Phoenix Cinema, Cinema and Grade II listed building in East Finchley, United Kingdom
Phoenix Cinema is a historic movie theater in East Finchley housed in a Grade II listed Art Deco building that has operated continuously for over a century. The interior retains original features including plush red velvet seats and a curtained projection screen.
The building opened in 1910 with a screening of the Titanic film, establishing itself as one of the United Kingdom's oldest continuously operating cinemas. It has remained in operation through subsequent technological shifts in filmmaking and exhibition standards.
The cinema screens independent and international films alongside National Theatre Live broadcasts, serving as a gathering point for film enthusiasts and supporting diverse cinema culture. Its programming choices reflect the tastes and interests of the local community who helps keep it alive.
The cinema hosts weekly film screenings and maintains an onsite café for refreshments and light meals. Accessible options are available including subtitled films and audio-described presentations for those who need them.
The cinema operates as a registered charity supported by community volunteers who actively contribute to maintaining its historic character. This grassroots support allows the venue to upgrade its technical systems while preserving its original architectural identity.
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