Community Workshop / St Matthews Half Term Workshops
Mon 22 – Wed 24 Oct
We’re back at the St Matthews Centre for more fun family workshops exploring the world of creative technology
Family Workshop / Pyka Loop Junk Instruments
Sat 27 Oct, 12pm – 3pm
Pyka Loop is a unique creative tool that lets you to make amazing electonic music using homemade instruments
Schools / Arts Award Supporter
Throughout the school year
Phoenix is a supporter of Arts Council England's Arts Award and offers chances for young people to take part in the cultural experiences necessary to achieve their qualification.
Schools / Artsmark Partnership
Throughout the school year
Phoenix is an Artsmark Partner, offering schools and education settings a range of activities to support their Artsmark journey
Course / Rethinking Harry Potter
Sat 3 Nov, 10.30am – 4pm
Join us as we explore, discuss and debate some of the key themes, values and politics of Harry Potter. An absolute must for Potter fans (over 18s only).
Course / GUILLERMO DEL TORO
Sat 17 Nov, 10.30am – 4pm
Delve into the life and work of acclaimed Mexican film director Guillermo del Toro.
Family Workshop / Drawing Virtual Reality
Sat 17 Nov, 12pm – 3pm
Design, draw, collage and colour-in your own virtual reality room and turn it into a 360 degree space that you can view online or through a VR headset.
Further Education / Into Film: 16-18 Consultations
Nov 2018 – Mar 2019
In partnership with Into Film we are recruiting for consultation sessions which are part of a nationwide initiative with independent cinemas.
Course / Ealing Comedies
Sat 19 Jan 2019, 10.30am – 4pm
Dive into British Cinema history to explore the comedy genius of Ealing Studios, responsible for classics like The Lavender Hill Mob, The Titfield Thunderbolt, Passport to Pimlico and The Ladykillers.
Course / Gender, Sexuality and The Horror Genre
Sat 26 Jan 2019, 10.30am – 4pm
Join us for an exploration of how and why gender and sexuality are so integral to horror films, their popularity and their effect.
Course / The Art of Screenwriting: A Practical Guide
Tuesdays, 12 Feb – 2 Apr 2019, 7pm – 9pm
A practical, skills-based guide to screenwriting, taking you from your initial idea to a finished, short film script over the course of eight weeks.
KS2 Education days / Silverscreen Primary Education
Available throughout the academic year
Phoenix has developed a partnership with Silverscreen Primary Education, run by qualified teacher and actor Adam Pepper, to offer primary schools the chance to use film inside and outside the classroom in an engaging and fun way.
Screenings / Private screenings for schools and colleges
Available throughout the academic year
Private screenings for schools and colleges can be booked throughout the academic year and curated with our education team to support or enhance your curriculum topics.
Read / Schools Pack 2018
Download the PDF
Please read our 2018 Schools Pack, which features further information about our venue.
More about Phoenix
Phoenix / About Cinema
Phoenix is an independent cinema screening the best films from around the world, from micro-budget foreign pictures to Hollywood blockbusters.
Phoenix / About Art
Phoenix’s art and digital culture programme presents free exhibitions, by artists from across the world, supported by Arts Council England and De Montfort University.
Phoenix / About Learning
Whether for pleasure, professional skills or education, Phoenix's short courses, talks, workshops and screenings make learning rewarding and fun.
Phoenix Leicester
Phoenix is Leicester’s centre for independent cinema, art and digital culture. We are a charity.
In our two 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.
If you fancy a drink, dinner or somewhere to meet friends, our Café Bar is open all day serving freshly-cooked food, and drinks you can take into our cinema screen if you wish.
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.