Eastbourne venue transforms into cinema for half-term

An Eastbourne venue – the largest in East Sussex – will be transforming into a cinema for October half-term.

The Congress Theatre will be showing A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon, (October 28 2pm and 6pm) and Disney’s 2019 film Aladdin (October 29, 2pm and 6pm).

On Halloween (October 31) the fun for families continues with Hotel Transylvania (11am) and Hocus Pocus (2pm) but it’s strictly over 18s only for Hellraiser (7.45pm).

An Eastbourne Theatres spokesperson said, “Whilst trick or treating in the traditional way might be off the cards for families this year the Congress (Movie) Theatre will offer a safe alternative with family friendly spooky films, plus cult classic chiller for the adults in the evening.

“Little (and big) ones are encouraged to dress up-in their Halloween fancy dress.

“The evening film for the adults will have a distinctly eerie feel, with the backstage crew at the Congress having fun with lighting and effects to ensure that the Halloween experience extends from beyond the screen.

“As audiences are welcomed back to this hub of entertainment, safety for everyone is paramount and the Congress Theatre offers a safe space which will be thoroughly cleaned after each performance, one-way systems and multiple entrances/exits allow secure access to this recently refurbished venue with large open plan communal areas.

“The theatre is operating a restricted seating plan to ensure everyone’s safety all systems are in place to ensure the safe running of this venue.”

Tickets are on sale from 10am on Friday (October 16).

Call the Visitor Services Team on 01323 412000 or book online at eastbournetheatres.co.uk which now gives the option to print-tickets-at-home.