Theatres · London
Scala
In or near Covent Garden.
Scala in England London, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- King's Cross St Pancras · 0.2 km
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Scala is a cinema or movie theatre in England London, United Kingdom, dating from 1999. Britain's listed cinemas span Edwardian picture palaces, Art Deco super-cinemas of the 1930s, and the surviving independent neighbourhood houses.
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Official information
Scala is a live music venue located in London, hosting a variety of events and concerts. Visitors can enjoy performances from different artists and genres, making it a popular spot for music lovers.
From the Wikipedia article
Scala is a former cinema turned nightclub and live music venue in Pentonville Road, London, England, near King's Cross railway station.
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Background
History
at 275 Pentonville Road, London, marking the gigs of 14 and 15 July 1972 at which the Stooges and Lou Reed played]] The Scala was originally built as a cinema to the designs of H Courtney Constantine, but construction was interrupted by the First World War and it spent some time being used to manufacture aircraft parts, and as a labour exchange for demobilised troops before opening in 1920 as the King's Cross Cinema. The cinema changed hands and names several times through its life and also changed focus, ranging from mainstream to art-house to adult film over 70 years, as well as spending a short time as a primatarium. In the summer of 1972, the King's Cross Cinema played host to the only…
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- Coordinates
- 51.5308, -0.1208
- District
- Camden
- Parish
- Camden, unparished area
- Postcode
- N1 9BG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Holborn and St Pancras
- Established
- 1999
- Nearest railway station
- King's Cross St Pancras — 0.2 km
- Official site
- www.scala.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7429657 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Scala (club) (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Scala?
- Scala is in London, United Kingdom (postcode N1 9BG), in the parish of Camden, unparished area.
- What is Scala?
- Scala in England London, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Scala?
- The nearest railway station is King's Cross St Pancras, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode N1 9BG.
- When was Scala built?
- Built or established in 1999.
- Who owns Scala?
- Scala is owned by | promotions =.
- How do I get to Scala?
- The nearest railway station is King's Cross St Pancras, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode N1 9BG.