Celebration screening full of nostalgia and community spirit

There was a packed house at The Rostrevor Inn for their first-ever film screening, as part of their 10-year celebrations.

The crowd was there for a special showing of ‘How About You’, the all-star adaptation of a Maeve Binchy story, which was partly filmed in Rostrevor. As well as a snooker scene in the Old Killowen and a Bridge Street Christmas scene, the film sees Vanessa Redgrave leading a sing-song in what is now Crawfords, the traditional bar of the Rostrevor Inn.

The Audience starts to take their cinema seats for the first screening of the film 'How About You' in Rostrevor Inn. INNR4616

placeholder image — The Audience starts to take their cinema seats for the first screening of the film 'How About You' in Rostrevor Inn. INNR4616

Oscar winner Redgrave starred alongside Hayley Atwell, who went on to star in Mission Impossible and the Marvel films, Brenda Fricker, Orla Brady, Josh Ackland and Imelda Staunton.

The Rostrevor Inn kept the film-set bar for Crawfords, which continues to host regular musical evenings, and the bar still remains there.

Brenda Fricker appears on the Big Screen in Rostrevor Inn in the film 'How About You.'INNR4617

After the film screening, several locals shared their memories of the filming, which took over life in Rostrevor for several days in 2006.

The showing was facilitated by Rob Manley, of Film Hub NI, and Barbara Sands, and Rostrevor’s Aurora Community Cinema.

Before the film, the audience also watched a short show-reel of highlights of the Light Theatre Company’s productions at the Rostrevor Inn.

It proved to be a very enjoyable evening for all in attendance.

Locals who were Extras in the film 'How About You' the all star adaptation of a Maeve Binch Story which was partly 5filmed in Rostrevor. Picture taken at the film set bar which remains in Crawford's Bar l-r Clare McGrath, Brigid McMahon, Seth Linden Proprietor, Leontia Keogh, Alfie Corr and Matthew McGrath. INNR4615

Film Hub NI said: “It was wonderful to welcome so many familiar faces - including locals who appeared as extras in the film - and to hear their fond memories of life on set right here in Rostrevor.

“A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for an evening filled with nostalgia, laughter and community spirit.

“Special thanks to Seth at The Rostrevor Inn for hosting on his 10th anniversary of running the pub.”

‘Huge thank you to everyone who joined us’.