Mid-week Wonders set to continue
Wellington Orbit, Telford’s only independent cinema, has announced that its popular Orbit Mid-week Wonders initiative will continue beyond March 2025, thanks to new sponsorship from Wellington Town Council.
Since launching in October 2024, Orbit Mid-week Wonders has been a huge success, offering audiences access to unique, diverse, and thought-provoking films not typically shown across the borough of Telford & Wrekin. The initiative has brought audiences together with a curated programme of smaller recent releases, all for an accessible ticket price of just £5, supported by initial grant funding from Film Hub Midlands.
The new sponsorship from Wellington Town Council will allow Mid-week Wonders to continue with a year-round programme, showcasing one niche film each month. This decision comes after recognising the initiative’s local popularity and the gap in programming from multiplex cinemas, often bringing visitors into the town from outside the county.
Cllr Lee Carter of Wellington Town Council commented: “We are excited at the opportunity to extend cultural enrichment in Wellington. The Mid-week Wonders programme has proven that there is a real appetite for diverse cinema experiences in our community. Continuing this initiative will not only celebrate film culture but also strengthen Wellington’s position as a destination for independent cinema.”
Damian Breeze, General Manager at Wellington Orbit, added: “This sponsorship ensures that we can keep bringing a fresh selection of thought-provoking films to Wellington throughout the year. It’s about creating a space where audiences can enjoy unique films that would have otherwise not reached local screens.”
The 63 seat cinema opened in 2019 following fundraising from the local community who wanted a cinema back in Wellington. It’s now poised for further redevelopment of the upper floors to make rooms including a dance studio available for community use.
To learn more about Orbit Mid-week Wonders or to purchase tickets, visit www.wellingtonorbit.co.uk/midweek-wonders.
Pic: Damian Breeze from Wellington Orbit
