Family Film Weekender
2019
Get ready to immerse yourself in cinema with a packed weekend of films, workshops and events for families exploring the Barbican’s annual theme Life Rewired.
Highlights include a family film quiz followed by a screening of Marvel’s Black Panther; a super special live event - BAFTA Presents: VFX with Framestore, presented by Maddie Moate (of Do You Know? and Earth Unplugged fame).
Plus, there is an appearance by award-winning children’s author Frank Cottrell Boyce to discuss his latest book Runaway Robot followed by a screening of The Iron Giant.
Also, we're pleased to say that on Sunday 24 November, there are interpreters in the foyer at the information point to assist any d/Deaf families at the CL workshops during set times: 10am-10.30am, 11am-12noon, 12.15pm-1.15pm and 1.45pm-4pm.
Part of Life Rewired, a season exploring what it means to be human when technology is changing everything.
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Barbican Cinema 2 & 3
Location
Barbican Cinema 2 & 3 are located on Beech Street, a short walk from the Barbican’s Silk Street entrance. From Silk Street, you’ll see a zebra crossing that will take you across the road to the venue.
Address
Beech Street
London
EC2Y 8DS
Public transport
The Barbican is widely accessible by bus, tube, train and by foot or bicycle. Plan your journey and find more route information in ‘Your Visit’ or book your car parking space in advance.
We’ve plenty of places for you to relax and replenish, from coffee and cake to wood-fired pizzas and full pre-theatre menus
Access
Cinemas 2 & 3 are located at Beech Street, a short walk from the Barbican Centre’s main Silk Street entrance. There are a couple of steep, dropped kerbs and an incline to negotiate between the two sites. Level access from Beech Street.
Mobility
Each auditorium has three permanent wheelchair spaces (two in the third row and one in the front row) and 153 fixed seats with capacity for a further three spaces in the front row. Access to each auditorium is up a ramp. There are also a number of seats with step-free access.
Assistance dogs
Assistance dogs may be taken into the cinema – please tell us when booking to ensure your seat has enough space. If you prefer, you may leave your dog with a member of the foyer staff during the performance.
Hearing facility
An infrared system for hard of hearing customers is provided in each auditorium; headsets or neck loops can be collected from foyer staff. The ticket desk counter is fitted with an induction loop.
For more access information, please visit our Accessibility section.