Phoenix Blog

News, views and some articles from our friends - all about Phoenix and the film and art we're involved in

Action homeless charity screening at Phoenix

Phoenix exchanges cinema tickets for donations to help the homeless at Christmas

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.

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A boy playing football in The Journey

Phoenix brings Virtual Reality movies to the masses

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.

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Phoenix 2020 design

Phoenix 2020 designs revealed

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!

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Phoenix 2020 artists impression

Phoenix expansion boosted by £1 million support from Leicester City Council

24 Oct 2018

Phoenix delighted to receive news Leicester city council has committed £1 million towards Phoenix 2020 expansion project.

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Beth Kettel filming dancers

Artist interview – Beth Kettel

19 Oct 2018

We talked to artist Beth Kettel whose experimental music video ‘A Bang, A Bomb, A Lie And A Band That Stands for Something Else' premieres at Phoenix.

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Knighthood for Phoenix chair in 2018 New Year Honours

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.

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