“The ‘Citizen Kane’ of zany comedies [...] Frankly, if you’re not laughing, get checked out for lockjaw”
DOORS: 19:00 | FILM STARTS 20:30
Join us for a truly memorable film night in the company of Concorde Alpha Foxtrot, in its magnificent home at Aerospace Bristol. Before the film, step onboard Concorde and enjoy fascinating archival footage of her maiden flight. When the film starts, take your seats beneath the wings of this iconic plane and settle back to enjoy the show!
We’ve worked with the Aerospace Bristol team since the very first night of the Festival, screening archive films with them before the museum had even been built - so for our 10th anniversary, we thought we’d take it back to the first film we ever screened underneath Concorde. It’s the one and only Airplane!, one of the funniest films ever made (we’re being serious…) and a perfect pairing for this location. With an average of three jokes per minute, it’s a masterclass in quick-fire comedy that requires a safety belt lest you end up rolling in the aisles…
About The Film
1980 | 12A | 88 mins
When most of the crew and passengers onboard a commercial flight fall ill, a troubled former fighter pilot must team up with his ex-girlfriend and an eccentric doctor in order to save the day…
Contains moderate sex references and drug use, mild language
About The Location
Aerospace Bristol is a museum and heritage centre run by Bristol Aero Collection Trust, and its exhibitions cover over 100 years of aviation, as well exploring how a small, pioneering company manufactured some of the earliest aeroplanes at Filton, evolved over the decades to influence the course of aviation history, and shaped the world we see today.
Concorde Foxtrot Alpha was the last of its kind to be built and the last to fly; it ended its journey in Bristol and is now displayed in a custom-built hangar at Aerospace Bristol. Explore onboard then watch aviation-themed films beneath the wings of this iconic plane.
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Speedy Boarding
Beat the queue with a speedy boarding pass for Concorde. Before the film, guests have a chance to view onboard this incredible plane - speedy boarding allows you priority access.
Getting Here
• Aerospace Bristol is located on Hayes Way, Patchway, postcode BS34 5BZ. There is free parking available onsite, with the nearest bus stops roughly half a mile away from the venue.
• Aerospace Bristol provide detailed instructions of how to reach them on their website.
Accessibility
• The Aerospace Bristol site has level access to all areas. There are wheelchair-accessible lifts in the hangar, allowing guests to reach the upper galleries, balcony and Concorde itself. Their website notes that Concorde has a narrow aisle between the seats.
• If you require a designated wheelchair space please let us know in advance.
• If you are attending an event as a carer for a disabled guest, then you are entitled to free access. Please select the relevant ticket and bring appropriate proof of eligibility such as proof of blue badge, access card, cinema for all card, letter from a professional or evidence of DLA/PIP. If you are uncertain, please contact us.
• Subtitles: please contact us if you require a film to be screened with subtitles. Many of our screenings can accommodate subtitles; however this varies depending on the film.
Venue & Event Information
Doors for this event will open at 7:00PM (19:00). You will not be able to access the screening room before this time, so we recommend arriving as close to this time as possible.
From 7:00PM - 8:30PM, Concorde will be open for viewing. Please ensure that you are in the queue in good time, as the plane will not be open after the film has finished.
FAQs
Can I buy food at the venue? Yes - Aerospace Bristol will be selling drinks and snacks in the Front Hall throughout the evening. Due to licensing restrictions, food and drink can only be consumed at the screening if it is bought at the venue.
I have a BuyAGift/Red Letter Days/other voucher. How do I redeem this for this event? Head to this page for more information about redeeming Gift Vouchers.
Is my ticket refundable? We operate a no-refunds policy; tickets may be exchanged for event credit to the same value of your ticket up to 48 hours before the start of an event. To request an event credit, please complete our event credit application.