The Future's Now Festival

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The Roses is throwing open its doors to its first FREE immersive film festival with an exciting line-up of free films and virtual reality (VR) games and experiences.

All chosen by local 15-20-year olds.

Headline Stage: Free Open Cinema

FRI 5 APR | Day One

11.OOam Ready Player One (12A)

2.00pm Beyond the Infinite Two Minutes (12A)

4.00pm Ex Machina (15)

SAT 6 APR | Day Two

11.OOam The Truman Show (PG)

2.00pm Fantastic Machine (15)

4.15pm The Creator (12A)

FESTIVAL SPECIAL | Dune: Part Two

Watch this epic science fiction for free, with a screening per day!

The first 30 under 25s can watch Dune: Part Two for free. Standard tickets are also available. rosestheatre.org/film-festival

VR Stage: Gaming and Experiences

Drop-in from 11.00am–5.00pm and explore a range of award-winning virtual reality games and experiences.

We have multiple headsets, come on a first come, first served basis across the both days.

Suitable for those aged 16 and above.

Goliath | PEGI 12 | 25 Minutes

Through mind-bending animation, Goliath explores the limits of reality in this true story of so-called ‘schizophrenia’ and the power of gaming communities.

Job Simulator | PEGI 3

In a world where robots have replaced all human jobs, step into the Job Simulator and learn the ins and outs of being a gourmet chef, an office worker, a convenience store clerk and more.

Beat Sabre | PEGI 3

A VR rhythm game where you slash the beats of adrenaline-pumping music as they fly towards you, surrounded by a futuristic world.

Gorilla Tag | PEGI 3

Swing through the virtual jungle with your friends and become the ultimate gorilla! Run, climb and jump in VR using a unique locomotion method that only needs the movement of your hands and arms. No buttons, no sticks, no teleportation. Pushoff of surfaces to jump and squeeze them with both hands to climb.