On London and Denean Rowe Present My Beautiful Laundrette: A Tour

On London and Denean Rowe Present My Beautiful Laundrette: A Tour

Join us for a fun and informative tour of My Beautiful Laundrette in London with Denean Rowe - it's going to be a blast!

By OnLondon and Denean Rowe

Date and time

Location

Battersea Power Station

Kirtling Street London SW11 8AL United Kingdom

Refund Policy

No refunds

About this event

On London and Denean Rowe Present My Beautiful Laundrette: A Tour

To be led by Denean, formerly of Centre for London and now a project manager with Planning Aid London, the walk will begin at the new Battersea Power Station stop on the Northern line extension and end near Vauxhall station, taking in film locations and other places of architectural interest that reveal how some parts of the capital have radically changed and others have stayed almost exactly the same since My Beautiful Laundrette was made.

Frequently asked questions

What is my Beautiful Laundrette about?

Written by Hanif Kureishi, directed by Stephen Frears and starring, among others, Gordon Warnecke, Daniel Day-Lewis, Saeed Jaffrey and Shirley Anne Field, it explores racism against and conflicts among Pakistani Londoners, as well as being considered a gay classic.

How long will the tour last?

The tour will last 1.5 hours to allow for people to then travel to the Cinema Museum for a showing of the film at 7.30pm

Do I need to have seen the film beforehand?

Not at all! The tour is suitable for both long time fans and newcomers curious about 1980s London, British cinema, or queer and immigrant narratives.

Is the tour accessible?

The route involves some walking and uneven pavements. We do our best to accommodate accessibility needs—please get in touch in advance to discuss.

Is the tour suitable for children?

The tour will not cover mature themes but as the film is rated 15, it is recommended that attendees are aged 15 and up.

What should I bring?

Comfortable walking shoes A bottle of water Weather-appropriate clothing (umbrella, sun hat, etc.) Curiosity and questions!

I'd like to get tickets for the showing at the Cinema Museum. Does this ticket include that?

No! Please visit https://ticketlab.app/event/33770-On-London-and-Denean-Rowe-present-My-Beautiful-Laundrette-1985-on-16mm-tickets#/ to purchase tickets for the showing.

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£16.96
Oct 7 · 17:30 GMT+1