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.
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Phoenix brightens up January with season of comedy classics
Fri 4 Jan 2019
Phoenix is joining the British Film Institute (BFI)’s Comedy Genius season to screen three comedy classics from past and present – Tampopo, Sidewalk Stories, and 9 to 5.
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.
Phoenix puts Britain’s social housing crisis in the spotlight
Wed 21 Jun 2017
Paul Sng's documentary, Dispossession: The Great Housing Swindle, explores the catastrophic failures that have led to Britain's chronic shortage of social housing.
Phoenix shows watching films makes you feel good
Wed 19 Apr 2017
Research shows watching films together makes a real difference to the lives of elderly, isolated and vulnerable people.
Phoenix takes part in UK’s biggest ever celebration of black screen actors
Mon 5 Dec 2016
BFI's Black Star season heads to Phoenix.
Phoenix immerses Diwali visitors in an Ocean of Light
Tue 11 Oct 2016
Visitors to Leicester’s Diwali will be able to walk through ‘Ocean of Light’, a stunning outdoor artwork featuring thousands of lights suspended in space - hosted by Phoenix.
UNESCO honour for Phoenix chairman
Tue 4 Oct 2016
Phoenix chairman Professor Alan Tuckett has received a top honour from UNESCO in recognition for his contribution to developing lifelong learning worldwide.
Horror short films invited to scare the pants off film festival audience
Tue 13 Sep 2016
Submissions are now open for filmmakers to submit short films to be screened as part of the Frightarama horror all-nighter on 28 Oct 2016
Leicester festival puts Midlands filmmakers in the spotlight
Wed 17 Aug 2016
The Short Cinema film festival, at Leicester’s Phoenix cinema and art centre, is in its tenth year and will run from Wed 24 August to Sat 27 August
Affordable summer fun for children at Phoenix
Mon 11 Jul 2016
With great films, creative workshops and young filmmaker summer camps, there's plenty to keep young ones inspired this summer at Phoenix.
Phoenix welcomes guide dogs for special screening in partnership with Vista
Wed 25 May 2016
Phoenix is excited to be joining forces with Vista, the region's leading charity for people with sight loss, for a special screening of The Lady in the Van on Friday 27 May.