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Hippodrome Cinema

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4.25

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The Hippodrome is Scotland's oldest purpose-built cinema. Opened in 1912, and an A-listed historic building, it is the masterpiece of architect Matthew Steele, who left Bo'ness with a remarkable built heritage of early 20th century design styles. The Hippodrome screens an extensive programme of blockbusters, new releases, classic cinema, foreign language, art house, children's films, live broadcast theatre, and the Met Opera. It is also the home to the annual Hippodrome Silent Film Festival.

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4.25

(2 reviews)

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fvsc

Nov 2024

Visit from Forth Valley Sensory Centre

We attended the Sounds of Silents screening as a group of 3 people with sight loss and 1 sighted guide. Our front row seats had been reserved for us and they were only a few paces from the front door of the cinema. The cafe was located between the entrance and our seats, meaning it was easy to buy our refreshments and sit down with them. Live captioning appeared on the cinema screen when Neil Brand was introducing the short films. This particular screening wasn't audio described but we had been made aware of this in advance and decided we still wanted to attend to hear the live piano accompaniment and stories behind the films and film-makers. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit and will be returning in future.

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shortputt

Feb 2013

4.5

Films in a wheelchair

Book in advance. There are seats which can be removed for wheelchairs at the front, with carer beside you.

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