Barbiecore at Rooftop Film Club: a weekend of Barbie screenings in a pink paradise
Step into a Barbie world in Peckham and experience the ultimate Barbiecore cinema experience.
Image: Barbie extravaganza at Rooftop Film Club in Peckham. Image courtesy of Rooftop Film Club.
As excitement brews for the new Barbie movie, get ready for a Barbie extravaganza at the Rooftop Film Club in Peckham. From 10 - 13 August, immerse yourself in a Barbie world as London's original outdoor cinema transforms into a slice of Malibu. Step into a pink paradise adorned with palm trees, pool inflatables, and disco balls. Tickets are on sale starting at £16.95. Channel your inner Barbie or Ken and join the iconic doll's universe for an unforgettable weekend. Explore life-sized Barbie set-ups that will make your inner child jump with joy.
Image: Barbie Marg at Bussey Rooftop Ba. Image courtesy of Rooftop Film Club
In addition to the Barbie screenings, Rooftop Film Club has an exciting lineup of films for August. Enjoy popular chick flicks like Thelma & Louise, Clueless, Legally Blonde, Mean Girls, and Amelie. Don't miss the highly anticipated Oppenheimer film and the special curated weekend by film critics Mark Kermode and Simon Mayo.Celebrate Hip Hop's 50th anniversary with movies featuring classic hip hop soundtracks like Friday, Do The Right Thing, Straight Outta Compton, and Poetic Justice. Book lovers can indulge in National Book Lover's screenings of The Great Gatsby and Pride & Prejudice.
Join the vibrant atmosphere of Rooftop Film Club's Barbiecore event and experience cinema under the stars in a dazzling pink paradise.
Date: 10 - 13 August 2023. Location: 133 Rye Lane, Peckham, London SE15 4ST. Price: from £16.95. Book now.
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