Woolton Picture House announces new film screenings for Valentine’s Day

The historic Woolton Picture House is proud to announce a five-day Valentine’s programme of classic movies.

From Friday 13th to Tuesday 17th February, the much-loved cinema will showcase a curated selection of iconic love stories, using the power of the big screen to raise vital funds for its long-term restoration.

The season opens on Friday 13th with a slice of fried gold for those who prefer their romance with a side of survival. The ultimate ‘Zom-Rom-Com’ Shaun of the Dead kicks off the festivities, proving that Valentine’s at the Picture House truly offers something for everyone-even those dodging the undead.

The programme spans the full spectrum of romance, featuring Casablanca, a timeless Hollywood classic that reminds us why Woolton is the perfect place for the beginning of a beautiful friendship between the cinema and its supporters. The lineup also includes the Oscar-winning Moonlight, modern tear-jerker The Notebook, and the ultimate feel-good favorite, Pretty Woman.

For those celebrating with friends, a special ‘Galentine’s’ screening of Bridesmaids promises a night that is ready to party, while families are invited to enjoy a tale as old as time with the animated classic Beauty and the Beast.

Kevin Fearon, one of the driving forces behind the community campaign said:

“After welcoming thousands of people back through our doors over Christmas, we wanted to create a programme that celebrates love in all its forms. Every ticket sold is a love letter to this building, helping us move one step closer to securing its future as a community-owned landmark.”

As the cinema continues its journey back into community ownership, the team is urging film fans to move quickly. To miss out on these limited screenings would be a big mistake. Huge!. Tickets go on sale at 10:00am on Saturday 17th January. Given the record-breaking demand for the Christmas season, early booking is highly recommended for what many consider one of the most beautiful and romantic cinematic settings in the country.

Valentine’s Screenings Programme:

Friday 13 February

7pm – Shaun of the Dead 

Saturday 14 February

2pm – Casablanca

7pm – Pretty Woman 

Sunday 15 February

2pm – Some Like It Hot

7pm – The Notebook

Monday 16 February

2pm – Beauty and the Beast (animated)

7pm – Bridesmaids 

Tuesday 17 February

2pm – Enchanted

7pm – Moonlight 

The Valentine’s season follows a festive reopening that raised £60,000 in just 12 days, bringing the campaign total to just under £220,000. Woolton Picture House still needs to raise £700,000 to purchase the building and begin restoring it as a community-owned cultural venue, hosting film, live performance, music and local events.

Built in 1927, Woolton Picture House is Liverpool’s oldest surviving cinema and its only remaining single-screen picture house. Each temporary reopening offers audiences not only a chance to enjoy classic films in a unique setting, but also the opportunity to play a direct role in securing the cinema’s future.

Book tickets on the Woolton Picture House website.

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