An Unforgettable HOTHOT Hot Tub Cinema Experience

   Wednesday evening saw the opening night of Hot Tub Cinema’s All-Time Classics film extravaganza. And it was truly a red carpet event… No, really! For one week only, Hot Tub Cinema will be combining film and frolicking as they screen a selection of Modern Greats, while their audience relax in a deliciously HOT hot tub.

    As the HOTHOT team arrived at the factory location in Shoreditch, we naughtily anticipated what we were about to endure. The promise of hot tubs, Austin Powers, alcoholic beverages and a derelict factory space were not a combination that our innocent selves had previously encountered. But what we were greeted by was a velvet rope-led, red carpet runway complete with lighting rigs, stage curtains and Hollywood-inspired props. We felt every bit like we were back stage on a film set!

   After exchanging our cash for food and drink tokens and a waterproof wrist pouch (a very handy item, we must say), we stripped down to semi-nudity and joined our fellow tubbers. There was no need to leave our tub again, as a team of animal-onesie-wearing waiters were at our beck and call, ready to offer their impeccable ‘tub service’. A service that ensured you could stay fed and watered, while staying positively toasty in your tub. 

   Tub number 13 proved to be party central, where we laughed, drank, danced and munched on hotdogs and pop-corn (although it was debatable whether it was salted or sweet... nonetheless, each piece was a tasty surprise!) We also discovered that our Editor-in-Chief does one mean impression of Dr Evil, but we shall save that for another day…

   The factory was buzzing. So much so that it could have been mistaken for a wild Friday night in the height of summer. Wednesday is the new Friday apparently, with no space for thoughts of work or sleep- Only bubbles, booze and bikinis! And what a better way to spend it than getting all lubed up in a tub with your friends!

   The end of the film signalled time to get a-movin’ and a-tubbin’! The HOTHOT team soaked up the atmosphere and joined in with the chaotic water-fuelled fun. Cue whirl-pool-making, childish frolicking and marine-animal antics! And the night would not have been complete without a cheeky grope of the Marilyn Monroe cut out.

   Each evening, the event runs from 6.30pm until 10.30pm, leaving plenty of time to continue partying on into the night (We recommend the Queen of Hoxton). And to ensure that you don’t leave the tub looking like wrinkly 90 year old sun worshipper, obvs.

   You may be thinking that a derelict factory in East London does not sound like a glamorous location for an Oscar-winning event. But it certainly is! So, grab your tickets now and have a tubbin’ good time! This is one cinema showing that you do not want to miss.

Film showings

27^th Feb - Austin Powers

28^th Feb - Grease

1^st March - Top Gun

2^nd March - Pulp Fiction

3^rd March - Dirty Dancing

4^th March - Labyrinth

5^th March - Ferris Bueller’s Day Off

For more info and to buy tickets, visit www.hottubcinema.com