Sight Screen Cinema FAQs

The film is Bollywood blockbuster ‘83. It tells the inspiring story of India's historic win in the 1983 Cricket World Cup Final at Lord’s, led by talismanic captain Kapil Dev. The film features an all-star cast, including Ranveer Singh as Kapil Dev and Deepika Padukone as his wife, Romi.

The film is two hours and 42 minutes long.

The film has been rated 12A in the UK. The film contains infrequent strong language, racism and moderate violence.

Films classified 12A contain material that is not generally suitable for children aged under 12. No one younger than 12 may see a 12A film in a cinema unless accompanied by an adult. Adults planning to take a child under 12 to view a 12A film should consider whether the film is suitable for that child based on the rating information above.

A large part of the film is spoken in Hindi. As such there will be English language subtitles clearly displayed on the screen.

For hearing-impaired customers, we recommend the use of the Subtitle Viewer App. 

There will be no intermission during the 11am screening. The 4.30pm screening will have a 60min intermission, approximately 70 minutes into the film.

Please use the Wellington Gate on Wellington Place, opposite the Wellington Hospital.

If you have tickets for the 11am screening, you can access the Ground from 10am to enjoy our food and drink concessions or take your place on the outfield right away. After the film you must leave the Ground by 2.30pm

If you have tickets for the 4.30pm screening, you can access the Ground from 3.30pm to enjoy our food and drink concessions or take your place on the outfield right away. After the film you must leave the Ground by 9pm.

If you have purchased tickets for any of our additional Experiences for this event, you will be advised of timings separately.

Yes of course. The film is rated 12A which means it may contain material that is not generally suitable for children aged under 12. No one younger than 12 may see a 12A film in a cinema unless accompanied by an adult. Adults planning to take a child under 12 to view a 12A film should consider whether the film is suitable for that child based on the rating information above.

Any child under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Valid photographic ID will be required at ticket check for any patron we believe to be under the age certification of the film. 

Children under the age of five can attend for free, children aged five or over will need a valid ticket. 

There is no dress code to attend the event however we suggest you bring appropriate clothing for the weather on the day as you’ll be outside.

For those with tickets to the additional Experiences including in the Pavilion, a dress code will apply and we’ll advise you of this separately.

All Ticket Holders accept and acknowledge that they are to arrive 15 minutes prior to the start time to allow sufficient time to clear security at Lord’s. MCC cannot guarantee that any latecomers will be admitted but will endeavour to admit at a suitable time.

We will endeavour to satisfy all accessibility needs, subject to availability, and are happy to assist you with this. Please get in contact with our Club Services team via email at accessibility.tickets@mcc.org.uk or telephone 020 7616 8653.

Yes, we have a designated area on the pitch with an excellent viewing area for wheelchair users and carers if applicable. Please contact us for more information using the details above.

Yes, but they cannot be brought onto the outfield as we need to protect the surface. Please get in contact with our Club Services team via email at accessibility.tickets@mcc.org.uk or by telephone 020 7616 8653.

We only permit registered assistance dogs into Lord’s. 

No. The sound from the film will be played on direction speakers in front of the screens.

Yes! This is a unique opportunity for you to sit on the hallowed turf and enjoy the film in front of the Compton and Edrich stand LED screens (see map below). You may not sit or go outside of these designated areas including past the barriers, towards the square or wickets or any areas not marked out by our stewards. Please always follow the stewards’ instructions.

Designated seating area indicated by the orange dotted lines in front of the Compton and Edrich stands

You will not be assigned a seat or a physical area for this event as the event is taking place on the outfield. You can sit anywhere on the outfield within the defined areas.

You will not be assigned a seat in the stand as the film is shown on the Compton and Edrich LED scoreboards and the optimal viewing place is on outfield. This includes if it is raining. You can sit anywhere on the outfield within the defined areas.

No type of chair may be brought into Lord’s to be used during the screening as the legs will damage the outfield. However, we encourage you to bring a blanket or picnic rug that will not damage the grass. Lord’s blankets will be available to purchase in the shop in the Ground.  Wheelchair users and carers will have an assigned area.

You can upgrade your ticket to include a beanbag. In this case, you can choose on which beanbag you sit within the designated VIP zone, but you may not move them.

Every care has been taken to ensure the event does not damage the outfield or any other part of the pitch. This is why chairs are not permitted into the event and seating is either directly on the grass, on a blanket, or on a designated bean bag. All seating areas are away from the square, and the area directly by it, with security in place to ensure there will be no encroachment onto non-designated areas.

The use of cameras, recording equipment and mobile phones is not permitted during the screening. However, you may use camera equipment when the film is not running.

The film will be shown on the outfield at Lord’s on the film date. All ticket holders acknowledge that the outfield is completely uncovered and accept that poor and inclement weather or climate and temperature they consider to be unsatisfactory or inconvenient are out of MCC’s control and shall form part of the experience on the film date. The film will always be shown unless weather conditions are deemed by MCC to pose a health and safety risk. We recommend that ticket holders  check the weather forecast before arriving at Lord’s and prepare to attend accordingly, with appropriate clothing.

In some cases, we may choose to delay the start time of the film for reasons including because of weather forecasts we may have received. In this event, MCC shall notify ticket holders as soon as reasonably practicable, via the PA system within the Ground.

We kindly ask you not to use an umbrella on the outfield if it rains, as to not block viewers from enjoying the film behind you. We recommend Ticket Holders check the weather forecast before arriving at Lord’s and prepare to attend the screening accordingly.

Ticket holders must vacate Lord’s at the time advised by MCC after the screening.

Ticket holders are not permitted to exit and re-enter Lord’s on the day.

Smoking (including electronic cigarettes) is prohibited on the outfield at Lord’s. Smoking is allowed in designated areas along the concourse.

The Lord’s Food Village will be open and offering a wide range of food and drink options for all tastes, including vegetarian, vegan and gluten free.

Bars offer a wide range of soft, alcoholic and no/low alcohol drinks.

You cannot bring your own food and drink into Lord’s for this event, and any that you do may be confiscated. However, you may bring a picnic blanket and purchase food and drink on-site that can be taken onto the outfield.

There are toilets spread around the North end of the Ground to suit all needs.

You can purchase tickets for this event through the Lord’s ticketing website here.

Alternatively, the MCC Ticket Office can be contacted via phone or email using the following details between 10.00 - 16.00 Monday to Friday:

Phone: 020 7432 1000

Email: ticketing@mcc.org.uk

Tickets

Lord’s Tickets are now distributed electronically via the official Lord’s App.

To receive your ticket, you will first need to download the App which is compatible with Android and Apple IOS.

Note that the mobile device you use must be able to access the internet (either through wi-fi or mobile network) as the App will not work without internet access. Your mobile device will need to be able to access the internet as you access Lord’s, as you cannot download the ticket to your device in advance.

You can download the Lord's App now via the below buttons. Once downloaded follow the instructions to log in and access your tickets.

Download iOS   Download Android

For more information on Lord’s digital tickets, please see our ticketing FAQ page here

If you don’t have a smartphone and aren’t able to download the Lord’s App to access your match ticket, then please contact the ticket office on 020 7432 1000 for an alternative method of entry.

If you have purchased tickets any of our additional Experiences for this event, you will be advised of details separately.

We encourage all visitors to use public transport if possible.

There is no parking available on-site. There are also parking restrictions affecting non-residents on the streets surrounding Lord’s and on St John’s Wood High Street, so please ensure you do not park in bays which are for residents’ use only.

However, Westminster Council offer parking close to Lord's at Kingsmill Terrace (NW8 6AA). Please visit their websites via the links below:

• Pay-by-phone
• Local car park information

A number of bike racks are available outside the Ground for cyclists to lock their bikes to.

There are several Cycle Hire/scooter docking stations within five minutes’ walk of the Ground, on Abbey Road, St John’s Wood Road, Wellington Road, Lodge Road, Lisson Grove and Prince Albert Road.

If taking the Underground:

The following stations are all within walking distance of the Ground:

St. John’s Wood – Jubilee line (5 mins)

Baker Street – Bakerloo, Circle, Jubilee, Metropolitan, Hammersmith & City lines (15 mins)

Warwick Avenue – Bakerloo line (15 mins)

Marylebone – Bakerloo line (15 mins)

Edgware Road – Bakerloo, Circle, District and Hammersmith & City lines (15 mins)

Paddington - Bakerloo, Circle, District and Hammersmith & City lines (20 mins)

Those travelling by Tube to or from Lord’s requiring step free access are advised to use local bus services from the following stations:

Kilburn (Jubilee line) - Number 189 bus from stop B (on Shoot-up Hill)

Golders Green (Northern line) - Number 13 bus from stop GF (within bus station outside the station entrance)

If taking the bus:

The 13 and 113 routes run adjacent to Lord's on the Wellington Road (to the east of the Ground). These stop closest to the North and East Gates but are within a comfortable walking distance to the Grace Gate.

The 139 and 189 routes run adjacent to Lord's on Grove End Road (to the west of the Ground). These routes stop closest to the Grace Gate but are a short walk from the Heyhoe Flint and Wellington Gates.

If taking the train:

The nearest main line railway station is Marylebone, served by Chiltern Railways, which is approximately ten minutes’ walk from the Ground. Marylebone Station is on the Chiltern line.

Paddington Station is approximately twenty minutes’ walk from the Ground, for services to West and South-West England and South Wales.

Euston, King’s Cross, and St Pancras International stations are only a short journey away.