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The Boy and the Heron (12A) [In Japanese with English subtitles]

Barbican Outdoor Cinema Mastercard Ticket Package

A young boy looks at an old man in an old Japanese house.

This beautiful tale from the animation masters at Studio Ghibli follows a boy who journeys to a dreamlike world. As magical as you would expect from writer/director Hayao Miyazaki (Spirited Away).

Filmmaking legend Miyazaki (My Neighbour Totoro) received yet another Academy Award for this work, in which a boy moves to the countryside and is lead into a magical world by a talking crane.

Touching on themes in his earlier films; unimaginably fantastical worlds, visits from strangers, and children processing grief, The Boy and The Heron is adored by die-hard fans and those exploring his work for the first time.

Please present your ticket at the ticket desk on the Sculpture Court to receive your free food and drinks vouchers as part of your Mastercard ticket package.

Your ticket includes:

  • Preferred Mastercard seating in prime position*
  • x1 complimentary bag of popcorn
  • x1 complimentary drink**
  • £18 food voucher***

2023 Japan dir Hayao Miyazaki124 min

We recommend arriving no later than 45 minutes before the screening starts to ensure you have time to claim your food and drink.

Mastercard package tickets for outdoor cinema events are considered as a special partner offer and are non-refundable and non-transferable.

* Your premium seating will be clearly marked with the seat number on your ticket

** House beer, wine or soft drink redeemable at the Outdoor Cinema Bar only when presenting this ticket. Alcoholic drinks will only be served to guests aged 18+. Guests who look under the age of 25 may be asked to present valid photo ID (driving license / passport) before alcohol can be served.

*** Please collect your food and drink vouchers from the Outdoor Cinema Mastercard Priceless check-in desk at the Level 3 Sculpture Court. Vouchers redeemable at the Outdoor Cinema food outlets and bar only. Voucher is split in £10 and £8 values, redeemable at only one vendor each at any one time. Vouchers cannot be redeemed as cash nor can it be used at another screening. Any credit not used in a single transaction is voided.

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Use your food voucher to enjoy delicious food at the Sculpture Court

Copper Rattle bring their delicious gourmet hot dogs and salty freshly-popped popcorn

Toum & Tahini have two tasty versions of their fatteh – 8-hour stewed chicken, or Syrian ‘Sofra’

Kichiya Pastries offer  Japanese desserts & Dorayaki Matcha Ice cream

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