The Never Seen It Film Club

The Never Seen It Film Club is a little different, with discussions and events catered to our members.

Our films are shown in the main space of Accidental Theatre, where we throw out normal seating conventions and get comfortable, so come along to enjoy some classic big-screen epics, away from the distractions of home & phones, and connect with your fellow film buffs.

This is designed as a subscription membership as an experiment in building a community around exciting events and finding new ways to support Accidental the arts and artists. Your membership supports this programme directly and allows it to grow.

Payments are automatic after first sign-up and subscriptions are rolling but can be changed via your account here.

(dates and times subject to change, members and information will be updated ASAP)

NEVER SEEN IT: A Season of Queer Cinema at Accidental

This summer, to help celebrate Belfast Pride and get you ready for Trans Pride, Never Seen It Film Club invites you to a powerful mini series of Queer films here at Accidental Theatre, four Sundays, four iconic titles that have shaped and celebrated LGBTQ+ storytelling on screen.

From 80s classics to radical documentaries, join us for a season of visibility, love, resistance, and joy.

Sunday 20th July, 4pm BST – My Beautiful Laundrette (1985)
Stephen Frears’ iconic Thatcher-era drama follows the unlikely love story between Omar, a young British Pakistani man, and Johnny, his former schoolmate turned fascist punk. A sharp, subversive, and surprisingly tender film that explores race, class, and sexuality in 1980s London.

Sunday 27th July, 6pm BST – Rebel Dykes (2021)
This punk-fuelled documentary tells the untold story of a group of lesbian anarchists and artists who shaped queer London in the 1980s. Packed with interviews, archive footage, and attitude, Rebel Dykes is a wild and essential ride through a radical underground.

Sunday 17th August, 7pm BST – Desert Hearts (1985)
A quietly revolutionary love story set against the sweeping Nevada desert. When a reserved academic falls for a free-spirited artist in 1950s America, sparks fly. Donna Deitch’s beautifully shot and emotionally rich film is a landmark in lesbian cinema — romantic, sincere, and unapologetically sensual.

Sunday 31st August, 6pm BST – Paris Is Burning (1990)
A cultural touchstone and fierce celebration of New York’s ballroom scene, Jennie Livingston’s landmark documentary offers an intimate look at the Black and Latinx queer communities who defined an era. Voguing, chosen family, and survival — Paris Is Burning remains essential viewing.

Each screening stands alone, but together they tell a broader story of identity, community, and resistance.

Guests

Members can bring 1 guest along on the night included in your membership.

Please be aware that there is limited seating.

P.S.A.

Please be aware we are aiming for the club to be members only events, so pre-registering is recommended.

If you need to access your membership subscription you can do that from the Sign In button at the bottom of the site at any time.

Club Info

Theatre or Book Bar

Address: 12-13 Shaftesbury Square, Belfast, BT2 7DB

Access: Via Stage Door on Albion Lane

Performance(s):  Every Month

Starts: 6:00pm BST

Age Guidance: 18+

Run Time: Approx. 2+ hours

Disabled Access: Theatre (ground floor) is fully accessible. Toilets & Book Bar (1st floor) are accessible via a wheelchair platform lift. Carer tickets available: Call 028 9032 5881 to book.

*The Book Bar is our charity bar, run to help support Accidental & the new building.

Guests: Members can bring guests along on the night, guest tickets can be purchased on the door for £5.

Please be aware that there is limited seating.

Ticket Info

MEMBER: £5 per month gets you access to all our live online shows (usually 2-4 a month); in-person access to the Accidental Comedy Club, Never Seen It Film Club, Cosmic Jam, and Scratch Nights; access to our Discord server for all the behind-the-scenes drama, news, and chat; monthly emails updating you on what we've been up to; and a warm feeling in your belly for supporting your favourite little venue!

PATRON: £10 per month gets you all of the above, plus On Demand access to our live streamed shows, and an even warmer feeling in your belly for helping us to pay our staff.

SAINT: £20 per month gets you all of the above and helps support our work even more.

SAVIOUR: £100 per month gets you all of the above, and your name on our wall of Saviours! Also your face will be constantly bathed in the soft glow of satisfaction from your incredible generosity.

Payments are automatic after first sign-up and subscriptions are rolling but can be changed via your account here.