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Our pre-teen protagonist at first enjoys a sense of camaraderie and independence with his surrogate family of skinheads and rudegirls, but expectations are upturned when the racist ideology that underpins the gang emerges, forcing him to take sides and make sense of a situation he doesn’t fully understand.
Drawing upon classics such as The 400 Blows, Kes and Stand By Me, Meadows’ film captures the exuberance and agony of being young, but complicates things further by adding race to the already volatile, experiential mix.
Meadows' film brilliantly evokes its period setting, proving so popular that it continued the story of its characters in a series of Channel 4 dramas. Stephen Graham, Vicky McClure and Jack O’Connell are just some of the cast members who went on to become major stars.
- 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
Thomas Turgoose, Stephen Graham, Jo Hartley, Andrew Shim, Vicky McClure, Joseph Gilgun, Rosamund Hanson
- Duration
101 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 '15'
- 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
Wednesday August, 14th 2019 at 9:00PM
- Where Do I Go
Somerset House
Covent Garden
Strand
London
WC2R 1LA
