Film Event: The Snow Kingdom at Backyard Cinema

Backyard Cinema are no stranger to Popcorn and Glitter. With the recent opening of their magic Snow Kingdom, and as one of their lucky bloggers, I was kindly invited along the private launch for a special screening of Beauty and the Beast (2017). Here's a little look inside...

If you've not yet heard of them - you've not been looking very far. Backyard Cinema* is created by movie lovers - for movie lovers; providing an immersive experience in a unique cinema setting. Following the success of their Summer theme, Miami Beach, BYC has now transformed in to an enchanted Snow Kingdom for the winter season. In keeping with the theme, they're screening a whole host of modern classics such as Princess Bride, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Cool Runnings and many more. Along with my good friend, Chess, and the other Backyard Cinema bloggers, we popped along to be one of the first to see it in all it's glory.

Built in the same location as Miami Beach, the cinema is just a short walk from Elephant & Castle Tube station - inside the Mercato Metropolitano food court. Being situated as it is, the venue pretty much makes for the ideal date night. You can grab yourself an array of savoury and sweet treats from a huge selection of food pop-ups, before pulling up a beanbag chair and enjoying a film.

Once inside the food court, it's very easy to find the cinema itself. What was once bright pink with palm trees has now been made in to a fairy tale castle. With tickets and tokens in hand, we ventured inside, through the snow cave and across the wooden bridge - each with a jar of fairy-lights to light our way. Through the wooden door, we stepped inside the Kingdom, decorated with woodland creatures and medieval-esque wall hangings. If you can't picture it, just think Hogwarts meets Disney castle.

At the bar, they've also introduced a new selection of sparkling potion drinks with edible glitter which just have Instagram written all over them. Personally, I'd have to recommend the Toxic Apple which is just delicious - even for a non-drinker, like me. Having explored all of the delights BYC had to offer, it was finally to time to grab our selection of snacks and take a seat on those ridiculously comfy beanbags to watch Beauty and the Beast. Not a bad way to spend the evening, right?

For someone like me (who spends half their life in screening rooms), cinema trips can sometimes feel  a little tedious - regardless of how good the film is. However, movie events like this are really something to get excited about. I really love that BYC recognise a demand for more immersive cinema experiences and, in this case, no detail has been spared. I honestly can't fault the place.

Huge thanks to the guys at Backyard Cinema for having us for the evening. There really is no better way to enjoy a film and I cannot recommend it enough. If you'd like to check out the Snow Kingdom or any of the BYC events, you can purchase tickets from their website here. But tell me, have you visited Backyard Cinema yet? Where is your favourite place to see a film? As always, I love reading your comments so please do leave me lots of lovely ones down below.

Until next time film fans,

*Disclaimer: I was invited to attend this event as a blogger. As always, all opinions are my own and do not reflect that of the brand.