Films fizzing with fun, adventure and old-school glamour are on the way to Kirkintilloch Town Hall as Willy Wonka, PAW Patrol and Marilyn Monroe all take a bow.
The Kirky Picture Palace is back, courtesy of Your Kirky (Kirkintilloch Community Council).
Coming up:
Saturday 24 February:
- PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie (PG) – 1pm
- Wonka (PG) – 3.30pm
Tickets – £5 per adult and £3 per child – are available by visiting the Kirky Picture Palace website (booking fee applies). and Create ED, 46 Cowgate, Kirkintilloch. There will be snacks and refreshments available to purchase.
Dementia-friendly screening:
- Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (U) – Friday 16 February – 2pm
Tickets cost £5 (adult) and £3 (child), with carers allowed in for free. All welcome. Book online by visiting the Kirky Picture Palace website or pay on the door.
Baby-friendly screening:
- Treasure Planet (U) – Tuesday 27 February – 10am
Same ticket prices as above, with under-twos allowed in for free. Book online by visiting the Kirky Picture Palace website or pay on the door.
- 'Wonka' is a magical musical choca-block with songs, sweets and silliness – telling the story of the young Willy Wonka as he dreams of becoming a confectionary king.
- 'PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie' is an animated superhero comedy. A magical meteor lands in Adventure City and gives the PAW Patrol pups superpowers!
- 'Gentlemen Prefer Blondes' is the classic 1953 film starring Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell, combining comedy and lush musical numbers, including the iconic 'Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend'.
- 'Treasure Planet' is an epic, animated sci-fi adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's adventure novel 'Treasure Island'.
The Kirky Picture Palace is organised by Your Kirky and supported by East Dunbartonshire Leisure and Culture (EDLC) Trust – which operates Kirkintilloch Town Hall.
It's great to see so many people enjoying films, old and new, at the heart of the Kirkintilloch community. I hope movie fans can continue to support the initiative and the town hall. Well done to all involved
The Kirkintilloch Picture Palace relies on the star-studded efforts of a team of volunteers, including George Crooks, who said, "The fact we work as a team is great. I enjoy the social and fun side of things – harmony, fellowship and chatting to the community in general."
Serina Marshall, Cinema Co-ordinator of the Kirky Picture Palace, said, "Many thanks to everyone who came along to the festive screenings and our first Scottish Film Festival. We're pleased to be able to provide a range of movies for local residents – including screenings for young children and people with dementia.
"If you have a passion for the pictures and want to volunteer to help, please get in touch."
In the past, the Kirky Picture Palace has organised screenings in local schools and aims to expand that service, potentially including local community centres and more. If you have an enquiry about hiring the mobile cinema, email kirkyfilmhub@gmail.com
For more informationcheck out Your Kirky on TikTok , Facebook and X.
The Kirky Picture Palace events are held in Kirkintilloch Town Hall, Union Street, Kirkintilloch G66 1DH.
