Dementia Friendly screenings are for customers with dementia and their family and friends.
The Muppets perform the classic Dickens holiday tale, with Kermit the Frog playing Bob Cratchit, the put-upon clerk of stingy Ebenezer Scrooge (Michael Caine). Other Muppets — Miss Piggy, Gonzo, Fozzie Bear and Sam the Eagle — weave in and out of the story, while Scrooge receives visits from spirits of three Christmases — past, present and future. They show him the error of his self-serving ways, but the miserable old man seems to be past any hope of redemption and happiness. (1992, 89min)
The main differences between regular and dementia friendly screenings are:
- Additional dementia friendly signage around the venue
- No adverts, trailers or commercials
- The lights are left on low and the sound levels reduced
- Screenings are relaxed, with the audience encourage to sing, dance, move around and talk during the film
- Additional wheelchair user spaces are available
- 15-minute interval
- There are volunteers and additional staff to assist you
- The ticket price includes refreshments