Chilled Film Club: The Odyssey 35MM

Grab your sandals - we're going to see The Odyssey, a tale old as civilisation itself. The latest Christopher Nolan movie depicts the eventful journey of Odysseus returning home from the Trojan War.

Our venue is the much beloved Leeds institution Hyde Park Picture House. This boutique theatre offers a film viewing experience you can't get anywhere else in the city. Transport links are excellent with easy access by car or public transport (scroll down for details).

🎟️ You can book your ticket here. James has bought a ticket in the stalls F5 (if you'd like to be seated with the rest of the attendees). Early booking is highly recommended - seats may sell out! Various discounted tickets are available, check the HPPH website for more details.

⚠️ Important: The posted time is 30 minutes before the start of the film to give everyone a chance to meet each other and grab some drinks/snacks. We would strongly recommend not arriving at the last minute since if you're late you may not be allowed in.

📽 About Hyde Park Picture House

This legendary indie cinema has been open over 100 years and is now a Grade II listed building. Old building doesn't mean old tech though - in 2023, HPPH underwent a major renovation thanks to a grant from The National Lottery. Now the venue boasts the latest equipment and can even screen 35MM film reels (many cinemas are entirely digital now). The latest blockbusters are shown here, as well as indie screenings, live events and workshops.

By supporting Hyde Park Picture House, you support the charity Leeds Heritage Theatres which runs several venues around the city keeping bricks-and-mortar entertainment alive. Don't give your money to another multinational multiplex brand - go local!

You can find out more about the venue including its History, plus essential information about your visit, on their website here.

How to get here

Bus: The venue is close to many bus services which run very frequently. Google Maps should be able to provide exact bus times and stop locations.

Train: The nearest train station is Burley Park which is a 5-10 minute walk away. If coming from Leeds rail station, the journey only takes a handful of minutes.

Car: The venue is in a residential area with plentiful free street parking nearby. Double check, since some streets might be permit only.

Walking: The venue is a 20-30 minute walk from the city centre and also walkable from Headingley, Hyde Park, Burley and Kirkstall. The local area is generally safe, however its best to keep to busy, well lit streets after night.

Afterwards

There's no specific plan after the film, however if anyone would like to go for a drink and discuss the film, there are many pubs and bars nearby.