Relaxed Screening: Twin Peaks (1990) BFI Too Much Melodrama Season
Schedule
Thu Feb 12 2026 at 05:00 pm to 06:40 pm
UTC+00:00Location
33 New Bridge Street West,Newcastle upon Tyne,NE1 8AX,GB | Newcastle Upon Tyne, EN
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Join us for an informal screening of 90s cult classic Twin Peaks, programmed as part of the BFI Too Much season.Relaxed Screening: Twin Peaks (15)
Come join us at Newcastle City Library for a Relaxed Screening of 1990's Twin Peaks: Northwest Passage.
Directed by David Lynch, written by David Lynch and Mark Frost and starring Kyle MacLachlan, Ray Wise and Lara Flynn Boyle. The small Pacific Northwest mill town of Twin Peaks might have a beautiful and sleepy facade, but scratch the service and scandal, murder, and corruption are revealed.
Twin Peaks remains a cult classic, inspiring pop culture creatives ever since it first screened.
The programme has been curated by Daydream Cinema, a neurodivergent-led organisation based in Newcastle.
Daydream Cinema delivers events that aim to be accessible for disabled and neurodivergent audiences, but all are welcome to attend.
Part of the BFI Too Much: Melodrama on Film season. Funded by Film Hub North.
This screening is aimed at adults age 15 years or over . People under 16 must attend with an adult.
Doors open approx 4.30pm
5pm: The film screening will begin.
Running time: approx 1hrs 34minutes
6:45pm Event ends
Craft-a-long while you watch (if that's your thing!)
During this screening, the audience is encouraged to enjoy a fun, creative pastime such as knitting, crochet, drawing or paper based crafts while watching the film. We know that some people can find it a lot easier to watch films while doing something else at the same time. This is completely optional - you are also welcome to just sit and watch the film!
-There will be a mixture of rows of seating and tables with seating. You can choose where you want to sit.
-You can bring your own knitting, crochet or craft project if you wish.
-You can also buy a pre-made craft pack at the event to use during the screening
Relaxed Screening info
This event is designed to be a relaxed and inclusive experience for disabled and neurodivergent audiences, their family, friends and supporters. It is open to anyone who is accepting of audiences with a range of access requirements. We can't wait to see you there!
During this screening:
-The lights will stay on at a low level
-The volume will be a bit lower
-You can move around and make some noise if you need to
-There will be a chill out space if you need to take a break
-The film will have English Language Descriptive Subtitles
-No ads or trailers but a 2 minute film about how Relaxed Screenings work will be screened just before the film
Doors open at 4.30 and you are free to come in from this time to get settled before the screening at 5pm.
After the screening feel free to chat to us about the film if you wish.
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Where is it happening?
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