The Torch Theatre are showing the Movies & Memories screenings designed to suit the needs for elderly people living with dementia and memory loss with their family, friends and carers. Hearing loops or hearing aids and headphones are available.

On Thursday 19th January 2023 the Movies & Memories is showing a Metro Goldwyn Mayer [MGM] musical “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers” at 2:00pm. 

On Thursday 16th February 2023 the Movies & Memories is showing a Warner Bros. romantic drama “Casablanca” at 2:00pm.

On Thursday 23rd March 2023 the Movies & Memories is showing a 20th Century Fox [20th Century Studios] musical “Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Carousel” at 2:00pm.

On Thursday 20th April 2023 the Movies & Memories is showing a Warner Bros musical “My Fair Lady” at 1:00pm

On Thursday 18th May 2023 the Movies & Memories is showing a Metro Goldwyn Mayer [MGM] musical “Jailhouse Rock” at 2:00pm.

On Thursday 15th June 2023 the Movies & Memories is showing a Walt Disney Pictures fantasy musical “Mary Poppins” at 2:00pm.

On Thursday 20th July 2023 the Movies & Memories is showing a 20th Century Fox [20th Century Studios] musical “Rodgers and Hammerstein’s The Sound of Music” at 1:00pm.

On Thursday 28th September 2023 the Movies & Memories is showing a Columbia musical “Annie” (1982) at 2:00pm.

On Thursday 19th October 2023 the Movies & Memories is showing a Rank Organisation romantic drama “Brief Encounter” at 2:00pm.

On Thursday 16th November 2023 the Movies & Memories is showing a Columbia musical “Funny Girl” at 1:00pm.

On Thursday 14th December 2023 the Movies & Memories is showing a 20th Century Fox [20th Century Studios] comedy drama “Miracle on 34th Street” (1947) at 2:00pm.

The screenings will be set in a relaxed environment with lights stayed on and the sound is turned down with a special offer of tea, coffee, biscuits and cakes. Patrons can sing along to songs in musical numbers. There are no trailers and adverts. Patrons are free to move about during the screenings.

Please note there is a short interval during the screening with ice cream available to buy.

The trained staff at The Torch will also be on hand to give the elderly people a very warm welcome.