Portsmouth Festivities is back!

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Back to all posts The theme of Freedom is explored in films this week, as part of Portsmouth Festivities 2018

Back with a bang and a super, splendid programme of amazing events, Portsmouth Festivities yet again has curated a fantastic range of arts and cultural experiences. No6’s contribution is two films celebrating the Festivities theme of ‘Freedom’. The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner from the stable of Woodall Films (You can still read Tahir’s piece about Woodall Films on the ‘News’ section of our website) and Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom which also celebrates the 100th anniversary of Mandela’s birth.
 

Showing as part of Portsmouth Festivities 2018, on Thursday 21st June

See Tom Courtney’s 1962 film debut on Thursday evening in The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner. This landmark British film covers many of the social issues of the time. Directed by Tony Richardson and written by Alan Sillitoe it marked the beginnings of the kitchen sink dramas of the 60’s.

This is a story about motherhood in 2018, showing on Friday 22nd June

Sandwiched between our two Festivities films, on Friday evening we have Tully. A young mother relinquishes freedom in favour of Motherhood. She needs a Mary Poppins and she gets one in the form of an extraordinary night nanny. Spoiled or what!

Showing as part of Portsmouth Festivities 2018, on Saturday 23rd June

If you missed Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom when it was released in 2014, now is your chance trot along and catch up with him on Saturday Night. Idris Elba and Naomie Harris play their parts to perfection.

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No.6 is taking a brief intermission - re-opening scheduled for May 9th is 6.30

Loyal regulars will be aware that we have had a few technical issues with some of our screenings recently. We have been working to resolve these, and have been pleased that our most recent showings, including lengthy films like Dune: Part 2 and Apocalypse Now, have worked okay. But we feel it’s unfair on you to be crossing our fingers and hoping, we’d rather get things sorted properly.

The plan is to close for the next two weeks and hopefully return on Thursday 9th May. Keep an eye on the No.6 website and newsletter for confirmation or otherwise, and of course to find out what we will be showing when we do return. Thanks to everyone for your patience and understanding.