A whole host of popular Marvel films are being screened at a hidden cinema in Manchester city centre this weekend.
If you’d consider yourself to be a fan of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and all things superhero, then you’ll probably want to get yourself down to one of Manchester’s most popular hotels, King Street Townhouse, this weekend as the venue’s very-own exclusive cinema will be screening eight films from the iconic franchise.
The Marvel Movie Weekender will be taking over from Friday 24 – Sunday 26 June.
King Street Townhouse’s vintage-style cinema isn’t always one that everyone’s familiar with, as it’s tucked away in the hotel’s cellars and seats only a handful of people at a time for the ultimate viewing experience, but it’s well worth a visit and this weekend couldn’t be a more ideal time.
The award-winning hotel is inviting fans to “assemble your Avengers” for a Marvel movie weekend, which is kicking off with screenings of all three films in the Iron Man series starring Robert Downey Jr as the title role on Friday 24 June.
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Saturday will see two stand-alone Marvel classics screened, starting out with the groundbreaking 2018 smash-hit that is Black Panther, starring the late Chadwick Boseman as the title character.
The final film in the Avengers franchise and the second highest-grossing film of all time, Avengers: Endgame, will then round out the Saturday lineup.
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The Marvel Movie Weekender will be taking over from Friday 24 – Sunday 26 June / Credit: King Street Townhouse
Bringing the weekend to a fitting close, all three films in the original Spider-Man trilogy, with Tobey Maguire donning the spidey suit, will then be screened on Sunday for “a dash of Spider-Verse chaos”.
Tickets to the Marvel Movie Weekender start from £15 per person for just the film, and are available to book on the King Street Townhouse website here.
If you want to upgrade this to include a cocktail, popcorn, and pick ‘n’ mix package, then it’ll be £30 per person instead, and for those wanting a mini-Marvel Marathon, then you can either watch the whole Iron Man or Spider-Man trilogy for £50 per person.
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A cocktail and treats are included in the movie marathon ticket prices.
King Street Townhouse’s vintage-style cinema is tucked away and seats only a handful of people at a time / Credit: King Street Townhouse
Marvel not really your thing? Don’t worry, there’s plenty of other cinema packages at King Street Townhouse too, including the ‘Movie Night In’ package – which gives you exclusive use of the whole private cinema to yourselves, and your party can pick any movie, documentary or sporting event to watch.
The ‘Reunion Cinema Package’ is also another popular one, which gives you and your friends and family private use of the cinema, the choice of what to watch, and also the option to add on a three-course dinner with wine at the King Street Townhouse Wine Cellar.
Other packages available to book include the ‘Cocktail Cinema Package’, the ‘Cinema Brunch Experience’, and the ‘Cinema Afternoon Tea’.
You can find more information and get booking on the King Street Townhouse website here.
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Students can join a Wagamama ramen-building workshop for just £5 this week
Daisy Jackson
Students will be able to take part in a build-your-own ramen workshop this week, led by everyone’s favourite pan-Asian restaurant group, Wagamama.
The workshops will cost just £5 (all of which will go to a brilliant cause), and will include the time spent creating your perfect meal, the actual food, plus drinks and sides.
Wagamama has teamed up with mental health charity SHOUT to host this cosy ramen-making workshop.
Students will be invited to join Wagamama chefs in the kitchen, selecting their own broth, protein and veggies, with perfectly-cooked noodles, before sitting down at the restaurant’s benches to slurp up their creations with fellow students.
There’ll also be toppings and garnishes including kimchi, tea-stained eggs, chilli oil, spring onions and more.
With merch to take home too, and steaming bowls of the best-ever autumn dish, this is a one-off event you won’t want to miss.
Students can join a Wagamama ramen-building workshop for just £5 this week. Credit: Supplied
Each £5 ticket includes your food and two drinks, plus a variety of the new Wagamama winter sides and sharers.
All money raised will be donated to SHOUT to support the vital services they provide.
A representative from SHOUT will also be in attendance to talk about student wellbeing and the services available from the charity.
Wagamama says: “At Wagamama, we believe having a conversation is one of the most powerful ways you can support someone struggling with their mental health. Whether it’s a quick check-in via text or an open conversation over a bowl of steaming ramen. no chat is too big or too small to make an impact.
Students can join a Wagamama ramen-building workshop with SHOUT this week. Credit: Supplied
“This ethos is one we share with SHOUT, a free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging service for anyone in the UK who needs someone to talk to. After huge demand during Covid, SHOUT’s service has become increasingly essential + today SHOUT is more highly in demand than ever before.”
The Japanese and pan-Asian restaurant is donating £40,000 to SHOUT this year, plus providing perks and rewards for their team of volunteers, and hosting events in their spaces.
The Wagamama ramen-building workshop will take place at the St Peter’s Square restaurant on Thursday 7 November between 2pm and 4pm. You can get your tickets HERE.
‘Glittering winter adventure’ set to take over Tatton Park this Christmas
Emily Sergeant
The magnificent grounds of Tatton Park will be transformed into a ‘glittering winter adventure’ this festive season.
With spooky season now a thing of the past, and Christmas merely a few weeks away, families will soon be whisked away into a world of folklore, enchantment, and enthralling performances as they enter the gardens of the stunning Tatton Park in Cheshire for an immersive, festival-like experience known as Yuletide.
Organisers say the captivating event promises to be a “truly magical experience” where folklore stories come to life through storytelling and live music.
A ‘glittering winter adventure’ is set to take over Tatton Park this Christmas / Credit: Supplied
All set to transport visitors right into the heart of Yuletide tales, the exciting new event – which opens next weekend, and runs through until late December – is produced by Wild Rumpus, who you may know for other magical local events such as ‘The Lanterns’ at Chester Zoo (2018-2022) and Just So Festival.
The highlight of this new event has to be The Glittering Trail, where beautifully-illuminated puppets and performers bring legendary stories of Yuletide to life as visitors wander through the park’s popular Japanese Gardens and make the most of the stunning winter landscape.
Families can gather around an open fire to toast marshmallows, all while they watch live performances that add even more magic to the evening.
Yuletide will be running at Tatton Park on selected dates from Saturday 16 November through to Monday 23 December, and tickets are on sale now – with adult tickets costing £20, children paying just £12 each, and free personal assistant passes are also available.
Emily Sergeant -
20th June 2022 
