Night Owl Movies

10/08/2023

Flying in formation alongside Dirty Dancing we also have Top Gun: Maverick taking to the skies on Saturday!

Will you be our wingman?

One of the world’s most beloved romantic films comes to Wimpole Estate this August! It's got it all...

✅ 80’s music

✅ Forbidden love

✅ Bad boy dance instructors

That’s right, the second film in our outdoor cinema series is the 1987 classic ‘Dirty Dancing’. Spending the summer at a Catskills resort with her family, Frances "Baby" Houseman falls in love with the camp's dance instructor, Johnny Castle. Bring a chair or picnic blanket and have the time of your life enjoying amazing cinema in the picturesque parkland of Wimpole Estate.

Tickets are on sale now!

🎟️ - bit.ly/wimpole_open_air_cinema

10/08/2023

There’s something bright and orange in the sky!

Which means we can safely move forward with our showing of Dirty Dancing tomorrow night at the stunning Wimpole Hall National Trust Estate,

Last few tickets up for grabs if you don’t want to be left in the corner…

One of the world’s most beloved romantic films comes to Wimpole Estate this August! It's got it all...

✅ 80’s music

✅ Forbidden love

✅ Bad boy dance instructors

That’s right, the second film in our outdoor cinema series is the 1987 classic ‘Dirty Dancing’. Spending the summer at a Catskills resort with her family, Frances "Baby" Houseman falls in love with the camp's dance instructor, Johnny Castle. Bring a chair or picnic blanket and have the time of your life enjoying amazing cinema in the picturesque parkland of Wimpole Estate.

Tickets are on sale now!

🎟️ - bit.ly/wimpole_open_air_cinema

21/07/2023

A MESSAGE FROM Night Owl Movies

SAFFRON SUNSET CINEMA CANCELLED

We’re reposting this, just in case you missed it…

Unfortunately, the weather has once again decided to cause havoc with our schedule, and due to the strong gusty winds forecast for Saturday 22nd July, we have no choice but to cancel this screening on safety grounds.

As previously mentioned, we had to cancel our whole weekend last weekend, so we are now in a position of losing at least 4 shows out of 9 - due to the weather. As a result, it is simply economically un-viable to run any further showings and incur further losses. Therefore all planned screenings are now cancelled.

We are deeply frustrated and upset with the situation - a huge amount of work goes into preparing for these events - and we extend our apologies for any inconvenience and disappointment caused. We hope you understand.

A full refund will of course be issued over the coming days. Please bear with us, it will take some time to process everyone's refund. Keep an eye on your spam folders too - you should receive an email confirmation from PayPal of your refund, once processed.

We are screening some titles over at National Trust Wimpole next month. Take a look here for details - bit.ly/wimpole_open_air_cinema. Hopefully, the weather will have sorted itself out by then!

We love the setting of Bridge End Gardens for an outdoor cinema event, and the reaction to our season has been so favourable.
Thank you so much for your support!

We may well try and be back at some point in the future so keep an eye out.

Regards
Chris & Pete

Night Owl Movies

Please do not respond here until after the weekend, as your refund will be coming, it will just take a few days.

20/07/2023

A MESSAGE FROM Night Owl Movies

SAFFRON SUNSET CINEMA - CANCELLED!

'I want the fairytale...' - Pretty Woman

We did indeed want the fairytale. We wanted to bring something new and fresh to the community of Saffron Walden and while we were excited for The Greatest Show... well… let’s just say we’re being left in the corner…

Unfortunately, the weather has once again decided to cause havoc with our schedule, and due to the strong gusty winds forecast for Saturday 22nd July, we have no choice but to cancel this screening on safety grounds.

As previously mentioned, we had to cancel our whole weekend last weekend, so we are now in a position of losing at least 4 shows out of 9 - due to the weather. As a result, it is simply economically un-viable to run any further showings and incur further losses. Therefore all planned screenings are now cancelled.
We are deeply frustrated and upset with the situation - a huge amount of work goes into preparing for these events - and we extend our apologies for any inconvenience and disappointment caused. We hope you understand.

A full refund will of course be issued over the coming days. Please bear with us, it will take some time to process everyone's refund. Keep an eye on your spam folders too - you should receive an email confirmation from PayPal of your refund, once processed.
We are screening some titles over at National Trust Wimpole next month. Take a look here for details - bit.ly/wimpole_open_air_cinema. Hopefully the weather will have sorted itself out by then!

We love the setting of Bridge End Gardens for an outdoor cinema event, and the reaction to our season has been so favourable.

Thank you so much for your support!

We may well try and be back at some point in the future so keep an eye out.

Regards

Chris & Pete
Night Owl Movies

20/07/2023

A MESSAGE FROM Night Owl Movies

SAFFRON SUNSET CINEMA - CANCELLED!

'I want the fairytale...' - Pretty Woman

We did indeed want the fairytale. We wanted to bring something new and fresh to the community of Saffron Walden and while we were excited for The Greatest Show... well… let’s just say we’re being left in the corner…

Unfortunately, the weather has once again decided to cause havoc with our schedule, and due to the strong gusty winds forecast for Saturday 22nd July, we have no choice but to cancel this screening on safety grounds.

As previously mentioned, we had to cancel our whole weekend last weekend, so we are now in a position of losing at least 4 shows out of 9 - due to the weather. As a result, it is simply economically un-viable to run any further showings and incur further losses. Therefore all planned screenings are now cancelled.

We are deeply frustrated and upset with the situation - a huge amount of work goes into preparing for these events - and we extend our apologies for any inconvenience and disappointment caused. We hope you understand.

A full refund will of course be issued over the coming days. Please bear with us, it will take some time to process everyone's refund. Keep an eye on your spam folders too - you should receive an email confirmation from PayPal of your refund, once processed.

We are screening some titles over at National Trust Wimpole next month. Take a look here for details - bit.ly/wimpole_open_air_cinema. Hopefully the weather will have sorted itself out by then!

We love the setting of Bridge End Gardens for an outdoor cinema event, and the reaction to our season has been so favourable.

Thank you so much for your support!

We may well try and be back at some point in the future so keep an eye out.

Regards

Chris & Pete

Night Owl Movies

19/07/2023

Well... last weekend didn't exactly go to plan, did it?

The Perfect Storm, Twister, The Day After Tomorrow, all movies we love on the big screen, but can't say we're fans of the reality. especially when it affects our inaugural weekend!!

Thank you for all your understanding and believe us, it wasn't easy to cancel these shows. With that in mind, we''ve been hard at work over the weekend, rejigging things around so we can maximise the rest of the Saffron Sunset Cinema.

Looking forward, this weekend is looking great so please do come and support the rest of our season's movies:

Friday 21st July - Back to the Future
Saturday 22nd July - Top Gun: Maverick
Sunday 23rd July - The Greatest Showman Singalong
Friday 28th July - Dirty Dancing
Saturday 29th July - Top Gun: Maverick
Sunday 30th July - Grease

If you had tickets for Dirty Dancing these can be transferred to the new Friday 28th showing. if you have tickets for Pretty Woman, Mamma Mia, or Footloose, please check your emails for details on how to obtain a refund or transfer to a different film.

We look forward to welcoming you!

Get your tickets now from https://bit.ly/SaffronSunsetCinema

16/07/2023

*NOTICE*

We have had to make the hard decision to cancel tonight’s screening of Mamma Mia again due to unusually high winds.

Whilst it’s not raining and the sun is out (sort of) the fluctuating wind speeds give us cause for concern.

The HSE maximum wind speed for inflatables is 24mph wind and wind gusts. If the conditions are exceeded, we will have no choice but to cancel the showing.

We are hopeful for better weather in the weeks to come so we can continue with our fundraising events in Saffron Walden.

Please keep an eye out for an email from us over the next few hours if you have bought tickets as we’ll be providing information on how you can receive a refund or swap tickets to another day.

Please do not message here as we cannot issue any refunds.

We look forward to putting this weekend behind us and bringing you the rest of our programme next weekend.

Next week's programme:

Friday 21st July - Back to the Future
Saturday 22nd July - Top Gun: Maverick
Sunday 16th July - The Greatest Showman Singalong

Get your tickets now from https://bit.ly/SaffronSunsetCinema

16/07/2023

*NOTICE*

We have had to make the hard decision to cancel tonight’s screening of Mamma Mia again due to unusually high winds.

Whilst it’s not raining and the sun is out (sort of) the fluctuating wind speeds give us cause for concern.

The HSE maximum wind speed for inflatables is 24mph wind and wind gusts. If the conditions are exceeded, we will have no choice but to cancel the showing.

We are hopeful for better weather in the weeks to come so we can continue with our fundraising events in Saffron Walden.

Please keep an eye out from us over the next few hours if you have bought tickets as we’ll be providing information on how you can receive a refund or swap tickets to another day.

Please do not message here as we cannot issue any refunds.

We look forward to putting this weekend behind us and bringing you the rest of our programme next weekend.

Next week's programme:

Friday 21st July - Back to the Future
Saturday 22nd July - Top Gun: Maverick
Sunday 16th July - The Greatest Showman Singalong

Get your tickets now from https://bit.ly/SaffronSunsetCinema

14/07/2023

*NOTICE*

As we look out the window, we've had our smile wiped away by the high winds over the next two days.

With that in mind, we have had to make the hard decision to cancel tonight's and tomorrow night's showings of Dirty Dancing and Pretty Woman.

Safety is paramount to our event and we feel that with the high winds, it's too dangerous to push forward.

If you have bought tickets, you will be notified by email on how you can either receive a refund or swap tickets to another day.

Please do not message here as we cannot issue any refunds.

Sunday's showing of Mamma Mia will still go ahead as planned.

13/07/2023

It's round 2 of our movie quiz and this time it's all about Pretty Woman!

How much do you know?

⭐️ What is the name of the bar where Vivian finds Kit after she leaves the apartment?
⭐️What street are Kit and Vivian working on?
⭐️How much money do they finally agree upon for her to stay the whole week?
⭐️What is Edwards scared of?
⭐️What song is Vivian singing while she is taking a bath

This week's programme:

Friday 14th July - Dirty Dancing
Saturday 15th July - Pretty Woman
Sunday 16th July - Mamma Mia

Get your tickets now from https://bit.ly/SaffronSunsetCinema

12/07/2023

It's Quiz Time!!!

As we lead up to our Movie weekends, let's see what you know about our featured films.

We'll post a quiz each day based on one of our movies, and post the answers later in the evening.

First up? Dirty Dancing! 💃🕺

⭐️ What is Baby's real name?

⭐️ What is the most important thing to remember in lifts, according to Johnny?

⭐️ What is the name of the resort that Baby's family is at?

⭐️ In what year does the action take place?

⭐️ What did Baby help Billy carry up to where all the dancers were?

This week's programme:
Friday 14th July - Dirty Dancing
Saturday 15th July - Pretty Woman
Sunday 16th July - Mamma Mia

Get your tickets now from https://bit.ly/SaffronSunsetCinema

09/07/2023

This Friday we make sure Baby isn’t put in the corner as we open the gates to our Saffron Sunset Cinema with a little bit of Dirty Dancing.

With doors at 19:00 and the film itself starting at 21:00, you’ll have the time of your life… (we’re not sorry!)

A few FAQs for you:

⭐️The show will go on, rain or shine. Come prepared for any adverse weather.

⭐️The site is accessible for all but, being outdoors, there may be some uneven ground.

⭐️There are toilets onsite.

⭐️Children are allowed, however, they must meet the certification of the film being shown, and have a valid ticket ( No putting them on your shoulders and wearing a long trenchcoat...)
Please note BBFC certification also applies to babies in arms.

⭐️We will have our catering partner, Pull Me Cheri onsite, however, you are most welcome to bring your own food and drink, however, due to licencing we cannot allow alcohol to be brought on site.

⭐️Feel free to bring backrests, folding chairs, or blankets to snuggle in and watch the film. Please note we can’t allow in gazebos, tents or other structures.

⭐️Guide and Assistance Dogs on leads are most welcome to enjoy the movie - others will have to stay at home and mess up your Netflix algorithm.

⭐️Please don’t smoke or v**e inside the event area.

This week's programme:
Friday 14th July - Dirty Dancing
Saturday 15th July - Pretty Woman
Sunday 16th July - Mamma Mia

Get your tickets now from https://bit.ly/SaffronSunsetCinema

08/07/2023

Joining us next week for the inaugural Saffron Screen Cinema?

The gardens are perfect for a picnic, but if you're coming hungry, you will want to try the food from Pull Me Cheri.

Pulled meat dogs, a variety of sides, and you may even want to try Franck's amazing smoked meatballs, we're salivating, just typing this...

Next week's programme:

Friday 14th July - Dirty Dancing
Saturday 15th July - Pretty Woman
Sunday 16th July - Mamma Mia

Get your tickets now from https://bit.ly/SaffronSunsetCinema

Site opens @ 19:00, Film @ 21:00

05/07/2023

Lights, Camera Action! We’re so close to the opening weekend, where these three classic movies take to the screen of our Saffron Sunset Cinema.

Dirty Dancing brings the moves, Pretty Woman, the woos, and Mamma Mia, has got the grooves! Which one are you going to join us for?

Get your tickets now from https://bit.ly/SaffronSunsetCinema

26/06/2023

‘Grease is the word…’

Our final film of our inaugural season could only be the slicked-back classic that is Grease.

Summer Loving may have been a blast but when Danny and Sandy meet in high school peer pressure and rival cliques, can make it difficult to know if they’re the one that they want.

Will they go together like ramma lamma lamma kadinga dadinga d**g or will Danny be alone at the drive-in movie once again?

Join us one final time, this summer for some greased lightining over at: https://bit.ly/SaffronSunsetCinema

24/06/2023

‘Been working so hard, I'm punching my card…’

It’s so hard to talk about Footloose without thinking about this iconic wedding dancfloor- filler of a tune!

The tale of a town that has banned dancing but with a soundtrack like this, there’s just no way the kids aren’t going to cut loose…

The movie that launched the career of Kevin Bacon, is a slice of nostalgia pie and comes sliding into Bridge End Garden on 28th July so why don’t you lose your blues and get your tickets now: https://bit.ly/SaffronSunsetCinema

22/06/2023

"Trust Me, They Don't Know It Yet, But They're Going To Love You." …

The circus comes to Bridge End Gardens on Sunday 23rd July and it’s bringing the greatest show!

Hugh Jackman dazzles as the penniless, but ambitious PT Barnum, the man with the gift to blur the line between reality and fiction while bringing a crazy cast of characters and some pretty catchy tunes to boot!

And guess what? We want to hear you sing!

At this special singalong version of The Greatest Showman, we encourage you to bring your voices, stand up dance, and let everyone know that ‘This is me!’

So march on to the beat we drum and get your tickets now: https://bit.ly/SaffronSunsetCinema

20/06/2023

‘You can be my wingman, anytime…’

Who would have thought that after 27 years after the release of the original Top Gun, its sequel would be as good as it actually is? Top Gun: Maverick is pure cinematic adrenaline, a celluloid slice of nostalgia hitting you at Mach speed and smashing box offices everywhere.

✈️✈️✈️ Catch it as it buzzes the tower at Bridge End Gardens, Saffron Walden with not just one but two separate showings on Saturday 22nd and 29th July.

🔥🔥🔥Great balls of fire, get your tickets now: https://bit.ly/SaffronSunsetCinema

17/06/2023

We can't lie. Each movie in our season of films has a killer soundtrack.

Tunes we've grown up with, bangers that we run to the dancefloor as soon as they come on, and songs that we used to fix our broken hearts with.

Try our poll and vote for which is the ultimate movie theme and if your favourite isn't on there (believe us, it was tough narrowing down the Top Gun soundtrack), leave a comment!

Click the image to voice your opinion!

17/06/2023

"Great Scott...!"

Who would have thought that a movie about a son trying to avoid the advances of his Mum, as he watches over his Peeping Tom Dad, all while trying to save a wild-haired scientist as he double-crosses a terrorist group would be such a hit in 1985…

Wait a minute… you’re telling me they built a time machine… out of a Delorean…?

I. Am. In!

If you haven’t heard of Back to the Future, you must be called Darth Vader and be an extraterrestrial from the planet Vulcan!

The movie so good, it doesn’t need roads comes to Bridge End Gardens on Friday 21st July and you don't need to be hitting ‘88 to experience it with us.

Now make like a tree, and get outta here and over to the tickets - https://bit.ly/SaffronSunsetCinema

14/06/2023

“...the very best things happen unexpectedly!”

Filmmakers: let’s make a feel-good movie based around the music of that popular Swedish export, Abba!

Now, where shall we set it?

Audience: How about Swed…

Filmmakers: Greece!!

Audience: …

Despite the initial confusion of location, Mamma Mia (actually sounds like it should be set in Italy) is a banger on a closer for our inaugural weekend of Saffron Sunset Screen.

The story of a bride-to-be trying to find her real father is soaked in good vibes and amazing music. The movie just oozes a great night out and if you can’t sit still and your inner dancing queen takes over! 💃💃💃

🎟️🎟️Gimme, gimme, gimme tickets now: https://bit.ly/SaffronSunsetCinema🎟️🎟️

12/06/2023

‘I want the Fairy Tale…’

Our Saturday night brings us that classic tale as old as time. You know the one where the rich, handsome guy, having lost the meaning in his life, finds it in the arms of a poor, down-to-earth girl… who just so happens to be beautiful!

It must have been love…

The movie that introduced Julia Roberts to the mainstream, Pretty Woman, comes alive in Bridge End Gardens and simply is the Cinderella story of the 90’s.

Get your tickets now: https://bit.ly/SaffronSunsetCinema

11/06/2023

When you realise you’ve eaten all the popcorn before the movie has even started…

09/06/2023

‘It's a feeling... a heartbeat…"

Saffron Sunset Cinema won't put you in the corner as we kick off the season with the finger-clicking, hip-wiggling, 80’s classic, Dirty Dancing.

Dancing and drama, love and betrayal, with a sprinkle of rebellion, Dirty Dancing was the smash hit of 1987.

The film that caused a thousand misdemeanours as people tried to hoist their significant others above their heads...

Telling the tale of one family's visit to a holiday resort where the fantastically named "Baby" falls in love with the, even more fantastically named, Johnny Castle, and much dancing ensues. The dirty kind.

Centreparcs, this is not… The time of your life, it most certainly is!

Shimmy on over to get your tickets at: https://bit.ly/SaffronSunsetCinema

07/06/2023

Hey everyone!

Night Owl Movies is a pop-up cinema experience, bringing feel-good entertainment to the great outdoors!

This summer’s residency sees us visit the beautiful Bridge End Gardens in Saffron Walden, and with 9 movies over 3 weekends, we have something for the time travellers, the dancers, the circus lovers and the mavericks.

Stay tuned as we take a deeper dive into each film from our curated programme over the next few weeks!

For a full programme and tickets please visit - https://bit.ly/SaffronSunsetCinema