A pop-up cinema experience will be returning to an enormous cave just outside Greater Manchester this November.
The Village Screen will be pitching up inside the famous Peak Cavern once again with a giant 21ft screen, atmospheric lighting and top-range sound.
The popular event has planned a return to the Peak District for one last time in 2022, where it will be screening films including those from the Harry Potter franchise and classics like The Lost Boys.
As well as the cinema screenings themselves, the events include live music, themed actors, decor and independent street food.
You can also expect themed drinks, beers, prosecco and popcorn, with at-seat delivery available.
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It’ll be Harry Potter heaven at Peak Cavern. Credit: Nathan Dainty @itsnate.ukStreet food at the Village Screen’s events at Peak Cavern. Credit: Nathan Dainty @itsnate.uk
There are snuggle packages available to keep you cosy throughout the film, and you can even send a message to be displayed on the big screen.
The Village Screen are the independent event production team behind pop-up cinemas in locations including Victoria Baths, Hathersage lido, and the top of a car park in Sheffield.
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With seven years of pop-up events under their belts, they’ve grown a small team of experts who work tirelessly to deliver an unforgettable cinematic experience.
They’ve been running pop-up cinemas in the Peak Cavern since 2017.
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The Village Screen will be back at the Peak Cavern between Friday 18 and Sunday 20 November.
Tickets are priced at £23 for an adult, £21 for a concession (student or senior) and £19 for a child (under 16). £76 Family tickets are available for some screenings (2 adults + 2 children or 1 adult +3 children)
A small amount of Early Bird tickets are available for each event, priced at £20 (for an adult or concession).
Thursday 27 October – Scream (1996), doors at 6pm, film at 8pm Friday 28 October – Ghostbusters (1984), doors at 6pm, film at 8pm Saturday 29 October – The Dark Knight, doors at 5.30pm, film at 7.30pm Sunday 30 October – Hocus Pocus, doors at 2.30pm, film at 4pm Sunday 30 October – The Lost Boys doors at 6.45pm, film at 8.45pm Monday 31 October – Poltergeist, doors at 6pm, film at 8pm
Friday 18 November – Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, doors at 5.30pm, film at 7.30pm Saturday 19 November – Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, doors at 5.30pm, film at 7.30pm Sunday 20 November – The Goonies, doors at 2.20pm, film at 3:50pm Sunday 20 November – The Lost Boys doors at 7.00pm, film at 8.50pm
Featured image: Nathan Dainty @itsnate.uk
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Smash-hit West End musical Trainspotting is coming to Manchester later this year
Emily Sergeant
Trainspotting The Musical is coming to Manchester.
30 years on from the film that changed everything, and following its successful world premiere run in London’s West End, Trainspotting The Musical is heading out on a major UK tour later this year, and will be taking to one of Manchester‘s most iconic stages in the autumn.
Written by Irvine Welsh – as adapted from his best-selling debut novel – and directed and developed by Caroline Jay Ranger, Trainspotting The Musical has been described by critics as ‘radical, invigorating and life-affirming’ since its premiere.
It’s said to be an unforgettable production that’ll have even the most sceptical audiences leave on a ‘consciousness-altering high.’
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In 1996, the breakthrough British film of the same name was released and became the biggest grossing UK film of the year, winning a slew of awards in the process – including a BAFTA for Best Screenplay, and even being ranked tenth in the BFI’s top 100 greatest British films of the 20th century.
Now, three decades later, the industrial drug crazed working-class heroes of British youth culture are back… but this time, live on stage.
Trainspotting The Musical is coming to Manchester later this year / Credit: Supplied
“I believe the musical has a bigger, loudly beating human heart than either the book or the film,” creator Irvine Welsh commented as the UK tour was announced this week.
“People need to think about the world we’re living in, and we offer that inspection, but they also need to sing their hearts out and laugh their heads off. It’s what being human is all about. We’ve put together an incredible Scottish cast and I can’t wait to see them bring the musical to life.”
Trainspotting The Musical will taking to the stage at Manchester Palace Theatre later this year from Monday 2 – Saturday 7 November 2026, and tickets officially go on general sale tomorrow (Wednesday 13 May) from 10am.
A beloved Manc gig venue is hosting a special afterparty following Manichester tribute festival
Danny Jones
A much-loved live music institution in Manchester is set to host a dedicated afterparty for the inaugural ‘Manichester’: the live tribute festival in memory of Gary ‘Mani’ Mounfield.
Seeing the grassroots music scene gathering together in moments like this is the kind of stuff that would make the man himself SO proud.
With Manichester 2026 announced this past March and set to take place later this month in honour of the legendary Stone Roses and Primal Scream bassist, tickets for the main event sold out very quickly.
This came as no surprise, of course, but now other Manc venues are joining in toasting the life and career of Mani for one very special evening.
Shared by Madchester.com, who are helping organise the Manichester ’26 along with surviving members of the Mounfield family, as well as Mani’s friends and peers such as his brother Greg and Damon Minchella of Ocean Colour Scene, gig space Gorilla are hosting it.
The small-cap live music room, bar and restaurant has hosted many a special night over the past decade or so – hosting multiple War Child charity shows in the past few years, for instance – and even when they’re not hosting a set themselves, they’re always more than happy to join in the celebrations.
With that in mind, there always likely to pay their respects to the late, great and iconic local musician in some way, but now they’re teaming up with Madchester directly.
Positioned as the official ‘aftershow’ following the mini tribute festival, as you can see, there will be just 600 tickets available, with general admission for the main event already gone as mentioned.
At one point, it looked like the kind-spirited and well-meaning idea might be scrapped altogether after some confusion between the organising partners.
Thankfully, that all looks to have been put to bed, and all those involved can focus on what’s important: honouring Mani in the best way possible – with a load of live tunes and a good time.
In terms of those who will be playing on the night ahead of the aftershow, the likes of the equally legendary Peter Hook, Rowetta, The Kowloons, Jon McClure from Reverend and the Makers, plus many more, have been announced as part of the lineup.
There is also still a ‘AAA’ headliner still yet to be confirmed, so watch this space.
As for the Manichester afterparty at Gorilla, keep an eye out on socials for the ticket link to drop and, hopefully, we’ll see you there for a night to remember.
Daisy Jackson -
24th October 2022 
