Regent Street Cinema

On the Grid : Regent Street Cinema

"Built in 1848, Regent Street 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. Re-opened by the University of Westminster in May 2015, reinstating one of the most historic cinemas in Britain to its former grandeur. The cinema offers exclusive premieres, repertory screenings, retrospectives, documentaries, animation and experimental cinema. You can also catch double bills, showcasing the best of home-grown British talent, world cinema and classic movies in this classic venue." - UsVs

"Regent Street Cinema, Fitzrovia. Built in 1848, Regent Street 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. Re-opened by the University of Westminster in May 2015, reinstating one of the most historic cinemas in Britain to its former grandeur. The cinema offers exclusive premieres, repertory screenings, retrospectives, documentaries, animation and experimental cinema. You can also catch double bills, showcasing the best of home-grown British talent, world cinema and classic movies in this classic venue."

Where was ‘Black Bag’ Filmed? All the Filming Locations for the Sexy New Spy Thriller

Used for George and Kathryn’s pivotal cinema date, this historic picture house provides a key plot location built around a cinema ticket stub. The rake of the seating is noted as being quite steep, giving a good view of the characters, and there was a buzz on set about filming there because it’s also regarded as the birthplace of British cinema, adding an extra layer of significance to the scene. - Phil de Semlyen