Ordinarily, locations for Secret Cinema’s shows are kept tightly under wraps.
But, rather unusually, we can tell you exactly where their current production is taking place: The Catskill Mountains.
In 1963.
Because the iconic, romantic, rug-cutting Swayze-fest that is Dirty Dancing is getting the Secret Cinema treatment in a limited three-week run. It all takes place under the blue sky and – as the movie gets going – the stars themselves, in a vast recreation of a retro, all-American holiday camp with dance lessons, sports day events and louche staff parties.
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As with all of Secret Cinema’s events, the enjoyment lies in not really knowing what to expect, so we won’t give too much away here. But — dressed head to toe in your finest vintage gladrags — you’ll be swept up into a world of the ’60s, with cha-cha lessons, live music, exotic cocktails, watermelon-lugging, and a healthy distaste for being put in a corner. And after taking in all as much of the resort, the food stalls, bars, and set-pieces as you can (there’s a lot going on), you’ll begin to hear whispers. Rumours. Talk of a secret party, for staff only. And you’ll have to decide if you’re going to play by the rules or not…
Luke Dyson
The evening all climaxes in a screening of the film itself, accompanied in that quintessential SC way by actors, dancers and actual cars reenacting classic moments as they happen. All in all, there’s over 4+ hours of sheer, joyous, and literally uplifting entertainment. And yes…
… you’ll have the time of your life.
NOTE: Secret Cinema Presents Dirty Dancing runs until 31st July 2022. You can book now: tickets start at £35 and are available right HERE.
Secret Cinema Presents Dirty Dancing | Secret London Location
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