The Curzon Soho is to close for the summer, this is a real shame, but it is not permenant, thankfully. It is one of my favourite cinemas and a fun bar to drink in. It'll reopen in the autumn with new bar and cafe areas and major maintainance in the basement completed.
If you don't know the Curzon it is one of the best independent cinemas in London. The place to see something other than mainstream Hollywood fodder. The final day will be this Friday and they have a free audiovisual lounge in the bar and a range of short films planned. I got the announcement below in an email this afternoon...
Curzon Soho Closure
We regret to announce that from Friday 23rd May, the Curzon Soho cinema will experience an enforced closure for major building works at basement (screen) level. The cinema will be closed for several months and we will reopen in Autumn 2003.
While this essential maintenance work is carried out, we will use the opportunity to make improvements to most public areas of the cinema. We intend to post regular updates of how the refurbishment works are progressing on our website.
While we are closed, the newly refurbished Curzon Mayfair cinema will continue to show the best in foreign-language, independent and challenging film. The Mayfair will take on some of the Soho's regular events, including Sunday Repertory and My Favourite Film.
We would like to thank you for your support over the last five years, but please be assured that we will be back as soon as we possibly can. We look forward to your continuing support when we return - this time even better and even more diverse!
