This summer the Picton Foreshore will come alive with a series of outdoor movie events. Accompanied by a feast to tempt
a range of taste buds and live entertainers to compliment each film, this will be a movie night with a difference.
As part of Feast Marlborough’s Summer Feast initiative, and funded by Marlborough District Council’s TEAM (The Economic
Action Marlborough), Marlborough Events Ltd is bringing a portable cinema screen to Picton Foreshore. We will provide
three free community events on Picton’s iconic natural stage. Entertainment will be provided by community groups in the
form of flash mobs and circus workshops. Bring your picnic blanket and cushions down to the Foreshore for a nights
entertainment. It’s free, it’s themed, it’s family-friendly and there’s a variety of food vendors serving up culinary
delights.Event outline
Time: Foodstalls open at 7:30pm. Films begin at 8:30pm
Cost: Free entry
Age Restrictions: None, family friendly eventSat 13th February Mamma Mia
Our first film is the sing along feel good classic, ‘Mamma Mia’ and will feature flash mob performances by StageLab. Get
your tribute gear and singing voice ready for a night of Abba Classics at the Picton Foreshore!
Mamma Mia: Set on a colorful Greek island, the plot serves as a background for a wealth of ABBA songs. A young woman about to be
married discovers that any one of three men could be her father. She invites all three to the wedding without telling
her mother, Donna Sheridan (Meryl Streep), who was once the lead singer of Donna and the Dynamos. In the meantime, Donna
has invited her back-up singers, Rosie Mulligan (Dame Julie Walters) and Tanya Wilkinson (Christine Baranski).Sat 6th March Alice in Wonderland
Our second film in the series is the Tim Burton adaption of the children’s classic, ‘Alice in Wonderland’. Meet the
Alice in Wonderland characters and learn some circus tricks with entertainers from Jugglers Rest Picton and Community
Artworks Nelson.
Alice in Wonderland: Alice, an unpretentious and individual 19-year-old, is betrothed to a dunce of an English nobleman. At her engagement
party, she escapes the crowd to consider whether to go through with the marriage and falls down a hole in the garden
after spotting an unusual rabbit. Arriving in a strange and surreal place called “Underland,” she finds herself in a
world that resembles the nightmares she had as a child, filled with talking animals, villainous queens and knights, and
frumious bandersnatches. Alice realizes that she is there for a reason--to conquer the horrific Jabberwocky and restore
the rightful queen to her throne.Sat 27th March Yesterday
Our final film in the series is the romantic comedy ‘Yesterday’. See entertainers from Jugglers Rest Picton and
Community Artworks Nelson. And make sure you wear your best flower power outfits and be ready to sing along to the best
of The Beatles!
Yesterday: In Lowestoft UK, Jack Malik is a frustrated musician whose musical career is going nowhere despite the faith that his
friend/manager Ellie Appleton has in him. However, on the night Jack decides to give up, the whole world is momentarily
hit with a massive blackout during which Jack is hit by a bus. Upon regaining consciousness, Jack learns to his
astonishment that he is apparently now the only one who knows the music of the Beatles. Realizing this improbable
opportunity, Jack begins playing the music of one of the world’s greatest rock bands, being forced to claim it as his
own. It pays off quickly and Jack becomes a worldwide musical sensation. However, Jack finds himself drifting away from
Ellie, only realizing his love for her when she has become intimidated by his success, which depends on a blatant
plagiarization that no one could find out. Now, Jack must make a fundamental moral decision about his music to satisfy
his conscience as he decides what he truly needs.
Zero-Waste: This is a Zero-waste event supported by Envirohub Marlborough. Support us by bringing your own picnic set or choosing
the reusable options at the food stalls.
Film + Feast is aligned with Feast Marlborough’s Summer Feast programme, also funded by Marlborough District Council.
Feast Marlborough will be working alongside venues, food producers, event organisers and others to assist in developing
an exciting series of events during February and March. Film + Feast will be promoted as part of this initiative.