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Cult venue Prince Charles cinema ‘saved’ after lease renewal signed

The much-loved central London institution, which has been threatened with closure since January 2025, secures 25-year lease without break clause with…

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According to The Guardian, the much-loved central London institution, which has been threatened with closure since January 2025, secures 25-year lease without break clause with current landlords The celebrated Prince Charles repertory cinema in London’s Leicester Square has announced that the threat of closure has been staved off by signing a new 25-year lease with its landlords.

This entertainment story centres on the United Kingdom. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Prince Charles, London’s Leicester Square and Saved the PCC.

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United Kingdom · Europe
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Prince Charles, London’s Leicester Square, Saved the PCC, London
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