Apr 24 2013

Japanese Spring – The Cat Returns (U) & Zatoichi (18)

Sunday 28th April 2013 – Hither Green Cinema is turning Japanese!

The Cat Returns (2002) Cert U

****Due to licencing problems we have had to change the film. Please email Hither Green Cinema if you require a refund or come along on the day****

By the makers of Spirited Away

Doors open at 1.45pm and activities commence at 2pm, and will finish by 5pm

Bring your little Ninjas to an afternoon of Japanese themed activities. We kick off at 2pm with Japanese inspired games including origami and Samurai hat making, Japanese calligraphy for your little Emperors and Empresses and Fukuwarai (a Japanese version of pin the tale on the donkey) followed by a Kendo demonstration and free Karate lesson* by the Lewisham Shotokan Karate Centre, followed by the animated fantasy film The Cat Returns.

When a young girl rescues a cat from traffic she finds herself receiving gifts from the King of the Cats, who also wants her to marry his son, Prince Lune. With the assistance of a fat, grouchy real cat and an elegant cat statuette come to life, the girl has to find a way out of marrying the Prince of cats but gets whisked off to the Cat Kingdom before she has time to escape…

Shotokan Karate has long had many benefits, which include developing confidence, fitness and stamina as well as self-defence. But most importantly, we promise to wear the little ones out!

Recommended age: 6-12

Delicious cakes, treats and refreshments will be available.

Tickets are £5 per child. All adults must be accompanied by a child.  Tickets are available from the Café of Good Hope on Hither Green Lane, You Don’t Bring Me Flowers on Staplehurst Road and wegottickets.com

*The small print: Although our volunteers will be on hand to help out on the day, please ensure you keep one eye on your child throughout the martial arts sessions. Hither Green Cinema cannot accept responsibility for any injuries or breakages. If, however, your child goes on to be the next Karate Kid, we might just take credit for that.

Zatoichi (2003) Cert 18 (subtitles)

A Takeshi Kitano Film

Doors open 6.45pm with activities commencing at 7pm.

Kick the evening off in style with a Kendo demonstration and free 20 minute Karate lesson by the Lewisham Shotokan Karate Centre, followed by a screening of Zatoichi.

Critically acclaimed, Zatoichi is colourful, rich with action and beautifully composed. The film follows the journey of a blind masseur and master swordsman, with powerful sequences and stunning choreography. Writer-director-actor Takeshi Kitano takes on this classic samurai character with his own brand of cinematic flair. Effortless and uncontrived, Zatoichi is pure cinematic magic.

For the full Japanese immersive experience, we’ve chosen the subtitled version. So don’t forget your specs.

Delicious cakes and treats will be on sale, as well as tea and coffee and the usual array of Meantime Beers, red and white wines and some Japanese refreshments.

Tickets are £8, and available from the Café of Good Hope on Hither Green Lane, You Don’t Bring Me Flowers on Staplehurst Road and wegottickets.com

We would like to thank The Shotokan Karate Centre in Lewisham for their support and dedication to this event. The primary objective of the Centre is to teach and foster the development of authentic Shotokan Karate. This is achieved under the leadership of the head instructor Sensei Roy Tomlin 6th Dan JKA

Mar 21 2013

Hither Green Cinema Presents: Japanese Spring – Zatoichi (2003) Cert 18

Zatoichi (2003) Cert 18 (subtitles), A Takeshi Kitano Film

Sunday 28th April, doors open 6.45pm with activities commencing at 7pm.

St Swithun’s Hall, St Swithun’s Road, off Hither Green Lane & Ennersdale Road, SE13 6RW 

Hither Green Cinema is turning Japanese.  

Kick the evening off in style with a Kendo demonstration and free 20 minute Karate lesson by the Lewisham Shotokan Karate Centre, followed by a screening of Zatoichi.

For the full Japanese immersive experience, we’ve chosen the subtitled version. So don’t forget your specs.

Delicious cakes and treats will be on sale, as well as tea and coffee and the usual array of Meantime Beers, red and white wines.

Tickets are £8, and available from the Café of Good Hope on Hither Green Lane, You Don’t Bring Me Flowers on Staplehurst Road and wegottickets.com

Nov 23 2012

Hither Green Cinema Presents: Sing-a-long The Wizard of Oz

Because, because, because…you know you want to!!

Follow the Yellow Brick Road with us this Christmas for a family Classic!

Sunday 16 December 2012 Doors Open 6pm, Film starts 6.30pm

We’re off to see the Wizard, the wonderful Wizard of Oz. Because, because, because we couldn’t resist the opportunity to screen this slice of pure cinematic gold.

Join us for a magical evening and get swept away into the Technicolor world of Oz. Watch Dorothy defeat the Wicked Witch of the West with the help of her song-happy friends Scarecrow, Tin Man, and cowardly Lion, whilst singing along to the heartwarming classics Somewhere Over The Rainbow, Follow the Yellow Brick Road and We’re Off to See The Wizard.

So click the heels of your ruby slippers together three times, and immerse yourself in this family festive favourite.

We’ve decked the hall with boughs of holly. Mulled wine and mince pies are a given. And fancy dress is encouraged, but not compulsory.

Tickets are on sale from Cafe of Good Hope on Hither Green Lane, You Don’t Bring Me Flowers on Staplehurst Road and wegottickets.org

The popularity of our Halloween event meant many disappointed people were turned away on the day. Tickets are limited, so please buy yours in advance.

St Swithun’s Hall. St Swithun’s Road (off Hither Green Lane and Ennersdale Road). SE13 6RW.

Oct 6 2012

Hither Green Hall presents: Chills in the Chapel – Nosferatu

Hither Green Cinema presents Chills in the Chapel: Nosferatu (1922) with live musical accompaniment by Igor Outkine and his electronic accordion possessed by the devil himself!!!

Dare you enter the Chapel of terror where surprises lie around each and every corner. Is that really a coffin in the corner, is it really opening!?!? Where did this mist roll in from? What could it be hiding around that corner or underneath that table?? Are they really serving frog spawn punch and severed fingers with a bleeding heart cake!?!?

We have gone all out this Halloween season to bring you a classic film, the original vampire movie all other vampire films try to emulate, with the amazing live accompaniment of Igor Outkine and his demon accordion who’s playing has been described as “Brilliant, enchanting. Igor Outkine’s playing had such presence that it could almost have been mistaken for a whole orchestra.”

St Swithun’s Hall will be fully decorated for the day for total immersion. Fancy dress is encouraged and winners will be chosen and prizes will be awarded (we are not saying you will want the yaks brain soup but it is yours if you want it!)

Tickets will be on sale in advance from Cafe of Good Hope on Hither Green Lane, You Don’t Bring Me Flowers on Staplehurst Road. **Tickets will also be sold on the coffin door if we can squeeze you in, but are selling fast! Email us if you are coming from further away and want to reserve a ticket (Tickets will be kept until 7.20pm and if not collected will be available on a first come first served basis)**. The coffin door opens at 7pm 28th October at St Swithun’s Crypt, St Swithun’s Road off of Hither Green Lane and Ennersdale Road, SE13 6RW. Hot and cold drinks will be served as well as hot and cold food (some still alive!) and cushions on the seats!

Please Leave your werewolves outside unless house broken!!

May 8 2012

MBC Present: Clyde Morris & Emmajane

The Marshmallows Blues Club presents the return of vocalist/guitarist Clyde Morris with his dynamic 3-piece band and EmmaJane as part of her tour of London clubs during May & June.

Hither Greens own Johnny Rhondo will also be playing on Sunday 13th May at St Swithun’s Hall, St Swithun’s Lane off of Hither Green Lane & Ennersdale Road, SE13 6QE.

Doors Open at 7.30pm, admission is £5. The bar serving Meantime Beer as well as wine, soft drinks and snacks will also be open.

Come and relax at the local blues club on your doorstep!

Mar 20 2012

Best of British Double Bill – Blithe Spirit and Withnail & I

So here we are at the last screening of our 2011/12 season and we have a Best of British double bill. Two completely different generations and humour but both classics in their own right.

Blithe Spirit – Cert U

David Lean directs one of our favourites, Rex Harrison (who appeared on our first ever film event night in ‘My Fair Lady’) and Margaret Rutherford in the Noel Coward screen play. When local medium Madame Arcati (Margaret Rutherford) holds a séance Charles Condimines’ (Rex Harrison) first wife Elvira (Kay Hammond) is contacted. His second wife, Ruth (Constance Cummings) is not happy as she won’t go away!

Withnail & I – Cert 15

two unemployed actors, Withnail (Richard E. Grant) and Marwood (Paul McGann), decide to leave their Camden flat for Withnail’s uncle Monty’s country cottage. But when they get there, things turn from bad to worse as there is no food but constant rain and then to make matters even worse Uncle Monty shows up and has a roaming eye for Marwood….

***STOP PRESS***

Shauna Wyldeck-Estrada who worked on Withnail & I in the Costume Department will be present before the film (approx. 8.15pm) to take any questions about the making of the film. She was on set for the whole thing so will know a secret or too!! Don’t miss it!!

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Entry for the double bill is a low £5, doors will open at 6pm on Sunday 1st April so you can get a drink and some food and find a seat before the first film (Blithe Spirit) starts at 6.30pm. Tickets are on sale at Cafe of Good Hope on Hither Green Lane and You Don’t Bring me Flowers on Staplehurst Road and will be available on the door.

The bar will be open with a selection of wines and beers from the Meantime Brewery, with tea, coffee, hot chocolate and homemade cakes, with freshly made pizza and popcorn made on site.

Come by for this season finale, just bring a cushion and we will treat you like one of our own at St Swithun’s Hall, St Swithun’s Road off of Hither Green Lane and Ennersdale Road SE13 6RW.

Mar 9 2012

MBC Presents: Clyde Morris, Barbara Ella & Strawberry Jack

Special guest Clyde Morris and returning favourites Barbara Ella & Strawberry Jack play with Hither Greens own Johnny Rhondo on Sunday 11th March at St Swithun’s Hall, St Swithun’s Lane off of Hither Green Lane & Ennersdale Road, SE13 6QE.

Doors Open at 7.30pm, admission is £5. The bar serving Meantime Beer as well as wine, soft drinks and snacks will also be open.

Come and relax at the local blues club on your doorstep!

Feb 22 2012

The Godfather comes to Hither Green!! Sunday 4th March 2012

The Godfather – Certificate 15 (1972) – ‘It’s not personal …. It’s strictly business’.

Directed by Francis Ford Coppola, starring Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan, Robert Duvall, Diane Keaton and winner of 3 Oscars including Leading Role (For Marlon Brando who snubbed the award due to the way Hollywood treated Native Americans) and Best Picture. Do I really need to convince you to come along or do I need to send the boys round???

Entry is still a low £3, doors will open at 6pm on Sunday 4th March so you can get a drink and some food and find a seat before the film starts at 6.30pm. Tickets are on sale at Cafe of Good Hope on Hither Green Lane and You Don’t Bring me Flowers on Staplehurst Road and will be available on the door.

The bar will be open with a selection of wines and beers from the Meantime Brewery, with tea, coffee, hot chocolate and homemade cakes, with freshly made pizza and popcorn made on site

Come join the family, just bring a cushion and we will treat you like one of our own at St Swithun’s Hall, St Swithun’s Road off of Hither Green Lane and Ennersdale Raod SE13 6RW.

Feb 9 2012

MBC Present: Jimmy Gaynor, Tony Patience & Cash Teran

Jimmy Gaynor brings 40 years of playing the blues to Hither Green this Sunday with Tony Patience and special guest Cash Teran playing a short country set at 8.15pm hosted by our own Johnny Rhondo. Doors open at 7.30pm with bar serving Meantime bottled beer with wines, soft drinks and snacks.

Admission is £5 at St Swithuns Hall, St Swithuns Road SE13 6QE.

Let the Blues keep you warm this weekend.

Jan 18 2012

Valentines Double Bill – Stricly Ballroom & Amelie

Hither Green Cinema presents 2 films to play with your heart strings, be you single or with the love of your life:

Strictly Ballroom (PG) – Baz Luhrmann writes and directs this Australian Cinderella story about a young girl desperate to dance and a maverick dancer wanting to break out of the old routine and do something new!! The film that started, years later, the phenomenon that is ‘Strictly Come Dancing’. Come see the original and the best!! (Australian – No subtitles)

Amelie (15) – The story of a girl sheltered in her youth by her father afraid the world will be too much for her fragile heart grows up to be a young woman with an overly active imagination who creates fantasy worlds on the streets of Paris but finds that her heart has so much to give but will she find love in the real world?? (French – Subtitles)

The bar will be open with a selection of wines and beers from the Meantime Brewery, warm savoury snacks made on site with tea, coffee, hot chocolate and homemade cakes.

Tickets are £5 for the whole night (So get your moneys worth and come and see both films and we will keep you going with food and drink from the kitchen) and will be available from Cafe of Good Hope on Hither Green Lane and You Don’t Bring Me Flowers on Staplehurst Road as well as on the door which opens at 6.00pm.

We look forward to seeing you at St Swithun’s Hall, St Swithun’s Road, off Hither Green Lane SE13 6RW and bring a tissue and big cushion for this film extravaganza!!