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Leicester Square's Prince Charles cinema saved from closure

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The Prince Charles Cinema from the outside

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Leicester Square's Prince Charles Cinema secured for 25 years, avoiding closure

Overview

The iconic Prince Charles Cinema in Leicester Square has secured its long-term future after signing a new 25-year lease with no break clause, ending 21 months of uncertainty regarding its tenancy with landlord Zedwell LSQ Ltd.

Key points

  • The Prince Charles Cinema has signed a new 25-year lease with no break clause, ensuring its continued operation.
  • The venue previously faced potential closure due to lease disagreements with landlord Zedwell LSQ Ltd (Criterion Capital).
  • In May 2025, Westminster City Council declared the cinema an Asset of Community Value to help protect it from redevelopment.
  • A public petition to save the cinema garnered 168,645 signatures.
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