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Members' Events — 2026

2026 Screenings

Forbidden Games 18

Forbidden Games was suggested by our member Rachael Grant who writes: 'It’s a heart-breaking story following the bond between two young children… Read More
René Clément, France, 1952, 86m.
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Collage making workshop U

Led by our very own 'Queen of Collage', Marzia Castelli, this workshop will allow you to unleash your creativity and craft… Read More
180m.
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The Handmaiden 18

The Handmaiden will screen in the extended director's cut version and was proposed by our members Cathy Lee and Sofia Canhoto.… Read More
Park Chan-wook , South Korea, 2016, 168m.
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Tarot readings, Demi Moore-tinis + Ghost 18

This Valentine's Day, members are invited to join us for one for our team's most-beloved on-screen romances: Ghost. Tickets include a… Read More
126m.
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Industry Panel: Intimacy Coordination 18

As The Garden Cinema members community is not just made up of cinema enthusiasts, but also covers a large range of… Read More
60m.
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Film Exposure Night 18

Following the wonderful response to our first-ever Film Exposure Night, we're excited to bring it back for a second edition on… Read More
180m.
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Koyaanisqatsi U

Koyaanisqatsi was suggested by our member Graham Hood who writes: 'It is a soundscape (Philip Glass) and a visual cornucopia (Reggio and… Read More
Godfrey Reggio, USA, 1982, 86m.
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Drag performance, Scarlett Spritzes + Sylvia Scarlett 18

Join us on Friday 27 February as we continue our celebration of LGBT+ History Month 2026 with a special screening of the… Read More
George Cukor, USA, 1935, 95m.
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Members' sake & cheese tasting 18

To celebrate our trip to 1980s Japan with our Lost Decade season, we're delighted to welcome back the team from Sake… Read More
Sake Collective, Japan, 2026, 120m.
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Members' Mingle 18

Our regular Members' Mingle returns on Monday 19 October! Join us in the Atrium Bar from 19:00 onwards to meet fellow… Read More
180m.
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Spicy cocktail hour + Ash is Purest White 18

To launch our new retrospective of Jia Zhangke films, we're thrilled to welcome members on Sunday 8 March for a spicy… Read More
Jia Zhangke, China, Japan, France, 2018, 137m.
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A Zed & Two Noughts 15

A Zed and Two Noughts was suggested by our member Andrew Kirby, who writes: 'It is Peter Greenaway’s most dense and cinematically… Read More
Peter Greenaway, UK, The Netherlands, 1985, 115m.
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Faber book launch & quiz 18

On Thursday 12 March, The Garden Cinema are thrilled to welcome the team from Faber to celebrate the release of Paul Fischer's… Read More
150m.
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Roman party, divine chorals + The Great Beauty 18

Due to popular demand, we've released extra tickets for our Roman party & screening of The Great Beauty. All tickets will… Read More
Paolo Sorrentino, Italy, France, 2013, 142m.
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Breathless 12A

Breathless was suggested by our member Jacquie Lee who writes: 'In light of the Richard Linklater’s excellent newly released film Nouvelle Vague –… Read More
Jean-Luc Godard, France, 1959, 90m.
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Members' Film Quiz: Birthday 18

To tie in with the cinema's fourth anniversary celebrations, our next Members' Film Quiz will be inspired by birthdays (and more… Read More
150m.
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Karaoke, crafts + Harold and Maude 15

As The Garden Cinema would never have made it to a 4 year anniversary without your wonderful support, members are invited… Read More
Hal Ashby, United States, 1971, 101m.
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My Dinner with Andre 12

My Dinner with Andre was suggested by our member Chrysi, and sparked several enthusiastic responses on our Members' Area. In this captivating… Read More
Louis Malle, USA, 1981, 110m.
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Records, cocktails + Lift to the Scaffold 18

To celebrate our new Jeanne Moreau season, we're very excited to welcome cinema members, long-time music enthusiasts, and occasional DJs Andy… Read More
Louis Malle, France, 1958, 95m.
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Baijiu tasting with traditional pastry pairings 18

For those who are curious to delve deeper into the world of Jia Zhangke, we're thrilled to welcome our friends from Cheng… Read More
150m.
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Faces Places 12

Faces Places was suggested by our member Anne McGrath. In her penultimate film, iconic French filmmaker Agnès Varda teams up with enigmatic… Read More
Agnès Varda, JR, France, 2017, 94m.
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Members' Scratch Night 18

After a brief summer break, our regular Members' Scratch Night returns on Wednesday 30 September to help more of the creatives in… Read More
180m.
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The Conformist 15

The Conformist was suggested by our member Colin Marsh, who says, 'Please show Bernardo Bertolucci’s 1970 political thriller masterpiece. Starring Jean-Louis Trintignant… Read More
Bernardo Bertolucci, Italy, France, Germany, 1970, 113m.
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Argentine season launch: Live music + Wild Tales 15

To celebrate the launch of our new season of Argentine cinema, members are invited to experience the country's musical heritage on… Read More
Damián Szifron, Argentina, 2014, 137m.
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Dracula PG

Dracula was suggested by our member Stephen Cahill, who writes: 'Who else but Bela Lugosi could play The Count and deliver lines… Read More
Tod Browning, USA, 1931, 74m.
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Season launch: Drag performance + Ball of Fire 18

To kick off our Screwball Summer in style, members are invited to our season launch event on Sunday 24 May. Join us… Read More
Howard Hawks, USA, 1941, 111m.
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Wuthering Heights 15

Wuthering Heights (1991) was suggested by our member John Forde, who says: 'To celebrate (or lament) the release of Emerald Fennell’s new… Read More
Andrea Arnold, UK, 2011, 129m.
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Sideways 15

Struggling writer and wine enthusiast Miles (Paul Giamatti) takes his engaged friend, Jack (Thomas Haden Church), on a trip to wine… Read More
Alexander Payne, USA, 2004, 126m.
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Members' wine tasting + optional Sideways screening 18

As the summer months approach, we're changing things up on our bar menu, by adding a new selection of wines (all… Read More
120m.
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Being There 12

Being There was suggested by our member Michael Shea, who writes: 'I love this film, but have never had a chance to… Read More
Hal Ashby, USA, 1979, 130m.
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Industry Panel: Adaptation 18

As The Garden Cinema members community is not just made up of cinema enthusiasts, but also covers a large range of… Read More
60m.
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Sans Soleil 15

Sans Soleil was suggested by our member Julia Merican, who writes: 'The writer and screenwriter Edward George once told my class that… Read More
Chris Marker, France, 1983, 104m.
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Prickly pear cocktails, Cactus Pears + Q&A 15

This special members-only screening of Cactus Pears will open our South Asian Heritage Month 2026 programme, and your ticket will include a… Read More
Rohan Parashuram Kanawade, India, UK, Canada, 2025, 112m.
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Members' Film Quiz: Garden Party 18

Are you the person in your friend group who everyone asks for film recommendations? Do you know your The Secret Garden from… Read More
150m.
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Pineapple cocktails, live music + Chungking Express 18

Due to popular demand, we've added an additional screening of Chungking Express for this event. Please note, the pre-screening event will happen… Read More
Wong Kar-wai, Hong Kong, 1994, 177m.
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Days and Nights in the Forest: New Restoration + Pre-recorded introduction by Wes Anderson PG

Days and Nights in the Forest was suggested by our members Dennis Leachman and Hammad Khan. Hammad writes: ‘This is an… Read More
Satyajit Ray, India, 1970, 116m.
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Collage making workshop: Summer U

Led by our very own 'Queen of Collage', Marzia Castelli, this workshop will allow you to unleash your creativity and craft… Read More
180m.
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Something Different PG

Something Different was suggested by our member Ed Gutteridge, who writes: 'This is the debut feature of Věra Chytilová, who made Daisies,… Read More
Věra Chytilová, Czechoslovakia, 1963, 81m.
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WFTV x The Garden Cinema networking 18

On Wednesday 12 August from 18:30 onwards, Women in Film & Television UK will be hosting their regular networking event in the… Read More
150m.
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Picnic at Hanging Rock 12A

Picnic at Hanging Rock was suggested by our member Molly Thomas, who writes: 'This is one of my favourite films of all… Read More
Peter Weir, Australia, 1975, 110m.
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Martini cocktail hour + The Thin Man 18

Due to high demand, we've increased the capacity of this event. The cocktail hour will still happen in the Atrium Bar,… Read More
W. S. Van Dyke, USA, 1934, 93m.
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Traditional Polish cakes, hazelnut vodka + Possession 18

Due to high demand, we've increased the capacity of this event. The drinks and cake will still be served in the… Read More
Andrzej Żuławski, France, West Germany, 1981, 140m.
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Persepolis 12

Persepolis was suggested by our member Sarah Halim, who writes: ‘I’m proposing that we screen Persepolis as a tribute to the wonderfully talented… Read More
Marjane Satrapi, Vincent Paronnaud, France, USA, 2007, 96m.
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Live folk music, Czech drinks + The Cassandra Cat 18

To celebrate the start of our new season of Czechoslovak New Wave cinema, members are invited to join us on Saturday… Read More
Vojtěch Jasný, Czechoslovakia, 1963, 105m.
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The Last of Sheila 15

The Last of Sheila was suggested by our member Dan Berlinka, who writes: 'It’s a terrific but underseen whodunnit, with an all… Read More
Herbert Ross, USA, 1973, 120m.
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Bloody Marys + When Harry Met Sally 18

On 20 September, join us for a boozy brunch-time cocktail hour, followed by a lazy Sunday screening of one of our… Read More
Rob Reiner, USA, 1989, 92m.
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Watership Down PG

The screening on Tuesday 22 September will be introduced by our member, Claudia Jolly. Watership Down was suggested by our member Claudia… Read More
Martin Rosen, UK, 1978, 92m.
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Beyond the Hills 12

Beyond the Hills was suggested by our member Chauncey Zhang, who writes: ‘Congratulations to Cristian Mungiu for winning the Palme d’Or this… Read More
Cristian Mungiu, Romania, France, 2012, 146m.
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The Exorcist III 15

The Exorcist III was proposed for our Halloween programme by our member Carl Taylor as it is 'seriously creepy and I’ve never… Read More
William Peter Blatty, USA, 1990, 110m.
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