With the school holidays finally on the horizon, Waterloo’s historic community cinema is stepping up with a fantastic mix of classic cult screenings, interactive quiz nights, and wallet-friendly ticket deals. If you are looking to keep the family entertained or fancy a nostalgic night out with friends, The Plaza Cinema on Crosby Road North has an excellent line-up for the end of the month.
Here is what is coming up on the big screen this July:
*CANCELLED* Saturday 25th July: Flight of the Navigator (Plaza 80s)
- Time: 7:00 PM – Night begins with a Nick Gartland 80s DJ Set
- Tickets: £7
- Take a trip down memory lane on Saturday evening as the popular Plaza 80s night returns. This month features a special screening of the beloved 1986 sci-fi adventure Flight of the Navigator. To get everyone in the retro mood, local favourite Nick Gartland will be spinning a classic 80s DJ set before the film starts.
Tuesday 28th July: The Big Lebowski
- Time: 7:40 PM
- The Dude abides in Waterloo. The Plaza is bringing the Coen brothers’ iconic 1998 cult comedy The Big Lebowski back to the silver screen for one night only. Grab your cardigans, gather your fellow bowling enthusiasts, and enjoy Jeff Bridges’ finest hour in a proper cinematic setting.
Wednesday 29th July: Spider-Man: Brand New Day (Advance Preview & Quiz)
- Time: 5:00 PM
- Bonus: Win £50 of Plaza Vouchers
- Marvel fans are in for a massive treat on Wednesday afternoon. The cinema is hosting an exclusive advance film preview of Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Alongside the early screening, “The Soon To Be Infamous Quiz” team will be running a live smartphone quiz where clued-up movie buffs can compete to walk away with a brilliant £50 prize in Plaza vouchers.
Thursday 30th July: Blade Runner 2049 (Screen 1 in 4K)
- Time: 7:10 PM
- Round out the week with a visually stunning masterpiece. Denis Villeneuve’s neo-noir sci-fi epic Blade Runner 2049, starring Ryan Gosling and Harrison Ford, is getting a major showcase on the massive Screen 1. The film will be projected in full, crisp 4K resolution, making it an absolute must-watch for cinematography fans.
Throughout the Summer: Cheap Tickets for the Kids
Families looking for affordable daytime activities over the summer break will be very pleased to hear about The Plaza’s latest ticket drop. From 25th June right through to 1st September, all children’s tickets have been officially reduced from £4.90 down to just £4.20. It is a brilliant initiative from our local independent cinema to keep family days out accessible for everyone across Sefton.
To check exact seat availability or to pre-book your tickets for any of these special screenings, head over to the main box office desk on Crosby Road North or visit the official booking site.
