Rebel Cinema

Rebel Cinema is a commercially operated, fully independent cinema located at Treskinnick Cross, Poundstock, near Bude in Cornwall, England. It was purpose-built as a single-screen cinema in 1987–88 and has since grown into a two-screen venue. A second screen opened in 2014, and Screen One was fully refurbished in 2016. The cinema shows the latest big-screen releases for Bude and the surrounding North Cornwall and Devon area. The Rebel is equipped with Digital 3D projection, Dolby 7.1 surround sound, and comfortable seating in both screens. It offers a traditional cinema experience with popcorn, ice creams, hot and cold drinks, sweets, and chocolates available at the box office. Accessibility features include ground-level wheelchair spaces and induction loop systems for the hard-of-hearing. Seats can be booked online, including CEA and wheelchair spaces, with a seating plan allowing customers to choose their preferred seats. As an independent cinema, Rebel Cinema does not receive regular funding or grants, apart from recent Covid-19 assistance, and relies on the support of local communities and tourist visitors. It is a community-focused venue that combines modern projection and sound technology with a traditional, welcoming atmosphere.

Rebel Cinema was purpose-built as a single-screen cinema in 1987–88 at Treskinnick Cross, Poundstock, near Bude in Cornwall. It was established to serve the local community and visitors to the North Cornwall and Devon area with the latest big-screen releases. For over two decades it operated as a traditional single-screen venue. In 2014, a second screen was added, allowing the cinema to expand its programming capacity. In 2016, Screen One underwent a full refurbishment. As part of these upgrades, the cinema installed Digital 3D projection equipment and Dolby 7.1 surround sound systems in both screens, along with comfortable seating. Accessibility improvements included ground-level wheelchair spaces and induction loop systems for the hard-of-hearing. The cinema has remained fully independent and commercially operated, without regular public funding or grants, apart from assistance received during the Covid-19 pandemic. It continues to rely on the support of local communities and tourist visitors. Online booking, including for CEA and wheelchair spaces, was introduced to make visits easier, with a seating plan that lets customers choose their seats.

• 2016

  Screen One was fully refurbished.

• 2014

  A second screen opened.

• 1987

  Rebel Cinema was purpose-built as a single-screen cinema.

Traditional independent cinema offering the latest releases with modern digital projection and sound in a community-focused setting.

• Screen One

  Main screen, refurbished in 2016, equipped with Digital 3D projection and Dolby 7.1 surround sound.

• Screen Two

  Second screen opened in 2014, also equipped with Digital 3D projection and Dolby 7.1 surround sound.

• Online seat booking

  Customers can book seats online, including CEA and wheelchair spaces, and choose their seats on a seating plan.

1. 1Inforebelcinema.co.uk
2. 2Rebel Cinemawikidata.org