Movie nights at drive-in for Sheffield cinema lovers

Sheffield cinema lovers are spoilt for choice over the next few weeks – if you’re prepared to try a drive-in.
Julia Armstrong
By Julia Armstrong
Published 18th Aug 2020, 19:32 BST

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Snooker star Ken Doherty and actor Sam Gittins in Break, filmed during the world snooker championships in SheffieldSnooker star Ken Doherty and actor Sam Gittins in Break, filmed during the world snooker championships in Sheffield
Snooker star Ken Doherty and actor Sam Gittins in Break, filmed during the world snooker championships in Sheffield

New snooker drama Break, which was filmed at the world championships at the Crucible Theatre, claims to have been the first to have a drive-in cinema premiere.

Hollyoaks star Terri Dwyer, who appears in the movie and also worked on it as a producer, describes Break as ‘Rocky with a snooker cue’.

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Terri said Break is “about an underdog. It’s an inspirational rags to riches feelgood film.”

It stars Sam Gittins (Await Further Instructions, Obey) as a talented but troubled young snooker player, Jamie Foreman, David Yip and Rutger Hauer in his last role. Terri plays Spencer’s mum, Cathy.

Snooker stars including Jack Lisowski, Liang Wenbo and Ken Doherty appear in scenes shot at the Crucible.

The film will be shown this weekend alongside some favourite movies at Don Valley Bowl.

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On Saturday (August 22), the animated film Up is at 10am, followed by Charlie & The Chocolate Factory at 1pm, Grease at 4pm and Break at 7pm and 10pm.

On Sunday, there’s a showing of Black Beauty at 10am, followed by Dolittle at 1pm, Rocky Horror Picture Show at 4pm and Break at 7pm and 10pm.

Website: www.breakfilms.co.uk/don-valley-bowl

Theatre ‘will bounce back’

The Village Screen bring their popular drive-in cinema back to the grounds of Kenwood Hall, Nether Edge on August 26 to 29.

Films are Jurassic Park, Pulp Fiction, Grease, Get Out, Toy Story and Psycho. There’s street food on sale and entertainment from DJ Jimmy the Gent.

Website: www.thevillagescreen.com/whats-on

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Car retailer Motorpoint is joining forces with city charity Cash for Kids to host a fundraising drive-in cinema at Sheffield Business Park on the weekend of September 19 and 20.

Iconic 90s rom com Pretty Woman will be showing on the first night and you can vote for the movie you want to see on the second night at www.facebook.com/hallamfmcashforkids.

Food and drink will be available, there’s a chance to win prizes at Drive In Bingo and Hallam FM will be broadcasting a special movie-themed soundtrack.

Tickets: planetradio.co.uk/hallam/

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