Relaxed Saturdays: Family Time and Autism-Friendly Films

Relaxed Saturdays: Family Time and Autism-Friendly Screenings

On Saturday mornings, our Family Time strand offers family-friendly relaxed screenings. These will be followed by autism-friendly relaxed screenings showing the latest big releases.

Family Time

Every Saturday at 11am, Family Time welcomes all ages to experience the most beloved modern and classic cinema on the big screen.

Films in the Family Time programme will be suitable for varying ages, so we encourage you to read the guidance on the film page if you are unsure about suitability for your little one.

With tickets at £5 for all ages, and a relaxed, accessible atmosphere (including subtitles and low-level lighting), Family Time is the perfect way to introduce the kids in your life to old favourites and the magic of cinema in a comfortable, welcoming environment.

Family Time screenings start at 11am with no adverts, however we will play a few relevant trailers before the start of each film.

And remember - everyone is welcome! Though Family Time is aimed at families, Showroom believes that these come in all shapes and sizes; grown-ups and friends are welcome too. Children under 12 should always be accompanied by an adult.

We have a special combo offer for under 15s - get a small drink and popcorn for £4.50 at the box office. We have options for children on our menu - enjoy 10% off any food you purchase in our bar by showing your Family Time ticket.

Autism-Friendly Screenings

Every Saturday afternoon, enjoy the latest releases in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere.

These screenings have no adverts or trailers and offer unallocated seating, large screen space for movement, reduced film sound volume and low lighting during the film. Standard ticket prices applies.

Upcoming films & events

Family Time: The Muppets U: English; This March, Family Time is celebrating all things Muppets! Muppet March concludes with the fantastic 2011 “reboot”, a completely delightful modern meta-musical that won the Oscar for Best Original Song.

Relaxed Screening x Showroom Community: The Stimming Pool 12A: English; An experimental and at times magical hybrid film by artists The Neurocultures Collective that presents the possibilities of a world informed by autistic perspectives and perception.

Family Time: Roald Dahl’s The BFG U: English; A young girl is taken to a faraway land populated by Giants and Dreams. But thankfully Sophie's pal, The BFG, doesn't eat kids! In partnership with Sheffield Hallam to celebrate The Animated Life of Arthur Humberstone.

Relaxed Screening: Away + Short Film U: No dialogue; Oscar-winning Flow director Gints Zilbalodis’ debut animated feature is a fantasy adventure about a boy travelling across an island on a motorcycle, trying to escape a dark spirit and get back home.

Family Time: Sonic the Hedgehog 3 PG: English; Sonic the Hedgehog comes to Showroom Cinema for Family Time this half term in his most thrilling adventure yet. Screening in partnership with the National Videogame Museum.

Relaxed Screening: Mr Burton 12A: English; Based on a remarkable true story, discover how the poor son of a miner became one of the greatest actors the world has ever known, with the help of an unlikely mentor.

Family Time x Showroom Community: Zarafa + Giraffe Crafts PG: English; Under a baobab tree, an old man tells a story to the children around him: The story of the undying friendship between Maki, a child aged 10, and Zarafa, an orphaned giraffe.

Family Time: Anastasia U: English; A young girl heads from Russia to Paris, hoping to learn if she really is the long lost princess Anastasia, only to find unexpected love complicating matters of identity.