible toilets, are just outside the venue’s main entrance (no more than 50m max from the furthest point in the venue).
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
Doors for this event will open at 3:15PM (15:15). We cannot guarantee access to the venue earlier than this time. Please note that the bar opens from 3:15PM, with time to enjoy the performances, before the film starts at 4:00PM (16:00).
Seating is provided at this event. Feel free to bring additional cushions and/or blankets - the venue is heated but due to the historic nature of the space and the time of year, we would recommend bringing an extra layer just to be safe!
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, snacks will be available to purchase, and there will be 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.