Phoenix Square
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| Former names | Digital Media Centre |
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| Location | Leicester, England, UK |
| Type | Cinema/Gallery/Cafe Bar |
| Opened | 2009 |
| Website | |
| www.phoenix.org.uk | |
Phoenix Square is a cinema in the city centre of Leicester, England. The centre hosts digital exhibitions and films of the arthouse and world cinema genres. Before being named Phoenix Square, it was referred to as Leicester Digital Media Centre.[1]
Work began on constructing the £21.5 million scheme in November 2007 and was completed in Autumn 2009: Phoenix Square officially opened on 19 November 2009. The cinema replaces the Phoenix Arts Centre, and maintains strong links with De Montfort University.[2]
The building houses a digital exhibition space and digital production facilities, two cinema screens, a screen room and screen lounge. Space is provided for 37 new creative businesses, as well as a cafe/bar open to the public.
References
- ↑ "Digital media centre name announced". Leicester City Council. 2009-02-16. Retrieved 2009-03-08.
- ↑ "Goodbye, Phoenix Arts, hello... Phoenix Square!". Leicester Mercury. 2009-02-16. Retrieved 2009-03-08.