In this powerful debut feature, writer-director Imran Perretta movingly captures the fragile threshold between childhood and adolescence.
Best friends Ish and Maram’s lives are forever changed when a racially charged police stop-and-search shatters the bond that united them. In the aftermath of the event, Ish must confront loss, identity and the painful reality of growing up under constant scrutiny.
Anchored by striking monochrome visuals, an evocative original score, authentic performances and an impressive screenplay co-written by Perretta and Enda Walsh, this award-winning drama explores friendship, resilience and the emotional cost of being seen as a threat rather than a child.
Poetic yet grounded in the reality of everyday life in Luton, Ish is a timely and resonant story that heralds a bold new voice in British cinema.
BFI
★★★★ ‘A poignant and poetic urban pastoral’ – Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian
‘Bursts with life thanks to its magnificent central performances’ Hannah Strong, Little White Lies
Children & Families
We offer plenty of opportunities for families to enjoy the cinema together, with weekend matinees, extra weekday screenings during the school holidays, and £6 tickets for young people aged 3–15.
We also aim to hold at least one relaxed screening every month, with slightly brighter lighting and lower volume, creating a more welcoming environment for neurodiverse children, families and friends.
You can also look out for our occasional £2 family tickets for much-loved family classics returning to the big screen.
Parent & Baby Screenings
Enjoy a cinema trip with your little one at our relaxed Parent & Baby screenings.
These special screenings are designed for parents, guardians and carers with babies under 12 months, giving you a chance to enjoy a film in a comfortable and baby-friendly environment. Tickets are offered at an off-peak price, babies go free, and there is no need to worry about baby noise during the film.
Who can attend?
Parent & Baby screenings are for adults attending with a baby under 12 months.
Adults must be accompanied by a baby under 12 months to attend.
Tickets
Babies go free and do not need a ticket. They can sit on your lap during the screening.
When do they take place?
We usually hold one Parent & Baby screening each month, typically on a Tuesday morning.
What to expect
Our Parent & Baby screenings offer a relaxed cinema experience, with:
What films do you show?
Films shown at Parent & Baby screenings will be rated U, PG or 12A.
We are unable to screen films rated 15 or 18 at these screenings.
Subtitles
Where available, we will show the film with subtitles. If a subtitled version is not supplied, the screening will still go ahead without them.
Prams, baby changing and access
Baby changing facilities are available in the accessible toilet in the foyer.
There is plenty of leg room for car seats and bags.
Level access for prams and pushchairs is via the emergency door on the right-hand side of the cinema.
Pushchairs can be stored at the back of the auditorium during the film, but please do not leave them in aisles or exit routes.
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Elevenses
Are you an early bird? Elevenses is a relaxed late-morning screening at a calmer time of day, with a few little extras.
For £9, your ticket includes a free tea or coffee and biscuits, so you can arrive, get comfortable, and enjoy the full cinema experience without the evening rush. Everyone is welcome, and it is a great option if you prefer daytime plans.
What to expect
We recommend arriving a little early to collect your drink and get settled before the film begins.
Accessibility
For information about step-free access, seating, hearing support and other facilities, please visit our Accessibility page before booking.
Calling all horror fans and thrill-seekers. Fright Night is our monthly horror strand at Hebden Bridge Picture House, celebrating classic and cult horror on the big screen.
From legendary titles and hidden gems to fan favourites best experienced in a cinema, Fright Night is all about the thrill of watching horror in a venue that already has plenty of atmosphere. In a cinema that is more than 100 years old, every creak and shadow adds to the experience.
We also like to make each Fright Night feel like an event, with occasional extras, themed touches and a few surprises along the way. From dress-up moments to added fun before the film, you can expect the Picture House at its beautifully spooky best.
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Hosted by GenErika
Come for the challenge, stay for the cinema!
Join us at the Picture House for our monthly film quiz packed with big-screen questions, cult favourite clips and plenty of chances to show off your film knowledge.
Hosted by the one and only GenErika, it’s set to be a fun, welcoming evening in our historic cinema auditorium, with quiz slides on the big screen, cinema tickets up for grabs and good company guaranteed.
Start time: 6pm prompt
Entry: £2 per person
Team size: Up to 6 people
Prize: Cinema tickets
Booking: Please pre-book online to guarantee your spot - it helps us plan seating.
Our Captioned Screenings support guests who are d/Deaf or hard of hearing, helping make films easier to follow and enjoy.
These screenings include descriptive subtitles for all spoken dialogue, along with important sound information such as music and sound effects.
For more information on our Captioned Screenings visit our Accessibility page here.
See below for upcoming Captioned Screenings.
Our Audio Description screenings support guests who are blind or visually impaired, helping make films easier to follow and enjoy.
Audio Description provides spoken commentary on important visual details through a headset available to borrow at the cinema.
For more information on our Audio Description screenings visit our Accessibility page here.
See below for upcoming Audio Described Screenings.
Our Autism-Friendly screenings offer a more relaxed cinema environment for neurodivergent guests and anyone who may find standard screenings challenging.
Lights are kept slightly raised, volume is lowered, and there are no trailers or adverts. Guests are welcome to move around, make noise, and leave and return as needed.
For more information on our relaxed screenings visit our Accessibility page here.
See below for upcoming Autism-Friendly Screenings.
Our FREE Dementia-Friendly Screenings, funded by Hebden Royd Town Council, take place on the third Monday of every month.
These relaxed, community-led screenings are open to all, with a special focus on people living with dementia, their families and carers. With no adverts or trailers, low lighting, adjusted sound, and freedom to talk, sing or move around, we aim to create a warm and welcoming cinema experience.
Free tea, coffee and biscuits are served for half an hour before the film to give guests time to meet, socialise and settle in.
For more information on our relaxed screenings visit our Accessibility page here.
See below for upcoming Dementia-Friendly Screenings.
