"Lewisham borough's only cinema, Catford Mews will reopen later in 2026 as The Castle Catford, with three screens as well as a community space, bar and café, bringing independent cinema back to this corner of south east London. 'In Catford, [The Castle] will take on the operation of the cinema and bar, with a strong focus on independent and foreign language films as well as more mainstream titles, ensuring there is something for everyone,' says Lewisham Council in a statement."
"'We're building more than just a cinema,' says The Castle's co-founder Asher Charman, 'we're creating a space for culture and connection, for everyone. From Parent & Baby screenings and LGBTQ+ events to curated strands celebrating Black cinema and local heritage, we want our programme to reflect the true diversity and energy of Catford. We're excited to build a vibrant social hub where the whole community feels at home.'"
Hackney's The Castle Cinema has taken ownership of Catford Mews after the previous operator was evicted over rent arrears in November 2024. The building will reopen later in 2026 as The Castle Catford with three screens, a community space, bar and café. The Castle will operate the cinema and main foyer, maintaining the Winslade Way foyer as a cafe/food court to support local community use and food start-ups. Programming will prioritise independent and foreign-language films alongside mainstream titles and include Parent & Baby screenings, LGBTQ+ events and curated strands celebrating Black cinema and local heritage. Sign up to castlecatford.com for updates.
Read at Time Out London
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