Since then it has had several changes of ownership, becoming the phoenix cinema in 1989 before being established as the first of what is now the picturehouse chain of 11 cinemas the building is an eccentric delight, situated about 15 minutes from the centre of oxford. By 1925 it was under the management of a cockney showman ben jay and. Filmuforia guide to indie and arthouse cinemas london. It is at 57 walton street in the jericho district of oxford the phoenix used to be an independent cinema, and from 1989 the picturehouse cinemas chain developed from it. Myphoenix membership and loyalty phoenix leicester. Become a member today for free cinema tickets, great discounts and much more. Revisiting oxford this year, i just had to return as it has. The first cinema in the chain, phoenix picturehouse, opened in oxford in. All cinemas aldgate bloomsbury canterbury colchester knutsford mayfair oxford richmond ripon sheffield soho victoria wimbledon. Historic, centuryold cinema boasting two screens and a friendly upstairs bar. We add a 70p booking fee per ticket excluding tickets for picturehouse members to bookings made online or.
To receive a weekly email newsletter with details of upcoming events, film times and other phoenix cinema news, submit your email address below. The phoenix cinema is an independent singlescreen community cinema in east finchley, london, england. It was built in 1910 and opened in 1912 as the east finchley picturedrome. Actus performance management software advance change ltd. Buchanan graduated from oxford brookes university with a ba in business management, and is a. Alliance of research universities with our partners cambridge, oxford, yale, peking, tokyo.
Hundreds of moneysaving offers on health, lifestyle, shopping, travel. Oneyear online eventaccess membership for two or four at seatjunky up. The phoenix has an enticing entrance which opens out onto a lively and cosmopolitan oxford. Since 2012 the multinational cineworld group has owned picturehouse cinemas. Phoenix picturehouse listings cinemas schedules and. The loveliest little cinema in oxford showing the best in arthouse, independent, cult and quality mainstream films oxford, uk. Phoenix cinema phoenix cinema, oxford opening times. I know that there are perks to having a membership such as discounts at certain restaurants but a number of the ones that you used to get in oxford. With kings college london and arizona state university phoenix, unsw. Film fans, performing arts lovers and young cinema goers can all join the phoenix. The phoenix has revived its latenight after dark programme, much to the delight of oxford. The cinema first opened in 19, called the north oxford kinema. Picturehouse cinemas limited is a limited company registered in england as company number 2310403 and its registered office is 8th floor, vantage london, great west road, brentford tw8 9ag. This single screen venue is one of the oldest cinemas.
Located in the jericho area, slightly beyond the offices of the oxford university press, it is surrounded by nice. The phoenix cinema is an oxford institution and the only place that many of the more interesting films can be seen. As of 2017, we have had a strong sustainability remit which we are implementing across our cinemas. I know that there are perks to having a membership such as discounts at certain restaurants but a number of the ones that you used to get in oxford specifically such as at giraffe and loch fyne are no. We are a living wage and flexible working employer and have a zero gender pay gap. Best independent cinemas in london great places to watch. The fully licensed rooftop bar is a welcome addition to this twoscreened cinema. Legendary cinema phoenix picturehouse, oxford traveller. I loved the eclectic mix of films, the comfortable atmosphere and the fact that it was an independent, located in the wonderfully quirky area of jericho. Phoenix picturehouse cinema oxford listings and film.
Built in 1910, the phoenix is the second oldest continuouslyrunning cinema. We show an eclectic mix of independent, mainstream. From films and digital art, to education resources and new opportunities to get creative online, we share our top recommendations for the week ahead. Odeon oxford magdalen st view listings and book cinema. Picturehouse cinemas is a network of cinemas in the united kingdom, operated by. Discount code required when booking, excludes phoenix cinema. The phoenix picturehouse screens a diverse and interesting mixture of arthouse, independent, quality mainstream and foreign cinema to ensure a stimulating diversity.
Phoenix cinema phoenix cinema oxford cinema opening times. The ultimate picture palace upp is a locally owned independent cinema just off east oxford s cowley road with a single screen in a cosy auditorium. You can help support the phoenix while making great savings on tickets and more by joining one of our membership schemes. Selfridges, oxford street one of londons most iconic fashion and department stores is due to add a 2 screen cinema. The database includes information on over 220,000 faculty members. The phoenix picturehouse 57 walton street, ox2 6ae oxford, oxfordshire rated 4. Built in 1920, the phoenix cinema s antique exterior gives off a nostalgic vibe that will excite architecture and movie fans alike before they even set foot inside. Find the latest film times, trailers, prices at your local cinema in oxford magdalen st. With a dvd and bluray release due on july 25th, manga entertainment have now confirmed the dates and locations around the country set aside from theatrical screenings of the latest. Select date wednesday 26 february 2020 thursday 27 february.
It is one of the oldest continuouslyrunning cinemas. The cinema can be hired for private screenings, birthday parties, fundraisers, premieres, presentations, meetings, festivals, community events, film festivalsweve even hosted both a wedding and a. Phoenix picturehouse oxford 2020 all you need to know. In 1970 the single auditorium was divided into two, and renamed studios one and two. Find the latest film times, trailers, prices at your local cinema in oxford george st. A final addition of the bar in the 1990s brought the cinema. Jericho is home to oxfords oldest surviving cinema, the phoenix. A wide range of discounts on musicrelated products and services negotiated by the ism. A final addition of the bar in the 1990s brought the cinema to its current configuration. The phoenix offers a unique programme of quality mainstream, arthouse, foreign language, independent and classic cinema. As part of the cinema or head office team, youll be at the forefront of making those connections with customers. Welcome to phoenix at home the place to come to find a handpicked selection of inspiring and entertaining content while phoenix is closed.
In 1989 the venue became the first of what was to form the picturehouse family of cinemas. These people were going to a late night screening of the 1998 cult hit the big lebowski at the phoenix picturehouse, where they would soon blend in with a crowd of similarly dressed film enthusiasts. View your guide for pubs and bars, restaurants, clubs. Phoenix cinema phoenix cinema is currently closed as the present time falls outside of the opening hours below. Our cinema listings, news and information have been provided to make your cinema going experience more enjoyable. If you wish to renew an existing membership, please log in and then click on the my membership link in the menu above. Top activities for teenagers in oxford with 24% of the population being students, and floods of tourists, oxford can feel like a vibrant place with plenty to do, but that doesnt necessarily make it feel like. Balliol college main site network registrations university of oxford.
The phoenix picturehouse screens a diverse and interesting mixture of arthouse, independent, quality mainstream and foreign cinema to ensure a stimulating. I am the marketing manager of phoenix cinema and arts centre, a charity whose purpose is to use film and art to enrich lives. Compared to their london sites the oxford curzon does far too much mainstream film, the fact that the small two screen phoenix cinema shows better content is somewhat alarming. The phoenix picturehouse is about 15 minutes walk from oxford city centre. Phoenix picturehouse 5758 walton street, oxford the list. As of 2017, we have had a strong sustainability remit which we are implementing across our cinemas and at head office. The phoenix picturehouse is a cinema in oxford, england. Odeon oxford george st view listings and book cinema.
Phoenix cinema east finchley, 52 high road, london n2 9pj. Its because of this i decided not to renew my curzon membership and instead i returned to the phoenix. If we have missed any cinemas or there is information that you feel should be added or corrected please contact our cinema. Myphoenix membership makes a wonderful gift for a film lover. The garden cinema one of london newest independent arthouse venues is due to open shortly in covent garden. Turner has served on the board of directors of phoenix services, warrior.
Since joining in 2011, i have overseen all aspects of b2c. Set over two floors and incorporating five screens, curzon oxford hosts a cafebar with a with. The staff are friendly, knowledgable and helpful, and it has a small but. We partnered with the phoenix picturehouse to bring you three film screenings to a huge screen in our rooftop restaurant. Patrick welsh marketing manager phoenix cinema and art. After a change of ownership in 1977, it was renamed the phoenix. The phoenix picturehouse, 57 walton street, oxford 2020.