ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE AND A CINEMA SEAT AT WOOLTON PICTURE HOUSE
Liverpool's oldest cinema is set to host five days of Valentine's screenings from Friday 13th to Tuesday 17th February with tickets going on sale this Saturday.
Following the sell-out success of its '12 Days of Christmas' screenings, the historic Woolton Picture House is proud to announce a five-day Valentine's programme designed to capture hearts of all ages. From Friday 13th to Tuesday 17th February, the much-loved cinema will showcase a curated selection of iconic love stories, using the power of the big screen to raise vital funds for its long-term restoration.
The season opens on Friday 13th with a slice of fried gold for those who prefer their romance with a side of survival. The ultimate 'Zom-Rom-Com' Shaun of the Dead kicks off the festivities, proving that Valentine's at the Picture House truly offers something for everyone-even those dodging the undead.
The programme spans the full spectrum of romance, featuring Casablanca, a timeless Hollywood classic that reminds us why Woolton is the perfect place for the beginning of a beautiful friendship between the cinema and its supporters. The lineup also includes the Oscar-winning Moonlight, modern tear-jerker The Notebook, and the ultimate feel-good favorite, Pretty Woman.
For those celebrating with friends, a special 'Galentine's' screening of Bridesmaids promises a night that is ready to party, while families are invited to enjoy a tale as old as time with the animated classic Beauty and the Beast.
“After welcoming thousands of people back through our doors over Christmas, we wanted to create a programme that celebrates love in all its forms,” says Kevin Fearon, one of the driving forces behind the community campaign. “Every ticket sold is a love letter to this building, helping us move one step closer to securing its future as a community-owned landmark.”
As the cinema continues its journey back into community ownership, the team is urging film fans to move quickly. To miss out on these limited screenings would be a big mistake. Huge!
Tickets go on sale at 10:00am on Saturday 17th January. Given the record-breaking demand for the Christmas season, early booking is highly recommended for what many consider one of the most beautiful and romantic cinematic settings in the country.
Valentine's Screenings Programme:
Friday 13 February
7pm - Shaun of the Dead
Saturday 14 February
2pm - Casablanca
7pm - Pretty Woman
Sunday 15 February
2pm - Some Like It Hot
7pm - The Notebook
Monday 16 February
2pm - Beauty and the Beast (animated)
7pm - Bridesmaids
Tuesday 17 February
2pm - Enchanted
7pm - Moonlight
The Valentine's season follows a festive reopening that raised £60,000 in just 12 days, bringing the campaign total to just under £220,000. Woolton Picture House still needs to raise £700,000 to purchase the building and begin restoring it as a community-owned cultural venue, hosting film, live performance, music and local events.
Built in 1927, Woolton Picture House is Liverpool's oldest surviving cinema and its only remaining single-screen picture house. Each temporary reopening offers audiences not only a chance to enjoy classic films in a unique setting, but also the opportunity to play a direct role in securing the cinema's future.
Tickets go on sale 10am on Saturday 17th January.
Show the cinema some love and donate to help us reach our goal!
About Woolton Cinema Community Interest Group
Woolton Cinema Community Interest Company (CIC) was established in 2025 by a group of local residents and cultural leaders with a shared vision to restore and reopen Woolton Picture House, Liverpool's oldest surviving cinema.
The board is led by Kevin Fearon and Gillian Miller, the team behind the transformation of Liverpool's Royal Court Theatre - a project that raised 7.7 million to refurbish one of the city's most iconic performance venues. Together, they bring decades of experience in arts management, community engagement and cultural regeneration.
The Woolton Cinema CIC operates as a not-for-profit organisation, ensuring that the venue will be owned by and for the community. Once restored, the building will serve as a multi-purpose cultural space - hosting film screenings, live performances, music, and community events.
The group's mission is simple: to protect a historic local landmark and create a welcoming, accessible space that inspires creativity and connection for generations to come.
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