BALLARAT\u2019S pop-up drive in theatre is returning to the showgrounds following a COVID and winter-imposed pause.<\/p>\n
Operated by Delacombe Town Centre-based Showbiz Cinemas, the movies will roll on the big screen from Friday, 5 November.<\/p>\n
When it set was up in 2020, the event was the first in the city for almost 30 years, and now Showbiz Group director Chris Jones said he\u2019s looking forward to the drive-in\u2019s return.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are absolutely delighted to be able to bring this concept back this spring and summer after continued difficult times for our community,\u201d he said<\/p>\n
\u201cWe understand the reopening of the drive-in this season will be one of the first major events in Ballarat since the easing of restrictions and what better way to enjoy a social outing, watching a movie on the big screen, whilst still being able to maintain physical distancing.\u201d<\/p>\n
Along with a range of movie going experiences, like drinks, popcorn and choc tops, the pop-up drive-in at the Ballarat Showgrounds will also feature a range of COVID safe measures including online only ticket sales and capped numbers.<\/p>\n
Former Ballarat drive-in worker John Bourke has experience at two of the city\u2019s previous outdoor cinemas and said the pandemic was helping push a resurgence in the experience.<\/p>\n
\u201cDuring these COVID times, we have seen many instances of drive-in theatres start to re-emerge,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe notion of having the drive-in back up and running for a second season again in Ballarat is indeed very exciting.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
BALLARAT\u2019S pop-up drive in theatre is returning to the showgrounds following a COVID and winter-imposed pause. Operated by Delacombe Town Centre-based Showbiz Cinemas, the movies will roll on the big screen from Friday, 5 November. When it set was up in 2020, the event was the first in the city for almost 30 years, and […]<\/p>\n