The BFG – Film Club Screening at Z-arts

Sarah Gaffney-Lang, Families Editor

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The BFG - Film Club Screening

Z-arts, Manchester
13 September 2019

Always double check opening hours with the venue before making a special visit.

Screen shot from the film of the BFG by Roald Dahl, showing head and shoulders of the BFG looming over Sophie
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Join 10 year old Sophie on the journey of a life time, as she makes friends with the Big Friendly Giant in this epic Roald Dahl adventure. Z-arts encourage you to dress up as your favourite Roald Dahl character for The Dahlicious Dress Up Day, raising money for Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity. The screening is free and you can reserve your seat in the cinema for just £1.

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