Theatres · West Midlands
The Electric
In or near Birmingham.
The Electric — a cinema heritage in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Philip Halling — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Birmingham New Street · 0.1 km
- Limited wheelchair access
About
The Electric is a cinema heritage located in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the Wikipedia article for further historical and visitor details.
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Official information
The Old Rep Theatre is a historic venue located in Birmingham, known for hosting a variety of performances including plays and musicals. It features a 383-seat auditorium and has been a significant part of the city's theatrical history since its opening in 1913.
Place summary
The Electric is a theatre located in the West Midlands. It is notable for being the UK's oldest working cinema, first opening in 1909. The venue has undergone various renovations to maintain its historical significance while adapting to modern film and performance needs.
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- Coordinates
- 52.4766, -1.8987
- District
- Birmingham
- Parish
- Birmingham, unparished area
- Postcode
- B5 4EB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Birmingham Ladywood
- Phone
- 0121 245 4455
- Established
- 1909
- Nearest railway station
- Birmingham New Street — 0.1 km
- Official site
- www.oldreptheatre.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q5357327 (CC0)
- wikipedia: The Electric, Birmingham (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Electric?
- The Electric is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode B5 4EB), in the parish of Birmingham, unparished area.
- What is The Electric?
- The Electric — a cinema heritage in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Electric?
- The nearest railway station is Birmingham New Street, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode B5 4EB.
- When was The Electric built?
- Built or established in 1909.
- Who owns The Electric?
- The Electric is owned by Electric Cinemas Limited.
- How do I get to The Electric?
- The nearest railway station is Birmingham New Street, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode B5 4EB.