The Galileo Open Air Cinema’s screenings offer unique entertainment for both locals and tourists and an opportunity to take advantage of the Cape’s beautiful locations and vistas.
Plan magical evenings in some of Cape Town’s most scenic venues. Regular weekday screenings will be hosted amid the beauty of Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden and Central Park in Century City, which will come alive on select Fridays. Saturday screenings will be held at exquisite wine estates in Paarl, Franschhoek, Stellenbosch and Somerset West.
Here is what’s on the silver screen this week:
7 November: Me Before You
The 2016 romantic drama film Me Before You is set in the United Kingdom and revolves around the unexpected connection that forms between a young woman from a small town and a paralysed man whom she is responsible for caring for.
- Day: Tuesday
- Venue: Kirstenbosch Garden
- Doors Open: 6pm
- Movie starts: 8pm
- Genre: Romantic drama
- Age restriction: 7-9 PG
- Tickets: Webtickets
8 November: I Wanna Dance With Somebody
Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance With Somebody is a biographical musical drama that premiered in December 2022, and serves as an uplifting, poignant and tear-jerking tribute to the iconic Whitney Houston. The film portrays her meteoric rise from anonymity to becoming one of the most celebrated female voices in R&B and pop music history.
- Day: Wednesday
- Venue: Kirstenbosch Garden
- Doors Open: 6pm
- Movie starts: 8pm
- Genre: Biographical/musical drama
- Age restriction: 13 PG DL
- Tickets: Webtickets
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9 November: Harry Potter and The Chamber of Secrets
The 2002 fantasy film Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets is an adaptation of J.K. Rowling’s 1998 novel. The plot centres around Harry’s second year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. During this eventful year, the Chamber of Secrets is opened by the Heir of Salazar Slytherin, leading to the release of a malevolent creature that petrifies the students of the school.
- Day: Thursday
- Venue: Kirstenbosch Garden
- Doors Open: 6pm
- Movie starts: 7:45pm
- Genre: Fantasy adventure
- Age restriction: 10 V
- Tickets: Webtickets
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10 November: Mamma Mia!
Mamma Mia! is a rom-com with musical elements, featuring the hit tunes of the legendary pop band ABBA. The story centres on a bride-to-be who sends wedding invitations to three different men, each a potential candidate for being her biological father.
- Day: Friday
- Venue: Kirstenbosch Garden
- Doors Open: 6pm
- Movie starts: 8pm
- Genre: Musical/dance
- Age restriction: PG
- Tickets: Webtickets
Also read: Galileo ushers in a new season of weekend movie magic in the Winelands
11 November: Love Actually
Love Actually, a 2003 holiday-centric romantic comedy-drama, explores multifaceted expressions of love through ten interconnected narratives featuring a diverse set of characters. The film starts its storyline five weeks prior to Christmas and unfolds in a week-by-week countdown to the festive day, culminating in a follow-up sequence set one month afterwards.
- Day: Saturday
- Venue: Kirstenbosch Garden
- Doors Open: 6pm
- Movie starts: 8pm
- Genre: Romantic comedy drama
- Age restriction: 13 LNS
- Tickets: Webtickets
Bring your own picnic or arrive hungry and enjoy a pre-movie meal prepared by local artisanal food vendors. Delicious pizza, juicy burgers, tasty wraps, popcorn and other yummy snacks are available.
For an affordable rate, comfy backrests and warm blankets are available for hire. Even summer evenings can be chilly, so hiring a blanket or bringing your own is recommended.
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