cinema project
A new cinema for St Albans
Welcome to the official information source for the restoration of the cinema on the London Road in St Albans led by James Hannaway, CEO of The Rex Cinema.
Latest news - name the cinema competition!
Enter online here for the chance to see your suggested cinema name up in lights. The winner will be announced at an open day on Sunday 12 September. You can also read the latest statement from James Hannaway, download the full project update, see photos of the interior and join the official Facebook page.
How you can help
Sponsor a seat (£1,000) and have your name displayed in the foyer and embroidered on the chair. Please make cheques payable to The Alpha Cinema St Albans Ltd and send them to The Rex, High St, Berkhamsted HP4 2FG. Or pay by direct transfer to acct name: The Alpha, acct no: 45477009 , sort code: 09-01-27.
Cinema naming competition, news & next open day
Suggest a new name for the cinema, find out about the next open day, keep up to date with the latest news and read statements from James Hannaway.
Pictures from a privileged peep inside the derelict former Odeon. These were taken by torchlight before restoration work on the cinema started.
Information on the 1 and 5 year Advanced Booking List (ABL) options (£285 /£2,000), seat sponsorship (£1,000), loans and investments.
A history of the cinema in St Albans
A brief history of the landmark building in St Albans formerly know as The Alpha, The Poly, The Regent and The Odeon, which closed in 1995.
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