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Cinemas
Tyne and Wear has several cinemas, showing everything from Hollywood blockbusters to low-budget, independent films. You can choose from large, multi-screen cinemas to smaller, more intimate venues.
A card called the Cinemas Exhibitors' Association Card is available to people who are:
- in receipt of Disability Living Allowance or Attendance Allowance; or
- registered blind.
The card costs £5.50 and entitles the card holder to a free ticket for one person who is accompanying them to the cinema. You can download an application form here, or you can pick one up at the cinema. The card is valid for one year.
For further information about the scheme, visit their website, or contact them using the details given below.
Empire Cinema
The Gate, Newgate Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 5TG
Tel: 08714 714 714
Website
The Empire is part of a chain of large multi-screen cinemas, showing all of the latest film releases. It is situated inside The Gate complex, which also houses numerous bars and restaurants.
All screens are accessible to wheelchair users and an infra-red sound system is installed in all auditoriums for people who are hard of hearing. Audio Description is provided on one film all week, with digital subtitling on Tuesdays. Contact the cinema before you visit to ensure that these facilities will be available.
Concessions are available for some showings. Visit their website for further details.
Side Cinema
1-3 Side, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 3JE
Tel: 0191 232 2208
Website
The Side Cinema is a 48 seat cinema showing independent films. Visit the website to see the current listings. The cinema is next to the Side Gallery, and has a cafe upstairs.
Star and Shadow Cinema
Stepney Bank, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 2NP
Tel: 0191 261 0066
Email: info@starandshadow.org.uk
Website
The Star and Shadow Cinema is a registered Community Interest Company run entirely by volunteers and aims to show a wide variety of independent films. To see a film you will need to join the cinema as a member. The cinema, bar and toilets are fully wheelchair accessible and the cinema can provide large print programmes.
Tyneside Cinema
10 Pilgrim Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 6QG
Tel: 0845 217 9909
Email: box.office@tynesidecinema.co.uk
Website
The refurbished Tyneside Cinema has four screens: The Classic (the original 1930's art deco theatre), The Roxy, The Electra and The Digital Lounge. Each screen is fully licensed, so that you can also purchase a drink from one of the bars. There are also three cafes within the Tyneside Cinema.
Concessions are available for older people and disabled people for all films. Companions for wheelchair users are admitted free of charge.
The cinema also has a daytime film club for over 60s called Silver Screen. Members get tickets for certain films at a reduced cost, including refreshments, introduction and discussion. Membership is free and also entitles the member to discounts at the Tyneside Coffee Rooms. Telephone 0845 217 9909, or email box.office@tynesidecinema.co.uk for further details.
Odeon MetroCentre
48 Garden Walk, MetroCentre, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE11 9XZ
Tel: 0871 22 44 007
Website
All screens are accessible to wheelchair users and an infra-red sound system is installed in all auditoriums for people who are hard of hearing.
Odeon Silverlink
Osprey Drive, Silverlink Retail Park, Wallsend, Tyne and Wear, NE28 9NG
Tel: 08701 22 44 007
Website
All screens are accessible to wheelchair users and an infra-red sound system is installed in all auditoriums for people who are hard of hearing.
Odeon Senior Screen is a season of films for people aged over 60 years old. The discounted rate mid-morning screenings show some of the best new releases and some classics from over the years. Free tea and coffee is provided before the film. Visit the website for details of current films.
The Customs House
Mill Dam, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE33 1ES
Tel: 0191 454 1234
Email: info@customshouse.co.uk
Website
As well as a cinema, the Customs House also has a theatre and art gallery.
Concessions for older people are available for most performances. Free tickets are available for wheelchair companions.
Contact Information
CEA Card
PO Box 199, Deeside, CH5 9BW.
Telephone : 0845 123 1292, Minicom : 0845 123 1297.
Email : info@ceacard.co.uk
Article last updated November 12, 2011 10:07 am
