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OPENAIR CINEMA - ON AGAIN SOON!

Black Barn Cinema Photo from Web

Our Friends at Black Barn are excited to be hosting the OpenAir Cinema again this year!

With an interesting line up (playing from 27-30 December 2019, and then 2-6 January 2020) there's sure to be a film (or two, or three) that will appeal to everyone on a lovely, balmy, Hawke's Bay summer evening. 

“Welcome to the 16th season of the OpenAir Cinema. The amphitheatre at Black Barn is the perfect venue offering wonderful views, generous seating and a unique atmosphere. Join us for some unforgettable nights of film at New Zealand’s finest outdoor venue.” - Doris & Urs Blum

VENUE
Black Barn Amphitheatre, Black Barn Road, Havelock North


PRICES - TIMES
Admission: $20 + $2 booking fee online / $25 at gate
Children: $10 (5 - 12 years) + $2 booking fee online / $15 at gate – check ratings!
Gates open at 7.30pm - session starts when dark (approx. 9pm)


SEATING - FOOD - BEVERAGES
The amphitheatre has flat, grassed terraces. You are welcome to bring rugs, pillows and low chairs, but no large beanbags. High chairs can only be used at the very back of the venue or below the third terrace so that the views of others are not impeded. Various food and beverage options are available on-site. Feel free to bring your own picnic, but as space is limited, please refrain from bringing chilly bins and large bags. Our licence stipulates that no alcohol be brought into the venue.

TICKET OUTLETS
Online:   Print your own ticket at www.blackbarn.com (booking fee applies)
Havelock North:   Black Barn Vineyards, Black Barn Rd, 877 79 85
Havelock North:   Dobsons Photo & Camera, Te Mata Rd, 877 89 89

Gift tickets are available until 24 December

EVENT ORGANISER
Edelweiss Productions, 021 022 84 300 - edelweiss@ayodo.co.nz 

SESSIONS

Fri, Dec 27 DAN CARTER: A PERFECT 10 PG-L Sport, Doco
Dan Carter, Richie McCaw, Beauden Barrett 
He is the country boy that became an international rugby superstar. A world record point scorer, World Cup hero and, according to many, the greatest flyhalf to ever grace the game. The film allows unique behind-the-scenes access. 

Sat, Dec 28 A STAR IS BORN (2018) M-SUISLD Music, Romance
Lady Gaga, Bradley Cooper, Sam Elliott
Bradley Cooper makes his directorial debut with this award-winning remake of the classic 1937 musical, starring alongside Lady Gaga. A musician helps a young singer find fame as age and alcoholism send his own career into a downward spiral. 

Sun, Dec 29 THE LION KING (2019) PG-V Animation
Voices: Donald Glover, Beyoncé, James Earl, Seth Rogen, Chiwetel Ejiofor
Pioneering film techniques take us on a journey to the African Savannah where a future king is born. After the murder of his father, the young lion prince flees only to learn the true meaning of responsibility and bravery.

Mon, Dec 30 YESTERDAY M-LSRDR Music, Comedy
Himesh Patel, Lily James, Ed Sheeran
After a freak bus accident during a global blackout, a struggling musician wakes up to discover that The Beatles have never existed. Performing songs by the greatest band in history to a world that has never heard them, he becomes an overnight sensation.

Fri, Jan 3 THE FAVOURITE R13-SMLCD Drama
Olivia Colman, Emma Stone, Rachel Weisz
In early 18th Century England, a frail Queen Anne occupies the throne and her close friend, Lady Sarah, governs the country in her stead. When a new servant arrives, her charm endears her to Sarah and Anne.


Sat, Jan 4 BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY M-LSRDR Music, Bio
Rami Malek, Lucy Boynton, Gwilym Lee
Malek delivers an Oscar-winning performance in this Best Picture-winning biopic showcasing the story of the legendary British rock band Queen and its lead singer Freddie Mercury.

Mon, Jan 6 DOWNTON ABBEY PG-L Drama
Matthew Goode, Tuppence Middleton, Maggie Smith
The Crawleys and their staff prepare for the most important moment of their lives. A visit by the King and Queen of England. This unleashes scandal, romance and intrigue that leaves the future of Downton uncertain.

Sun, Jan 5 ROCKETMAN M-SLD Music, Bio
Taron Egerton, Jamie Bell, Richard Madden
Set to Sir Elton John’s most beloved songs, the film tells the inspirational story of how a small-town boy became one of the most iconic figures in pop culture. 

Thu, Jan 2 GREEN BOOK M-L Drama, Comedy
Viggo Mortensen, Mahershala Ali
A world-class African-American pianist recruits a tough-talking bouncer from an Italian-American neighbourhood. Despite their differences, the two men soon develop an unexpected bond while confronting racism and danger in an era of segregation. 

For detailed information, trailers, and to ‘print-your-own-ticket’ go to www.blackbarn.com

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