WolfGang presents...
The Rebel + short film
Relaxed screenings for neurodivergent audiences, with lights up, sound down and freedom to move around. A clerk from London leaves his boring office job and travels to Paris to become an artist on the Left Bank.
Director: Robert Day
Cast includes: Tony Hancock, George Sanders, Paul Massie and Margit Saad
Includes introduction from Robin Elliott-knowles (founder of our B Movie Fan Club).
105 mins / 1961 / UK
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 at 3pm (doors open at 2.30pm).
Upcoming films:
Sex 'n' Drugs N Rock N Roll + introduction - Saturday 15 February
The Rebel + short film - Saturday 15 March
Day dreamer Anthony Hancock gives up his day job to become an artist and travels to the home of bohemian artists, Paris, where by fluke he becomes the darling of the South Bank and finds his work courted by all. Only it’s not his work and the bubble of fame is about to burst. A fabulous performance and a brilliant script by two of TV's best ever writers, Galtin and Simpson.
Tony Hancock was in real life an outsider who found it difficult to accept his success and felt that he was treated poorly by the film and TV industry. In the film Hancock plays a character who hates his job at the office and longs to be accepted as an artist. He sees the world around him as an intrusion and an ignorant place and uses his art as a way of expressing himself, though in the end he is self-deluded.
Our new Autism-friendly relaxed screenings are curated by Robin Elliott-Knowles (founder of the Electric Palace B Movie Fan Club and co-creator of The Stimming Pool) 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.
