Damien Chazelle's Whiplash electrifies the screen with its unflinching portrayal of ambition and obsession. Following the turbulent relationship between a young jazz drummer, Andrew Neiman, and his ruthless instructor, Terence Fletcher, the film explores the lengths one will go to achieve greatness. Its explosive drumming sequences are best experienced in a packed cinema, particularly the unforgettable climax where Andrew pushes his limits, embodying Fletcher's mantra: "There are no two words in the English language more harmful than ‘good job.’" Garnering three Academy Awards, including Best Supporting Actor for J.K. Simmons, Whiplash emerged as a cultural touchstone for artists grappling with the cost of perfection, proving that true artistry often comes at a steep price. Experience the adrenaline and intensity of Whiplash with fellow fans, sharing the pulse of its breathtaking performances and heart-stopping moments that resonate long after the credits roll.
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, The Island confirms the date.
Damien Chazelle made Whiplash 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. 1h 47m 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.
235 people are already waiting for this.
Sitting right on the Lancashire coast, The Island is the kind of independent cinema that reminds you why the big screen matters. Equipped with the latest DCP digital projection and sound technology, every screening looks and sounds exactly as the filmmaker intended. Sink into genuinely comfortable seating, enjoy spotless facilities, and experience that rare thing — a cinema that actually feels like it was built for its community. And with Screenwave, that community spirit goes further. Whether you're planning a birthday, a corporate event, a charity night or just want to see your favourite film the way it was meant to be seen, The Island makes it easy to make the screen yours. Pick your film, invite your people, and let The Island do the rest.
A modern, independent four-screen cinema in the heart of Lytham St Annes, The Island offers everything you'd expect from a great night out — plush seating, spotless facilities, and a genuinely warm welcome. But what sets it apart is the community at its core. Powered by Screenwave, The Island makes it easy for local groups, businesses, and film lovers to book private and community screenings, bringing people together around the films that matter to them. From the latest blockbusters to carefully chosen independent titles, this is a cinema that works for everyone.
Multiple Screens
4K / Digital Projection
Surround Sound (Dolby 5.1 / 7.1 / Atmos)
Reserved Seating
Accessible Seating / Wheelchair Spaces
Toilets / Accessible Toilets
Hot food options
Alcohol licence
The Island Cinema is a 10-minute walk from St Annes-on-Sea train station, and bus routes 11A and 11B stop nearby on East Bank Road.
Free up your evening — parking is available next to St Annes Swimming Pool, with cheaper rates usually available after 6pm.
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 £10.00, 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.
