Birmingham's historic Electric Cinema is set for a significant transformation, as developers reveal plans for the iconic site on Station Street. Property developer Glenbrook proposes reviving the UK's oldest working cinema into a bustling hub for independent cinema and culture.
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00:00 Birmingham's historic electric cinema is set for a significant transformation as developers
00:06 reveal plans for the iconic site on Station Street. Property developer Glenbrook proposes
00:13 reviving the UK's oldest working cinema into a bustling hub for independent cinema and
00:18 culture. Backed by stars like Ozzy, the plan emphasises maintaining the cinema's independence,
00:25 adding high-quality screens and a comprehensive food and beverage offering to draw larger
00:30 crowds. Beyond the cinema, a tall residential building may provide the necessary investment,
00:37 fostering a vibrant cultural quarter on Station Street in collaboration with Birmingham City
00:42 Council. While no decisions have been made on the design or scale, Glenbrook is open
00:48 to retaining elements of the original facade, possibly redesigning it to reflect its art
00:54 deco heritage.
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