BABYLON CINEMA

BABYLON CINEMA AT THE MALTINGS

Babylon Cinema at The Maltings reopened and welcomed back the public on 20th May. The cinema, which had been closed to the public since March 2020 due to Covid-19, reopened with enhanced safety and hygiene procedures in place for a safe and enjoyable movie-going experience.

Babylon ARTS’ chief executive, Claire Somerville said, “After the long lockdown, we were so excited to welcome back audiences and to give them a chance to escape into film and for that big screen, communal experience that’s so magical about cinema. It’s been quite a journey for everyone and as part of the re-launch we’ve worked with Peterborough Films to produce a cinematic film trailer for our cinema, which we think captures the build-up of excitement we’re feeling about having the doors open again. This is on our YouTube Channel and website.”

The socially distanced ‘microcabaret-style’ seating arrangement can be viewed on a 360° virtual tour, which means customers can see exactly where their table is, before booking their seats. The virtual tour is available on babylonarts.org.uk.

Claire adds “What’s also special about our independent cinema is that audience members can order their drinks from the bar to enjoy at their tables, whilst watching the film.”

Tickets are now available for the new July / August programme and Babylon Cinema’s full programme is available on the Babylon ARTS’ website as well as distributed fliers.

Tickets must be purchased in advance and are available on the Babylon ARTS’ website. www.babylonarts.org.uk/cinema