Hiring a cinema for an event
If you’re planning an event with a speaker element – maybe a brand message to be delivered, a new product to announce or a high-profile interview, a cinema is perfect. We love the brief to find a cinema as there are so many hidden gems and we can’t wait to share them. Take a look at some of our top picks and consider hiring a cinema for your next event.
WAYS TO MAKE YOUR CINEMA EVENT UNIQUE
The cinema format works so well as it gives your speakers or content undivided attention. Everyone is faced forward, the sound is perfect and the seats comfy. If you have a speaker or perhaps an interview, the raised stage gives everyone the perfect viewpoint. It’s also feels quite rock n roll hiring a cinema for an event, we’re not sure why! We love adding little touches and details to this format to make it really memorable.
Snacks. Let’s face it, going to the cinema is all about the snacks, right? From flavoured popcorn stalls on arrival through to gourmet bites at each seat, adding a little snack is a must.
Drinks. There’s something about having a glass of champagne whilst in the cinema which just feels very cool. Try it!
Branded items. If your event is launching a brand or new product, celebrating a milestone or announcing a new feature – branded items are perfect. From recyclable bottles through to personalised notebooks or throws on each seat, that little treat as guests sit is a lovely touch.
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OUR TOP FIVE
It’s hard to shortlist as there are so many options, however our top five favourites of the moment are;
BEST FOR – ADDED FUN.
THE HAMYARD
The Hamyard is a classic option – in fact check out the Firmdale hotel group in general for great cinema spaces. Head downstairs and you’ll find not only the cinema complete with brightly coloured leather seats, but a bowling alley next door. The perfect accompaniment to a cinema night.
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BEST FOR – A LUXURY OUT OF TOWN EXPERIENCE
HECKFIELD PLACE
This cinema feels like the ultimate old school glamour. Low lighting, individual tables and seriously comfortable seats. Bonus if you stay for dinner or even better stay all weekend.
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BEST FOR – UNCOVERED OPULENCE
ALEXANDRA PALACE
Seriously amazing – left uncovered for years, this space is just breath-taking and can accommodate large numbers as well. Impossible not to love, in our opinion.
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BEST FOR – CENTRAL LOCATION
THE LONDONER
One of the newest hotels in London comes complete with not one, but two cinemas. And also a huge pillar free ballroom perfect for screenings. Giving the amazing west end location without the chain cinema feel. Perfect.
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BEST FOR – NEW TO THE MARKET
BAFTA
Newly refurbished and looking amazing for it, the cinema at BAFTA is surely one of the best places to have a screening. Combine with hiring one of the event spaces as you’re spoilt for choice really with options here.
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