Autism-friendly screenings
People on the autism spectrum may find ordinary cinema visits difficult or stressful. With this in mind, Depot runs regular screenings that offer a more relaxed experience.
In autism-friendly screenings, there are no trailers or adverts. We also make sure the sound is not too loud and the house lights are not so dark.
There’s also an easy-going attitude to comings and goings, if people need to move around or a break from the screening.
These screenings are exclusively for children with autism and their families.
For more information email or call 01273 525354
Upcoming autism-friendly performances
Timid 9-year-old Danny teams up with his beloved family dog Charlie, who gets abducted by aliens and returns with superpowers, to thwart a plan by the neighbour's cat Puddy to destroy humanity.
Sun 14 Jun
11:00
When Bonnie receives a Lilypad tablet as a gift and becomes obsessed, Buzz, Woody, Jessie and the rest of the gang's jobs become exponentially trickier.
Sun 21 Jun
11:15
Interactive family cinema screenings
Saturday 13 & Sunday 14 June
Returning to Depot for 2026, we will watch and experience films in a unique new way, with specialist performers bringing stories to life through sensory moments, live music, activities, movement and play! Think secret cinema meets autism friendly relaxed cinema meets sensory cinema.
It’s a cinematic event for the whole family! These films are particularly suitable for 5-11 year olds, but will be immensely enjoyed by all age groups.
A-listers is an eclectic collective of young people who enjoy getting together regularly at Depot, to meet up, mess around and produce fun films and trailers.
The ‘A’ stands for autistic, alternative and amazing young adults, movie aficionados and accessibility ambassadors.
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