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

Matilda the Musical (feature film) 20th October at participating cinemas only (times vary).

Marvellous Matilda shakes up her world with the help of Miss Honey, music and a lot of courage.

Did you know?

The whole movie was filmed in Ireland during the pandemic and everyone had to wear masks when out of shot. For close-ups, the camera was attached to a long mechanical arm.

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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.”

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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.