COVID-19 Update: Latest News on Reopening
Fri 26 Feb 2021
Though we remain closed for the time being, the government’s announcement of the timetable for the easing of lockdown finally means that we can start planning to reopen.
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COVID-19 Update: Phoenix closed until further notice
Tue 5 Jan 2021
Yesterday’s government announcement of a new national lockdown, coupled with Leicester’s Tier 4 status, means that Phoenix will remain closed until further notice.
Phoenix receives £237,000 Government funding to shore up independent cinema recovery
Mon 21 Dec 2020
Phoenix has been awarded £237,767 from the Government’s Cultural Recovery Fund - designed to support independent cinemas across England whose businesses have been interrupted by Covid-19.
Arts Council awards £645,000 to support Phoenix 2020
Fri 11 Dec 2020
We've been awarded a ‘Capital Kickstart’ grant of £645,586 in support of our Phoenix 2020 expansion plans. The award is designed to help cultural organisations whose development projects have been delayed due to Covid-19.
COVID-19: Phoenix closed until January 2021
Thu 26 Nov 2020
Today’s government announcement which places Leicester in tier 3 means that Phoenix is unable to reopen at the end of the current lockdown and will now remain closed until early next year.
Phoenix reopens after lockdown
Fri 2 Oct 2020
We reopen after lockdown, and announce a further £400,000 secured towards our Phoenix 2020 venue expansion
With your help… we plan to reopen Phoenix in early October
Thu 30 Jul 2020
We want to update you on our plans for reopening, and we'd also like to ask you to complete a short survey to help us understand your feelings about returning to us.
Update On Our Plans For Reopening
Fri 26 Jun 2020
In light of the continuing easing of lockdown measures which will see some larger cinemas opening in July, we want to update you on the work that is taking place at Phoenix as we move towards reopening.
COVID-19: Update on the Temporary Closure of Phoenix
Fri 12 Jun 2020
After giving much thought to when it will be safe and viable to re-open, we have decided Phoenix will remain closed to the public until the early autumn.
COVID-19: An Update From Phoenix
Tue 17 Mar 2020
It is with great regret that due to the evolving situation around COVID-19 we have taken the decision to close Phoenix to the public from tomorrow (Wednesday 18 March 2020).
A perfume that smells of death
Thu 9 Jan 2020
A new art installation premieres at Phoenix from 10 Jan – 23 Feb, featuring Thanatos - a perfume that evokes the scent of a decomposing body discovered in a woodland.
Phoenix awarded £4 million towards expansion plan by Arts Council England
Wed 3 Apr 2019
We're delighted to have received confirmation that Arts Council England will invest £4 million of National Lottery money towards Phoenix 2020.
Phoenix gives families a thrilling VR ride - on a swing...
Tue 22 Jan 2019
Over half term, Phoenix is giving families the chance to put on virtual reality headsets, jump on a playground swing, and be transported into a thrilling virtual adventure.
Phoenix exchanges cinema tickets for donations to help the homeless at Christmas
Tue 27 Nov 2018
We're giving away tickets to a charity screening of It’s a Wonderful Life on Fri 7th Dec in return for donations to Action Homeless’ Winter Appeal.
Phoenix brings Virtual Reality movies to the masses
Fri 16 Nov 2018
Phoenix is to become one of the first UK cinemas to screen Virtual Reality (VR) films as part of it regular cinema programme.
Phoenix 2020 designs revealed
Mon 29 Oct 2018
We reveal the architectural plans for our two storey 1,200 square metre extension - with green roof terrace + room for 2 new cinemas, an art gallery and more!
Phoenix expansion boosted by £1 million support from Leicester City Council
Wed 24 Oct 2018
Phoenix delighted to receive news Leicester city council has committed £1 million towards Phoenix 2020 expansion project.
Pakistan's biggest film star to open film festival at Phoenix
Thu 8 Mar 2018
Mahira Khan, Pakistan’s biggest celebrity actress will be in Leicester on Thursday 15 March to open the UK Asian Film Festival at Phoenix Cinema and Art Centre.
Knighthood for Phoenix chair in 2018 New Year Honours
Mon 1 Jan 2018
Phoenix is delighted to congratulate its chairman Alan Tuckett who has been recognised with a Knighthood in the New Year Honours for his services to developing lifelong adult learning.
Phoenix Access Cinema Appeal
Fri 22 Dec 2017
Help us raise the £2,000 we need to buy 26 new amplified headsets – to help more people with sight and hearing loss enjoy films at Phoenix.
£7 million expansion plans for Leicester’s Phoenix cinema
Wed 20 Dec 2017
Phoenix has announced ambitious plans to expand its current venue and become a four screen independent cinema by the year 2020.