READING OUTDOOR CINEMA - THE GREATEST SHOWMAN

THIS EVENT IS EXPECTED TO SELL OUT, PLEASE BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT.

IF ADVENTURE FILMS ARE MORE YOUR THING, WE'RE ALSO SHOWCASING THE FRONTIER SAPIENS ADVENTURE FILM FESTIVAL IN THE ABBEY RUINS ON FRIDAY 29TH OF AUGUST.

ALTERNATIVELY, HARRY POTTER AND THE ORDER OF THE PHOENIX IS SCREENING ON SUNDAY 1ST SEPTEMBER.

Come along for a night under the stars watching The Greatest Showman inside the walls of the epic Reading Abbey Ruins.

Get your friends together, grab your picnic, and join the circus on the big screen.

⌚ Film start at 8:15pm (access to the Abbey Ruins from 7:45pm).

📍 Entry to the venue will be available through the Forbury Gardens and into the Abbey Ruins via the entrance gate close to the Abbey Cross landmark. The Forbury Gardens gates will close at dusk, so if you are a late arrival and arrive after dusk, you will need to enter the venue through the bottom gate on Chestnut Walk.

🌙 Please note, if it is a particularly bright evening, the film start time may be delayed by up to 15 minutes.

🍿 'Henley Olives and Lemons' will be on site offering hot Mediterranean wraps, alongside the 'Happy Bee' truck providing hot drinks and sweet treats, and we encourage you to support these fantastic local providers. You are also welcome to bring your own food and drink to enjoy.

🎬 The film is rated PG. All children under 16 MUST be accompanied by an adult.

🔦 We encourage all attendees to bring their own torch / flashlight to use when exiting the venue. Outside of the venue, strretlights will light the way.

🦮 With the exception of guide dogs, no dogs or other animals are allowed at the event.

☀️ The screening will continue come rain or come shine, so please dress accordingly! If unsafe weather is forecast (high winds / thunder and lightning), the event will be rescheduled or cancelled at the discretion of the event organiser. If cancelled, a full refund will be issued to all ticket buyers. If rescheduled, your tickets will be automatically transferred to the rescheduled date (with a refund option given).

🪑 Ticket purchase does NOT include seating, but you are welcome to bring your own blankets, cushions or camping chairs to enjoy the show. Alternatively, you can reserve a deckchair at the time of ticket purchase.

🚗 Parking is not available at the venue, but various public parking is available in Reading town centre.

🚽Portaloos will be on site, but please note that disabled toilets are not available.

🎫 Please ensure you bring your e-ticket with you (on your phone or as a paper ticket). If you have purchased a concession ticket, please arrive with proof of eligibility.

The screening is organised by Frontier Screens (sister company of Frontier Sapiens). Our privacy policy can be viewed here.