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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Entertainment
George Butler

Cine-files: Abbeygate Picturehouse

Abbeygate Picturehouse
Abbeygate Picturehouse Photograph: Picturhouse

This week's Cine-files is by George Butler. If there's a cinema you'd like to tell Guardian readers about, email adam.boult@guardian.co.uk

Location

Situated down a side street in the centre of Bury St Edmunds.

Building

Although the cinema only became a Picturehouse in 2010, it's history stretches back much further. Originally the building was a music hall, becoming a full-time cinema in 1926. Inside there's a deli-style cafe, fully licensed bar and a resplendent tea room with old bay windows.

Clientele

The cinema attracts older audiences, and is a slightly upper-market alternative to the large multiplex on the other side of town.

Programme

There are a wide number of documentaries screened as well as world cinema and events from the Royal Albert Hall. A few more mainstream films are available, usually at the weekend. Prices are fairly standard and there's a membership option available.

Further comments

For those willing to sacrifice a small amount of screen size for comfier seats and the option to enjoy a pint of Aspall cider, this cinema is definitely worth a look.

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