30 November 2025 1.00pm 1hr 40m Tickets £10.00 The Polar Express is a story about a young boy who boards a magical train on Christmas Eve that takes him to the North Pole to meet Santa Claus. During this enchanting journey, he embarks on a path of self-discovery, learning that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe. The film, based on the book by Chris Van Allsburg, emphasizes the importance of belief in the magic of Christmas.
30 November 2025 4.00pm 1hr 55m Tickets £10.00 In Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, Kevin McCallister (Macaulay Culkin) accidentally boards a flight to New York City during a Christmas trip to Miami. Separated from his family again, he crosses paths with the same burglars, who now plan to rob a toy store on Christmas Eve. The movie is set about two years after the original Home Alone film.
30 November 2025 7.00pm 2hrs 11m Tickets £10.00 This classic Christmas film that tells the story of George Bailey, a man who has dedicated his life to helping others in his small town of Bedford Falls. On Christmas Eve, overwhelmed by personal and financial troubles, he contemplates suicide. However, his guardian angel, Clarence, shows him what life would have been like if he had never been born. Ultimately, George realizes the value of his life and the love of his family and friends.
30 November 2025 1.00pm 1hr 40m Tickets £10.00 The Polar Express is a story about a young boy who boards a magical train on Christmas Eve that takes him to the North Pole to meet Santa Claus. During this enchanting journey, he embarks on a path of self-discovery, learning that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe. The film, based on the book by Chris Van Allsburg, emphasizes the importance of belief in the magic of Christmas.
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Tickets: £9.00. Under 2's go free
Venue opens 90 minutes before the screening commences.
To book please go to Palace Theatre website.
Palace Theatre, 430 London Road, Westcliff-On-Sea SS0 9LA · 03433100030
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Sunday films at the Palace
With a full day of film, including relaxed screenings for babies and toddlers and favourite old classics, there is something to suit everyone. So why not join us in our relaxed, family friendly atmosphere at the Palace Theatre.
Relaxed screenings are intended to make the theatre more accessible, meaning we do not worry about noise level during the screening, customers are free to move between the auditorium and our foyer spaces. Doors remain open and lighting in the auditorium is kept on. There will be a buggy park, a ‘chill out’ zone and refreshments available.
Whilst all screenings are open to everyone relaxed screenings are ideal for those with children, those with learning and sensory disabilities and adults with SEN or additional needs. Baby and toddler friendly screenings will include well-loved children's films whilst the afternoon screenings bring back happy memories with classic old favourites.
White Bus Secret Cinema Club
We are delighted to present the White Bus Secret Cinema Club every Wednesday in our cinema at The Old Waterworks.
These evenings are centred around our huge collection of 16mm and 35mm film. This includes hundreds of documentaries, cartoons and short films as well as over 260 feature films. Every Wednesday we screen a selection of films from the archive, starting at 7pm with an hour or so of documentaries and short films, followed by a feature film. Most of the material is British, with the features ranging in age from the 1930s to the 1990s. All this for a minimum donation of £3 towards our running costs.
These are fun, social events entirely staffed by volunteers who love 'real' film! Tea, coffee and biscuits are available for a nominal amount during the interval.
cult night screenings
Once a month the Alone in the Dark: Over a Century of Stalk and Slash book in conjunction with The White Bus Cinema bring you a double-bill of exploitation, horror, action, and just plain sleaze from around the world. Our Cult Night takes place on one Friday every month (except January and August) bringing you mainstream genre classics alongside rarely seen cult or B-movies unearthed and curated by co-authors Phil Morrison and Haydn Watkins.
Next screenings:
Friday 13 December
Friday 7th February
Friday 7th March
Friday 11th April
Friday 9th May
Friday 13th June
Friday 11th July
Doors open at 18:30 at the White Bus cinema with the first film beginning at 19:00. Tickets just £5.
outdoor summer screenings
Big Screen Southend in conjunction with The White Bus and Visit Southend host free summer outdoor cinema screenings outside The Forum in Southend-on-Sea.
These screenings take place on Saturdays throughout August at 15.00. Please bring your own chairs and blankets.
Check back for 2025 screenings.
The Forum, Elmer Square, Southend-on-Sea SS1 1NB
relaxed children's screenings
We are pleased to present, in our cinema at The Old Waterworks, film shows for children in a relaxed atmosphere. These allow the opportunity to experience a 'big screen' film show while allowing parents and carers to relax, safe in the knowledge that, if their children are a bit boisterous (or even want to leave halfway through!), it doesn't matter at all.
The screenings are funded by the Council under their Short Breaks initiative and admission is free to children and parents/carers. Soft drinks and tea/coffee are available all at no cost or you are welcome to bring your own food and drink. There's ample parking on site.
Screenings are held one saturday a month from September to March, excluding December. All films are either 'U' or 'PG' certificate. Classic cartoons are shown for half an hour before the films come on.
Please check back in May 2025 for 25-26 programme.
For further information or to make a booking contact David Simpson at david@thewhitebus.org.uk
The White Bus cinema, The Old Waterworks, North Road, Southend-on-Sea SS0 7AB