How much do tickets cost?
NR - NEW RELEASES
Weekday Matinees - £8/£6 Mem
Eve/Wkend/Bank - £10/£6 Mem
REP - REPERTORY FILMS
1st Weekday Matinees - £5.50/£1.50 Mem
2nd Weekday Matinees - £5.50/£2.50 Mem
Eve/Wkend/Bank - £6.50/£4 Mem
Debit cards cost 25p per transaction, Credit Cards have a 3% charge.
Why are downstairs tickets so cheap and upstairs
so dear?
Well, the films we have downstairs are off general release, so we
pay less rental and don't have to charge you as much. The upstairs
films are newer and still on general release, so they cost more
to rent, and more to see.
Is
there a student discount?
Nope, not on tickets, but we do a concession membership, so you
can join and save on tickets that way!
Are
there group discounts?
We don't as a rule have a group discount policy (though
there is for certain Singalonga Shows). If you have a very
large group, speak with one of the cinema's Duty
Managers, and they will see if we can do you a deal
Do
you accept credit cards?
We accept all major cards, except American Express. If you are paying
by Debit card there is a 25p per transaction charge. Credit Cards
incur a 3% charge.
Can I buy tickets in advance?
You can book tickets for anything on our programme by visiting in
person at the cinema during cinema hours or you can call our Box
Office on 020 7494 3654. Booking over the phone incurs a small fee
to cover credit card charges. The Box Office phone-line is open
between 1:30pm to 8:30pm.
Is
it necessary to book in advance for a film?
Most films do not need to be pre-booked as we have lots of seats,
but as with anything some films will sell out (especially Previews
and other Special Event screenings) and you might want to book in
advance to ensure you're not disappointed
Can
I book online?
YES! here
I
heard you had films for £1 on Fridays, but where
did they go?
During 2006 we ran a special “Feel Good Friday” season
at the PCC. Films were just £1, plus you could also buy Popcorn,
Ice-cream, Coke and Beer for just £1 each too. Oh the good
old days...
Where
are you located?
We are at 7 Leicester Place at the north east corner of Leicester Square,
just up from the Hagen Daaz restaurant. Check our Cinema
Information for
more info on this one
What
time are you open?
We open our doors fifteen minutes before the first film of the day. We
close just after the last film has begun
Are
seats allocated or can I sit anywhere?
We operate a free-seating policy, except in exceptional
circumstances where allocated seating is preferential (like
film marathons and Gala evenings). Therefore we suggest
if you really want to nab your lucky seat, or one of the
Lover's Seats at the back of the stalls you'd
better not leave it until the last minute. The bar and
kiosk is open until after the last film of the day has
begun, so you can always pop out and grab some goodies
before the feature starts
Can I have one of your posters?
No, because of our programme we tend to bring back old classic films
quite often, so we keep all our best posters in a library in the
basement. However once in a while we have a big clear out and give
bundles away for free. You just have to beat the staff to the best
ones.
How big are the
screens?
Well, downstairs has 285 seats, upstairs 104. Both have nice big
screens and booming sound.
When
will a certain film play?
We usually try and screen films as soon as we can, but it is usually
limited by how well a film is performing elsewhere. Upstairs films
we try and get within a few weeks or so of release, they then gradually
make their way down to our cheaper screen.
Why
don't you programme further ahead?
The programme has to be kept as fresh as possible, so we
limit ourselves to only having 2 weeks programmed at any
stage. This means we can nab new films as and when they
become available, and means we can get rid of any that
are getting a little old in the tooth
Can
I make a request for a certain film?
We'd like to take suggestions for film seasons
or one-off screenings, but our set-up doesn't really accommodate
suggestions. Our programmer tries to spice up the programme
as much as possible, but as we are solely independent and
get no Arts Council funding, we have to make sure all the
films we play make enough so we can pay the bills. As wonderful
as screening classics like Top Gun or Casablanca might
sound, more often then not we will lose money by showing
them in with our regular schedule.
Can
I hire the cinema?
YES, we are available to hire to show your film, promote your product,
host your conference or anything else you may come up with. Please visit
the Prince Charles Cinema Hire section for
more details.
Can
you tell me more about the Sing-a-long-a shows?
For full details about the Sing-a-long-a sensation (Sing-a-long-a Rocky
Horror Picture Show, Sound of Music, Joseph and others), your best bet
is to visit the Sing-a-long-a
website directly.
They have all the details about the individual shows - from show dates
to trailers and images from the shows. If you are just after dates for
shows at the Prince Charles Cinema, visit the Sing-a-long-a
London dates page as we only programme films up to 2 weeks in advance
on our site
How
do I join or leave the email list?
The is a link on the homepage which will enable you to
join (or leave) the email list
How
can I get a job at the Prince Charles Cinema?
The Prince Charles Cinema is always looking for talented, reliable, hardworking
individuals. Unfortunately, because we are so loved and such a popular
destination for those seeking work, any CV's or requests for jobs that
are not advertised will not be looked at. Keep an eye out on the Cinema
Info page for any job listings.
I
think I left something behind in the auditorium! Do you
have a lost property?
We do have a Lost Property of sorts. If you do happen to leave something
behind (umbrellas and scarves are the most popular), come in and speak
with a Duty Manager and they can have a look for you.
How
can I become a Member?
Simply come along to the Box Office, fill out a form and give us
£16.00 for the year, within two minutes you will be a card
carrying Prince Charles Cinema member, with all the wonderful benefits
this involves. Have a look at our Membership
section for full details of the scheme.
I
have forgotten my Membership card, can you look me up on
the computer?
NO, You must bring your card to get the discount, that’s
why we gave it to you! Looking everyone up on the computer
slows down queues and makes people miss the start of the
film.
I've lost my membership card. Can I get
a replacement?
If you have lost your card and it's still valid we can reprint you
a new one for just £5.00. However if some mean person has
stolen it with your bag and you reported it to the police, then
bring the crime number to the box office and we will print you a
new one for free (because we are nice like that).
Do you have disabled access?
Yes and No, after our recent building work we are still in the process
of installing full disabled access. We currently have a ramp into
the foyer, a new disabled toilet in the bar and a ramp from the
bar into the downstairs screen. Once we have an agreed design and
budget that all involved parties agree upon then we will move forward,
we are very hopeful that we can progress later this year or early
next
Do you offer discounts for disabled people?
On recommendation
from the government (who's site incidentally has a pic of our cinema
on it!), we will give a complimentary ticket for a carer to anyone
in posession of a Cinema Exhibitors
Association card or anyone with a registered carer card.
Can I bring my baby?
Please be aware this policy may change for special events.
Basically if your baby and is going to sit on your lap then there
isn't a charge for a ticket. However if they start to cry then you'll
have to take them out of the screen immediately. If they are a few
years old and especially if they need a seat of their own, then
we will charge for a ticket. Obviously infants are only allowed
into U or PG screenings, even if they don't understand what's going
on we still have to obey the certificates.
Do you accept Orange Wednesdays?
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