Broken Britain
Sunday 21st September 14:30pm (60m)
After over a decade of austerity, what does life look like beyond the headlines? From healthcare to education, the cost of baby formula to the absence of accountability, these films offer a window into the lived realities.
Content Guidance: racism, abortion/miscarriage/loss of a child
DARK SKIN BRUISES DIFFERENTLY
Children lie. But when one lie threatens Ms Lawson’s integrity as a teacher, can she keep on defending a student as peculiar as Maria Obasi?
Director: Susan Wokoma
Writer: Susan Wokoma
Producer: Maëva Demurger, Susan Wokoma
DELIVERY
Newly-qualified midwife Mary experiences the most physically and psychologically challenging night shift of her career as she oversees two life-and-death pregnancy cases.
Director: Ben Lankester
Writer: Ben Lankester
Producer: Bophanie Lun, Joe Binks
MILK
A young single mother struggling to breastfeed her newborn child goes on a mission to secure milk formula for her baby.
Director: Naomi Waring
Writer: Naomi Waring
Producer: Fern Scott
THE REMOVED
Thinking she is alone, a woman desperately searches the woods for a hidden secret.
Director: Rebecca Rose
Writer: Rebecca Rose
Producer: John Rose, Rebecca Rose
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You can purchase a ticket to just this screening, or grab a pass to watch lots more films and attend events happening across the festival weekend.
Discounts for groups, families, students and those on low income support are available too.
Women X teams up with Girls Club Teesside for an evening of film-inspired vision boarding, along with a ticket to our comedy short film screening, complimentary popcorn, and a VIP lanyard! It’s the perfect combo of creative workshop plus cinema treats. All materials provided.
Come along solo for a chance to meet new friends whilst learning a new skill. Solo bookings only!
Event starts at 16:30pm on Saturday 19th September, with the films starting at 17:45pm and ending around 19:00pm
This ticket does not grant access to any other screenings or events at the festival.
Join us for a family screening of a Julia Donaldson favourite!
The Scarecrows’ Wedding is an enchanting story about two devoted scarecrows, Betty O’Barley and Harry O’Hay, who are planning a wedding to remember. When Harry insists on leaving the farm to collect one last thing for their big day, a smooth-talking scarecrow named Reginald Rake swoops in with plans of his own. Chaos ensues, and soon Betty’s in danger and everything’s at risk. Can Harry get back in time and save the day? Full of heart, humour and adventure, this is the joyful tale about loyalty, love and learning that the most important thing isn’t a grand gesture – it’s simply being together.
The half-hour animated special features an all-star voice cast with returning favourite Rob Brydon (Gavin and Stacey, The Trip) voicing Reginald Rake, Jessie Buckley (Wicked Little Letters, Wild Rose) as Betty O’Barley, Domhnall Gleeson (About Time, The Paper) as Harry O’Hay, all led by Sophie Okonedo (Slow Horses, Hotel Rwanda) as the Narrator.
Directed by Samantha Cutler and Jeroen Jaspaert
Produced by Magic Light Pictures
This will be a relaxed screening, ideal for families with neurodiverse children, where the lights will be dimmed, sound will be lowered and screening aids will be available for those that would like them such a fidget toys and ear defenders, all families are welcome.
Screening as part of Women X Film Festival at The Hullabaloo Theatre on Sunday 20th September at 10:30, there will be a family craft session available before and after the screening for you to enjoy as part of your cinema experience, or if you would like a break from the screening.
Please note: this screening is designed for families to attend together, no unaccompanied adults will be allowed entry to cinema and children must attend with an accompanying adult.
Unlock the entire weekend of Women X Fest 2026. Your weekend pass gives you access to all our short film screenings, plus any special programmes. You’ll also be able to attend all our talks, film quiz night, networking events and our awards show.
Every year we have a 50% reduced ticket option for anyone who would otherwise face barriers to attending the festival, as we want everyone to enjoy our festival, regardless of their financial situation. Please select the Festival Access Funded Ticket option if you face financial barriers attending the festival.
Weekend passes do not include access to our family screenings, or writers residency, please book separately.
With us for a good time not a long time? Our Day pass is ideal for you. Friday’s Day Pass gives you access to all short film screenings, talks and workshops on Friday 18th September at both Darlington Library and the Hippodrome.
Every year we have a 50% reduced ticket option for anyone who would otherwise face barriers to attending the festival, as we want everyone to enjoy our festival, regardless of their financial situation. Please select the Festival Access Funded Ticket option if you face financial barriers attending the festival.
Day passes do not include access to our family screenings, or writers residency, please book separately.
With us for a good time not a long time? Our Day pass is ideal for you. Saturday’s Day Pass gives you access to all short film screenings, talks and workshops on Saturday 20th September, including our film quiz night!
Every year we have a 50% reduced ticket option for anyone who would otherwise face barriers to attending the festival, as we want everyone to enjoy our festival, regardless of their financial situation. Please select the Festival Access Funded Ticket option if you face financial barriers attending the festival.
Day passes do not include access to our family screenings, or writers residency, please book separately.
With us for a good time not a long time? Our Day pass is ideal for you. Sunday’s Day Pass gives you access to all short film screenings, talks and workshops on Sunday 20th September.
Every year we have a 50% reduced ticket option for anyone who would otherwise face barriers to attending the festival, as we want everyone to enjoy our festival, regardless of their financial situation. Please select the Festival Access Funded Ticket option if you face financial barriers attending the festival.
Day passes do not include access to our family screenings, or writers residency, please book separately. Awards ceremony seats are subject to availability and can be reserved with our team a month prior to the festival.
With us for just a short time? That’s okay! Enjoy the festival with an individual screening ticket.
Just select the screening you’d like to book from the drop down list below for any Women X screenings happening on Thursday 17th September 2026.
You can view more information on the screenings on our film programme page here.
Please note that not all screenings are available to purchase an individual ticket due to capacities within our venue, if you’re uncertain on anything just pop us an email info@riannepictures.com
With us for just a short time? That’s okay! Enjoy the festival with an individual screening ticket.
Just select the screening you’d like to book from the drop down list below for any Women X screenings happening on Friday 18th September 2026.
You can view more information on the screenings on our film programme page here.
Please note that not all screenings are available to purchase an individual ticket due to capacities within our venue, if you’re uncertain on anything just pop us an email info@riannepictures.com
With us for just a short time? That’s okay! Enjoy the festival with an individual screening ticket.
Just select the screening you’d like to book from the drop down list below for any Women X screenings happening on Saturday 19th September 2026.
You can view more information on the screenings on our film programme page here.
Please note that not all screenings are available to purchase an individual ticket due to capacities within our venue, if you’re uncertain on anything just pop us an email info@riannepictures.com
With us for just a short time? That’s okay! Enjoy the festival with an individual screening ticket.
Just select the screening you’d like to book from the drop down list below for any Women X screenings happening on Sunday 20th September 2026.
You can view more information on the screenings on our film programme page here.
Please note that not all screenings are available to purchase an individual ticket due to capacities within our venue, if you’re uncertain on anything just pop us an email info@riannepictures.com
Be part of the action from the comfort of your own home, watch some of the most exciting short films and follow along all the action via our socials so you feel like you’re there!
Online passes grant access to a selection of our films in our shorts programme, some films may not be available online due to distributor requirements, online passes are not transferrable for venue passes.
There are no concessions or discounted rates for this pass.
We're goin' up, up, up — and now it's YOUR moment! Back by popular demand, seal the Honmoon and sing your favorite "KPop Demon Hunters" songs with HUNTR/X and the Saja Boys in this full-length, sing-along version of the Netflix hit film.
KPOP DEMON HUNTERS: A SING-ALONG EVENT
Genre: Animation, Family, Musical
Run Time: 1:35:44
BBFC PG
Screening as part of Women X Film Festival at VUE Cinema Darlington on Saturday 19th September at 12:00pm. Every child attending will also be given a themed goodie bag.
Directed by Samantha Cutler and Jeroen Jaspaert
Produced by Magic Light Pictures
Please note: this screening is designed for families to attend together, no unaccompanied adults will be allowed entry to cinema and children must attend with an accompanying adult.