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The Ballad of Wallis Island
A reclusive and eccentric lottery winner stages a private reunion gig by his favourite band on a remote island. A funny and melancholy story of love, loss and regret with Tim Key at his quirky best.
Director: JAMES GRIFFITHS
Cast includes: TIM KEY, CAREY MULLIGAN, TOM BASDEN
Thursday morning screenings will include subtitles wherever possible and a free hot drink with your ticket (all Thursday morning tickets are concession rate or under 21s raTE)
99 MINS / 2025/ UK / ENGLISH
Charles (Tim Key), an eccentric and socially awkward lottery winner, lives alone on a remote island and dreams of getting his favourite band, folk duo McGwyer Mortimer (Tom Basden & Carey Mulligan) back together. His fantasy turns into reality when the bandmates and former lovers accept his invitation to play a private reunion gig at his home on the remote and isolated Wallis Island. Unbeknownst to them, it's for an audience of one!
Old tensions resurface between the duo as Charles tries desperately to salvage his dream gig. A melancholy comedy about accepting failure, loss, and messing up in love and life. Written by comedians Tom Basden and Tim Key and adapted from their 2007 short film.
"Both gloriously funny and oddly comforting" The Guardian
"One of the great British films of all time" Richard Curtis
Thursday morning screenings also include a free hot drink with your ticket (all Thursday morning tickets are concession rate or under 21s rate).
Relaxed screening: Sat 18 October, 3pm
Relaxed screenings* for neurodivergent audiences - lone wolves, werewolves and other prodigies welcome.
*Lights up, sound down and freedom to move around.
Once a month on Saturday afternoons at 3pm (doors open at 2.30pm).
Bring a trusted friend for free:
Tickets for our Autism-friendly screenings are £10 - and with our double ticket option you can bring a trusted friend along for free! Or come along on your own and meet some friendly faces eager to enjoy cinema in a relaxed environment.
In partnership with Aspens Roebuck Enterprises* we are able to provide 10 FREE parking spaces available from 2pm - 6pm for monthly relaxed screening customers on a first come first served basis.Just email Paula.Taylor@aspens.org.uk to request one.
Aspens Roebuck Enterprises in Hastings offers a variety of creative and skills workshops for people on the autism spectrum, providing development and enjoyment and the opportunity to sell their products - including the delicious artisan cake we serve each week at The Electric Palace.
About our Autism-friendly 'relaxed' screenings:
An Autism-friendly screening is where people can watch a film in a relaxed environment.
They are different from regular film screenings because:
- the lights are low instead of completely off, so you can still see where you're going
- the volume is a little lower than a standard screening
- you can move around the cinema freely as you wish during the screening
- you can leave the cinema room during the screening and return without having to worry
- you can make noise, stim, and enjoy yourself
- there is a friendly atmosphere
- there are people around if you need any help
These screenings are for anyone who would feel safe and welcome in this environment.
At Electric Palace, we think the cinema should be for everyone, that's why we offer Autism-friendly screenings.
Inside the Electric Palace
Learn more about the Electric Palace and what you can expect in our short video.
With thanks to filmmaker Sam Sharples and The Equatorial Group for providing the music.
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Thank you.
