Celluloid Sail: FAQ
What’s the difference between the first and second day of Celluloid Sail?
The First Day
The first day of Celluloid Sail is a free archive film exhibition. On this day audiences who visit the ship can climb aboard and explore secret spaces in the bowels of the ship and discover footage of Great British beach holidays and experimental coastal films from the archives. As night falls, this experience extends into the evening as light and projection animates the ship’s sails with stories of your harbour’s past.
Entry aboard is between 14.00 – 21.00; space onboard is limited so entry may be staggered. The experience will allow visitors to visit the hold, captain’s room, the forecastle and view located footage through specially made binoculars. Access to this area requires audiences to climb into the heart of the ship, which in places are hard to reach, dark and not for the faint-hearted.
The Second Day
On the second day of Celluloid Sail is for ticket holders only. The Kaskelot will be transformed into an expanded cinema for an outdoor screening of cult-classic, The Life Aquatic. Before the film starts, audiences sat on the water’s edge will be treated to an archive film infused live circus performance on the ship’s rigging. Ticket holders for this special event will be contacted to choose a half hour time slot between 17:00-20:00 to visit the on-board archive film exhibition, should they wish. At 20:30 the ship will close and audiences can find a seat on the waterside, and prepare for the show to begin.
Where are the tour locations?
The Celluloid Sail show will be touring in the following locations on the following dates;
Plymouth: 5 & 6th of May, 2017
Belfast: 14th & 15th June, 2017
Bristol: 14th & 15th July, 2017
Londdon: TBC
How much do tickets cost?
The first day archive experience is free. Tickets for The Life Aquatic screening are £14.50 for general admission and £12.50 for a concession.
What do you accept for concessionary rates?
Student, Low Income, OAP, Refugee/ Asylum Seeker. Proof of concession must be presented on entry.
Where can I buy a ticket?
You can purchase your ticket online from eventbrite via the following links;
Plymouth: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/plymouth-celluloid-sail-the-life-aquatic-with-steve-zissou-tickets-33426974982
Belfast: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/belfast-celluloid-sail-the-life-aquatic-with-steve-zissou-tickets-34048180023
Bristol: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bristol-celluloid-sail-the-life-aquatic-with-steve-zissou-tickets-34100724184
London: TBC
How long is the show?
The show runtime in total is approximately: 2hrs40
The film duration: 1hr59
Is seating provided for The Life Aquatic screening?
Seating information may differ for each tour location. Please check the Facebook event page for your city or contact us for more info on seating. Please refrain from bringing your own chairs to the event. If you have special seating requirements, please contact hello@compasspresents.com.
Can I reserve seating?
In the event that chairs are provided, seats are unreserved.
What do I need to bring?
The Life Aquatic screening is an outdoor film event, therefore we advise that sensible footwear and warm clothes should be worn. Feel free to bring blankets and cushions to make yourself cosy.
Can I bring food and drink?
Food and drink offerings may differ for each tour location. Please check the Facebook event page for your city or contact us for more info.
Will there be an interval?
No there will be no interval.
What time can I visit the free archive film exhibition?
The free archive experience is open on the first day of Celluloid Sail from 14:00-21:00. Space onboard is limited so entry may be staggered. For a real spectacle arrive after sunset to view ship-sail projection from the shore from 21:00 – 23:00 Please note: there will be no more entries on board the Kaskelot after 21:00.
Please note: If you are a ticket holder for The Life Aquatic you will be invited to visit the on-board archive film exhibition prior to the show.
What time should I arrive for The Life Aquatic screening?
Audiences are advised to arrive between 20:00* and 21:00, with the show starting at 21:30*. Those wishing to come aboard the Kaskelot and visit the archive film exhibition can choose an allotted time between 17:00 and 20:30. Information about how to book your time slot will be sent upon or after booking your ticket.
Please note: Once the show and film begins you will not be able to board the ship.
*Arrival and showtimes vary slightly for each tour location due to hours of sunset. Check the Facebook event page for your city for updates.
Are there any age restrictions?
There are no age restrictions for the free archive experience on the first day of Celluloid Sail. However, audiences attending the expanded cinema screening of The Life Aquatic must be 15+.
What does the set look like?
The show takes place on the Tall Ship Kaskelot, a 3-masted barque, with the film projected onto sails and specially-erected screens, with aerial circus performed from the ship’s rigging.
Is there any strobe lighting?
There will be strobe lighting as part of the onboard experience – however, this will be clearly sign posted. While there isn’t any strobe lighting as such in the screening of Life Aquatic, there will be some flashing lights.
Is the event wheelchair accessible?
The screening of The Life Aquatic is accessible via wheelchair. However, please contact hello@compasspresents.com so we can arrange for space to accommodate a wheelchair.
Unfortunately, the on-board experience is not wheelchair accessible. The Kaskelot is an old Ship with very steep and narrow steps.
Will there be a hearing loop available?
If you require a hearing loop, please contact hello@compasspresents.com.
Will there be toilets?
Yes, there will be access to toilets.
Are dogs allowed?
No, only guide dogs are allowed.
Do you have a question that isn’t answered here?
Then feel free to contact us on hello@compasspresents.com