Canal Film Club goes to the circus this May! Clowns, Sword Swallowers, Fire breathers, Motorbike cavalcade- we can promise less than two of these things.
Come early for a Juggling skill share - stay late for the circus rave. No big cats this time please.
Delicatessen 1991
In a Post-Apocaliptic world, Runaway Clown Louison moves into an apartment above a butcher shop. To his dismay, he learns that the landlord lures people and butchers them to sell to the apartment's residents at low prices.
Run Time: 1h39m
Content warnings: (15) A dark absurdist comedy including, references to cannibalism, attempted suicide and violence among many less intense themes.
CLOWNS from 8PM
Film from 8:30
Band from 10PM
Djs 10:45-late!
Location
Our woodland cinema is waiting! Detailed directions & W3W coordinates will be emailed to attendees prior to event (All our events take place TFL Zones 2-3) Alternatively, DM @Canalfilmclub for directions on the day!
Build Community / safe space
This event will take place in a public area and we cannot guarantee a safe space. Canal Film Club does not tolerate discrimination of any form and we are all responsible for holding each other to account. Be aware of the space you take up. Find people to travel with & check in on your friends after events!
This event is by BOATERS but for ALL! Our ethos is rooted in the vibes on the canal. Please free yourself from existing judgements about our way of life when coming to this event. Keep our home clean by taking any rubbish you bring!
If you are interested in performing, showing your work, doing a set or any other contributions please get in touch via DM (@canalfilmclub)
Accessibility
The Canal has ramp/elevator access via bridges from local stations & bus routes, however the pathways within the woods are uneven and can be muddy. Be prepared to walk 15 mins along the canal and woods to get to the location from the closest overground.
Seating during the film is on the floor - please notify us a few days in advance if you will require a chair to be provided to attend the event (@canalfilmclub)
Please note there are no toilets available on site!
Please contact us if you have any further questions or concerns about access, we can provide more detailed information closer to the event!
If we have to cancel the event due to weather / unforeseen circumstances, ticket contributions are non-returnable and we will endeavour to reschedule the event.
Non-profit
This is a non profit event and tickets are priced via suggested amounts to enable us to put on these events, pay for kit and pay our artists. There are free tickets too if you can't contribute right now!
Canal Film Club is a series of pop-up outdoor Screenings and Parties coming to a canal near you!
Enter our woodland cinema for a niche program of campy (non)cult classics + a lineup of emerging queer DJs to spiral into the early hours with.
Join our Gory, Campy and Gorgeously Blasphemous community of Queerdos and film lovers alike to celebrate all the silliness this summer will bring <3
PRESENTING FEVER DREAM SEASON!
Feel like you’re in a FEVER DREAM? Thats 2026 baby, come and join Film Club this year in holding up a mirror to this terrifying world. Resist the chaos or buckle in for the ride, lets bring some queer DIY joy to get through this madness together.
