Telford Film Festival reveals summer movie line up

The full line up has been revealed for Telford Film Festival.

The screenings, some of which are free, will take place in parks and community spaces across Telford & Wrekin during the school summer holidays.

Presented by Telford Theatre on Tour, the new festival brings films directly into communities while Oakengates Theatre undergoes refurbishment.

The festival opens at 4pm on July 31 at Harper Adams University in Newport with a screening of Disney Pixar's Hoppers.

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This will be followed by:

- The Book of Life, 12pm on August 3, Hartshill Park in Oakengates

- Sing 2, 12pm on August 7, Broadoaks in Donnington

- Encanto 'Singalong', 12pm on August 11, Oakengates Theatre Square

- Rio 2, 12pm on August 21, Telford Town Park

- Wicked, 6pm August 21, Telford Town Park

- Matilda, 6pm August 23, Telford Town Park.

Cllr Angela McClements, Telford & Wrekin Council cabinet member for culture, tourism and leisure, said: "We're delighted to reveal the full programme for the first Telford Film Festival.

"With screenings taking place in communities across the borough, the festival offers residents and visitors the chance to enjoy a range of films in relaxed outdoor settings throughout the summer.

"From family favourites, free screenings to singalong experiences, there's something for all ages and we look forward to welcoming audiences to what promises to be a fantastic new addition to our cultural programme."

Telford Theatre on Tour has been developed with the aim of ensuring residents can continue to watch a varied programme of cultural events while Oakengates Theatre undergoes refurbishment.

The initiative brings theatre, film and live entertainment into communities across the borough.