28 Years Later North-East Gala Screening Lights Up Tyneside Cinema – Danny Boyle Brings Post-Apocalyptic Thrills to Newcastle

by Hannah Ross
The Tyneside Cinema rolled out the black carpet for 28 Years Later, Danny Boyle's apocalyptic horror film that's had audiences both clutching the edge of their seats and sobbing uncontrollably.

Tyneside Cinema cemented its reputation as the North East’s home of great film last night (19 June 2025) when it hosted the official North-East Gala Screening of 28 Years Later. The black-carpet event welcomed Oscar-winning director Danny Boyle alongside rising stars Alfie Williams and Chi Lewis-Parry, turning the Grade II-listed picture-house on Pilgrim Street into a magnet for film-makers, fans and media alike.

Filmed in the North East, 28 Years Later is the newest chapter in Boyle’s ground-breaking apocalypse franchise. With Danny Boyle in attendance, Tyneside Cinema was the obvious choice to debut the film locally: an independent venue known for championing bold cinema since 1937.

True to its mission to “enrich lives by thinking differently about and through film,” Tyneside Cinema used the gala as a hands-on learning experience. Young creatives from the Young Women’s Film Academy (YWFA) interviewed Boyle and special guests, gaining real-world skills in presenting, sound recording and fast-turnaround editing.

The evening also previewed the cinema’s forthcoming Tyneside Talent Unit, a development programme funded by The Sir James Knott Trust. Launching soon, the initiative will offer 16- to 30-year-olds from working-class backgrounds mentoring, production facilities and industry networking.

Tickets, Cocktails and an Unmissable Run

28 Years Later begins its public run at Tyneside Cinema today (20 June 2025). To celebrate, the venue’s Bar Café has partnered with Dead Man’s Fingers Rum to create limited-edition, post-apocalyptic-themed cocktails – the perfect complement to Boyle’s visceral thrills.

🎟 Tickets are on sale now at tynesidecinema.co.uk/event/28-years-later or via the Tyneside box office.

Why see 28 Years Later at The Tyneside Cinema?

  • Historic Atmosphere: Experience the film in a beautifully restored, 1930s newsreel cinema.

  • Independent Spirit: Support a registered charity dedicated to diverse film culture and education.

  • Community Impact: Every ticket helps fund future programmes like the Tyneside Talent Unit and keep independent cinema alive.

  • Exclusive Perks: Sip special-edition cocktails and join post-screening discussions in the Bar Café.

About Tyneside Cinema

Founded in 1937, Tyneside Cinema is the North East’s leading independent cinema and a registered charity. Dedicated to screening the best new releases from the UK and beyond, it offers diverse film programmes, community education projects and heritage experiences within its Grade II-listed building.

Catch 28 Years Later at Tyneside – where film, heritage and community collide. Secure your seat today and be part of Newcastle’s biggest cinematic event of 2025.