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Little Theatre Cinema
The Little Theatre Cinema in Bath is a charming two-screen venue that has been a staple of the city's cultural scene since its opening in 1935. Founded by community theatre pioneer Consuelo de Reyes and her husband, set designer Peter King, the cinema originally functioned as a news theatre, showing hourly programmes of documentaries and newsreels. Feature films were first shown in 1939, with the first two being Peg of Old Drury starring Anna Neagle and Oh Mr Porter starring Will Hay. The cinema has retained much of its 1930s charm, including a balcony in the main auditorium, despite undergoing refurbishments to keep up with modern technology. (bathrocks.co.uk, picturehouses.com, wheretogowithkids.co.uk)

Today, the Little Theatre Cinema offers a diverse programme of films, ranging from quality blockbusters to independent, classic, foreign-language, and art-house films. The cinema also features live HD broadcasts of productions from world-class arts venues, such as the New York Metropolitan Opera and the Bolshoi Ballet, as well as theatre productions like the Royal Shakespeare Company Live from Stratford-upon-Avon and National Theatre Live. Additionally, the cinema has a core programming strand dedicated to championing documentaries. (watershed.co.uk)

The Little Theatre Cinema is also known for its community engagement, offering various screenings and events for different audiences. These include relaxed screenings designed for neurodivergent audiences and those living with dementia, as well as autism-friendly screenings, Watch with Baby sessions, Kids' Club, and Toddler Time. The cinema is part of the Picturehouse Cinemas group, which operates 26 cinemas across the UK and is a stand-alone division of Cineworld PLC. (picturehouses.com, watershed.co.uk)