No. 6 Cinema in Portsmouth to close for two weeks following technical problems

A popular independent cinema in the heart of Portsmouth will be taking an ‘intermission’ in order to resolve technical problems.
Sophie Lewis
By Sophie Lewis
Published 26th Apr 2024, 11:27 BST

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No.6 Cinema, located in Boathouse 6, HM Naval Base, has announced that it has recently be experiencing issues with its screenings which has prompted a temporary closure. The cinema took to Facebook this morning to announce that it will close for the next two weeks whilst repair take place.

Boathouse 6 which is home to No6 Cinema in the Historic DockyardBoathouse 6 which is home to No6 Cinema in the Historic Dockyard
Boathouse 6 which is home to No6 Cinema in the Historic Dockyard

On Facebook, the cinema said: “Loyal regulars will be aware that we have had a few technical issues with some of our screenings recently. We have been working to resolve these, and have been pleased that our most recent showings, including lengthy films like Dune: Part 2 and Apocalypse Now, have worked okay. But we feel it’s unfair on you to be crossing our fingers and hoping, we’d rather get things sorted properly.

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“The plan is to close for the next two weeks and hopefully return on Thursday 9th May.”

Providing that the technical problems are resolved, the cinema will be welcoming customers back on May 9 for a matinee showing of The Lavender Hill Mob. To stay up to date with the cinema’s re-opening, click here.

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