Cinema Berkhamsted

rex cinema, berkhamsted

the rex cinema regarded some, including daily telegraph, britain s beautiful cinema. described dame judi dench absolutely awe-inspiring , in 2014, rex declared britain s best cinema in inaugural guardian film awards. built in 1937 rex recognised english heritage fine example of 1930s art deco cinema. cinema designed architect david evelyn nye shipman , king circuit. closed in 1988, cinema extensively restored in 2004 , has become thriving independent local cinema. rex has sold-out houses evening showings, cinema movie palace original art deco trimmings (its interior features decorations of sea waves , shells). inside step golden age of film when going movies experience; cinema features luxurious seating , 2 licensed bars. managed owner james hannaway, introduces films. there question , answer session directors , actors involved in films; these sessions have included dame judi dench, charles dance, mike leigh , terry jones.

prior cinema s construction, elizabethan mansion, egerton house, had occupied site @ east end of high street 350 years. house occupied briefly (1904–07) arthur , sylvia llewelyn davies, children j. m. barrie s inspiration peter pan.