Sing Street – 9:15PM

Sing Street

Screening: Wednesday, June 1, 2016 – 9:15pm
Written and Directed by: John Carney
Cast: Jack Reynor, Maria Doyle-Kennedy, Ferdia Walsh-Peelo, Lucy Boynton and Aidan Gillen

Drama/Musical, 14A thematic elements including strong language and some bullying behavior, a suggestive image, drug material and teen smoking, 105 minutes (Ireland/UK/USA)

“Few films are ever as enjoyable and endearing as Sing Street. From its five-star cast to its unforgettable soundtrack, Carney’s latest musical masterpiece dances around with a jovial charm that’s addicting and innocent enough to revisit again and again.” – Michael Roffman, Consequence of Sound

From director John Carney (Once, Begin Again), SING STREET takes us back to 1980s Dublin seen through the eyes of a 14-year-old boy named Conor (Ferdia Walsh-Peelo). He is looking for a break from a home strained by his parents’ relationship and money troubles, while trying to adjust to his new inner-city public school where the kids are rough and the teachers are rougher. He finds a glimmer of hope in the mysterious, über-cool and beautiful Raphina (Lucy Boynton), and with the aim of winning her heart he invites her to star in his band’s music videos. There’s only one problem: he’s not part of a band… yet. She agrees, and now Conor must deliver what he’s promised – calling himself “Cosmo” and immersing himself in the vibrant rock music trends of the decade, he forms a band with a few lads, and the group pours their hearts into writing lyrics and shooting videos. Inspired by writer/director John Carney’s life and love for music, SING STREET shows us a world where music has the power to take us away from the turmoil of everyday life and transform us into something greater.

Tickets: Adults $10, Senior/Student $8

Advance tickets are available one week before screening at Uptown Theatre box office (evenings) and the MacLaren Art Centre front desk (during gallery hours). Tickets will also be available on the day of screening at Uptown box office an hour before screening start time. Subject to availability.