The Public Enemy (1931) is a classic pre-Code American gangster film that traces the rise of a young man, Tom Powers, in the criminal underworld during the Prohibition era.

Thursday 29 January 2026, 11am

FREE

Celebration of Belfast Streets in Word and Song, in collaboration with Arts Care

Arts Care artist Paul Stevenson and musician Barry Macaulay will facilitate an interactive performance of song and art celebrating the rich heritage of Belfast Street Songs. Using the old Victorian Moving Panorama also known as Crankie Theatre they will have you singing along and reminiscing on bygone days.

The Strand’s Heritage Officer, Rosie Hickey, will also talk on the origin and evolution of some of East Belfast’s well-known streets.

 

Part of our ‘Heritage Talks’ programme:  free talks about the heritage of the local area, followed by a cuppa and a chat. Hosted by the Strand at our ‘pop-up’ venue at Belmont Bowling Club.  Made possible by The National Lottery Heritage Fund

 

Chemist Sidney Stratton (Alec Guinness) is at a crossroads in his career. He's been trying to invent a long-lasting clothing fiber, but his unreasonable demands for high-end equipment have gotten him fired from job after job. Finally, Sidney creates a white suit that is impervious to the elements -- it cannot stain or wrinkle. At first he is celebrated as a hero but, soon enough, the clothing manufacturers realize that the perfect suit is actually very bad for business.

Presented by Strand × RENDR Festival



Event Schedule

10:30am - Doors open

11:00am - Dance Session: GOLDEN

11:15/11:20am - Introduction & Guest Talk

11.40am - K-Pop Demon Hunters Sing-A-Long Screening

Join us for a high-voltage, immersive K-Pop Demon Hunters Sing-A-Long cinema experience packed with music, dance, fandom and film magic. This special event brings audiences together to sing loud, dress cute and celebrate creativity.



Tickets £19

What’s Included:

- Special Introduction by CG Supervisors (visual effects) James Carson and Katherine Jones

- Live K-Pop dance session before the film.  Learn the choreography to GOLDEN with professional dancers from NiStars

- ‘Hello Friend’ Duck Invitation Card - that Rumi gets from Jinu in the film!

- Immersive vibes - K-Pop playlist as doors open, purple mood lighting throughout the venue and photo-op backgrounds

- K-Pop-themed confectionery Shop - ‘Soda Pop’ drinks, Huntr/x popcorn & hot drinks

- Prize awarded for best dressed -  Dress-up is encouraged, go full K-Pop demon hunter or wear your cutest pyjama bottoms Huntr/x style!

A world-renowned K-Pop girl group balance their lives in the spotlight with their secret identities as demon hunters.

The screening will be introduced by CG Supervisors James Carson and Katherine Jones.  With a strong local connection-James Carson is originally from Belfast - their introduction will be presented as an engaging, educational piece aimed at inspiring young people. They’ll explore how animated films are brought to life and highlight the wide-ranging career opportunities within the creative industries, demonstrating how talent from Northern Ireland contributes to global screen culture.

This event is part of Strand’s programme of special events taking place while the cinema is closed for refurbishment, bringing Strand’s community spirit and cinematic experiences into exciting new spaces across the city.

RENDR is a unique conference and festival that sits at the intersection of creativity and technology, connecting film, gaming, animation and immersive media. Together, Strand and RENDR aim to inspire audiences, nurture curiosity, and showcase the reach and ambition of artists and creatives from Northern Ireland.

Venue Information

Banana Block, Portview Trade Centre

310 Newtownards Rd, Belfast BT4 1HE

(On street parking or park at Connswater Shopping complex with short walk, accessible from Glider and Metro 3/20 bus services)

Please note: this is a pop-up cinema experience housed within a warehouse space.  To make it as comfortable and cinematic as possible, we’ve installed:

- A state-of-the-art LED screen

- Heaters throughout the space

- Temporary event seating

For extra cosiness, we encourage you to bring cushions and blankets and settle in for a unique, relaxed screening experience.



Access



Physical Access - Ramped/level entry, accessible toilets are available.

Guide Dogs: Permitted within the venue.

Any access requirements call the Strand on 02890655830

 

While filing for a divorce, beautiful ex-stripper Roslyn Taber (Marilyn Monroe) ends up meeting aging cowboy-turned-gambler Gay Langland (Clark Gable) and former World War II aviator Guido Racanelli (Eli Wallach). The two men instantly become infatuated with Roslyn and, on a whim, the three decide to move into Guido's half-finished desert home together. When grizzled ex-rodeo rider Perce Howland (Montgomery Clift) arrives, the unlikely foursome strike up a business capturing wild horses.

Dance Halls of East Belfast, and Beyond

Thursday 26 February 2026, 11am

FREE

This richly illustrated talk explores the dance halls that used to be scattered across East Belfast and beyond, from the luxurious Plaza, with its revolving stage, to ‘The Hooley’ and ‘The Hut’!

Presented by the Strand’s Heritage Officer, Rosie Hickey, who reflects on the rise - and decline - of these important social spaces, and explores what is left of them today. She also highlights the fascinating parallels between Belfast’s ‘palaces of dance’ and its ‘picture palaces’.

Reminiscence positively encouraged!

Part of our ‘Heritage Talks’ programme:  free talks about the heritage of the local area, followed by a cuppa and a chat. Hosted by the Strand at our ‘pop-up’ venue at Belmont Bowling Club.  Made possible by The National Lottery Heritage Fund

The Apartment (1960) is a romantic comedy-drama and a sharp social satire that follows a lonely, low-level insurance clerk in New York City who discovers a unique way to climb the corporate ladder.

In Alfred Hitchcock's Rear Window, a recuperating photojournalist, L.B. Jefferies, is confined to his apartment with a broken leg and spends his time watching his neighbors through his window. He becomes convinced he witnessed a murder committed by his neighbor, Lars Thorwald, and, with the help of his girlfriend, Lisa, and his nurse, Stella, he investigates. As Jeff piecess together clues from the courtyard's various dramas, the line between voyeurism and solving a crime blurs, and they become increasingly entangled in a dangerous conspiracy.