Topic ID 5735
Just in case anyone is unaware, as part of the £1m refurbishment of Hertford Theatre, the cinema equipment was upgraded and an improved programme of films scheduled. This includes THE KING'S SPEECH tomorrow and Thursday, THE SOCIAL NETWORK on Sunday and MADE IN DAGENHAM next Wednesday. Ticket prices are £6 for adults and £4 children/concessions The full programme is available at www.hertfordtheatre.com/cinema
Reply ID 78981
Can you book?
Reply ID 78983
yes,follow the link in Steve's post above.
Reply ID 78987
It's now sold out for tonight and tomorrow night. [:(] and [:)]
Reply ID 78989
quote:I'm sure you can.....but you could probably hit the theatre box office if you stepped outside your shop and chucked an easel at it. It may be easier to stroll down there than phone them.
Originally posted by Arty
Can you book?
Reply ID 78991
quote:That's great news......it is good to know that it is filling the seats. And it has quite an interesting selection of films. The Illusionist on Friday......but the timing is a shame as I would have liked to take my son to see it.
Originally posted by newcomer
It's now sold out for tonight and tomorrow night. [:(] and [:)]
Reply ID 78992
Sold out tonight! I was planning to go. Oh well like Ewoowar said good news. And now I know for the future to book.
Reply ID 78993
The King's Speech is on again at the end of the month as well as the third week in February.
Reply ID 78996
There is something rather pleasing with the prospect of being able to walk in town to a cinema rather than have to drive to a characterless multiplex situated in a retail park. Though I have not been to the Hertford cinema yet I will endeavour to use it.
Reply ID 79004
quote:Totally agree. The cinema for us involves either going to Stevenage or Hatfield, places I really don't look forwrad to visiting.
Originally posted by Ewoowar
There is something rather pleasing with the prospect of being able to walk in town to a cinema rather than have to drive to a characterless multiplex situated in a retail park.
Reply ID 79008
It may seem contrary, but actually not as disappointed as I should be that I can't go with chums tomorrow as planned (The King's Speech). And was looking forward. It means that this is in danger of becoming a success & we need that in Hertford. May it continue.
Reply ID 79012
I went last night and I agree it is an excellent addition to the town. Being able to walk to a pub after the film and then home IS much nicer than going to a faceless multiplex. One warning though. Seating is by general admission and people get in early drape coats everywhere and then head to the bar. get there just before the start and you could find yourself sitting apart from companions right in the front.
Reply ID 79016
Am I allowed to point out that the Old Barge shows films at least once a month, and has been doing so for nearly 2 years, it's really easy to get a beer, you don't even need to leave your seat! Also the Hertford film club shows films in various other licensed premises.
Reply ID 79017
quote:The addition of the showings at HT mean a wider choice, all local. Fantastic.
Originally posted by olive
Am I allowed to point out that the Old Barge shows films at least once a month, and has been doing so for nearly 2 years, it's really easy to get a beer, you don't even need to leave your seat! Also the Hertford film club shows films in various other licensed premises.
Reply ID 79023
Is it now time for admin to unlock the Cinema topic?
Reply ID 79026
Saw The King's Speech matinee with the rest of Hertford's "Grey Pound'. Film fine, if you liked "The Queen" you will like this. Sound and film quality 10 out of 10. Seats comfortable but squashed. Bloody freezing where we sat. Will go again but, just get the temperature up to 70F. P
Reply ID 79029
We were there too, arrived at 1.20pm for a 2pm showing - we couldn't get a seat in the cafe so went to sit in our seats instead, and when I say our I mean any [seating is unreserved, if you don't count coats laid everywhere as mentioned previously] it soon got very full. Film was great though, would definitely go again - but how busy are evenings though if matinees are that packed?
Reply ID 79038
Went on Wednesday night and it was packed and the temperatuire was fine, maybe the body heat of the the masses there had soemthing to do with it. Sound and vision good, noise when someone uses the steps at the back or crosses the wooden floor to get to the toilets was unfortunately loud, there also seemed to be music leaking in, from the foyer?, if the doors were opened during the screening. But these are minor quibbles, its a great addition to hertford and I will definitely be returning.
Reply ID 79069
I also saw The Kings Speech on Wednesday and I think the cinema setting is great. I was very comfortable throughout, and I don't have an issue with unallocated seating as all seats have a good view. I agree about the noisy floor - they could do with carpeting the sides as it is irritating when people walk through during a screening. I especially appreciated the good manners of the audience - at cinemas I am often irritated by people talking through a film, or eating very crunchy crisps, or unwrapping noisy sweets. (And I'm not talking about kids films). The Hertford audience on Wednesday was very well behaved, and I was very touched by the round of applause at the end! My only gripe is the scheduling - there are several films I'd like to see, but they are being screened on consecutive nights or matinee only. I'd prefer to see the top films on the same regular weekly slot and cult or old films on the same regular weekly slot.