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Dame Judi Dench stars in Six Minutes to Midnight (12A), which is showing at Royston Picture Palace on Saturday, June 19 at 7.30pm and Sunday, June 20 at 2.30pm.
- Credit: Supplied by Royston Picture Palace/Saffron Screen
Royston s independent cinema has reopened with Oscar-winners and family favourites lighting up the big screen.
Local cinema Royston Picture Palace flung open its doors once again last weekend, having spent the majority of the last 14 months closed due to lockdown restrictions.
There was a happy, excited atmosphere as staff and volunteers welcomed audiences for socially-distanced screenings of Oscar-winning movie
Nomadland and family animation
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Seats in Royston Picture Palace, which is currently closed.
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After reopening both Royston and Saffron Walden sites in September, organisers had to cancel Christmas screenings in December due to Tier 4 rules.
The vital funding gives the cinemas a degree of financial security for the coming months. We’re grateful for this support in what is a difficult time across the cinema industry,” added Jenny.
On last month s announcement, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, said: “As a
Star Wars fan, I know there’s no better place to experience great films than in your local cinema and these grants will provide vital support for independent venues.