Hire the UPP
Our unique neo classical venue is the perfect place for private screenings, children and adult birthday parties, fundraisers, premieres, presentations, community events, film festivals and more.
Our venue
Decorated with a plush deep red velvet seats, deep purple walls and an art deco inspired finish, our auditorim is an ideal local for a number of events and celebrations and you’ll be supporting a local, independent business along the way.
We offer:
– A Digital Projector and PA system for talks, presentations and quiz nights
– Access to fully-licenced bar and seating booking system
– An easily accessible East Oxford location – we are just 1 mile from the centre of town, an easy 10 minute bus ride away
The cost of the venue hire ranges from £300 (weekdays before 5pm), £580 (off-peak), and £800 (peak) for a 2-hour slot. All prices exclude VAT. Our normal, licensed bar service is included in the price.
We start to book our programme 6-8 weeks in advance, so we recommend that you book well ahead to ensure you get the date and time you want.
Please email [email protected] to ask for the full rate card. Let us know the date you are interested in and what film you would like to screen.
Capacity: 100 maximum
Formats: DCP, 35mm, Blu-Ray, DVD
Celebrations
Planning a celebration for you, a family member or friend? Why not hire our cinema for a memorable and fun party! As part of your private hire we will:
– Arrange a private screening of the film of your choice for your party
– Make our fully licensed bar available to you before the film
Optional extras:
– Bespoke catering before or after your screening, from a champagne reception and canapés, to a mini-keg of your favourite ale. You let us know what you would like as we will try to make it happen!
– Red carpet entrance
– Design, print and display of a quad poster featuring the name of the film you are going to be screening and a birthday message. This will be pride of place above our historic box office whilst guests arrive and during your hire.
Corporate events
Thinking of planning an away day for your team or maybe hosting a special presentation for your customers? We will help you create the perfect, memorable corporate event at Oxford’s oldest cinema. As part of your hire you will:
– Have access to our events team who will help plan your event to the final details, as well as provide wifi, AV equipment and support on the day
– Arrange a private screening of the film of your choice for your group
– Make our fully licensed bar available to you before the film
Optional extras:
– Bespoke catering before or after your screening, from a champagne reception and canapés, to teas and coffees
– Red carpet entrance
– Design, print and display of a quad poster featuring the name of your company, the film you are going to be screening and a welcome message. This will be pride of place above our historic box office whilst guests arrive and during your hire.
Film premieres and festivals
Have you made a film or are you involved in putting on a festival? Then why not set up your very own premiere at our beautiful independent cinema
We offer:
– Assistance with box office services for your audience
– Access to our events team who will help plan your event to the final details, as well as provide wifi, AV equipment and support on the day
– Our fully licensed bar, available to you before the film
Optional extras:
– Bespoke catering before or after your screening, from a champagne reception and canapés, to teas and coffees
– Red carpet entrance
– Design, print and display of a quad poster featuring the name of your company, the film you are going to be screening and a welcome message. This will be pride of place above our historic box office whilst guests arrive and during your hire.
School Groups/Summer Schools
A trip to the cinema can be a wonderful school trip or day out for your students of any age. Why not arrange a private screening of the film of your choice, with subtitles if required (for D/deaf, language or English as Additional Language students)
We offer:
– A private screening of the film of your choice for your party
– Our fully bar, available with soft drinks and snacks before the film starts