Hastings Book Festival 2025
Blade Runner + the art of adapting stories
Rick Deckard, an ex-policeman, becomes a special agent with a mission to exterminate a group of violent androids. As he starts getting deeper into his mission, he questions his own identity.
Director: Ridley Scott
Cast includes: Harrison Ford, Sean Young, Rutger Hauer
includes introduction by TV writer Trix Worrell
117 mins / 1982 / USA/UK
Blade Runner, directed by Ridley Scott and based on Philip K. Dick's novel Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep, is a sci-fi/ noir film set in Los Angeles in 2019 about a cop named Rick Deckard, played by Harrison Ford, whose job it is to 'retire' androids, otherwise known as replicants.
We are thrilled to form part of the Hastings Book Festival, when we will present this classic 1980s screen adaptation introduced by internationally famous TV writer, Trix Worrell.
About Trix Worrell
Trix is a British writer, composer and director best known as the creator and writer of television sitcoms Desmond's and Porkpie for Channel 4. He now lives in Hastings and is a Hastings Book Festival Patron.
Images courtesy of Warner Bros Pics.
Relaxed screening: Sat 20 September, 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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