Phoenix Blog

Film writers and critics Pamela Hutchinson and Christina Newland present some of Hollywood’s most risqué films (all new restorations care of Park Circus and Warner Bros) made before the 1930's Hays code was enforced.

Leicester’s Phoenix Cinema and Art Centre has been awarded £246k funding over the next 3 years by Arts Council England (ACE).

Our Cinema Programme Manager Jake walks us through the highlights of our reopening programme in November.

We're pleased to share our new digital arts podcast. In this first episode we discuss the the art programme at Phoenix, giving an overview of things we've done in the past and a preview of what to expect as we prepare to open our new gallery space.

Carol Leeming MBE delves into the importance of black women's stories in film, in specific relation to the release of dramedy Queen of Glory.

We welcome Irina Tsokova to Phoenix as our new Digital Arts Manager. She’s joined our team in the exciting run up to the launch of our expanded venue and new art gallery in January 2023.