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to the new internet home of the famous Electric Cinema, Birmingham. The cinema is the oldest working cinema in the UK first opening on December 30th 1909. The building is now home to luxury sofa seating, waiter service and a full bar. We look forward to playing you the best in independent and intelligent mainstream films. OUR ONLINE BOOKING SYSTEM IS NOW ACTIVE. PLEASE GO TO THE PROGRAMME PAGE TO BOOK Opening: We are open 30 mins before the first performance of the day. Because we think you watch enough commercials on Tv, we don't ask you to sit through 20 minutes . We do show a couple of trailers for forthcoming films so generally main feature commences no later than 10 mins after the printed time. Pay by card: W e accept Visa, Visa Electron, Master Card, Maestro and Solo.

New Pictures We've uploaded lots of pictures of the cinema and some of our events and parties. click here to view!
NEW SOUND SYSTEM We have just installed the latest Dolby Digital Sound system so now you really can have best of both worlds; our unique atmosphere and the greatest cinematic experience in the city! ----------------------------------------------
Malmaison Hotel Offer Why not make a weekend of it and stay at Malmaison in the Mailbox for a special Electric Cinema rate of £109 per night! Just phone and book a seat with us and we'll tell you how to apply for the reduced rate (valid Fri-Sun). They also have a fantastic new Grand Prix menu ideal before or after the film. For for details on the hotel please visit their website: www.malmaison.com ----------------------------------------
The Electric Cinema is proud to be associated with La Fee Absinthe. We are only one of a handful of establishments in the country to serve Parisian absinthe using a traditional fountain. These fountains were found in France in the 19th century and it was not uncommon to see one at each end of the bar pouring four classes simultaneously. You can find more information on La Fee here: www.lafeeabsinthe.com and: www.eAbsinthe.com Take a look at our gallery for pictures of the fantastic La Fee green London bus and our very own absinthe fairies who served La Fee Bohemian Absinth and Parisian Absinthe at our recent party. Click here ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Film Sound and Music The Electric Cinema also houses a recording studio and dubbing theatre: www.electricsoundstudios.co.uk ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------