The long-awaited Throwley Yard Cinema in Sutton will open its doors on Friday 21st June and artist impressions of the first look inside and plans have just been released. This new venue promises to be much more than a traditional cinema, offering a vibrant mix of entertainment and community activities right in the heart of Sutton.
Throwley Yard Cinema is on the site of the former Chicago nightclub, which had been vacant since 2013 and also housed a Wilko, and is the result of a collaborative project between Sutton Council and the Really Local Group. This innovative space features a four-screen cinema, live event space, bar, café and a DJ academy led by the famous Dixon Brothers from KISS FM.
To celebrate the opening, Throwley Yard Cinema is offering all movie tickets for just £6 for the first month. The initial line-up includes highly anticipated films such as Pixar’s Inside Out 2, motorcycle crime thriller The Bikeriders, action comedy Bad Boys: Ride or Die, indie drama La Chamira and Freud’s Last Session, starring Anthony Hopkins and Matthew Goode.
Preston Benson, founder and CEO of Really Local Group, expressed his excitement about the launch. He said: “Throwley Yard Cinema has been in the works for a number of years, so we’re delighted to be opening our doors next week. Built on the site of the former Chicago nightclub, the venue has undergone a massive refurbishment to revitalize the space as a cultural hub in the heart of the high street, bringing a wide range of film and entertainment to the local community.
“We are very proud of the space we have created and we look forward to the local people of Sutton enjoying the new venue and the rich program of films and events it will offer.”
Throwley Yard Cinema is designed to be a versatile community space. As well as film screenings, it will host live events, offer a spacious café and sun terrace and act as a meeting place for local groups. The DJ academy will provide classes and workshops, enriching the local music scene.
She added: “We are bringing empty buildings back into use and creating new jobs for local people.”
In addition to its regular programming, Throwley Yard Cinema will be participating in the London Festival of Architecture with events such as a screening and tour on 17 June and a discussion on the revitalization of urban spaces on 20 June.
The cinema has also launched a special early bird membership offer, available until the opening day. Membership benefits include free movie tickets, discounts on tickets and benefits, and exclusive event invitations. For more information, membership and to stay updated, visit their website or follow them on Instagram, Facebook and X.
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