The £60 million cinema on roof of Peterborough’s Queensgate Shopping Centre has been six years in the making but finally became a reality yesterday.
The eight screen Odeon Luxe Imax was officially opened by Yaxley actor Warwick Davis at a ceremony attended by scores of people.
Among the first films to be screened at the 600 seats cinema will be Gladiator II, Paddington in Peru and Wicked.
Manager Will Langston said: “We are very excited. There is an amazing buzz in the community.”
5. Odeon Luxe Cinema
An array of drinks and snacks are available at the Odeon Luxe Cinema in Peterborough Photo: David Lowndes
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Odeon Luxe Cinema manager Will Langston, left at the opening of the new cinema in Peterborough Photo: David Lowndes
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Refreshments at the Odeon Cinema in Peterborough Photo: David Lowndes
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Former Odeon Broadway manager Mike Turner with Peterborough City Council's Deputy Mayor of Peterborough Cllr Wayne Fitzgerald Photo: David Lowndes