What's on at Picturehouse autism friendly screenings
Introducing Picturehouse’s next autism friendly cinema screening, welcoming anyone who benefits from an inclusive and sensory friendly environment.
Step back into the '40s with this Christmas classic about George who gets shown what life would be like if he wasn't around and makes some heart-wrenching discoveries.
The classic tale from Charles Dickens, but with a lot more singing!
Jump aboard the magical train on a an eventful journey to Lapland, making some friends along the way.
Did you know?
3 times Oscar nominated, the Polar Express also has a Guinness World record for the first all-digital capture film.
How can I book Showcase autism-friendly cinema tickets?
Check your local cinema is participating by visiting Picturehouse Relaxed Screenings pages.
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.”
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.
Autism-friendly adjustments include:
- There are no trailers
- You can sit where you like, move around and make noise
- The lights and volume are turned down
- You can take your own food and drink
- Staff are trained in autism understanding
- Carers can get free entry with a valid CEA Card
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