To encourage dependable socializing during thepandemic , the British monarchy is temporarily transforming Sandringham Estate into adrive - in motion picture theater .

Queen Elizabeth IIinheritedthe Norfolkcountry homefrom her father , King George VI , after his death in 1952 , and she usually pass the holidays there with Prince Philip and other appendage of theroyal family . Though attendees in all likelihood wo n’t see thequeenherself — she ’s beenstayingatWindsor Castlethroughout the pandemic — check a movie on purple sod will still be an unforgettable experience .

fit in toThe Hollywood Reporter , the movement - in serial kicks off with a 5 p.m. BST screening of1917(2019 ) on Friday , September 25 , and continues through Sunday , September 27 . Overall , it ’s a music - profound slate of films ; in fact,1917is the only one that does n’t feature musical performances . The othersincludeRocketman(2019),Toy Story(1995),The Greatest Showman(2017),Bohemian Rhapsody(2018),Moana(2016),Grease(1978 ) , andA Star Is Born(2018).Toy StoryandMoanaboth air at 1 p.m. BST on Saturday and Sunday , severally , presumptively to accommodate vernal moviegoer with former bedtimes .

Imagine watching Lady Gaga belt out “Shallow” from A Star Is Born with Sandringham House in the background.

Each car will encounter a transmitter that you could link to Bluetooth or hook up with your aux jack to hear the film ’s audio , and attender will ensure that cars are park far enough apart that you could check the cinema from out of doors , if you want to [ PDF ] . tag cost £ 32.50 ( about $ 42 ) per car , and an additional £ 7.50 ( virtually $ 10 ) per somebody will get you lawn chairs , popcorn , and supererogatory outer space to move around . Sandringham will also install a pop - up bar where a unlike seller will offer popcorn , snacks , drinks , and even alcohol for each film .

Happen to be in the area that weekend ? you may purchase ticketshere .

[ h / tThe Hollywood Reporter ]