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.

Wallace and Gromit double bill: The Wrong Trousers and A Matter of Loaf and Death at participating cinemas only Sunday 19th January (times vary).

Two brilliant films from Aardman studios. First, The Wrong Trousers get Wallace and Gromit mixed up in a robbery. In a Matter of Loaf and Death, bakers Wallace and Gromit tackle a 'cereal' killer.

Did you know?

The scene where Wallace and Gromit try to throw away a bomb, but can't because of innocent bystanders, is a reference to the scene in the comedy version of Batman (1966), where Batman, played by Adam West, also has problems whilst trying to dispose of a bomb.

 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:

"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

Read the full list of adjustments here