Join us for a very special Scalarama Leeds 2025 Opening Gala event, which celebrates the life and legacy of the late Liverpool-born cinephile Robin Little. The evening features a screening of SCALA!!! - the riotous documentary about London’s legendary Scala cinema (the original inspiration for the Scalarama festival), with appearances from John Waters, Stewart Lee, Mary Harron and more - plus a surprise film, making it a double-bill in true Scala tradition.

We are thrilled to welcome special guests SCALA!!! co-director Ali Catterall and composer Barry Adamson.

The evening will also include a Lucky Dip giveaway from Robin’s treasured cult film DVD collection, carrying forward Robin’s love of cinema and celebrating physical media. 

Timings for the night:
18:30  - Doors open
18:50  - Intro 
19:00  - SCALA!!! 
20:40 - Break
21:00  - Surprise film

All profits from the screening will go to suicide prevention charities.