Youngsters enjoy a showing of Frozen at Monument Movies in Newcastle

Youngsters enjoy a showing of Frozen at Monument Movies in Newcastle

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Disney favourite Frozen beamed from a large screen as Tyneside toddlers kick-started the summer holidays with a day at the flicks.

Families surrounded Newcastle’s Grey’s Monument as open-air films made a return to the city - and they were certainly in full voice.

Frozen was the first free movie to be shown this season, with people turning out in their droves to sing along with Elsa and the gang.

Among the crowd was Tilly Leach, three, who came dressed as Anna and had a great time joining in with hit song Let It Go.

Her mum, teacher Sophie Leach, 34, saw the event online and thought it was the ideal way to get out and about.

She said: “It’s the first time I’ve been to an event like it. I’m looking forward to coming to see The Imitation Game... without the kids.”

Toddler Lily Trotter, three, sported an Elsa-style dress for the occasion, but her favourite character is Olaf the snowman.

She was there with mum Emma Trotter, 34, who say’s they will definitely be back to see more classics.

Emma Hill, 28, Hannah Tait, 39, and Kate McDonald, 27, all from Kenton in Newcastle, were there to watch the film with their children.

“It’s awesome,” said Emma. “The kids are really taken with it.

“They know all the words to Let It Go.”

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Hannah added: “These are great events as family days out can prove costly. It’s easier than the cinema, too. I know they’re not disturbing anybody.”

NE1’s Monument Movies have been running for the past three years and Sandra Tang, event and marketing manager for NE1, isn’t surprised at its popularity.

She says the event has become a “milestone” in people’s summer calendars, and that’s partly due to the varied schedule.

“We’ve got everything from blockbusters like Guardians of the Galaxy to classics such as Jaws and To Kill a Mockingbird,” she said.

“The films are very topical, with both new and old features. There’s something for everyone.”

As well as Monument Movies, NE1 is running Quayside Seaside and Restaurant Week to showcase the best of Newcastle.

Sandra added: “These events show what a great community there is, and what a fantastic city we have.”

The screenings are happening every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday, with some special attractions including appearances from Marvel superheroes and Super Mario.