Take a test while watching festive films

ASCOT: Film fans who visit a drive-in outdoor cinema in Ascot will also have the chance to take a COVID-19 test while watching their favourite Christmas flicks on the big screen.

The Luna Cinema, which opened at Ascot Racecourse on Wednesday, has teamed up with UK tech company Synoptic to deliver up to 600 15-minute tests to its visitors each day.

When guests book their tickets to see Elf, It's A Wonderful Life, Frozen 2 or one of many other films on show, they will also have a chance to book a rapid antigen test, which costs £18 per person.

On the day of the showing, attendees will be given the test which can be completed inside their car, overseen by a medical professional.

Visitors will also be given access to a Synoptic app, where they can log their results. In the event of a positive test, a network of contacts can then be contacted via the app.

George Wood, chief executive of The Luna Cinema said it was ‘crucial that the private sector develops innovative solutions around how we can continue to offer services that allow people to enjoy cultural experiences out of the home’.

The cinema will be open at the racecourse until

Monday, December 21.