Sheffield cinema thanks customers for support during 'toughest times' ahead of second lockdown

Entertainment venues, including cinemas have been ordered to close alongside all non-essential retailers on Thursday, November 5 when the country’s second national lockdown comes into effect.

Showroom Cinema on Paternoster Row in the city centre, are among the businesses being forced to shut for the proposed one-month shutdown to curb the spread of the virus.

It comes after the independent cinema was recently awarded £536,449 from the Government’s Culture Recovery Fund to combat the ongoing challenges of the Covid-19 crisis.

Chief executive Ian Wild said in a statement: “With heavy hearts, we will be re-closing the Showroom Cinema and Cafe Bar from Thursday 5 November, following the Government’s latest announcement of national restrictions for England.

"We plan to reopen as soon as the lockdown is lifted and will continue to adhere to the robust health and safety measures we have already put in place.

"Please keep checking our social media and website for the latest developments during this time.”

The independent cinema’s most recent rules ensured cinema-goers had to wear masks when entering and walking around the cinema and also instructed each household to keep a two seat gap from other customers on the same row, while in the screening.

Anyone who pre-booked tickets for Nick Cave, War Horse and ShAFF events are asked to keep hold of booking confirmation as the screenings will be rescheduled when the cinema is allowed to reopen.

Mr Wild continued: “I would like to take this opportunity to say a huge thank you for all your help and support over the last seven months.

"As an independent cinema and registered charity, we love nothing more than to bring the best indie films and events to our Sheffield and South Yorkshire audience.

"These continue to be the toughest times the Showroom Cinema has ever faced over our 25 year history and we can’t stress how much your support means to us.

“We look forward to seeing you again.”

Showroom remains open until Wednesday, November 4 where it is offering half price food in their Cafe Bar all day and showing its last film at 8.45pm.

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