Expected running time – 94 minutes
Dynamic Pricing
ARC’s policy is to set ticket prices based on demand, like budget airlines, which means we set a price when the event goes on sale and then sometimes put the price up or down depending on how the show is selling. Usually, the price will increase as we get closer to the event, so it is advantageous to book in advance, although sometimes we will put special offers on and reduce the price. Our website will always show the current ticket price.
ARC’s theatre and dance performances are priced on a Pay What You Decide basis, which means you don’t have to pay until after you have seen a show!
We want to encourage more people to come and see shows at ARC, more often. Pay What You Decide not only allows you to pay what you can afford, rather than a fixed ticket price, but also removes the financial risk of buying a ticket for a show in advance without knowing whether you are going to enjoy it or not.
Tickets are available to book in advance as usual, but there is no obligation for you to pay until after you have seen the show. You can then decide on a price which you think is suitable based on your experience, which means if you haven’t enjoyed it at all, you don’t have to pay anything.
All money collected will help ARC pay the artists who have performed, and we therefore hope you will give generously.
Please ensure you have arrived and collected your tickets 15 minutes before the show starts in order to secure your seats. At the end of the show, you can decide what to pay, either by cash on the door or by card at the Box Office.
Seating: Unallocated - Theatre Style
Screenings of this film will be relaxed and designed for neurodiverse audiences.
Despicable Me 4 continues the adventures of Gru, the former supervillain turned secret agent. In this installment, Gru faces a new challenge when his old rival, Maxime Le Mal, resurfaces seeking revenge. To protect his family, Gru relocates them to a safe house, leading to a series of comedic and heart-warming events as they adjust to their new surroundings. The plot thickens with subplots involving Gru’s teenage neighbour, who aspires to follow in Gru’s villainous footsteps, and a group of Minions who decide to become superheroes. The film blends humour, action, and family dynamics, making it a delightful addition to the beloved series.
Are you excited to see how Gru and his family handle these new challenges?
‘a dizzying blitz of mad Minion skits and family fun’ – ★★★★ The Telegraph
‘It’s a superb mix of slapstick action, family-based comedy and blissful silliness, peppered with witty references to a range of movies.’ – Shadows on the Wall
See the faces behind the characters…
Director(s) – Chris Renaud, Patrick Delage
Cast – Steve Carell, Will Ferrall, Sofía Vergara
Make every Saturday a family Film Club Day. Come to ARC and take part in our exciting new Film Club. With your family, you can enjoy a fabulous introduction to the wonderful world of cinema.
Join us for our weekly screenings of films chosen for our family audiences. Then take part in craft-related play activities designed by the amazing Kitchen Zoo. Known for their joyful, energetic theatre for young audiences and families, and now for fun film-related activities for Film Club audiences at ARC.
Film Club is a nurturing and creative environment for families to make memories together. We are respectful that our young audiences engage and express themselves in activities in different ways, therefore, Film Club is a welcoming space, with films screened on a relaxed basis.
We can’t wait to welcome you to one of our weekly Film Club events, as part of this exciting new programme. So, bring your family along and join in the fun.
Suitable for all ages.
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Seating Accessibility Information
Cinema
Seat size
Seats in the Cinema are 45cm (172/3“) wide and 46cm (18“) deep, are 40cm (152/3“) from the floor, and have 12cm (42/3“) between seats.
Armrests
Seats in the Cinema have armrests that do not fold away, and cannot be completely removed.
Legroom
Seats in the cinema have 30cm (112/3”) of legroom in front of seats, with additional legroom on row A and seats B1-B4 and B11-B14.
Further information
If you have any questions about accessibility our Box Office team are always happy to help and can be contacted on 01642 525199 or by emailing [email protected] - you can also tell us about your access requirements when prompted to do so during the online booking process.
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Information about relaxed performances and screenings
We offer a number of daytime family theatre performances and cinema screenings designed to make trips to ARC a more relaxed experience for learning disabled people, people with autism and people with sensory or neurological conditions
Relaxed performances have a number of distinguishing features:
- Lower volume levels
- No foyer music
- Consistent lighting with auditorium lights on throughout
- There is a relaxed attitude to noise and moving around the auditorium
- You can reserve extra seats if you need space to be comfortable
- If you prefer not to queue please let us know when booking
- We can provide a chill out space should you need a break
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BBFC rating information (may contain spoilers)
Violence
Scenes of comic violence include undetailed fights, which include punches and kicks. A villain is briefly tasered whilst being arrested. A villain repeatedly stamps on a characters hand to try and force him to release his grip on a girder and fall from height. However, the man is saved when his young child intervenes and bites the villain’s ear. A child stamps on a karate teacher’s toe after the man intimidates the child’s sibling.
Threat and horror
A villainous character transforms into a cockroach, and spikes emerge from his arms. In a hair salon, a character’s hair briefly catches fire before it is extinguished. A karate teacher briefly intimidates child pupils; however, one of the pupils intervenes and puts a stop to this. There are also comic chase scenes.
Language
Very mild bad language includes infrequent uses of ‘jerk’ and ‘God’.
Rude humour
There is a comic scene in which a baby urinates. A creature burps after swallowing a bomb which explodes inside it in comic undetailed fashion.
