Screen On The Green

Screen on the Green is a cinema in Islington with a single screen and 125 seats, including 48 comfortable sofa seats with footrests and a bar at the back. The venue shows films in both 35mm and 4K digital projection.

The building opened in 1913 as the Empress Electric Theatre, originally with 600 seats, and went through several transformations over the decades. By 1951 it became the Rex Cinema, and later evolved into the smaller, more intimate venue it is today.

This venue holds a special place in music history as the site of a legendary 1976 punk concert featuring Sex Pistols, The Clash, and Buzzcocks. For music fans, the cinema remains a landmark connected to that pivotal moment in rock culture.

The cinema is a five-minute walk from Angel tube station on the Northern Line, making it easily accessible by public transport. It opens daily from 10 AM with multiple showtimes throughout the day.

The building retains its original barrel vault ceiling from 1913 and features neon tubing that outlines the structure after dark. This neon facade becomes particularly striking in the evening and has become a distinctive feature of the Upper Street.

Location: London Borough of Islington

Address: 83 Upper Street, London, N1 0NP, England

Website: https://everymancinema.com/screen-on-the-green

GPS coordinates: 51.53680,-0.10364

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:24