The Cambridge Centre for Computing History, located just off Coldhams Lane, is a pioneering educational charity which serves to increase knowledge of digital technology over the past 60 years and explore the social and cultural impact of the so-called Information Era. It also hosts loads of fun events throughout the year, including very cool retro gaming nights where you can enjoy a drink or two and get nostalgic playing around on consoles like Super Nintendos and Ataris (loads of laughs, trust us).
This month, as part of their new exhibition, Lights! Camera! Play! Games, Cinema and Everything In-between, the centre will host screenings of two classic, techy inspired films.
Up first, on 2 April, cult hit WarGames – often cited as one of cinema’s best takes on the world of gaming – will play. Starring Matthew Broderick, the film tells the story of a high-school student who unwittingly hacks into a military supercomputer while searching for new video games.
On 16 April it’s the turn of the original Tron, the 80s classic in which a hacker (played by Jeff Bridges) is abducted into the digital world and forced to participate in gladiatorial games.
For both film nights the centre will be open from 6.30pm, with the screenings taking place at 7.30pm. All the exhibits will be switched on for the evening too, and the Pac-Lunch shop will be serving snacks and hot drinks. You’re welcome to bring your own popcorn too.
