Open Air Cinema in Dulwich Park

[George Wood]

Open Air Cinema is returning to Dulwich Park this summer!

After a sell out debut screening last year, The Screen On The Green will be holding three themed screenings this August as Dulwich Park once more plays host to cinema under the stars! The season launches on Saturday 15th August with 'Classic Night' and a screening of 'Breakfast At Tiffany's' complete with an exclusive video introduction from star of the film, Mickey Rooney! To complement the film, Pavilion Cafe will be serving a selection of cocktails. Saturday 22nd August is '80s Night' with a screening of 'Back To The Future'. This time the introduction comes from 80s legend, Steve Guttenberg, star of Police Academy, who has provided a video introduction to the night. The season closes on Saturday 29th August with a night called 'Best Of British' - celebrating homegrown films, and a screening of Guy Ritchie's 'Lock, Stock And Two Smoking Barrels'. As a real treat, we have the star of the film, Jason Flemyng coming to the park in person to introduce the film.

Audiences are invited to bring a picnic, though Pavilion Cafe will be serving fabulous food and drink, with special menus designed for the open air cinema season!

All tickets are booked through the website - www.thescreenonthegreen.com and we are advising booking early as we have limited capacities and they are selling fast! Tickets cost ?7.50 each. We hope to see you there!

[miss G and T]

Hi George,

I have tickets for the 'Classic Night' and was wondering whereabouts the screen will be situated in the park?

Thanks,

Miss G.

[Marmora Man]

A further question - are folding seats allowed / customary or frowned upon? Or should we all plan to sit on rugs & cushions (my aged limbs prefer a seat, tho' I recognise that might obscure others views).

[HonaloochieB]

Q. Where does the 6'5" Marmora Man sit?

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A. Wherever the hell he likes.

[Marmora Man]

Did anyone go to this last week?

How was it?

The idea of sitting on a warm summer's evening sipping wine and watching a classic Audrey Hepburn movie sounded great.

I was away - but am going on Saturday 22nd with two teeage children to watch Back to the Future - can anyone answer the questions posed above? Are seats allowed?

[niknak]

We went last Saturday and it was great fun - highly recommended, especially if the weather is good. Quite a few people brought chairs, cushions, big blankets and we even spotted a few duvets as well! Clearly some people are professional outdoor cinema goers... Most people brought picnics and there were quite a few champagne corks popping about which was amusing. The film started about 30 minutes late as they were waiting for sunset, and there was also a 15 minute intermission so it didn't finish up until 11:30 or so. We had to exit via the main gate which was a bit of a pain as there aren't really any buses back to East Dulwich from that side. It also gets cool quite quickly once it's dark so definitely bring something warm to put on.

[Marmora Man]

Sounds good - will bring appropriate clothing

[Applespider]

You need one of these Ergostools. You're still on the ground so don't annoy anyone but gives you some support.

What kind of food was at the Pavilion? Debating whether to picnic or eat there

[Alabama]

yes, I went too, it was really lovely - good food and decent drinks available, too - as long as you could beat the queue. Take some toilet roll and something warm for when the sun goes down. Loads of people sat on chairs, i would definately take some next time as the ground got damp towards the end.

[PeckhamRose]

My Grandad was in Breakfast at Tiffany's I think. Is this the one where Deborah Kerr is seen entering The Ritz hotel? The Chief Doorman was my Grandad and he was filmed opening the door for her in the film. (If this WAS the film!) I've been on hoiday - can anyone confirm this scene happens in this film? Must get a DVD copy if it is! Thanks!

[LuLu Too]

Sorry PeckhamRose - wrong film.

Deborah Kerr is not in Breakfast at Tiffanys.

It's Audrey Hepburn, George Peppard, Patricia Neal. And it's set in New York.

But now I'm curious about the film that stars your Grandad! You'll have to do some research and let us know which film it is.

[Applespider]

The End of the Affair has Deborah Kerr and is set in London but no idea if there's a scene at the Ritz in it

[PeckhamRose]

Prudence and the Pill. I think it's that one. Grandad was Chief Doorman at the Ritz when it was filmed. Sorry to be off topic, Moderator/administrator/Chair or whatever you're called these days!

[Marmora Man]

The Film Begins

Last night was good fun. Did certainly get cold but we'd taken rugs for everyone and kept warm. Crowd enjoyed themselves and the film.

They were taking ideas for next year's films - my vote was for Casablanca.

[mrs f]

Another wonderful outdoor cinema night last night. We went last year and were very happy to go again last night. Well done George, we are looking forwards to next year!

Lots of blankets and jumpers are essential for once the sun goes down as is a ground sheet!

Enjoy if you are going next weekend, I am away but would have gone again!

[Applespider]

It was fun - and some serious picnics going on!

Agreed it was chilly towards the end but pretty well organised. Would have been nice if Southwark had topped up the loos with loo-roll etc but other than that really well organised - and easy to get in/out.

My vote if they were doing cheesy 80s movie for next year was Top Gun or When Harry Met Sally.

[PeckhamRose]

Or Prudence and the Pill!

[Keef]

Hornimans are playing Moulin Rouge this Thursday evening, I'll be going to that. Nice evening, women in lingerie, and a great view, what more could I ask for.

[Keef]

Oh, and it's free!

[Peckhamgatecrasher]

They have a very annoying website. What time is it on and do you need to book a place?

[Keef]

Starts at 8 I think. I don't think you need to book a spot, just turn up. I'll check with Mrs Keef though, as she usually knows these things.

[Keef]

Mrs Keef reckons you just rock up to the bandstand.

[Peckhamgatecrasher]

cheers.

[Keef]

Did you go PGC? We had coats on ready to leave, but baby had other ideas. Parenthood sucks sometimes!

[Peckhamgatecrasher]

No. My darling daughter who watched the video about 20 times in a row declared she didn't like it any more!