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The Odyssey (15)

Relaxed Screening

The Odyssey

Christopher Nolan brings one of the world's most famous ancient texts to life in this mythic action epic starring Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, Tom Holland and more.

Odysseus (Matt Damon), King of Ithaca, contends with the fate that the gods have pre-ordained for him, as he faces an arduous journey home after a decade at war. Battling the wrath of the gods, monstrous creatures and luscious temptations, Odysseus and his dwindling army embark on a dangerous voyage. 

Waiting for him, his long-suffering wife Penelope (Anne Hathaway) and son Telemachus (Tom Holland) face their own battle, to protect his kingdom from grasping suitors, without knowing if he will ever return. 

Based on Homer's foundational saga, this is the first time The Odyssey has been told in full on the big screen. With a star-studded cast including Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong’o, Zendaya and Charlize Theron, Nolan's adaptation will take epic to a whole new level.

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How is this screening relaxed?

A relaxed event takes place in an environment that is specially tailored for a neurodiverse audience, as well as those who find a more informal setting beneficial. 

The cinema environment is tailored to the needs of the audience.

For this screening:

- The lights are dimmed, though not off.

- The volume levels a little lower than usual.

- You are free to move around the screen and to enter and exit the cinema at any time, with easy access for any wheelchair users.

- You're free to make noise in these screenings. 

- Staff are trained and ready to assist with any help you or other audience members may need while you're at the cinema at Barbican.

A visual guide to our cinemas is available on request – just click on the Visual Stories tab on our Accessible Events page. For more information please contact the Box Office.

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.