Babylon Cinema

The Hunger Games (12A) at Ely Drive-In Cinema

Katniss volunteers to replace her sister in a tournament that ends only when one participant remains. Pitted against contestants who have trained for this all their life, she has little to rely on.

As we make plans to re-open Ely Cinema, get your film fix with Babylon Arts and The Library Presents Drive-In Outdoor Cinema! Join us at Lancaster Way Business Park, Ely for a true cinematic experience, from the safety and comfort of your own car. Enjoy a movie day watching a film with all the family, not forgetting the obligitory cinema snacks.

The story takes place in a dystopian post-apocalyptic future in the nation of Panem, where a boy and a girl from each of the nation's 12 Districts are chosen annually as "tributes" and forced to compete in The Hunger Games, an elaborate televised fight to the death.

Please Note:

• Tickets must be purchased in advance.
• When booking your tickets, please provide your car registration as we will use this as proof of ticket purchase. Please also include whether your vehicle has an auxiliary point, if you know this information. We will need to provide you with a speaker if it does not. If you do not know please state so.

Overview of the Event:

FAQs:

HOW WILL IT WORK?

On arrival, our team will use the vehicle number plate you supplied at the point of booking to check your tickets. You will be provided with a portable speaker and any additional pre-ordered food parcels will be distributed to each car, which have been sanitised accordingly.

TIMED ENTRY

Gates will open 45 minutes before the start of the event. Arrival times will be staggered in 10 minute intervals before the start, your preferred arrival time can be chosen at the point of booking. Please arrive during your allocated time, if you are early you will be held in a holding bay awaiting your time slot. If you are late we will shall try our best to get you parked in the next available time slot.

WHAT COVID SAFETY MEASURES HAVE BEEN TAKEN?

Our guests and our team’s safety is our primary concern at the Drive-In. An extensive risk assessment has been put in place for this event, these include social distancing for guests and staff, regular cleaning of all facilities, contact free number plate recognition as well as socially distanced deliveries to cars. With the exception of trips to the toilet, we ask you to stay inside your car.

CARS & PARKING ALLOCATION

A maximum of 5 people will be allowed per car. Each person in the car has to have a ticket purchased in advance. Parking will be allocated based on your chosen arrival time slot and the size of your car. Cars with trailers, convertibles without roof, minibuses (7+ seats), buses, caravans, long wheelbase vans and HGVs will not be permitted at the screening.

CAN I BUY FOOD AND DRINK AT THE DRIVE IN?

Food parcels including pre-packaged food and drink, suitable for both children and adults were available to pre-order until 6th September 2020. Only soft drinks are provided in the snack packs and alcohol is not permitted at the event.

ARE THERE TOILETS?

Toilets are available at the Drive-In and will operate with social distancing measures. Please only leave your car if you wish to use the toilets, avoid where possible leaving the car in groups and queue at 2 metre intervals. Parents accompanying a young child may leave their car in a group of 2. A disabled toilet and changing facilities for babies are available.

CAN I OPEN MY CAR WINDOWS?

Yes, if it is hot weather you can open your car windows, but please do not lean out of the windows at any time during the event. If you would like to get hold of a member of our team, please use your hazard lights to attract our attention.

CAN I HAVE MY ENGINE RUNNING?

No, you must switch off your car engine once parked and only switch it on again when indicated to leave the site, by a steward at the end of the film.

WILL THE DRIVE-IN TAKE PLACE IN BAD WEATHER?

The Drive-In events are designed to be enjoyed from the comfort of your car. The screenings will go ahead in most weather conditions. If our team decide the experience will be hampered by the weather, we will contact you.

CAN I ATTEND WITHOUT A CAR?

Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate guests without cars at the event.