Theatres · West Midlands
The Electric
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
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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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
- Address
- Hinckley Street, Birmingham, B5 4EB
- Established
- 1909
- 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.
- When was The Electric built?
- Built or established in 1909.
- Who owns The Electric?
- The Electric is owned by Electric Cinemas Limited.