# Event Details - **Event Name**: Baltic Cinema: Taxi to the Toilet - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 16 Oct, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Fri, 16 Oct, 2026 at 08:10 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Notorious for being banned by US customs and denied a general release in the UK, Taxi to the Toilet is a landmark of early queer cinema.About this EventTaxi to the Toilet (Taxi zum Klo) (18)Friday 16 October | 18:30£6/£4.50* per personNotorious for being banned by US customs and denied a general release in the UK, Frank Ripploh’s legendary Taxi to the Toilet, a landmark of early queer cinema, screens as part of Kuba Ryniewicz’s season. Dir. Frank Ripploh W Germany 1981 (18) 35mm transferred to digital video | In German with English subtitlesFrank. a dedicated schoolteacher, embraces the sexual freedoms of the city’s underground scene—navigating a double life in public toilets, cinemas and cruising spots. When Frank (played by director Frank Ripploh himself) meets Bernd, a sweet and steady museum worker, he finds himself torn between the comfort of domestic partnership and the allure of anonymous desire. ‘Released in the UK in 1982, Taxi zum Klo was groundbreaking in its unhysterical depiction of contemporary urban gay life. It was part of an international wave of gay films in the late 70s, the most notable of which, from a British perspective, were Derek Jarman's Sebastiane (1976) and Ron Peck's Nighthawks (1978) … Taxi zum Klo shows a neon-illumined city in motion – seen through the rain-flecked windows of Frank's Karmann Ghia. As he drives, he reflects in voiceover while a minimal electronic soundtrack pulses.’ —Jon Savage, The Guardian---Doors open 18:00; Film starts 18:30. Pop-up cinema bar open from 18:00 for drinks.Please note we cannot offer refunds on this event.*Concessions: under 18s, unwaged & 65+---Baltic Cinema’s SELECTED strand shows films selected by our artists and partners, and special presentations. Taxi to the Toilet has been selected by Kuba Ryniewicz, currently exhibiting in Close to Home, as part of a season of films. View full season here.Baltic CinemaBaltic Cinema is a new year-round cinema programme at Baltic, lighting up our Level 1 Cinema with the best new and archive films. Bringing otherwise rarely-screened work to the North East, Baltic Cinema also expands our exhibitions, offering a chance to explore further some of the themes they raise.Baltic Cinema has five strands:Currents presents new work from across the worldSources expands on our exhibitionsSelected shows films selected by our artists and partnersQuayside Kino is a monthly screening for families and childrenNews From Home offers films on and from the North East, for the people who live hereAll regular screenings take place in our Level 1 Cinema.Supported by Film Hub North with National Lottery funding on behalf of the BFI Film Audience Network.AccessibilityWe want our events to be inclusive and accessible. If you have any accessibility requests or questions, please email myexperience@balticmill.com. Ahead of your visit, you can find out about Baltic's facilities and accessibility here. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gateshead/baltic-cinema-taxi-to-the-toilet/100001998537654925 - **Event Categories**: entertainment, exhibitions, art, pop-ups - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour 40 minutes - Location: BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 5.4, max: 7.01, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Gateshead - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art - **lat**: 54.9691659 - **long**: -1.5983203000000685 - **full address**: BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art, South Shore Road, Gateshead, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Baltic Cinema: Taxi to the Toilet - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/3af69d8901440b2365826eba41a4e4e1bb21d8d59a9160b83739c33adf3426d4-rimg-w1200-h795-dc281818-gmir.jpg?v=1787572831 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Baltic Cinema: Taxi to the Toilet being held? - **A:** Baltic Cinema: Taxi to the Toilet takes place on Fri, 16 Oct, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Fri, 16 Oct, 2026 at 08:10 pm at BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art, South Shore Road, Gateshead, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Baltic Cinema: Taxi to the Toilet? - **A:** Baltic Cinema: Taxi to the Toilet is organized by Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art's events? - **A:** Attendees have given Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Baltic Cinema: Taxi to the Toilet is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Gateshead, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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