Running time: 1hr 22mins
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: Allocated - See Seating Plan for More Details
Screenings of this film are relaxed screenings designed with autistic people in mind, but everyone is welcome.
While his peers have all turned white, Katak is still small and grey. To prove that he has grown up and to grant the last wish of his adored grandma, Katak departs on a perilous journey to the Great North.
Directors: Christine Dallaire-Dupont, Nicola Lemay
Cast: Robert Naylor, Skyler Clark, Eleanor Noble
Film Club
Stay after the film and join us for 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 you 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 for you and your family with films screened on a relaxed basis and suitable for all ages.
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Relaxed screenings for autistic people
Relaxed screenings for autistic people are open to everyone.
This relaxed screening has been developed with people autistic people in mind but may also be suitable for people with other access requirements. The adjustments in place for this screening are:
- There will be no ads or trailers
- The auditorium lighting will be left on at a low level
- The sound will be turned down a bit
- There is a chill-out space available if you need to take a break
- You are able to make noise or movement during the screening if you need to
- There will be friendly staff or volunteers on hand to help with anything you might need
A free companion ticket is also available for anyone who requires someone such as a carer to attend the screening with them as part of their access requirements. These can be booked by contacting the Box Office.
If you have any questions about this screening or about access at ARC more generally please contact the Box Office on 01642 525199 or email [email protected]
You can also watch our cinema walkthrough video below before you visit
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Seating accessibility information
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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Family Experience at ARC
Our family-friendly facilities, welcoming staff and superb shows make for a memorable experience every time you visit ARC. It’s easy to get here, and the enjoyment starts the moment you walk through the door. ARC is the perfect place for families to have fun, play and learn together. Most of our family shows and screenings are presented on a relaxed basis, so that we can provide a welcoming environment and enjoyable experience for all of our audiences, including those with a range of access requirements.
We have signed up to the Family Arts Standards. We welcome families and to help you enjoy your experience we are committed to ensuring we meet these Standards. As we continue to improve our service for families your views are very important to us – so please let us know if you have a good experience with us or tell us what you’d like us to improve.
Plenty of parking close by Good Public transport links Bottle warming facilities Breast feeding friendly venue 
Buggy parking available Children’s meals and high chairs Baby changing facilities Friendly staff -
BBFC ratings information (may contain spoilers)
Violence
Scenes of very mild natural world violence feature animals fighting in undetailed fashion.
Threat and horror
There are scenes of mild natural world threat as animals are chased and menaced by predators such as killer whales and polar bears, or face danger from crumbling icebergs and large ships encroaching on their territory. The intensity in these scenes is not unduly sustained, and an accent is placed on the bravery and resourcefulness of characters in danger working together to extricate themselves from their predicaments.
Language
There is infrequent mild bad language (‘crap’) and very mild terms (‘darn’).
Rude humour
A fish affected by being in colder waters sniffles and sneezes, and a comical bubble of snot is seen hanging from the end of its nose.
Dangerous behaviour
A young whale’s face turns red as it attempts to hold its breath underwater for as long as possible without coming up for air, as whales must do.
Injury detail
There is brief sight of blood around the mouth of a killer whale as it finishes eating one its victims following an attack on a colony of seals. A cut on the head of a young beluga whale produces a small cloud of blood, and an older whale carries the scars of age on its body.
Theme
The film’s treatment of themes of illness in elderly characters and bereavement is sensitive and responsibly pitched at younger viewers. Scenes of mild emotional upset include younger characters being with parents in their last moments, dealing with ailing elderly relatives and a pregnant whale miscarrying her baby. Those affected find comfort and reassurance from others. There is also occasional, very mild bullying between young characters, which is clearly disapproved of.