New drive-in cinema in Skegness set to rock and roll with 'Grease'

The weekend at the former Kwiksave site on Old Wainfleet Road is being organised by Charlton Cooper, manager at Skegness Aquarium.

"As our operations (including the Tower Cinema) are all currently closed, I am organising a drive-in cinema in Skegness," he said.

"We came up with the idea after reading some articles of similar drive-in cinemas in Europe during the covid pandemic.

"We aim to offer a safe family event all from the comfort of your own car."

The first dates are July 3 and 4 and tickets are already selling well via the Tower Cinema, Skegness Facebook page.

"On the Friday we will be starting with the classic Grease as this was the winner of one of our polls on Facebook," said Charlton.

"And on the Saturday, we will be playing Back to the Future.

"After speaking to some other drive-in cinema operators, they advised it’s always a strong classic to go with.

"We have a company coming in from London that supply the large screen and the latest in Bluetooth technology headsets for guests.

"All headsets will be sanitised before and after use, and there will be a technician on site to help with any problems."

There will be also be toilets on site that will be placed two metres apart and sanitiser stations on the exit.