Sheffield's oldest cinema is screening its first film since 1975 to raise funds for a much needed new roof.
Abbeydale Picture House, opened by the Lord Mayor of Sheffield in 1920, is opening its doors to the public for a special screening of classic '50s musical South Pacific.
The screening heralds the launch of the building's restoration drive, called Raising The Rafters. To celebrate the launch, the Picture House are asking the South Pacific audience to dress up in their favourite Hawaiian shirts, flower necklaces and grass skirts.
Organiser Mike Trott said:
"We want to offer people something they don't get at other cinemas - we want to give them the chance to sing and clap along to those classic songs, dress up and have fun!
"The Picture House is a grade two listed building, a landmark for the area, and its loved by many people in Sheffield. When it was a dancehall and cinema, many young couples would spend the evening there, and we're always hearing stories of Sheffield folk who met there and ended up getting wed.
"We really want to restore this beautiful building to its former glory so that everyone can enjoy it. And it's got a lot to offer the people of Sheffield - it's an English Heritage site, we're running a youth theatre, drama clubs, there's the bar and, of course, the snooker club. There's something for people of all ages to get involved in."
The special screening of South Pacific starts at 7.30pm on Saturday September 6 and tickets are £5. It's preceded by an afternoon screening of the CGI cartoon Hoodwinked at 4.30pm. Tickets for Hoodwinked are £5 or £15 for a family ticket.
www.abbeydalepicturehouse.co.uk, box office on 07775 966106.
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