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Everyone at Plymouth Arts Cinema was deeply saddened to hear of the death of Bernard Samuels yesterday. Bernard was the hugely influential Director of Plymouth Arts Centre between 1971-96 and was responsible for promoting the work of so many artists, writers, makers and creatives in the city for far longer … Continue Reading

Plymouth Arts Cinema has received an emergency grant of £45,054.00 from the Culture Recovery Fund.
£35 million from final round of Culture Recovery Fund has gone to 340 organisations across England
Grants are supporting organisations as they emerge from the Covid-19 pandemic
£1.57 billion funding package has protected jobs … Continue Reading

Plymouth Arts Cinema among 925 recipients to benefit from the latest round of awards from the Culture Recovery Fund.

This award will help Plymouth Arts Cinema to continue to deliver its rich programme of films.

More than £100 million has been awarded to hundreds of cultural organisations across the country … Continue Reading

The Board of Directors of Plymouth Arts Cinema announces the appointment of Paul Brookes as new Board Chair, effective as of October 7th 2021. Paul Brookes was Chief Executive of The Box/ Plymouth Museum from 2014 until 2021, presiding over the opening of Plymouth’s £47m cultural attraction The Box in … Continue Reading

Plymouth Arts Cinema has announced its plans to reopen on Friday 4th June, following months of closure due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

The city’s independent cinema will also be offering audiences the opportunity to enjoy new releases and old favourites with its annual Open Air Cinema events returning to Tinside Lido … Continue Reading

As we are sure you are aware, the national lockdown announced on January 4th means that we are unable to re-open the cinema as planned. This is obviously disappointing for all of us, staff, … Continue Reading

Sadly, and in accordance with the new lockdown rules, Plymouth Arts Cinema will be closed from Thursday 5 November. Screenings of White Riot and Miss Juneteenth on the 3rd and 4th November are going ahead as planned.

We very much hope to reopen again in December and will update … Continue Reading

Plymouth Arts Cinema has released its plans to reopen on Saturday 26th September, following months of closure due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
While cinemas in England have been allowed to open since July 4th, the majority of independent cinemas are planning September opening. The summer months are traditionally quiet for independent … Continue Reading