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Singin' in the Rain + Introduction from curator Susie Evans (U)

Family Film Week

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In bright technicolour, a man in a yellow vest and a woman in a green dress dance together against a vivid red background.

We’re having a Hollywood-themed Halloween today (Hollyween?!) with the ultimate ‘film about film’ classic – sure to get you dancing all the way home!

Gene Kelly stars as the conceited silent film star Don Lockwood, who gets taken down a peg or two when sound movies arrive. But a chance meeting with Hollywood newcomer Kathy Seldon (Debbie Reynolds) kickstarts a new career trajectory and a new romance.

Aided by best friend Cosmo (an impossibly athletic Donald O’Conner), Don and Kathy work to save their studio by reinventing the talkies for a new generation of cinemagoers – all under the watchful eye of Lina Lamont, a wonderfully villainous starlet who’s out to get them.

Blissful big screen viewing, this is a fantastic opportunity to introduce your next generation of cinemagoers to routines like ‘Make ’em Laugh’, ‘Good Morning’ and, of course, the titular ‘Singin’ in the Rain’.

And seeing as it’s Hollyween – feel free to come along dressed in your fave costume or your most glamorous outfit!

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Content Guidance: This film was released in 1952; therefore, it includes some outdated attitudes and opinions of its time. Also contains depictions of smoking.

Age suggestion: 6+ 

This film has been BBFC classified as a U – but assessing suitability of any film is the responsibility of parent/guardian. Please see www.bbfc.co.uk for more information on film ratings and content guidelines. We recommend that families research film titles thoroughly before committing to attend.  

Please note: This screening is for families to attend as a group. Adults (over 18s) can only enter auditorium if they are bringing a child. Children (under 18s) can only attend if accompanied by an adult. Babes in arms of 18 months and under can be brought in on adults’ laps, but children over 18 months need a seat purchased for them. 

Film information
  • Release year   1952
  • Country of origin   USA
  • Director   Stanley Donen and Gene Kelly
  • Runtime   1hr 43mins

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The film screening will allow some movement and noise from young film fans, but please be mindful of other audience members' experience (and please switch off phones).

If your little one needs a break from the screening, please note, we have a selection of books & games in the Cinema Café for you to use.

The Family Film Week programme aims to screen films from a range of countries, styles and times, introducing a young audience to historical/archive content as well as the latest new releases. There is a suggested minimum age for films, but assessing suitability of any film is always the responsibility of the parent/guardian.

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Cinema 2

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.