Take a trip down memory lane with either E.T. or The Sound of Music
It’s all about a trip down memory lane for next week’s film choices at Screenfields, in association with Stella Artois. The question is, will the public be tempted to vote for classic sing-along, The Sound of Music or the sci-fi tear-jerker that is E.T.?
Online voting will open Friday, with people asked to choose their favourite of the two. The film with the most votes will be shown on Thursday; weather permitting. The decision whether to show the film or not will be taken on Thursday morning and announced on Twitter.
One of the most beloved motion pictures of all time, Steven Spielberg’s E.T. follows the unforgettable journey of a lost alien and Elliot, the 10-year-old boy he befriends. Can E.T. find his way home? What will happen to him if any adults find him? A guaranteed tear-jerker from the 80’s.
Screenfields has always been a fan of showing films that get people singing and ‘The Sound of Music’ never fails to disappoint. A classic musical, in which a nun leaves her convent to become governess to a large family in Austria, the film is filled with sing-alongs such as: ‘My Favourite Things,’ ‘Maria’ and ‘16 going on 17’.
Screenfields takes place on The Lawns in Hardman Square, providing cinema-goers with the ultimate outdoor experience. The screen is in a new position; for an new and improved viewing pleasure. Spinningfields’ renowned deckchairs are also back and this year they have been joined by some double deckchairs. Post-film, people can take advantage of the new food and drink offerings, including The Long Bar and IN BLOOM, which are located on either side of The Lawns.
Next week’s screenings will also see the launch of Screenfields’ new #DoubleUp competition. The competition will allow one lucky couple to win a luxury double deck chair, double drinks, and a sharing board provided by either IN BLOOM or The Long Bar. For the ultimate way to experience Screenfields just tell us why you think you deserve the prize via Twitter, remembering to #DoubleUp.
Tickets for the new-look Screenfields range from £0-£6. Screenings are scheduled for every Thursday, weather permitting, until Thursday 12th September.
The summer programme of events has always proved a massive draw at Spinningfields, attracting over 100,000 people down to the estate in 2012. The redesign of Hardman Square’s public realm will add an extra dimension for visitors this year, with the space set up to allow for pop-up experiential activity which recently included the Ben & Jerry’s Core Tour and Manchester’s Chai and Chaat event with The Spice Club . With Screenfields, the new-look Square, a host of new bars and eateries and SpinFest confirmed at The Oast House during Bank Holiday weekends, this summer looks set to be bigger and better than ever.
*Information regarding whether a screening will go ahead will be made available on the website and via all Spinningfields’ social media channels.
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