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The Little Theatre Cinema in Bath has announced its next Autism Friendly Screenings – specially adapted to create an enjoyable cinema experience for people with autism and their families, friends and carers.

The Iron Giant

Sun 18 Feb, 1100

In this animated adaptation of Ted Hughes’ Cold War fable, a giant alien robot crash-lands near the small town of Rockwell, Maine, in 1957. Exploring the area, a local nine-year-old boy, Hogarth, discovers the robot, and soon forms an unlikely friendship with him.

Booking Link: https://www.picturehouses.com/movie-details/000/HO00003340/the-iron-giant/0000000027?cinema=0 

Trolls Band Together

Sun 17 Mar, 1100

After two films of true friendship and relentless flirting, Poppy (Anna Kendrick) and Branch (Justin Timberlake) are now officially, finally, a couple – but as they grow closer, Poppy discovers that Branch has a secret past. 

Booking Link: https://www.picturehouses.com/movie-details/000/HO00013708/trolls-band-together/0000000027?cinema=0

Wish

Sun 21 Apr, 1100

Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Wish is an all-new musical-comedy welcoming audiences to the magical kingdom of Rosas, where Asha, a sharp-witted idealist, makes a wish so powerful that it is answered by a cosmic force—a little ball of boundless energy called Star. 

Booking Link: https://www.picturehouses.com/movie-details/000/HO00013852/wish/0000000027?cinema=0

These Autism Friendly screenings are adapted in a variety of ways to help reduce anxiety and overstimulation and ensure a safe, enjoyable cinema experience for people with autism, and their families, friends and carers.

Adjustments include:

  • No trailers or advertisements.
  • Lights left on low throughout the film.
  • Reduced volume.
  • Freedom to move around, make noise and sit where you like.
  • Guests are welcome to take a break and leave the screen whenever you need to.
  • A relaxed and welcoming environment where staff are sensitive to the needs of children and families with autism.

www.picturehouses.com/cinema/little-theatre-cinema