Christmas movies confirmed for Eastbourne

The tickets priced at £8 for adults and £5 for children come with a Covid cancellation guarantee: if a film cannot go ahead due to Covid-related reasons, ticket holders will be eligible for a refund.

The Congress MOVIE Theatre which was launched over the October half-term saw hundreds of people return to the venue to enjoy films on the big screen.

For musicals week films there is: West Side Story (December 8, 2.30pm), Moulin Rouge (December 9, 7.30pm), Bohemian Rhapsody (December 10, 7.30pm), Mamma Mia! (December 11, 7.30pm) and The Greatest Showman (December 12, 2.30pm and 6pm).

The festive week features: The Nightmare Before Christmas (December 18, 7pm) a double-bill Frozen (11am) followed by Frozen 2 (3pm both December 19), Nativity! (December 20, 3pm), Home Alone (December 21, 1.30pm and 4.30pm), How The Grinch Stole Christmas (December 22, 1.30pm and 4.30pm), Elf (December 23 1.30pm and 4.30pm) and Muppet Christmas Carol (Christmas Eve December 24, 11am and 2.30pm).

Spokeswomam Sharon Thompson said: “The Congress Theatre offers a secure space which will be thoroughly cleaned after each performance, and one-way systems and multiple entrances/exits allow safe access to this recently refurbished venue with large open-plan communal areas. The theatre is operating a socially-distanced seating plan at these events – which restricts the number of tickets sold so early booking is advised.”

To book, see eastbournetheatres.co.uk. Tickets are priced at adults £8, child tickets £5 (under 16s).