Immersive cinema specialists, Backyard Cinema are to make their highly anticipated return to Manchester this summer, opening on 5th July 2023. Expect another incredible line-up of themed, immersive movie screenings on the roof of Depot Mayfield. And this time, preparations are underway to transform the rooftop into Manchester’s answer to Miami Beach, with over 30 tonnes of sand, guaranteed sunshine and signature palm tree cocktails.
Backyard Cinema, which actually began – as its name suggests – in founder Dominic Davies’ own back garden, has already enjoyed huge success and a fan following thanks to showings in London as well as in Manchester last winter. Now they are bringing the unique concept back to the north with a bang with a spectacular summer cinema experience.
Ticket holders will be whisked away to a sunshine state stage setting to be warmly welcomed by staff at the art-deco Miami Beach Hotel. Guests can enjoy signature palm tree cocktails from the Flamingo Beach Bar, before relaxing under the Miami Beach sunset, feeling the sand between their toes while they watch their favourite films.
Backyard Cinema: Miami Beach will show a combination of summer blockbusters, sing-along musicals, family favourites and cult classics, as well as new releases.
Highly anticipated 2023 releases include Barbie and Indiana Jones and The Dial of Destiny, as well as Dirty Dancing, Grease, Back to the Future, The Little Mermaid (Remake), Top Gun Maverick, Mean Girls and Pulp Fiction and many more.
Miami Beach will also be hosting recurring Dirty Dancing Beach Parties every Friday night, at which guests will have the “Time of their lives’ dancing along to the film’s famous soundtrack, along with special surprises designed to further immerse them in the world of the film.
In addition to this will be Super Sing-along’s – what’s one of those you ask? It’s a screening where audience participation is not only allowed but actively encouraged. Guests will be able to let loose and sing their hearts out inhibition-free to these feel-good film soundtracks, featuring Grease, Mamma Mia and The Greatest Showman.
This will all be taking place at Broadwick’s Depot Mayfield, Manchester’s iconic former railway which dates back to 1910. Work has now begun to convert the original railway tracks, platforms, ticket office, waiting room and cast iron roof structure that are currently in place into an escapist haven in time for the summer.
Dominic Davies, Founder and Creative Director said “After the huge success of our Winter season we are super excited to bring our smash-hit Miami Beach to the roof of Depot Mayfield. We are going to take people back to a retro 80s Miami full of glitz and glamor and create the closest thing to a Summer Holiday in Mayfield.”
Location: Depot Mayfield, 11 Baring St, Manchester M1 2PY
Tickets are available on Fever with prices starting from £9.50
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