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Described by The Guardian newspaper as "perhaps the finest independent cinema in the country" the Tyneside Cinema occupies a building designed and built in 1937 by Dixon Scott, the great-uncle of film directors Ridley and Tony Scott. The cinema , after years of decline, reopened in May 2008 following a £7 million pound refurbishment and restoration which included 2 additional screens in addition to its original art deco main theatre.
The cinema specialise in World, Independent and "Art-House" films but mixes these with an occasional blockbuster. It is a real gem and a delightful antidote to its multiplex alternatives. The extension and redevelopment was designed by Fletcher Priest Architects.
And it shows films that knitters can go to semi-watch - more lighting than usual - while knitting!
ReplyDeleteI knew it as the Tyneside Film Theatre and before that as the News Theatre.
ReplyDeleteHi Rachel; I have been there on Knitting Evening.
ReplyDeleteNovo.... you're showing your age... days of Fellini, Bunuel, Bergman etc;
I also remember the Tatler at the Haymarket.
ReplyDeleteI used to love going to the coffee rooms at the Tyneside Cinema, haven't been since the reopening though
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