Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll + Introduction

WolfGang @ the Electric Palace presents:
Relaxed screenings* for neurodivergent audiences - lone wolves, werewolves and other prodigies welcome.
*Lights up, sound down and freedom to move around.

Once a month on Saturday afternoons
3pm (doors open at 2.30pm)

The Life of Ian Dury, played to perfection by Andy Serkis. Stricken with polio at a young age Dury defied expectations by becoming one of the founders of the punk-rock scene and breaking boundaries for disabled performers.

Despite his disability Dury refused to be isolated and became one of the most iconic singers of his age. Never one to conform or shy away from controversy, one of his most outrageous songs was of course ‘Spasticus Autisticus’. Ian went through many ups and downs in his life but nonetheless continued to follow his dreams to be an artist and will forever be remembered for his music with ‘Ian Dury and The Blockheads.

"I chose this film as Dury didn't let his disability define who he was" - Robin Elliott-Knowles

This Autism-friendly season is curated by Robin Elliott-Knowles (founder of the Electric Palace B Movie Fan Club)  and Eggtooth Film Club. Screenings will be followed by informal discussion.

Bring a trusted friend for free:

Tickets for our Autism-friendly screenings are £10 - and with our double ticket option you can bring a trusted friend along for free! Or come along on your own and meet some friendly faces eager to enjoy cinema in a relaxed environment.

About our Autism-friendly 'relaxed' screenings:

An Autism-friendly screening is where people can watch a film in a relaxed environment.

They are different from regular film screenings because:

• the lights are low instead of completely off, so you can still see where you're going
• the volume is a little lower than a standard screening
• you can move around the cinema freely as you wish during the screening
• you can leave the cinema room during the screening and return without having to worry
• you can make noise, stim, and enjoy yourself
• there is a friendly atmosphere
• there are people around if you need any help

These screenings are for anyone who would feel safe and welcome in this environment.

At Electric Palace, we think the cinema should be for everyone, that's why we offer Autism-friendly screenings.

Inside the Electric Palace

Learn more about the Electric Palace and what you can expect in our short video.

With thanks to filmmaker Sam Sharples and The Equatorial Group for providing the music.

With thanks to Oska Bright Film Festival and Carousel.

This screening is supported by BFI Film Audience Network and Film Hub South East.

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Thank you.