Donnie Darko (15)

Thursday 13 March, 7.30pm at The Assembly House
In partnership with The Assembly House Trust, we’re reviving one of Norwich’s beloved and long-lost cinemas for two special screenings in the beautiful ballroom of The Assembly House.
Donnie Darko (15)

Director: Richard Kelly / Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Jenna Malone, Drew Barrymore, Patrick Swayze / 2001 / 113mins

This 2001 cult classic follows Donnie Darko (Jake Gyllenhaal) as a troubled teenager in late 1980s America, who narrowly escapes a bizarre accident. He begins to experience unsettling visions of a mysterious figure in a rabbit costume, who guides Donnie through a series of events challenging his perceptions on time, reality and fate. Written and directed by Richard Kelly, the film was listed No. 2 in Empire‘s “50 Greatest Independent Films of All Time”.

Doors and bar will open at 7pm. Event starts at 7.30pm including a short introduction from Reel Connections and a programme of archive film from the East Anglian Film Archive. The main feature film will start at 8pm.

Seating will be unreserved.

Tickets Pay What You Can £6/£8/£10

Book tickets here

About The Noverre Cinema

For more than 40 years, the Noverre served as a popular city cinema which screened a diverse range of films including non-commercial and arthouse releases. Located in a former ballroom at The Assembly House in Norwich, the cinema took its name from the Noverre family who taught classical dance there during the 18th Century. Prior to the Noverre’s opening, The Assembly House underwent extensive restoration work between 1948 and 1950 for a cost of £70,000. When it re-opened in November 1950 the building was complete with music rooms, a banquet room and exhibition room, in addition to the arts cinema. A raked floor was installed which accommodated 272 seats. The cinema was well equipped with two 35mm projectors, two 16mm projectors and modern sound installation.

The Noverre is fondly remembered for its Saturday morning kids’ club, seating with plenty of leg room, showing no adverts before films and for not selling ice creams or popcorn. The most popular film it screened was Cabaret, which was shown on 11 different occasions. The Noverre closed its doors on 23 December 1992.

The Assembly House Trust is a registered charity established in 1945. The Trust owns The Assembly House, facilitates an arts programme, supports community events and manages the upkeep of the building. Find out more at assemblyhousetrust.org.uk