Curtain to raise on new £3m cinema in Hucknall

Film lovers in Hucknall will finally be able to welcome big screen action back in their lives as a £3million cinema prepares to open its doors for the first time.
By The Newsroom
Published 11th Jun 2020, 15:58 BST
Updated 11th Jun 2020, 16:21 BST
The new screen at The ArcThe new screen at The Arc
The new screen at The Arc

Owners of Arc Cinema have announced that the cinema at The Byron on High Street, Hucknall is to open on Saturday, July 4.

This is the first date that the UK Government has said that cinemas in England are allowed to open.

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The cinema was originally planned to open on March 27 but the launch was postponed due to the Coronavirus situation. The final preparations have now been carried out to ensure the cinema is ready to open as soon as allowed with all the necessary safety features in place to cope with the ongoing social distancing requirements.

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The entrance lobby at The ArcThe entrance lobby at The Arc
The entrance lobby at The Arc

The Arc Cinema has also recently appointed a new manager – local Hucknall resident - Mark Gallagher.

Mark said: “I love films and I am really looking forward to bringing cinema back to the people of Hucknall in this fantastic building. The finishing touches have now been made and we can’t wait to open our

doors. We know people will be delighted with the quality, comfort and service on offer in their new cinema. There will be special measures in place because of the Covid 19 restrictions to ensure the safety of all our visitors and staff but we are certain that they won’t detract from the overall experience”

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The cinema is a real treat to look forward to as it will have 425 luxury leather electric recliner seats with masses of legroom, laser digital projection and Dolby Digital 7.1 surround sound. Access for all is key to The Arc Cinema’s offer with all screens being wheelchair accessible and subtitled screenings, kids’ clubs and parent and baby screenings part of the offer.

The cinema will show the latest blockbuster and independent films as well as broadcast screenings of opera, ballet and theatrical productions. There will be a full range of delicious snacks and drinks on offer and all the screens are licensed so you can enjoy a beer or glass of wine while watching the film.

The Irish cinema operator, The Arc Cinema, has invested £3 million in converting the old Byron Cinema into a state of the art 4 screen cinema.

The Arc Cinema is an Irish cinema operator that is currently opening a number of sites in the UK.

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