Deckchair Cinema confirms reopening date as tickets go back on sale

MOVIE buffs can finally start booking their seats at one of Australia’s most unique cinemas, with the Deckchair releasing tickets yesterday and confirming its June 5 opening

Darwin's iconic Deckchair Cinema tickets went on sale on Thursday, with their restart date now confirmed after coronavirus restrictions are lifted. General Manager James Parker is pictured in front of the cinema screen as they prepare for the reopening. Picture: Che Chorley

MOVIE buffs can finally start booking their seats at one of Australia’s most unique cinemas, with the Deckchair releasing tickets yesterday and confirming its June 5 opening.

Darwin’s Deckchair Cinema general manager James Parker said it was great to get the green light from the government and officially start counting down to its resumption, albeit with a reduced capacity.

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“It should be a very similar set-up, the rows were 1.5m apart anyway so not a huge amount of changes needed,” he said.

“We have to limit the number of people in the cinema, we’re looking around 50 per cent of our capacity … but I recommend people book online.”

As with many other businesses, a smaller customer base will probably hurt but the not-for-profit is simply happy to be able to operate again, showcasing alternative films.

“Financially it will make things difficult … but thankfully we’ve had fantastic support from the government,” he said.

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“We exist to showcase films to the Darwin public, so we’re happy to be showing films again for the public to enjoy… ”

The Deck Chair Cinema will open on June 5 with the opening-night film Pain and Glory restricted to members only.