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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.
Fri 2 Oct 2020
We reopen after lockdown, and announce a further £400,000 secured towards our Phoenix 2020 venue expansion
Thu 19 Sep 2019
Amit Gupta, BAFTA-nominated writer and director for film, theatre and television, becomes Phoenix's first honorary Patron. Photo credit: Mark Lord
Tue 16 Jul 2019
Phoenix is encouraging its customers to put their names on its expanded cinema and art centre as part of a new charitable fundraising programme 2020 | BE PART OF IT.
Wed 26 Jun 2019
£250,000 has been pledged by The Garfield Weston Foundation and £100,000 from The Foyle Foundation.
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.
Mon 4 Mar 2019
Phoenix Leicester's plans to become a four screen independent cinema by 2020 have been granted planning permission by the local planning authority.
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!
Wed 24 Oct 2018
Phoenix delighted to receive news Leicester city council has committed £1 million towards Phoenix 2020 expansion project.
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.