Moonlight Cinema: Hamnet (Outdoor Movie Night)
Details
Join me for a relaxed weekday evening at Moonlight Cinema Melbourne, watching Hamnet under the stars on the Central Lawn at the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne.
This is a low-key social catch-up rather than a “sit-in-silence” movie mission. Come solo, bring a book for the wait, or just sprawl on the grass and chat before the film starts.
The movie: Hamnet
A quiet, poetic adaptation inspired by Maggie O’Farrell’s novel, set in the world of Shakespeare’s family. Expect something reflective rather than blockbuster-y.
Watch the trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYcgQMxQwmk
Plan
- 7:00 pm — Meet up & quick introductions
- 7:15 pm — Walk in and find a good lawn spot
- 7:30 pm — Settle in, chat, and snacks
- 8:30 pm — Movie starts
- The movie runs for approximately 2 hours and 5 minutes, so expect to wrap up around 10:35 pm.
Tickets
You’ll need your own ticket for this session. You can purchase it from here https://melbourne.moonlight.com.au/program. I got my tickets for $26.25 which includes booking fees.
The ticket I purchased was "Cinebuzz Member Price - Moonlight Admission - General"
What to Bring
Moonlight Cinema is picnic-friendly:
- Rug / picnic blanket (very recommended)
- Warm layers — it will get cool after dark
- Snacks or takeaway (BYO food is allowed)
- If bringing chairs, low-back chairs only (no tall camping chairs)
- A torch
Food and drinks are also available for purchase inside if you don’t feel like packing. For full venue details, see the Moonlight Cinema FAQs: https://melbourne.moonlight.com.au/faq
Meeting point: 7-Eleven (187 Domain Rd, South Yarra) at 7pm.
I’ll post a photo of myself here once I arrive. We’ll start walking together towards the gate around 7:15 pm. If you’re running late, please message me your ETA beforehand — once you arrive, I can share our lawn seating spot with you.