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Introducing Picturehouse’s next autism friendly cinema screening, welcoming anyone who benefits from an inclusive and sensory friendly environment.

E.T The Extra Terrestrial on Sunday 18th August (times vary).

A fun, classic 80's adventure with Elliott and his family, who are visited by a traveller from another world.

Please note this film shows mild spooks, intoxication and emotional scenes of separation.

Did you know? When the children take E.T. out to Trick or Treat they spot a child dressed as Yoda from Star Wars, created by George Lucas, friend of director Stephen Spielberg. When Lucas created Star Wars - The Phantom Menace he made sure to put some Extra Terrestrials into the scene in the Senate.

Picturehouse Chester have two autism friendly screenings of Ice Age - Dawn of the Dinosaurs.

These are on Monday 19th August and Thursday 22nd August at 2pm.

Sid tries to raise 3 dinosaur eggs, but their real mother is not amused! The tribe search a great underground world to rescue him.

Did you know? The characters of Buck and Rudy are inspired by the famous story of Moby Dick.

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How can I book Showcase autism-friendly cinema tickets?

Tickets are available to book around 5 days in advance. There are a number of ways you can book tickets for Picturehouse’s autism friendly screenings. Select the film listed as an autism friendly screening and follow the booking process:

On the Picturehouse website (select your cinema and the film marked as ‘autism friendly’ on the schedule. Please note a £1.50 booking fee applies for online bookings.)
Via the dedicated accessibility hotline 0207 294 7908 (standard call rates apply)
At your local cinema.

Free entry for carers

Carers can get free entry when booking in person at the box office with a valid CEA Card at Picturehouse cinemas
Carers can get free entry when booking in person at the box office, over the phone or online with a valid Carers Card.

If you have any booking or carers card enquiries, please contact Picturehouse:

through their website
through their Twitter account @Picturehouses
through their dedicated accessibility hotline 0207 294 7908 (standard call rates apply)

"Picturehouse were one of the first cinemas to host autism friendly screenings, launching them in 2008. Being inclusive and welcoming is part of our culture. We’re thrilled to partner with Dimensions so we, and other cinemas, can all work together to help more autistic people enjoy the cinema.”

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What makes a Picturehouse cinema screening autism-friendly?

Sometimes you might also see an autism-friendly screening being described as a relaxed screening or a sensory-friendly screening. This means there are some adjustments in place to help reduce the stress and sensory input people with autism and other sensory sensitivities can experience.