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Ipswich Film Theatre

Ipswich Film Theatre

4.0(2 reviews)
9.5 mi

I must agree with marthfarquhar in most areas, except for the 5 star rating…read more It does have the potential to earn 5 stars but it needs to become used for more than just films in order to have a lifespan of more than a couple of years.

This is a great little cinema that tends to show the sort of films that don't get screened in the…read moremainstream multiplexes that cater for hoodie-wearing "yoof" (which is good, because the audience here is what you get when all the chattering, phone-fiddling, sweet-rustlers have gone to see Yet More Formulaic Hollywood Action Dross 4: The Next Sequel! at Cineplex Planet "R" Us). Ipswich Film Theatre closed down due to dwindling audiences a few years ago. A commercial chain took it over for a little while but, fortunately, soon left and moved on as they couldn't make enough money from the place. A group of cinephiles founded the Ipswich Film Theatre Trust and did a deal with the owners of the site (Ipswich Borough Council) and, staffed by volunteers, the place now offers the good people of Ipswich a reasonable range of independent, alternative, European and non-mainstream films three evenings a week. There are two cinemas: the larger one has had a cheap 'n' cheerful refit. While the new seats aren't the most comfortable seats in the world (or even in the Corn Exchange for that matter), you can get by for a couple of hours. The smaller cinema is an absolute treasure. Its tiny (it seats about 40) and the seats are very comfortable. There's an under-used area adjacent to the small cinema that is wasted (it should be a coffee bar) and there are two bars in the building but, shamefully, neither is open to serve a pint of real ale to accompany the real cinema. Overall, this is the kind of venue that needs a University film society to give it a shot in the arm and a kick in the pants: it should be open six evenings a week with the odd all-nighter schlock fest, along with decent beer and reasonable food on sale (anyone remember the wonderful days--and nights!--of The Scala at Kings Cross before it had to close?)

Palace Cinema Felixstowe

Palace Cinema Felixstowe

3.3(3 reviews)
2.8 mi

My wife and myself were really looking forward to an evening out…read more Great meal at Prezzo, then we were met by a most unhelpful and rude receptionist who, because I had not brought my booking confirmation was looking to throw us out until I ask her to check her screen. Much huffing and sighing later she let us in to Theatre 1 to see Elvis. It was freezing1 and the seats were hard and uncomfortable, turned in to a miserable experience. Couldn't wait to leave. Very sad. What is your response Mr Manager!!

The Palace is a cinema like 'how cinema's used to be'. Its recently had new signage and a lip of…read morepaint giving that old victorian stylish a new lease of life. There are two screens that are soon to be updated with all the latest technology and a simple shop selling sweets, popcorn and drinks. The screen sizes and sound systems don't match up to giant multiplex's but once the film starts you are engrosed anyway. The tickets prices are good and during the week they are even better (try on a Tuesday for the best bargain). Being in the centre of Felixstowe it is easy to find and there is ample parking at the side and over the road. Personally I would really like it if they invested in those big old fashioned posters over the top of the door (they have the space) and American 50's style popcorn sellers inside. However, they are modernising the whole place so it looking better every week, the films are modern enough and are usually only a week or two behind the 'big ones'. The seats are comfortable enough and mid week you can sometimes get a whole screen for a group of you giving a sense of relaxed atmosphere. The ticket price alone you draw you in as those multiplexes are charging far too much nowadays. Well worth a visit!!!

The Electric Palace - movietheaters - Updated May 2026

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