The People's Emergency Briefing

The People’s Emergency Briefing

Watch. Chat. Act.

If you care about local flooding, air pollution, the cost of living, food prices, nature, our climate you might want to catch this.

Free screening of a new film featuring Chris Packham, leading scientists, a former General, Jennifer Saunders, Deborah Meaden, and a range of voices from across the UK – all being far too frank about where things are heading and what can be done about it.

The event is in the Main Theatre.  The Pavilion Main Theatre has facility for 6 Wheelchair Users and 7 Carer Seats.
*If your require any of these facilities, please book your seat direct with Weymouth Pavilion Box Office *
The Box Office is open every day of the week from 10am – 5pm (and later on show days). Please call them on 01305 783 225 or email boxoffice@weymouthpavilion.com

Doors open 6.30pm.  For start at 7pm.  Access to the foyer will be available before taking seats for the film as the cafe / bar is open to the public all day and evening.

This 50 minute film reflects the National Emergency Briefing on the Climate and Nature Crisis held in Westminster in November 2025. 

The film will be followed by a short reflection, and a hosted panel discussion with questions / comments from the audience.. 

Bring a friend, neighbour,  workmate, family member: everyone is welcome.

This free event is being supported by Weymouth Climate Hub, and Dorset Council

Trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JaI-dHgh65Q

Recommended 16 , but viewing at discretion of parents for younger children.

Getting to Weymouth Pavilion, The Esplanade, DT4 8ED

Bicycle

Secure bike parking is available nearby. Dorset interactive cycle map: https://dorset.activemap.co.uk/

Beryl Electric Bike – Hire points are available around Weymouth and can be used for journeys to the seafront.

Public Bus

https://www.firstbus.co.uk/wessex-dorset-south-somerset/plan-journey/timetables

Car Share / Lift Share / Electric Car

Parking is available next to the Pavilion. Nearest EV charging is at Governors Lane car park https://maps.app.goo.gl/PVJcqdkPRW4N8sHP7?g_st=ac

For other local carparks with EV charging use:

https://chargefinder.com/en/weymouth/charging-station/zr233m

Weymouth Park & Ride (seasonal park-and-ride facility) https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/parking/find-a-carpark/find-a-car-park/-/ddl_display/ddl/267986/99395/maximized

14 designated disabled spaces in the Pavilion Main Car Park & 3 bays right in front of the theatre.

Train

Weymouth railway station is roughly a 15-minute walk from the Pavilion.  

Trainline: https://www.thetrainline.com/