Three rooms under one roof at Ardent Picturehouse. Everything you need for the weekend, from the bike racks to the hearing loop.
Where
Ardent Picturehouse, 14 Kiln Street
Screen One
240 seats · ground floor
Screen Two
80 seats · ground floor
The Upper Room
Gallery & bar · first floor
Getting here
Five minutes on foot from Kiln Street station. Buses 12 and 31 stop outside. Bike racks at the side entrance. There is no parking on site.
Access
Step-free entrance and a lift to every room. Hearing loop in both screens. Captioned screenings are marked in the programme. Companion tickets are free.
Tickets
Single tickets £9, live score nights £14, festival pass £48. Doors open 30 minutes before each screening. Latecomers are seated at a quiet moment.
Questions
Do I need a ticket for the exhibition?
No. Second Colour in The Upper Room is free and open daily 12:00–20:00 during the festival.
Are the silent films really silent?
Never. Every silent film is shown with live music, either a new score or a live piano accompaniment.
Can I bring food and drink in?
Drinks from the bar are welcome in both screens. Please leave hot food in the foyer.
Are screenings suitable for children?
Most are. Age guidance is listed on each film page. Under 16s go free with an adult.
What if a screening sells out?
We release returns at the door 15 minutes before the start. Join the queue at the box office.