HALLOWEEN SPOOKFEST
Cinema to reopen for
GRIMSBY’S only cinema will reopen next week – just in time for a Halloween spookfest.
The film theatre inside John Whitgift Academy is back open for business from Wednesday, October 31, kicking off with a ghoulish double bill showing the first and second films from the Halloween franchise. Despite confusion back in July when a statement was posted on its website saying it had closed for good, the organisers and staff behind the purpose-built cinema say they are geared up for another year of screenings but with some new and improved changes.
Whilst the opening movies are strictly for over 18s only, a new family ticket bundle will help attract new users to the venue.
There will also be theme nights.
The relaunch forms part of a collaboration between the theatre and the other in-house facilities hosted at the premises which includes two swimming pools, a conference suite, training rooms and catering services. The multi-functional space will be remarketed as Whitgift The Venue and aims to attract interest from both the public and local businesses.
It comes as work is still yet to start on Grimsby’s £20 million cinema complex at the Riverhead. It was expected to have started already but speculation is mounting of problems with underground cabling and Freshney Place has been put on the market.
Whitgift business manager Karen Andersen said: “We want to showcase our facilities and widen our reach. “We are the only film theatre in Grimsby and for those that do not know about us we encourage you to come and visit to see for yourself.
“We have introduced new family bundle tickets at a competitive rate in the hope that parents and their children can enjoy time out at the cinema at an affordable price. We want the people of Grimsby and the surrounding areas to enjoy a facility that is right on their doorstep.
“This year we are really mixing things up – alongside our new releases we will also be launching our themed nights so Bond fans, musical enthusiasts and Potter lovers watch this space!”
The 200-seater theatre also offers refreshments to enjoy during the screening. Hot beverages, fresh juice, a selection of confectionery and, of course, popcorn are some of the treats on offer.
All payments are now being taken upon entry with no pre-booking required.
Upcoming screenings include:
■ October 31, 8pm, Halloween and Halloween 2
■ November 8, 7pm, Mamma Mia – Here we go again
■ November 9, 7pm, Mamma Mia – Here we go again
■ November 15, 7pm, Pearl Harbour
■ November 16, 7pm, The Inglorious Bast*ards (2009)
■ November 22, 7pm, Black Swan
■ November 23, 7pm, The Equalizer 2 (2018)
■ November 29, 7pm, Ocean’s Eight November 30, 7pm, Rocky Horror Picture Show (2016).
A new website will be launching over the next few weeks which will list all information on screenings, pricing and the other facilities available.
For any direct enquiries contact John Whitgift Academy on 01472 311080 or e-mail anderskenk3@johnwhitgift.org.uk