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Phoenix Cinema and Art Centre

Phoenix Cinema and Art Centre

Recreational Facilities

Leicester's four-screen independent cinema, gallery and Café Bar in the heart of the Cultural Quarter

About us

In our four modern cinema screens we show everything from micro-budget independent films to the latest Hollywood blockbusters, and we regularly organise festivals and events. Our regularly changing art programme presents work by local and international artists, and our education work helps people of all ages to learn about, and create their own film and art. At Phoenix, we believe film and art have the power to enhance our lives. Watching a movie or visiting a gallery can entertain and inspire us, offering new perspectives on our lives and those of others. They deserve to be experienced somewhere special – which is why we work hard to ensure Phoenix is a place everyone can feel welcome and inspired. As part of our recent expansion, we now have a fabulous new Café Bar with a stylish yet comfortable design, and seating to suit a range of needs – whether you’re meeting friends for a drink, enjoying dinner before a screening, or using the space for a meeting with clients. Our chefs prepare delicious seasonal menus, using local suppliers, with daily specials, snacks and cakes, and we also serve a wide range of hot and cold drinks, wines and beers. For many customers, our staff make the difference. With a clear passion for our work, you’ll find many are studying film or art locally, or involved in the wider creative community Phoenix attracts. As a local charity, all our earnings go back into developing our creative programmes, enabling us to reach out to more people. We hope to see you soon.

Website
https://www.phoenix.org.uk/
Industry
Recreational Facilities
Company size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Leicester
Type
Nonprofit
Founded
1987
Specialties
World cinema, Film making, Digital arts, Education, Conferencing, business, community and social events, and Cafe

Locations

Employees at Phoenix Cinema and Art Centre

Updates

  • FRIGHTARAMA SURVIVOR PHOTO 🎃🕷🩸 After 8 years in the grave, our all-night horror marathon Frightarama was resurrected on Halloween! Thanks to everyone who came along - we had a terrifying night of cult + classic horror, deadly raffle draws, fancy dress, vintage video games and lots of gruesome surprises. Same again next year! 👻

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  • “These are the moments that make life worth living" 💋💀🍸 We had so much fun at our SOLD OUT pyjama party for the ultra campy masterpiece Death Becomes Her! ✨💅 We played games (including our epic tombola), drank sparkly cocktails and got to hang out with Meryl, Goldie and Bruce for the night. 📸 Including photos by Beth Melvin

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  • FILM INDUSTRY TALK 🎬🗣 In our next Platform Leicester event, gain practical advice on career changes in the film industry and learn how to break into new departments. We'll be joined by Nottingham-based freelancer Sally Hodgson, who recently moved from working in film marketing and distribution to the costume department for TV and film. 🪡 📅 Thu 16 Oct, 6.30pm This event will include a talk from Sally Hodgson, plus informal networking afterwards. Tickets £4 🎟 via https://lnkd.in/eYqzFXjW

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  • The best dam night 🦫🪵 On Thursday, we had a bit of a rodent problem and the venue was overtaken by beavers! We hosted a very busy screening of Hundreds of Beavers - we had a hilarious night of slapstick comedy. We were joined by star Ryland Brickson Cole Tews for a special Q&A and merch, plus a whole lot of silly beaver shenanigans! Big shout-out to Box Office/ FOH Assistant Harry for donning the beaver costume for the second time!! 😆 📸 - Beth Melvin

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  • 🎨 POP-UP ART MARKET 🎨 After launching last month, we're excited to host our second monthly pop-up art market, bringing local creators together every second Saturday of the month! 📅 Sat 11 Oct, 12pm - 4pm 🎟 FREE Expect incredible local talent, a place to make art and be creative with drawgasm + DJs, cake and art stalls. 🖌🍰🛍 This event is presented in partnership with Creatives Collab Collective (C3). 📸 - imacameraguynow

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  • ✊🏿 BLACK HISTORY MONTH ✊🏿 In the year that gave us Ryan Coogler's bloody and bluesy SINNERS, expect black southern gothic, vampires and Hoodoo/Conjurer root medicine in this year's Black History Month. 🦇 In partnership with Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage and Dare to Diva, we present an intoxicating series of Black films that focus on multi-faceted, powerful narratives of Black resistance. Films screening... 🏖 Daughters of the Dust 🔮 Eve's Bayou 🔪 Ganja & Hess 🧛🏿♂️ Blacula 🩸 Sinners We're also excited to host the UK PREMIERE of Milestone: Streets Paved with Gold on Sun 19 Oct! Adapted from Victor Richards' acclaimed play, this powerful new film honours the Windrush generation and the Caribbean migration experience. 📅 Films screening throughout October Full programme available via https://lnkd.in/eyD9DCsJ

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  • We're honoured to partner with Art Reach as part of this year's Journeys Festival International! 🌍 Discover stories of migration, explore fresh perspectives and celebrate the rich diversity of our wonderful city, and wider world. Films screening... 🦻🏾 Name Me Lawand 🐈⬛ Flow 🎣 Fire at Sea 🇮🇷 Persepolis 👨🏿🚀 Gagarine 🎟 ALL FILMS PAY-WHAT-YOU-CAN 🎟 📅 Screening Fri 10 – Sun 12 Oct Tickets via https://lnkd.in/ebNCSaR4

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  • New exhibition! 🖼🎨 Following its London show, we're excited to bring this collection of rarely-seen original works by renowned artist and printmaker Sue Gollifer to our gallery, alongside complementary video material. 📅 Sue Gollifer Retrospective will be in our gallery until Sun 11 Jan We'll also be joined by Sue Gollifer for an artist talk, drinks reception and curator-led tour on Thu 9 Oct, 6.30pm. 🗣 FREE tickets 🎟 via https://lnkd.in/gNXf9-3N

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