Cinemas and Theatres

Originally designed by John Johnson, this recently restored theatre opened in 1875 and had a capacity for seating 2,500. Its stage, of mechanised timber is characteristic of Victorian theatres and is probably one of the earliest examples in English theatre with a facility for counterweight flying. The theatre has had an extremely chequered past, in addition to its theatrical uses it has served as a cinema, a centre for Belgian refugees, part of a German internment camp and a BBC prop store.

Originally built in 1863, the building in which this theatre is housed completed a masterful renovation in 2015, recreating the opulence and splendour of the traditional Victorian Music Hall. The theatre boasts original features from the stage to cast iron balconies, as well as period recreation pieces such as sunburners and skylights. New features include a moveable lighting grid, circus rigging points and blackout blinds, all which help to create a versatile performance and events space, to ensure your event is one of a kind.

This 190-seat state-of-the-art theatre has been designed and equipped to the highest professional standards. The walls are lined with electric blue wool, with striking tangerine orange leather seats and bright fuchsia pink silk curtains framing the stage. As well as an exclusive dress circle balcony, there are two beautifully appointed green rooms complete with mini bar, shower, sofa and desk.

Small, cosy and intimate, this cinema is a world away from your everyday multiplex experience. With an affordable membership, and free of advertising and trailers, this is the place to come to indulge your love of good film, kick back with a few drinks and make new friends in a chilled and welcoming environment.

This cinema was re-opened by the University of Westminster in May 2015, reinstating one of the most historic cinemas in Britain to its former grandeur. Built in 1848, the cinema was the first in the country to show moving pictures. In 1896, the cinema showcased the Lumière brothers’ Cinématographe to a paying audience, and, as the curtain fell, British cinema was born.

This Indie cinema is run by volunteers and shows mainstream films and live opera. The chairs are comfy, the sound system is second to none and the bar cosy. The team behind it is also responsible for the brilliant outdoor cinema Nomad.