Reading Film Theatre was established 40 years ago as an independent
cinema with a policy to show the best films from around the world. RFT receives
no grants and hires the largest auditorium from the University on a regular basis,
using its own equipment and employing RFT staff, many of whom are volunteers.
The cinema is
open to everyone, and being based on a university
campus, it screens films only during term time. We aim to screen at least one foreign
language film (subtitled in English) each week, the rest of the programme being
a mix of both mainstream and independent cinema, primarily from the UK and North
America. The majority of films are recent releases, but occasionally a classic will
be screened if a new print has become available. This website gives details of our
current program with informative links to other sites showing stills, reviews, background
and comment.
Programmes are published
three times a year and distributed to all Reading and Wokingham area libraries,
civic centres, information kiosks and schools and are sent out to individual members
of RFT.
Patrons - Lord Carrington,KG,GCMG,CH,MC,PC, former Chancellor, University
of Reading
Sir John Madejski, OBE, DL, Chancellor, University
of Reading
President -
Kenneth Branagh
Registered Charity No. 277615
Performances
Start times vary so please check carefully.
Performances are in the Palmer Building.
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for detailed directions.
Doors open 45 minutes before the advertised start
of the programme. Films start promptly and for technical reasons latecomers
cannot be admitted after the Box Office has closed. We regret that smoking, the
use of cellular telephones and the consumption of food and beverages are not allowed
in the Film Theatre.
Disabled Access
An induction loop system
has been installed in the theatre for the hearing impaired. There is space for six
wheelchair users.
Advance booking is available for members,
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on membership.
Admission
Members £4.50; Non-members £6.00; senior citizens, students and unwaged
£4.50(on production of proof of status); children 14 and under £4.50.
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Volunteers
Reading Film Theatre wouldn't
be able to run without its volunteers. The main benefit of volunteering is free
films. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please email RFT: rft@reading.ac.uk.