Immersive cinema company Secret Cinema has applied for a premises license to operate a new 1,500-seat venue on the Greenwich Peninsula.
Key facts
- •Secret Cinema received planning permission for the 1,500-seat venue last month.
- •The venue is designed to host a rotating series of immersive productions based on famous films.
- •Two local residents have formally objected to the license application.
- •The site is slated for residential redevelopment after 10 years.
Secret Cinema, a company known for immersive film experiences, has submitted a premises license application for a permanent location on the Greenwich Peninsula in south-east London. The proposed venue would feature 1,500 seats and host a series of productions based on major film titles.
By the numbers
Licensing and Operational Details
The application requests permission to sell alcohol and remain open until 23:30 BST on weekdays and until midnight on weekends. Greenwich Council is scheduled to make a decision on the license on 11 August.
Local Concerns and Future Plans
The project has received two objections from local residents who cited concerns regarding potential noise and disturbance. While the venue is intended to be a long-term site, it is approved for a temporary 10-year period, after which the land is designated for residential tower blocks under the Greenwich Peninsula Masterplan.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by BBC Entertainment & Arts.
