E.T. THE EXTRA TERRESTRIAL (U) - RICHMOND PARK - LONDON

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2500 acres of beautiful wilderness in London: hills, woodlands, ponds, gardens, grasslands and 650 free roaming red deer – Richmond Park is the largest and wildest of London’s Royal Parks and a fine, fitting backdrop for the Nomad’s 3-night mini-season of Nostalgic Adventure.

For one night only, E.T. touches down in amongst the deer in Richmond Park, as our Nostalgic Adventure mini-season continues with perhaps Spielberg’s best-loved movie. As the great, smooth and oddly oblong-faced Roger Ebert puts it: ”E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial” is a reminder of what movies are for. Most movies are not for any one thing, of course. Some are to make us think, some to make us feel, some to take us away from our problems, some to help us examine them. What is enchanting about “E.T.” is that, in some measure, it does all of those things.

Famously based on an imaginary friend Spielberg invented during his parents’ messy divorce, the film was knocked back initially by Columbia Pictures, who described it as “a wimpy Disney movie”, only to be picked up by MCA – d’oh! There are so many great scenes and sequences, such inspirational music and effects, so many great ideas (leading to soooo many merchandising opportunities), so much heart, charm and love in the film, it’s easy to forget that this “wimpy Disney movie” is also quite a dark look at childhood, families and “the suburban ideal”. Come relive it yourself, or introduce a new generation to E.T.

And why not join us for more cinema under the stars in Richmond Park? On Wednesday 31 August, we bring you another Spielberg family adventure, Raiders of the Lost Ark, while on Friday 2 September, we go back to 1951 for the legendary John Huston’s African Queen, starring Humphrey Bogart and Katherine Hepburn.

As with all our outdoor screenings, bring a blanket or low chair to sit on, and something warm to wear for after sunset.

We’ll be doing 20 Nomad events in London’s Royal Parks this year - view the full schedule for Royal Parks outdoor cinema. And bear in mind, places are limited, so please do book in advance, to avoid disappointment!

Please note that for public safety and environmental reasons, glass is not permitted anywhere in the Royal Parks. If bringing a picnic, please bring plastic cups and plastic bottles instead. Many thanks.

Richmond Park is known for its stunning Red deer and Fallow deer. The deer can attract ticks - if you have any concerns, please read this Royal Parks Tick Bites and Lymes Disease leaflet.

The screen will be located at Roehampton Gate. There are buses that run along Priory Lane, linking Barnes station to the park.

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