Hundreds of people will pack dozens of hot tubs clutching beers, pop corn and hot dogs as Bristol hosts the travelling Hot Tub Cinema. Having already made a splash in London and New York the unusual event is arriving at the Paintworks for four dates in October.
And its creator, who has spent time living in Bristol, is confident the city will take to the bizarre formula.
“They are two things people love: hot tubs and watching films,” said Asher Charman. “If you can find a better night out in Bristol this October, I’ll eat my Speedos.”
Started as a private party for friends in Exeter in 2006, the Hot Tub Cinema was eventually launched as a public event in Hackney, London, in July 2012.
Having also triumphed in New York, the new Bristol shows are the first anywhere else in the world.
An initial four-night run in Bristol, starting on October 9, sold out within 24 hours. Organisers have added another date, October 8, tickets for which were due to go on sale todayMON.
With 20 hot tubs, 120 guests, a licensed bar and tub-side waiter service they claim it will be “one of the most memorable nights out this year”.
As with previous locations, the cinema will be screening pop classics including Ghostbusters, Grease, The Lion King and Hot Tub Time Machine.
Asher, 29, came up with the idea during his university days in Exeter studying geography, when he and his housemates projected films onto a bed sheet viewed from their tub in their garden.
After graduating he lived in Bishopston, working as a waiter and installing light and heating control systems in people’s homes.
He said finally bringing the project to Bristol was an obvious move.
“During my time in Bristol my hot tub project was on the back burner while I was living in a flat without a garden,” he said. “But I got a good feeling for what the city was about and realised there is a lot of demand for unique events. The city really did have an influence on me.
“Bristol is without question the most creative and inspiring city in the UK.
“I was always inspired by the diverse and bold events on offer, such as Carnyville and Banksy’s take over of the Bristol City Museum.
“The early drive and passion to start Hot Tub Cinema as a concept owes a lot to these creative Bristol endeavours.”
Nick Pahl, hospitality director, said: “The Hot Tub Cinema parties have got bigger and bigger since we started.
“It’s one of those mad ideas. We always worried ‘would it really work and would it really sell?’
“But it has and we think Bristolians will take to it because of the city’s natural acceptance of irreverence and fun.”
In a final sign-off, Hot Tub Cinema said: “So, in the best old Bristolian accent we can muster… ‘come on me babbers – find some gert lush swimmers, take off yer daps an’ dive in to Hot Tub Cinema’.”
Source: http://www.southwestbusiness.co.uk/news/08092014072912-come-on-in----bristol-to-host-pop-up-hot-tub-cinema-next-month/
Visit us: http://energyhousefresno.com/hot-tubs/products/hot-spring-highlife/
from energyhouse http://energyhouse.livejournal.com/27984.html
No comments:
Post a Comment