Imagine gathering your friends, family, or colleagues for a movie night that sparks inspiration and deep conversation. Dead Poets Society, starring the iconic Robin Williams, is the perfect choice for such an occasion. Released in 1989, this film captivated audiences and became a classic, grossing over $235 million worldwide. Its powerful message about the importance of individuality and seizing the day resonates with everyone, making it ideal for a community cinema hire or a birthday party. One of the most memorable scenes features Williams encouraging his students to stand on their desks, reminding us all to look at life from a different perspective. As he famously quotes, "Carpe diem. Seize the day, boys." Seeing this profound film on the big screen elevates the experience beyond watching it at home. Start a group and get your favourite film onto the big screen—it's an event not to be missed.
Create a screening
Screenwave helps film fans bring classic, cult, and fan-favourite films back to local cinemas. Anyone can start a screening, share it, and invite others to back it. Once the funding target is reached, Lowther Cinema confirms the date.
Peter Weir made Dead Poets Society for one reason — to be seen on the biggest screen possible. The kind of film that loses something on a laptop, a tablet, or even a TV. 2h 8m that deserve your full attention and a darkened room. See it properly or don't see it at all.
So create a screening. Bring your mates, your family, your colleagues, your neighbours, that friend who's never seen it and needs to. Pack the seats with people who get it — or people who are about to. This is your cinema. Your film. Your night. Make it one to remember.
There's something a purpose-built cultural venue does that a multiplex never can. Lowther Pavilion has been bringing people together on the Fylde Coast for generations — and now, with a state-of-the-art cinema at its heart, it's doing it on the big screen too. DCP projection, immersive surround sound, 164 seats. The kind of setup that makes whatever you're watching feel like it matters. It's a natural home for live broadcasts, concert films, and special events — but the space works for anything. Classic films, new releases, one-off community nights. Whatever you want to see, Lowther Pavilion gives it the setting it deserves. Choose your film. Bring Lytham together. Make it a night."
Lowther Pavilion in Lytham St Annes is home to a brand new, state-of-the-art cinema — featuring a DCP projection system and immersive surround sound in a stunning 164-seat auditorium right in the heart of the Fylde Coast.
4K / Digital Projection
Surround Sound (Dolby 5.1 / 7.1 / Atmos)
Reserved Seating
Accessible Seating / Wheelchair Spaces
Step-free Access
Toilets / Accessible Toilets
Hot food options
Alcohol licence
Barista coffee
Free parking (check for time restrictions)
Lowther Pavilion is easy to reach by bus or train. The nearest bus stop is on Lowther Terrace, just a five minute walk away, with direct services to Blackpool and Preston. By train, Lytham station (Northern Rail) is a twelve minute walk from the venue.
We have around 75 on-site parking spaces available, costing £3.50 all day Monday to Sunday — tickets can be purchased from the Box Office and must be displayed. If you're joining us for an evening screening, parking is free.
No — Screenwave screenings are public, community events open to everyone.
Yes — creating a screening costs just
The screening doesn't go ahead and all backers are refunded.
Most screenings have a funding target of around £12.00, which covers the cost of bringing the film to the cinema. The total is shared between everyone who backs it.
You suggest a proposed date, which is confirmed once the screening is funded and agreed with the cinema.
Choose a film you'd love to see at the cinema.
When enough people support it, we book the cinema and secure the rights.
The screening goes ahead — or you get a 100% refund if it doesn't.
