Little Theatre Cinema, Bath: Hours, Address, Little Theatre Cinema Reviews: 4.5/5
Little Theatre Cinema
Little Theatre Cinema
4.5
1:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Monday
1:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday
1:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sunday
1:00 PM - 9:00 PM
About
The Little Theatre Cinema was built by community theatre pioneer Consuelo de Reyes and her husband in 1935. It initially functioned as a news theatre open from midday and showing hourly programmes of documentaries and newsreels. Feature films were first shown in 1939, the first two being "Peg of Old Drury" starring Anna Neagle followed by "Oh Mr Porter" starring Will Hay. The cinema thrived on local support throughout the years as other Bath cinema venues closed and in 1979 the former scenery store and lounge area were converted into a second screen. In spite of many refurbishments to keep the cinema up-to-date with digital sound and the latest projection technology, and a renewal of the seats to give the very best comfort levels, The Little Theatre has retained the charm and welcoming warmth of a 1930's cinema, including a luxury balcony with sofas in the main auditorium.
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Luana M
9 contributions
I've been in Bath for a couple of days and this is an hidden gem which I'm glad I uncover. This cinema have three screening rooms with big screens and the sound is excellent. I really enjoyed watching Top Gun - Maverick here!!! Also they have a vast choise of snack for Gluten intollerant guests. I really enjoyed !!!
Written July 3, 2022
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Adele T
Gainsborough, UK12 contributions
Couples
Loved everything sat in the balcony on the most comfortable seat ever. Popcorn was delicious staff were great.
Wish I lived in bath as I would never watch a film anywhere else again.
Wish I lived in bath as I would never watch a film anywhere else again.
Written February 28, 2022
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whitbyabi
United Kingdom716 contributions
had 3 days in Bath and can recommend this gem of a cinema, cannot understand why anyone would want to go to the Odeon when this place seems to open all day! Big comfy seats and excellent choice of films.
Just what a visit to the cinema should be.
Just what a visit to the cinema should be.
Written January 13, 2022
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AndrewWoodBangkok
Hatfield, UK183 contributions
What an enjoyable personal cinema. Not the faceless hi tech unfriendly place you may encounter at the larger cinema groups. Service was personal and friendly. The actual theatre we used was very pleasant. Small but tastefully decorated and very comfortable.
Written February 28, 2020
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Zubeir
Leeds, UK19 contributions
My son and I were in Bath over a weekend and were looking for things to do in the evening. The local Odeon was full of rubbish blockbusters and big name films which didn't appeal to either of us. I found Little Theatre and during the day made a visit to see what it was like. It's an attractive cinema, though quite small as the name gives away. There's a small shop on the entrance area which sells popcorn and other snacks. We watched an early evening showing of Knives Out (highly recommended!) and had allocated seating as it was very busy.
Even though we were in the back row it was comfortable, we could see the screen clearly and it was loud enough to make the dialogue out. Everyone was very chatty during the adverts and trailers but soon quietened down when the film started.
Friendly staff and customers alike - I love places like these and if they hadn't been showing the film we wouldn't have had anything else to do so was well worth the visit - highly recommended!
Even though we were in the back row it was comfortable, we could see the screen clearly and it was loud enough to make the dialogue out. Everyone was very chatty during the adverts and trailers but soon quietened down when the film started.
Friendly staff and customers alike - I love places like these and if they hadn't been showing the film we wouldn't have had anything else to do so was well worth the visit - highly recommended!
Written December 30, 2019
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Forwhatitsworth
Aldringham, UK56 contributions
Couples
We decided to see Knives Out during our short stay in Bath. We just turned up and bought our tickets for the 17:45 showing. There are no seat reservations but we had plenty of empty seats to choose from. This is a small (as the name says) but very comfortable cinema, and the staff are very friendly. Highly recommended.
Written December 16, 2019
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Breffni440
Bath, UK15 contributions
My wife and I fell in love with the Little Theatre as a wedding venue when we first went to see it. We wanted an unconventionally beautiful wedding venue and this ticks all of the boxes. The building itself has 1920's charm and the staff have all of the additions to make it look really special on the day. The staff were also so accommodating in the lead up to the big day and could not have been better on the big day itself. They made the day so special and we can't thank them enough.
Written November 7, 2019
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jils2
London, UK80 contributions
While on holiday in Bath we saw that they were showing a classic black and white film - it was so nice to take a few hours out in this cosy cinema. Our screen was up several flights of stairs, which seemed tricky for a number of visitors so beware if you have accessibility concerns.
Written September 23, 2019
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Spud800
Cambridge, UK135 contributions
Lovely little cinema comfortable seats small adaturium which made it very easy for me to go to the cinema for the first time.
Written September 8, 2019
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Monica M
Keynsham, UK195 contributions
The Little Theatre is a real find. The Victorian/Georgian theatre is a real step back in time and comfortable too. It is lovely to visit a theatre that does not have a sound system that deafens to the point of being uncomfortable. There are two screens and the lower one is fine for anybody with a mobility problem but apparently the upper one would be difficult. The variety of things that the theatre screens is variable with a good collection of opera, drama and ballet. A real find!
Written September 4, 2019
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chrispeecock
Bath, UK2 contributions
Why was the hearing loop system not working when I visited last week? Bitterly disappointed.
Hi, have you recently shown Oh Mr Porter and soon to show The Titfield Thunderbolt, thanks
Little Theatre C
Bath, UK
Hi Stuart,
We have indeed. We screened Oh Mr Porter as part of our 80th Anniversary since screening feature films celebrations on Saturday 9th Feb (the same day the film was screened here in 1939). We have some more films lined up as part of our celebrations including The Titfield Thunderbolt on 9 March at 13.00 and The Smallest Show On Earth on 6 April at 13.00.
Thanks,
Mason.
Frequently Asked Questions about Little Theatre Cinema
- Little Theatre Cinema is open:
- Sun - Mon 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- Tue - Thu 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Fri - Fri 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- Sat - Sat 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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