Handsworth Creative Film Club | Carmen Jones (1954)

Date of event/s

Fri, 19 Sep 2025, 18:30 - 22:30

Location

Soho House Museum, 5 Soho Avenue, Handsworth B18 5LB

About this event

Handsworth Creative is delighted to host their very first open-air film screening this September.

Come along to the stunning historic grounds of Soho House Museum, the former home of the legendary Matthew Boulton for a sociable evening under the stars!

Outdoor film screening of Carmen Jones

Carmen Jones is a 1954 American musical film featuring an African American cast starring Harry Belafonte, Dorothy Dandridge, and Pearl Bailey and produced and directed by Otto Preminger. The screenplay by Harry Kleiner is based on the lyrics and book by Oscar Hammerstein II, from the 1943 stage musical of the same name, set to the music of Georges Bizet's 1875 opera Carmen. In 1992, Carmen Jones was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant”.

Carmen Jones (1954) with a spectaculair cast and opera at it's most passionate. The film takes us on a journey of a feisty and sultry young woman working at a bustling parachute factory, who gets herself in to a bit of a brawl leading her to be driven to a non-military police base by Air Force officer, Joe.

As the story unfolds of a bold, rebellious factory worker, Carmen Jones on the big screen plays out in this historic setting. Soho House, once the home of Matthew Boulton, a key figure of the Industrial Revolution. The perfect backdrop for a film that echoes the spirit of industry, ambition, and transformation.

Soak in the atmosphere, and enjoy food and drinks from our very own The Friends of Handsworth Park Tea & Social team. Enjoy a film under the stars with the elegant backdrop of one of Birmingham’s most beautiful heritage sites.

Dress code

To make the evening extra special, celebrate the spirit of the 1950s — come dressed in classic '50s fashion, from sharp suits to swing dresses, and retro flair!

(Please note: some areas of the house and grounds may be restricted from public access.). The venue is fully accessible and there will be limited additional seating available for people who require it.

The film is rated ‘U’ but was designed for an adult audience. Children are allowed at the screening, but they may not find the film very engaging.

Timings

6:30pm - 10:30pm

Prices

£5.00

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