Empire Leicester Square, Cinema in Leicester Square, London, United Kingdom
The Empire Leicester Square occupies a prominent position on the north side of the square, featuring multiple modern screening rooms and advanced projection technologies.
The venue opened in 1884 as a variety theatre designed by Thomas Verity before transforming into a cinema in 1928 following its acquisition for redevelopment.
The theater hosted the first Royal Command film performance in 1946 with 'A Matter of Life and Death' attended by the King, Queen, and princesses.
The cinema complex now includes IMAX and Superscreen auditoriums equipped with Dolby Atmos sound systems and 4DX motion effect technology.
The Empire maintained its original stage facilities until 1961, when internal reconstruction eliminated these features to focus exclusively on cinema presentations.
Location: City of Westminster
Architects: Thomas Verity, Frank Matcham
Accessibility: Wheelchair limited access
Address: 5 Leicester Square, London, WC2H 7NA, England WC2H 7NA
Website: http://cineworld.co.uk
GPS coordinates: 51.51093,-0.13041
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:33
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