For the first time in years, the theatre will open its doors on weekdays during the school holidays with a collection of films tailored to children and the young at heart. Screenings include iconic titles such as Mary Poppins and Babe alongside newer favourites, Wreck It Ralph and Kung Fu Panda. As well as the family friendly sessions, audiences can revel in the return of The Blues Brothers and a Sing-A-Long edition of Grease.
Continuing The Astor tradition of critically acclaimed double features comes back-to-back screenings from iconic film makers such as Stanley Kubrick, Billy Wilder, Francis Ford Coppola and Pier Paolo Pasolini. Other events include a James Dean special with East of Eden and Rebel Without A Cause, alongside Bring Me the Head of Alfrado Garcia paired with Rolling Thunder.
The Great Astor Spook-Tacular returns to celebrate Halloween with an all-night movie marathon of classic horror features and rare titles that have remained unseen for years. Titles include Blacula, Swamp Thing, Return of the Living Dead, Killer Clowns from Outer Space and more. The evening also features trivia, prize draws and ghoulish surprises.
Elsewhere, Edgar Wright’s Cornetto trilogy appears with cult favourites Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz and The World’s End. Rounding out the selection is a diverse selection of films ranging from classic B-movies, Hollywood blockbusters, vintage gems and a closing night gala for the Italian Film Festival.
