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Parent & Baby Screening: Funny Cow (15)

,Barbican Cinema 3
still-funny cow

The story of an aspiring, working-class comedienne is a hilarious and heart-breaking charmer.

Set in the 1970s, Funny Cow is a tough, streetwise film centred on aspiring comedienne in Northern England. Ill-treatment by men is something our eponymous heroine is grimly used to, from childhood beatings to an abusive husband (scriptwriter Tony Pitts, on terrifying form), but begins to stand up both to her husband and the sexist working mens’ club circuit.

So often dazzling on stage and television, Maxine Peake is hilarious and heart-breaking. There's fine support too from cast-against-type Paddy Considine as her middle-class paramour and a swooning, melancholic soundtrack by Richard Hawley.

'Maxine Peake blazes … her anti-heroine explodes like a firework' Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian

Tagged with: Cinema Parent and Baby Screening

UK 2017 Dir Adrian Shergold 102 min

Our Parent and Baby screenings are designed for adults to enjoy the latest film releases with their young babies, in a relaxed atmosphere with gentler lighting and sound. Screenings are suitable for babies of 12 months or under.

Please arrive promptly at the advertised start time

Proof of ID may be requested on entry to films, in compliance with BBFC ratings

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Barbican Cinema 3

Location
Barbican Cinema 2 & 3 are located on Beech Street, a short walk from the Barbican’s Silk Street entrance. From Silk Street, you’ll see a zebra crossing that will take you across the road to the venue. 

Address
Beech Street
London
EC2Y 8DS

Public transport
The Barbican is widely accessible by bus, tube, train and by foot or bicycle. Plan your journey and find more route information in ‘Your Visit’ or book your car parking space in advance.