195 Piccadilly - BAFTA

195 Piccadilly is a 227-seat private cinema, with world-class digital projection facilities, fantastic flexibility, a range of spaces, moveable walls, natural light, views of Piccadilly, St James' Church and the historic Jermyn Street with top-of-the-range service and catering.

195 Piccadilly is the home of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts, the leading UK charity dedicated to supporting, developing and promoting the moving image, and offers some of the most distinctive entertainment and events opportunities in Central London. Celebrating excellence has always been a part of the Academy’s mission, and their range of top-class spaces are supported by exceptional levels of service and exquisite food and drink.

The Academy’s state-of-the-art private cinema, the Princess Anne Theatre, provides seating for 227 and world-class digital projection facilities, to add a cinematic flavour to corporate events or as a lecture or theatre space. It boasts the world’s most advanced large screen Digital Cinema projector, and can now screen in 3D.

The David Lean Room is a large, airy space on the first floor which is ideal for conferences, dinners and banquets. It caters for 216 seated, with its own private foyer bar and is configured to accommodate a stage within the room’s planning.

The adjacent Foyer Bar provides 5,000 square feet of exhibition space with natural daylight and impressive views of Piccadilly, St James’ Church and historic Jermyn Street.

The Boardroom is a bright, flexible meeting space filled with natural light, ideal for presentations, press interviews, staff training and meetings.

The Run Run Shaw Room / Mezzanine offers exceptional flexibility, with a sliding door between the screening room and Mezzanine, two areas can be opened up to create one large space. In combination with the Run Run Shaw Room the Mezzanine offers the perfect private party or drinks reception space. With the option of closing the sound-proofed doors, the Run Run Shaw can also be used for presentations, interviews, auditions, confidential board meetings and intimate screenings.

Event Types

Wedding Reception, Civil Wedding Ceremony, Civil Partnership Ceremony.