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Notting Hill Coronet
103 Notting Hill Gate
Notting Hill GAte
W11 3LB
tel.: 02077276705
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Changeling
Movie - certificate 15times: 21 - 27 Nov 2008 Wed, Thu 2:20 PM, 5:30 PM, 8:30 PM
prices: 7.00
Notting Hill Coronet
About Notting Hill CoronetThis year the Coronet reached the grand old age of 107, and despite the closure scares of last year (which had the whole of Notting Hill up in arms), this much-loved landmark on the London film circuit is still going strong.
The beautiful listed building recently underwent a thorough refurbishment and restoration programme. The inside still evokes Edwardian decadence and everything is still very plush and rich, but they’ve added the very modern upgrades of a multi-track digital sound system to compete with the latest multiplexes, and an impressive ’cinemacannica’ projection system, as found in the Odeon Leicester Square .
But then, you don’t go to the Coronet for the latest mod cons, but rather the thrill of experiencing the pictures as they used to be. Waiting for the film to start, you almost expect to see a newsreel to come flickering on and the vendors in straw boaters to come out. The less romantic will be relieved to hear that despite the antique surroundings the programme is thoroughly modern with all the latest Hollywood offerings - the Coronet remains a cinema for the people, not just film buffs.
If you haven’t been in a while then get to know the Coronet again, it’ll remind you what the movies are all about.
Great old cinema - proper size with circle and stalls, the fully monty. Belongs to Kensington Temple, the charismatic christians, of all people. It's probably about the last cinema that you could enjoy a fag with movie. I think they banned smoking about 2 or 3 years ago.
Have just spent 16 days in London seeing theatre, visiting with friends and generally soaking up the London performing arts vibe. On one of my 'discovery' walks I found the Coronet Theatre and the note on the front door saying all Tuesday sessions 3 pounds 50 pence. Too good to pass up. The following Tuesday I met an Aussie director friend of mine, had lunch and saw Last King of Scotland at the Coronet. WOW and DOUBLE WOW, what a beauty of a theatre and such a grand way to see the latest flicks from a balcony seat no less.We absolutely loved it and I'll be definately returning to see films at this most georgous old theatre when next I'm in London.GOLD STAR to all involved in bringing and keeping this treasure alive.Regards.
This is a beautiful 19th century cinema in the Portobello Road/Notting Hill area, much more spacious than it''s immediate neighbours. A huge ornate, gilded, auditorium with a balcony seating area. The cinema started out as a theatre of some repute. King Edward VIIth apparently attended, as well as John Gielgud possibly.It's now one of the most gorgeous cinemas in London, and much under-reported. This is probably largely because of the programming, which is (as far as I'm aware) only current releases. It's target audience is the regular cinemagoer and not the arthouse buff.The cafe/bar is well stocked for the general public, and short on fancy grilled vegetables and cocktails which have overrun the immediately neighbouring independant cinemas. And I for one am thankful for that. The staff are friendly and talkative. They behave more members of a club, or an extended family, than the staff of a cinema.As a result, the Coronet is where I go for current releases, in a stunning setting which remains relatively low priced, and yet provides all refreshments you might need (unless it's sundried things, Italian bread, and pink wine from France.)In short, I can't help giving them top marks in all categories. If I had one suggestion, it's that they should broaden their range of films a little, without, heaven forbid, getting too close to the Gate or the Electric.
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