The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour is finally touring the UK with a screening at the Dancehouse Theatre in Manchester on the 13th February 2010.
The Festival is one of the largest and most prestigious mountain festivals in the world which has been held during November each year in Banff, Canada since 1976. The festival showcases the efforts and talents of the world’s finest mountain filmmakers, the best of which are selected for the World Tour.
The event will feature a collection of thought-provoking films from all over the globe with subject matter ranging from remote landscapes and cultures to adrenaline-packed action sports. Through the big screen you will experience the highlights of adventure sports such as climbing, kayaking, alpine skiing and mountain expeditions and also visit remote cultures and some of the world’s last great wild places.
Exhilarating and provocative, the 2010 World Tour is a must-see for mountain enthusiasts and those with a spirit of adventure.
Each event will feature prize giveaways and everyone attending will have a chance to win a fantastic 7 day guided walk to Mont Blanc with World Expeditions.
Seating for the show will be allocated and audience members will receive the best seats available. Take your email confirmation to the Dancehouse box office on the night of the event to receive your reserved seating which has been allocated to you as the best available at the time of booking.
HOW TO GET TO THE DANCEHOUSE THEATRE
View online Map - Prominently located on Oxford Road in central Manchester, opposite the northern headquarters of the BBC, the Dancehouse has good access to the local bus, rail and tram networks. Detailed maps to the theatre can be found on our location map pages.
Car
The Dancehouse is on Oxford Road, one of the main roads into central Manchester. Dropping off facilities directly outside the theatre. Nearest car parks are situated on Charles St or Whitworth St.
Bus
Most buses into Manchester town centre stop directly outside the theatre. There is a bus stop from town on the opposite side of the road by the BBC, with a pedestrian pushbutton crossing a few yards from both stops.
Rail
Nearest train station is Oxford Road Station. Exit to Oxford Road Station via steep approach road or via many steps at the right of the station. Patrons coming from outside Manchester may have to change trains or take the Metrolink from Manchester Piccadilly or Victoria Stations.
Taxi
Nearest Taxi rank is at Oxford Road Station approximately 400m from theatre. Black hire cabs can usually be hailed directly outside the theatre.
Metrolink
Nearest Metrolink stop is at St Peter's Square, approximately 600m along Oxford Road from the theatre.
Bar is open before the show. Please arrive from 6.30pm to allow the presentation begin on time at 7.30pm. Unreserved seating.
NOTE: Only Visa & Mastercard are accepted on this site.
