An elderly woman suffering from dementia must navigate dealing with different people, routines and environments while her life changes.
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Summary
24/06/2026
Create Studios - 10 Carriage Works, London Street, Swindon SN1 5FB
Under25s: £5.50 Over25s: £8.50
Suitable for: Children (up to age 12)Young people (13+)Couples
Accessibility
Please email support@createstudios.org.uk if you have any accessibility questions!
Ruth Goldman, an elderly woman suffering from dementia, stays in an assisted living home. There, she needs to deal with different people, routines and environments while her identity and desires transform.
Familiar Touch is a coming-of-old-age film following an older woman's transition into assisted living as she contends with her conflicting relationship with herself and her caregivers amidst her shifting memory, age identity, and desires.
Details:
- Date: Wednesday 24th June
- Time: 7PM
- Venue: Create Studios, Swindon
- Runtime: 1hr 30m
- BBFC age certification: 12A
- We now offer a carer ticket, so please email us at the following email (support@createstudios.org.uk)
Limited availability – book now to secure your place!
Frequently asked questions
How do I get there?
By car: Please follow the parking instructions in 'Where do I park'. By train: Once you have exited the main entrance at Swindon Station, turn right and keep walking straight onwards to London Street, for approx 5 minutes, past the Workshed. Create Studios is on your right.
Where do I park?
The closest parking is in Bristol Street Car Park (6 Bristol St, Swindon SN1 5EQ). Please note this is a pay to park and does form into a bus lane by the Mechanics Institute. Once you have parked, walk back down the entrance ramp and turn left onto London Street.
Is there disabled access?
Yes, we have an accessible lift for anyone to use - the entrance door on London Street is also ground level. If you have any other accessibility needs please feel free to get in touch with us!
Is this a photographed event?
There may be photography for community and outreach purposes. If you would not like to be photographed please inform one of the team upon your arrival.
Will there be soft drinks and snacks available for purchase?
Yes! We will have soft drinks and snacks for sale at the venue.
Sofa Screenings Knitflix: 'Familiar Touch'
An elderly woman suffering from dementia must navigate dealing with different people, routines and environments while her life changes.
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