You CAN social distance at the cinema! 1950s-style drive-in movie theatre will tour the UK this summer – where cars can park two metres apart amid the coroanvirus pandemic
- @TheDriveIn will be touring 11 cities in 12 weeks sJuly 2 until September 27
- Will include bingo, silent discos and stand up comedy before the film starts
- Tickets cost £35 per car and food can be ordered and delivered by roller waiters
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A new 1950’s-inspired drive-in cinema will be touring the UK this summer – and cars will be parked two metres apart to abide by social distancing rules amid the coronavirus pandemic.
@TheDriveIn will pop-up screens across 11 cities in 12 weeks from July 2 until September 27, including the likes of London, Birmingham, Liverpool, Manchester and Cardiff.
Like like a scene straight out of Grease, passengers will be able to pull up up their cars before enjoying a whole host of entertainment – including bingo, silent discos and stand up comedy – before the feature film even begins.
And guests will also be able to order a range of American-inspired snacks via a food delivery app too, which will personally delivered by roller waiters, who will all adhere to the COVID-19 government guidelines.
@TheDriveIn will pop-up screens across 11 cities in 12 weeks from July 2 until September 27. Pictured, stock image
The tickets, which will first be released on Wednesday May 27 and must be booked in advance, will cost £35 per car and can be bought on atthedrive.in.
And to express their gratitude to those working tirelessly on the frontline, the organisers will be giving ten tickets per screening to NHS staff and care workers for free.
The screens will play six films every day – ranging from classic eighties films to favourites for all the family to enjoy.
To ensure current guidelines are followed amid the global crisis, all vehicles will be parked two metres apart, and number-plates will be checked on entry so that no human contact will be necessary.
The full list of screenings and destinations:
London, south: July 2-5
Birmingham: July 9 – 12
Manchester: July 16 – 19
Newcastle: July 23 – 26
Edinburgh: July 30 – August 2
Glasgow: August 6- 9
Liverpool: August 13 – 16
Cardiff: August 20 – 23
Bristol: August 27 – 30
Southampton: September 3 – 6
Brighton: 10th – 13th September 10 – 13
London, east: September 17- 20
Alan Crofton, organiser of @TheDriveIn, which comes from events company Mainstage Festivals, commented:
‘We are incredibly excited to bring our modern day version on the classic drive in to the UK this summer.
‘Expect a myriad of entertainment from comedy to silent car discos to delicious American-style food delivered directly to your cars ahead of watching your favorite film.
‘Our aim for @TheDriveIn to be an experience that brings real joy this summer and the perfect antidote to a post-lockdown world, and we promise to deliver it within a safe yet fun environment. See you at the drive in.’
The tickets will cost £35 per car and the first batch will be released on Wednesday May 25. Pictured, stock image
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