Mark Kermode to host charity film screening of Sunshine on Leith in Welwyn Garden City

Sunshine on Leith will be screened at the Garden City Cinema in Welwyn Garden City (Image: Archant)

The coiffured critic will be at the Garden City Cinema complex, Campus West, on Monday, July 6.

In aid of the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust, the Gala Cinema Night will include a screening of the movie Sunshine on Leith, followed by a Q&A between sharp-suited expert Kermode and Stephen Greenhorn, screenwriter of the hit film.

Skiffle-loving broadcaster Kermode is probably the most recognisable and trusted film critic in the country, reviewing films for The Observer, BBC News 24 and with a regular film programme on Radio 5 Live alongside Simon Mayo.

His forthright opinions and witty commentary have gained him a legion of fans and, together with Mayo, he created the Wittertainment Code Of Conduct for film audiences – a copy of which has been proudly displayed at the Garden City Cinema since its inception.

A charity film screening of Sunshine on Leith at Garden City Cinema will be held in aid of the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust (Image: Archant)

Starring Jane Horrocks and Peter Mullan, director Dexter Fletcher’s Sunshine on Leith spins a Mamma Mia!-style story around the songs of Scottish twins The Proclaimers.

Kermode described it on release as having “real down-to-earth charm”.

He went on to say, “I shed a tear within the first 10 minutes, and spent the rest of the movie beaming like a gibbering, love-struck fool”.

All proceeds from the evening will go towards the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust and each ticket holder will also receive a very special goody bag worth £95, courtesy of Jo Malone.

There will also be an auction on the night for some big prizes, including a Sigma SLR camera, donated by Sigma Imaging, WGC.

Doors open at 6.30pm for a 7pm start. Tickets cost £19.