Film4 Summer Screen comes to London’s Somerset House
If you’re a movie lover, you’re sure to be a big fan of the two weeks’ worth of Film4 Summer Screen showings that are set to take place next month. From August 9th to 22nd, Somerset House will play host to a variety of modern and classic movies under the starry summer skies at the open-air film festival.
The Edmond J. Safra Fountain Court is a stunning area, and it provides a glorious setting for London’s largest screen set, which itself has provided the backdrop to many famous movies.
A mixed movie list from a variety of genres
There will be a selection of genres to suit all film fanatics, with a mixed programme of UK premieres, old classical favourites as well as Cannes award-winning movies, and all available in impressive full outdoor surround sound.
Before the movies begin there will be the opportunity to enjoy DJ sets that are inspired by the movies, along with an exclusive screening of a short film that has been commissioned especially for the festival. There will also be special guest introductions on selected nights, and plenty of food and drink on offer to keep you going; or if you’d rather, you’re very welcome to take along your very own picnic.
Fantastic opportunity to make use of your comfortable cushions and blankets in a funky new environment, we must say!
Highlights of the Film4 Summer Screen 2018
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Actor Glenn Close and director Bjorn Runge will introduce The Wife at its UK premiere on August 9th.
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Double bill family adventure as classics Labrinth and The Wizard of Oz are shown back-to-back on August 11th.
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Two classic fairy tales will be on show in the form of La Belle et La Bete and Bride of Frankenstein on August 17th.
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Two for the more daring to enjoy with a thriller and a horror screened as Total Recall is followed by A Nightmare on Elm Street on August 18th.
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The final night screenings will see American Animals play out on the big screen on August 22nd.
You can find a full list of screenings on the Somerset House Film4 summer screen festival website.
Prices: Adult ticket prices range from £19.75 to £26.75
Opening Times: Doors open at 6:30pm. DJs start at 6:45pm. Movies start at approx. 9:00pm.
Venue: Somerset House, London, WC2R 1LA
While you let the choice of movies sink in over the next few days, why not pop along to one of our Barbed showrooms in Barnes and Chiswick? We have a wide range of designer garden furniture and accessories from a host of innovative international brands. Who knows, you may even find yourself inspired to set up your own little movie screening in your own garden. Just make sure a clear night is scheduled!
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- 27th July 2018
