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This flagship cinema in the heart of vibrant Brixton is London’s busiest and biggest independent cinema with five screens taking over 370,000 admissions a year. It is also the only cinema in the country with two digital projectors. Screenings of the best of world cinema are backed up by regular Sunday matinees, a choice of two different films for kids on Saturdays monthly Mother and Baby screenings and a host of one-off events.The original Ritzy was designed as the Electric Pavilion in 1910 by E. C. Homer and Lucas. The client was Israel Davis, one of a noted family of cinema developers who created a large chain in south and west London that included the listed Pavillion, Shepherds Bush. The Electric Pavillion opened on 11 March 1911 and was one of England’s earliest purpose built cinemas seating over 750 seats in the single auditorium."The Ritzy is my local cinema and, as a citizen of the global village, it provides me simultaneously with the cosmopolitan and the cosy." Will Self, author
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CINEMA INFORMATIONS

Ritzy PicturehouseBrixton OvalColdharbour LaneLondon SW2 1JGTel: 0871 704 2065Email: [email protected] PricesFILMS COMMENCING BEFORE 5PM AND LATE SHOWSFull price £6.50Members £4.50Conces...
Posted by on Fri, 28 Sep 2007 13:48:00 GMT

BECOME A MEMBER

What are Members' Free Screenings?Occasionally, we are able to screen a film a few weeks before release that we believe Members, our most loyal customers, will enjoy and which will benefit from some '...
Posted by on Fri, 28 Sep 2007 13:47:00 GMT

FUTURE SHORTS

Future Shorts is the leading and most innovative short film label. Since 2003, Future Shorts has created a rapidly expanding network that allows filmmakers the opportunity to have their work seen on t...
Posted by on Fri, 28 Sep 2007 13:44:00 GMT

SILVER SCREENING

Every Thursday before midday seniors can watch a film for the special ticket price of just £4.00, including complimentary tea/coffee and biscuits.
Posted by on Fri, 28 Sep 2007 13:44:00 GMT

BABY CLUB

By joining the HUGGIES® Big Scream Club parents can see current blockbusters, classics, art-house and foreign-language films with their babies on their laps.The Club is held every Friday at 11am. Door...
Posted by on Fri, 28 Sep 2007 13:43:00 GMT

Soulmates Cinema

Thelma and Louise liked the idea of getting away. Bill and Ted liked their excellent adventures. And Bogie and Bacall just liked each other. The movies are full of people who enjoy the same things. An...
Posted by on Fri, 28 Sep 2007 13:42:00 GMT

Autism-Friendly Screenings

Autism-Friendly Screenings are especially for children and adults with autism and their family, friends or carers. Because some children and adults with autism have sensory sensitivities to sound and ...
Posted by on Fri, 28 Sep 2007 13:40:00 GMT

ACCESSIBILITY

Facilities for People with DisabilitiesThis section explains the current facilities for people with disabilities and is intended to assist you in planning your visit.ADVANCE BOOKING:is always a good i...
Posted by on Fri, 28 Sep 2007 13:39:00 GMT

HISTORY

The building was designed as the Electric Pavilion in 1910 by E. C. Homer and Lucas. The client was Israel Davis, one of a noted family of cinema developers who created a large chain in south and west...
Posted by on Fri, 28 Sep 2007 13:38:00 GMT