Stratford East Picturehouse
Gerry Raffles Square, Salway Road,
London,
E15 1BX
Gerry Raffles Square, Salway Road,
London,
E15 1BX
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Previously operated by: Picturehouse Cinemas UK
Architects: John Burrell
Firms: Burrell, Foley & Fischer, Earle Architects
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Stratford in East London has seen a huge injection of cash to regenerate this formerly rundown area of East London. One of the first buildings to be built in 1997 was the award winning Picturehouse, which opened in August 1997. The building is a very striking modern Art Deco style complex with four stadium seated screens with THX sound and a huge lobby area with a huge bar and cafe.
The Picturehouse played a mix of first run quality mainstream and arthouse films with regular documentary and foreign language slots.
Of course, the area of Stratford was highlighted due to the summer 2012 Olympic Games.
In early-2020 the cinema was redesigned to the plans of architectural firm Earle Architects.
The Stratford East Picturehouse was closed on 31st July 2024 due to parent company of Picturehouse Cinemas/Cineworld, restructuring. It was announced in early-September 2024 that it would “reopen soon as the Metro Cinema”. That never happened and in August 2025 it was proposed to become a new home for the Prince Charles Cinema in London’s West End just off Leicester Square, who were looking for a new venue to relocate after being told to move out by their landlord.
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The Architectural Firm; Burrell Foley Fischer (John Burrell, Mark Foley & Stefanie Fischer) designed the Stratford East Picture House. It opened in August 1997.
Two exterior photographs I took in April 2006:
http://flickr.com/photos/kencta/136058971/
http://flickr.com/photos/kencta/136059567/
Picturehouse have confirmed that this cinema will close on 28th July 2024, the third closure announced for this summer along with Bromley and Fulham Road. When I was there a few months ago to see The Zone of Interest it did seem a bit of a sad sight, looking very worn and areas closed off.
The Prince Charles Cinema is looking to take on this site https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/prince-charles-cinema-new-location-stratford-b1242577.html
Unlikely the Prince Charles will be moving in here as Gregory Lynn who runs it has stated in the Newham Citizen. More here: https://www.newhamcitizen.co.uk/prince-charles-cinema-stratford-lifeline-slips-away/
Metro Cinema can be clearly seen above the paydesk but the place is still empty. It seems they too are unlikely to move in as plans fell through. Picture posted today. More here: https://newhamvoices.co.uk/2024/10/24/metro-cinema-no-go-for-stratford/
Black and south Asian films are currently being screened on a monthly basis at the Source Arts Centre (old Stratford Circus building) directly opposite.
Newham Council have agreed to lease the former cinema to Oxygen ActivePlay for use as an indoor activity centre. More here: https://newhamvoices.co.uk/2025/10/24/new-lease-of-life-agreed-for-former-stratford-cinema/