A Night at the Opera (1935) [at Connswater]
A Night at the Opera (1935)
This smash hit Marx Bros film is from the year The Strand opened in 1935!
At our new home in Connswater Shopping Centre during Strand's refurbishment!
Thursday 19th & 26th September 2pm
The Marx Brothers take on high society and the opera world to bring two lovers together. A sly business manager and two wacky friends of two opera singers help them achieve success while humiliating their stuffy and snobbish enemies.
Thursday 26th screening with musical intro from Geoff Hatt
Our new Connswater space has limited capacity (35) pre-booking is recommended. Unfortunately, we were not able to bring our cinema seats, but we've sourced comfortable upholstered seats with arms. The space is fully accessible.
Key: Silver = Silver Screening
Minors Club: Stuart Little
At our new home in Connswater Shopping Centre during Strand's refurbishment!
Saturday 21st September
1.30pm Stuart Little
Free entry
3pm - Make you own mini theatre workshop
£4 per child
When the Littles adopt Stuart, the mouse, George is initially unwelcoming to his new brother, the family cat, Snowbell, is even less enthusiastic. Stuart resolves to face these difficulties with as much pluck and courage as he can muster.
Our new Connswater space has limited capacity (40) pre-booking is recommended. Unfortunately, we were not able to bring our cinema seats, but we've sourced comfortable upholstered seats with arms. The space is fully accessible.
Please let us know if you cannot attend so someone else can use your tickets, call 02890655830
No Birthday Parties or Group Bookings
Appropriate Behaviour (2014)
Appropriate Behaviour (2014) [cert.15]
3pm, Sunday 22nd September
The Strand Arts Centre, Connswater Shopping Centre
Tickets £5
Crystal Queer Film Club presents 'Appropriate Behaviour' for Bisexual Awareness Week with a discussion after the screening.
Shirin is struggling to become an ideal Persian daughter, a politically correct bisexual and hip young Brooklynite but fails miserably in her attempt at all identities. Being without a cliché to hold onto can be a lonely experience.
Bisexual Awareness Week, also known as #BiWeek, is celebrated annually from September 16–23, with Bi Visibility Day on September 23. The week is a time to celebrate the bisexual community, raise awareness, and advocate for bisexual rights.
Comedy / Romance
"Funny, unique and entirely inappropriate, “Appropriate Behaviour” is a supremely satisfying and irreverent take on the New York rom-com." The Playlist
For support or group concessions please email joe@hereni.org
An Illustrated History of the Strand Cinema
The Strand opened on 7 December 1935, with one screen and 1170 seats. It has evolved over the years and taken on multiple guises including ‘picturehouse’, variety theatre, four screen multiplex, and arts centre incorporating a cinema.Today, the landmark Art Deco building holds the label of the oldest surviving cinema in Northern Ireland.
This illustrated talk will give attendees a whistle-stop tour of the Strand’s fascinating history, and will draw upon a wealth of images and stories from the Strand’s growing archive!
Talk at 11am with a cuppa.
Made possible by the National Lottery Heritage Fund
Key: Workshop = Workshop
Minors Club: Pokémon Detective Pikachu
At our new home in Connswater Shopping Centre during Strand's refurbishment!
Saturday 28th September
1.30pm Pokemon: Detective Pikachu
In a world where people collect pocket-size monsters (Pokémon) to do battle, a boy comes across an intelligent monster who seeks to be a detective.
Free entry
3pm - Pokemon themed Arts and Crafts
£4 per child
Our new Connswater space has limited capacity (40) pre-booking is recommended. Unfortunately, we were not able to bring our cinema seats, but we've sourced comfortable upholstered seats with arms. The space is fully accessible.
Please let us know if you cannot attend so someone else can use your tickets, call 02890655830
No Birthday Parties or Group Bookings
Mallrats with Braid Film Club
Mallrats (1995) with a special introduction by Braid Film ClubAfter being dumped by their girlfriends, T.S. Quint(Jeremy London) and Brodie Bruce (Jason Lee) go to the mall to keep their minds off the situation.
Soon, however, thoughts turn to getting their ladies back and the dynamic duo will have to fight mall security, a fashionable male (Ben Affleck) and a game show producer (Michael Rooker) in order to succeed.
Calamity Jane [at connswater]
Calamity Jane (1953)
At our new home in Connswater Shopping Centre during Strand's refurbishment!
Silver Screen: 3rd, 10th October - 2pm
Sharpshooter Calamity Jane takes it upon herself to recruit a famous actress and bring her back to the local saloon, but jealousy soon gets in the way.
Our new Connswater space has limited capacity (40) pre-booking is recommended. Unfortunately, we were not able to bring our cinema seats, but we've sourced comfortable upholstered seats with arms. The space is fully accessible.
The Man Who Swallowed A Dictionary, at Stormont Parliament Buildings
Held in The Great Hall at Stormont Parliament BuildingsDirected by: Matthew McElhinney
Written by: Robert Niblock
Green Shoot is delighted to be touring THE MAN WHO SWALLOWED A DICTIONARY, a new play by Bobby Niblock, Martin Lynch and Matthew McElhinney about the life of ex UVF and PUP politician, David Ervine.
This one-man show, starring Paul Garrett, chronicles the remarkable life of Ervine, from the backstreets of East Belfast to Long Kesh prisoner to political negotiations at the White House and Downing Street. From his personal family tragedies to becoming the man who is widely regarded as the person who did most to deliver the Protestant working class to support the Good Friday Agreement.
As well as being an important figure in the history of Ulster loyalism, Ervine was also known for his grasp of the English language and capacity for using 'big words' in television interviews, hence the title of the play. It's a remarkable story, providing a great insight into not just the man but the Protestant community in the most turbulent period of the Troubles. Playwright, Bobby Niblock, who served time in prison alongside Ervine, has written several plays exploring the politics of the Protestant working class community.
Doors 6pm - licensed bar open
Running time: Act 1 - 58 minutes / Interval - 20 minutes / Act 2 - 48 minutes
Tickets £25
Plenty of FREE parking, enter via Massey Avenue entrance
Key: Live Event = Live Event
Remembering the Ropeworks
Remembering the RopeworksDid you know that the site currently occupied by Connswater Shopping Centre used to house the largest ropeworks in the world?
Did you work on the site before it closed in the late 70s?
Learn about the fascinating history of the Belfast Ropework Company, and contribute your own memories of the site!
Talk at 11am with a cuppa.
Made possible by the National Lottery Heritage Fund
Key: Workshop = Workshop
Minors Club: The Princess and the Frog
At our new home in Connswater Shopping Centre during Strand's refurbishment!
Saturday 12th October
1.30pm Princess and the Frog (2009)
A waitress, desperate to fulfill her dreams as a restaurant owner, is set on a journey to turn a frog prince back into a human being, but she has to face the same problem after she kisses him.
Free entry
3pm - Create you own frog game!
£4 per child
Our new Connswater space has limited capacity (40) pre-booking is recommended. Unfortunately, we were not able to bring our cinema seats, but we've sourced comfortable upholstered seats with arms. The space is fully accessible.
Please let us know if you cannot attend so someone else can use your tickets, call 02890655830
No Birthday Parties or Group Bookings
Arsenic and Old Lace [at connswater]
Arsenic and Old Lace (1994)
At our new home in Connswater Shopping Centre during Strand's refurbishment!
Silver Screen: 17th & 24th October
Mortimer Brewster, a newspaper drama critic, playwright, and author known for his diatribes against marriage, suddenly falls in love and gets married; but when he makes a quick trip home to tell his two maiden aunts, he finds out his aunts' hobby - killing lonely old men and burying them in the cellar!
Our new Connswater space has limited capacity (40) pre-booking is recommended. Unfortunately, we were not able to bring our cinema seats, but we've sourced comfortable upholstered seats with arms. The space is fully accessible.
Paddington
Paddington (2014)
At our new home in Connswater Shopping Centre during Strand's refurbishment!
Silver Screening: 31st October
More matinee's for kids will be added for Halloween week soon.
A young Peruvian bear travels to London in search of a new home. Finding himself lost and alone at Paddington Station, he meets the kindly Brown family.
Our new Connswater space has limited capacity (40) pre-booking is recommended. Unfortunately, we were not able to bring our cinema seats, but we've sourced comfortable upholstered seats with arms. The space is fully accessible.
Minors Club: Charlotte's Web
At our new home in Connswater Shopping Centre during Strand's refurbishment!
Saturday 2nd November
1.30pm Charlottes Web
Wilbur the pig is scared of the end of the season, because he knows that come that time, he will end up on the dinner table. He hatches a plan with Charlotte, a spider that lives in his pen, to ensure that this will never happen.
Free entry
3pm - Drama & Story Telling Workshop
£4 per child
Our new Connswater space has limited capacity (40) pre-booking is recommended. Unfortunately, we were not able to bring our cinema seats, but we've sourced comfortable upholstered seats with arms. The space is fully accessible.
Please let us know if you cannot attend so someone else can use your tickets, call 02890655830
No Birthday Parties or Group Bookings
The Adventures of Robin Hood [at connswater]
The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938)
At our new home in Connswater Shopping Centre during Strand's refurbishment!
Silver Screen: 7th & 14th November 2pm
Introduced by the Strand Arts Centre's Heritage Officer
Robin Hood fights nobly for justice against the evil Sir Guy of Gisbourne while striving to win the hand of the beautiful Maid Marian.
Our new Connswater space has limited capacity (40) pre-booking is recommended. Unfortunately, we were not able to bring our cinema seats, but we've sourced comfortable upholstered seats with arms. The space is fully accessible.
Screening as part of Art of Action, a UK-wide film season supported by National Lottery and BFI Film Audience Network.
A Night of Jazz with Winnie Ama
Join us as part of the Sound of Belfast festival for a captivating evening where the soulful and enchanting voice of Winnie Ama takes centre stage at the historic Harland & Wolff Staff Club. From 8pm to 10pm, Winnie Ama, a dynamic singer-songwriter celebrated for her unique blend of jazz, soul, and electronic influences, will mesmerise audiences with her stunning vocal prowess and heartfelt performances.The evening will feature a selection of classic jazz songs you love, alongside some of her original compositions, each infused with the emotion and depth that have made her a rising star in the music scene. Winnie Ama is known for her innovative approach to songwriting and her ability to fuse genres, creating music that resonates deeply with listeners.
Set against the backdrop of the iconic Harland & Wolff Staff Club, this event offers a rare opportunity to experience the warm, velvety tones of Winnie Ama in a setting that echoes Belfast’s rich history.
Don’t miss this chance to be part of an evening where jazz meets contemporary artistry in the heart of East Belfast. Whether you're a jazz aficionado or simply looking for a night of exquisite live music, this event is set to be a highlight of the Sound of Belfast festival.
Minors Club: The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie
At our new home in Connswater Shopping Centre during Strand's refurbishment!
Saturday 9th November
1.30pm The Spongebob Square Pants Movie (2004)
There's trouble brewing in Bikini Bottom. Someone has stolen King Neptune's crown, and it looks like Mr. Krab, SpongeBob's boss, is the culprit. Though he's just been passed over for the promotion of his dreams, SpongeBob stands by his boss, and along with his best pal Patrick, sets out on a treacherous mission to Shell City to reclaim the crown and save Mr. Krab's life.
Free entry
3pm - Spongebob themed crafts
£4 per child
Our new Connswater space has limited capacity (40) pre-booking is recommended. Unfortunately, we were not able to bring our cinema seats, but we've sourced comfortable upholstered seats with arms. The space is fully accessible.
Please let us know if you cannot attend so someone else can use your tickets, call 02890655830
No Birthday Parties or Group Bookings
Minors Club: Lilo & Stitch
At our new home in Connswater Shopping Centre during Strand's refurbishment!
Saturday 16th November
1.30pm Lilo and Stitch
As Stitch, a runaway genetic experiment from a faraway planet, wreaks havoc on the Hawaiian Islands, he becomes the mischievous adopted alien "puppy" of an independent little girl named Lilo and learns about loyalty, friendship, and ʻohana, the Hawaiian tradition of family.
Free entry
3pm - Hawaiian-themed workshop with Ukele
£4 per child
Our new Connswater space has limited capacity (40) pre-booking is recommended. Unfortunately, we were not able to bring our cinema seats, but we've sourced comfortable upholstered seats with arms. The space is fully accessible.
Please let us know if you cannot attend so someone else can use your tickets, call 02890655830
No Birthday Parties or Group Bookings
Smokey and the Bandit [at connswater]
Smokey and the Bandit (1977)
At our new home in Connswater Shopping Centre during Strand's refurbishment!
Silver Screen: 21st & 28th November - 2pm
A race car driver tries to transport an illegal beer shipment from Texas to Atlanta in under 28 hours, picking up a reluctant bride-to-be on the way.
Our new Connswater space has limited capacity (40) pre-booking is recommended. Unfortunately, we were not able to bring our cinema seats, but we've sourced comfortable upholstered seats with arms. The space is fully accessible.
Screening as part of Art of Action, a UK-wide film season supported by National Lottery and BFI Film Audience Network.
Minors Club: Matilda (1996)
At our new home in Connswater Shopping Centre during Strand's refurbishment!
Saturday 23rd November
1.30pm Matilda (1996)
Matilda Wormwood is an exquisite and intelligent little girl. Unfortunately, her parents, Harry and Zinnia misunderstand her because they think she is so different. As time passes, she finally starts school and has a kind teacher, loyal friends, and a sadistic headmistress. As she gets fed up with the constant cruelty, she begins to realize that she has a gift of telekinetic powers. After some days of practice, she suddenly turns the tables to stand up to Harry and Zinnia and outwit the headmistress.
Free entry
3pm - Paper Crafts workshop inspired by Matilda
£4 per child
Our new Connswater space has limited capacity (40) pre-booking is recommended. Unfortunately, we were not able to bring our cinema seats, but we've sourced comfortable upholstered seats with arms. The space is fully accessible.
Please let us know if you cannot attend so someone else can use your tickets, call 02890655830
Lego animation workshop
Strand's pop-up at Connswater Shopping Centre
Saturday 14th September 2024
10am - noon SOLD OUT
EXTRA DATE ADDED:
Saturday 30th November 2024
10am - noon
£17 per child
age: 6+
These mini animation master classes by Can Do Academy are a great introduction for children to the colourful world of Lego animation!
The workshop will allow participants to make a complete animated Lego film on an iPad, using sound effects, visual effects, titles and lots of imagination!
Your child will learn to use special iPad apps and they will receive a copy of their film at the end of the session! They can bring their own Lego characters or use the ones supplied by us.
More info at https://www.candoacademy.co.uk/