Off The Rails: Film Screening and Q&A with Sally Phillips & Jules Williamson + afterparty
Friday 17 July, 2026. 6.30pm doors
7pm screening followed by Q&A and after-party.
£22.
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GCT Member pre-sale Friday 24 April 10am
General sale Monday 27 April, 10am.
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All profits shared between Cancer Research UK and Gosforth Civic Theatre.
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Please check out our terms and conditions when buying tickets with us.
Get ready for a feel-good night of film, music and celebration.
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As we celebrate 10 years of Gosforth Civic Theatre, join us for a one-night-only screening of Off the Rails (2021), followed by an exclusive live Q&A with special guests Sally Phillips and director Jules Williamson, hosted by local journalist and broadcaster, Chris Jackson - then… we turn up the volume!
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This special event is a fundraiser in support of Gosforth Civic Theatre and Cancer Research UK. Every ticket helps make a difference while you enjoy an unforgettable night out.
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This is more than a screening, it’s a chance for friends, families and our whole community to come together, let loose and have a great time. The spirit of the film is remembering loved ones, celebrating life and embarking on new beginnings.
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Sally Phillips, beloved for Smack the Pony and Bridget Jones, brings her trademark warmth, wit and honesty to the stage for what promises to be a lively and entertaining Q&A. She’ll be joined by North East director Jules Williamson, whose debut feature Off the Rails, which was inspired by her own life, is packed with humour, heart and a killer Blondie soundtrack.
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And when the credits roll, the party begins… Local band The Stellas will play live, bringing the film’s iconic soundtrack to life. So grab a drink and hit the dance floor. Expect big tunes, great vibes and a room full of people ready to dance!
About the Film
Off the Rails is a funny, heartfelt and uplifting story about friendship, second chances and saying yes to life.
When three lifelong friends set off to recreate the interrailing trip of their youth, things don’t quite go to plan, but what unfolds is a chaotic, joyful journey across Europe full of surprises, laughter and rediscovery.
Starring Kelly Preston in her final role, alongside Jenny Seagrove, Sally Phillips, Ben Miller and Franco Nero, it’s the perfect feel-good film to kick off a night of celebration.
Please note, most seats on floor level will be removed after the Q&A as we enter live band and party mode!
This is a seated event.
Seated shows
We have three main seated layouts for shows;
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floor seating with or without cabaret tables on floor level only [up to 100 capacity], or
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seating rake only [up to 119 capacity], or
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both seating rake with floor seating in front (in rows, or with or without cabaret tables) [up to 200 capacity].​
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Every seat on floor level and the first row on our seating rake is accessible to those who require a wheelchair space, an ambulant seat, or those who don’t have any access requirements. Thus, they will be bookable under the same ticket type and unreserved. When buying your tickets, we ask you to declare if you have any access requirements at the checkout so we can reserve any seats or space for those who need them.
Seating rake-only events
These events tend to be theatre or dance performances performed on floor level or film screenings. The front row of our seating rake can be made into wheelchair spaces (up to 2) or ambulant seats (up to 4).
Companion tickets
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Family shows will have space for floor seating in front of the seating rake for little ones to get closer to the action.
Carer/PA/Essential companion tickets
These are available for all events. They are limited to one per ticket order and can be booked by emailing info@gosforthcivictheatre.co.uk and quoting the event name, booking reference on your ticket order and information you’re comfortable sharing on why a companion ticket is required.
Ticketing.
Buying tickets
You can buy tickets for advertised shows, events or activities by visiting our website. While all GCT promoted events and some selected third party promoted events will be available to purchase in person at the Theatre, some third party promoted events will only be available to buy online.
Fees
A booking fee applies per ticket when booking online through our ticketing platform; booking fees may vary when booking through other third party sites.
Concessions and carers
Concession tickets are available to people with disabilities, OAPs, under 18s and Asylum Seekers. We will endeavour to provide free tickets to carers where possible. Please contact us directly if you require carer's ticket.
Child and family tickets
A child is classed as anyone under the age of 14, and Family Tickets, where advertised, apply to a family of four where there is at least one adult and one child in the group. Babes in Arms, up to the age of 12 months, go free at all of our family shows.
Refunds
Refunds are only available up to 28 days before the date of GCT promoted events, otherwise refunds are at the discretion of the promoter. If an event must be postponed, rescheduled or cancelled, tickets purchased for the event will be valid for any new date agreed with the artist/promoter, and the ticket buyer entitled to a full refund if they are unable to attend the new date.
Receiving your tickets
We do not print physical tickets in house and instead email you a copy of your tickets. You can show us your tickets on a mobile device or simply give us the name of the lead booker when you arrive at the Theatre for the event. If receiving tickets from third party sites ran by external promoters (Seetickets/Wegottickets/ Ticket Source/ DICE etc you may need to provide your ticket for scanning.