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Join us for the most exciting, the most romantic, the most hilarious, the most fantastical, the most beautiful, the most handsome, the most hair-raising, the most heartbreaking, the most joyful and the most beloved action-packed fairy-tale love-story adventure ever put on film.
They say the course of true love never did run smooth and that’s definitely the case here, as cruelly-separated lovers Westley and Buttercup make a number of dubious allegiances and take on all manner of foes in order to find their way back together again.
Along the way we’ll meet Fezzik the giant, the Spanish swordsman Inigo Montoya and some rodents of unusual size, all while negotiating the Fire Swamp and the Pit of Despair and learning the true identity of the Dread Pirate Roberts.
Whether you’re see the The Princess Bride for the first time, revisiting a teenage favourite, or introducing it to a new generation, director Rob Reiner’s classic romp hasn’t lost an ounce of its charm since it became an instant favourite in 1987. Can it be that you still want more? Well…'as you wish’!
- Access Information
Book via the Accessibility team on 0333 320 2836.
Wheelchair users and registered disabled patrons are entitled to one free PA/Carer ticket, to be booked through the Accessibility team – number above (subject to documentation).
Wheelchair users should request a “Platform Access ticket” when booking their chosen screening. This ticket guarantees the disabled patron and their PA a place on the viewing platform for the duration of the screening. The platform is situated at the rear of the courtyard. Spaces are limited.
- Cancellation Policy
No refunds or exchanges available after purchase
- Cast
Cary Elwes, Robin Wright, Mandy Patinkin, Chris Sarandon, Christopher Guest, Wallace Shawn, André the Giant, Fred Savage, Peter Falk
- Duration
98 minutes
- Good To Know
What should I bring?
Audiences are welcome to bring their own blankets, small cushions and backrests to sit on.
You can also pre order a blanket and backrest package at the same time as purchasing tickets, to collect at the venue on the night. These are yours to keep after the event.
Alternatively, blankets, backrests and cushions can be purchased on-site for £5.00–£15.00.
For this year there will be a very limited number of seats available for audience members who would prefer a seat. Seats are unallocated and situated at the rear of the courtyard. Audiences should be aware that unless they purchase the seated option for an extra £5 when buying their ticket for the screening, there are no other seats available in the courtyard; chairs, large items or portable furniture, inflatable or otherwise are not allowed. There is no cloakroom onsite.
Weather
The screenings are open air. The audience area is not covered. The screenings will go ahead whatever the weather – come rain or come shine. Please come prepared as no wet weather provisions will be provided.
- Suitable For Children
BBFC Certification PG
- What Should I Expect
Food and Drink
There's a fully licensed bar and coffee point onsite, along with a selection of pop-up food, including Jimmy Garcia's BBQ Club serving fully loaded flame-grilled burgers, hot dogs and fries; and Little Moons' mochi-wrapped artisan gelato. There are also a range of hampers and dining packages that can be pre-booked via the Somerset House website.
You're welcome to bring your own food and drink, but no glass (including jars), crockery or sharp knives are allowed into the courtyard. Customers are welcome to bring alcohol onto the site, but we reserve the right to use our discretion, and may confiscate anything deemed excessive. If you bring a glass bottle in, we will ask you to decant into plastic on arrival.
- Times
Sunday August, 11th 2019 from 9:00PM
- Where Do I Go
Somerset House
Covent Garden
Strand
London
WC2R 1LA
