[3] A 2016 Kickstarter campaign successfully generated funding to renovate the building and reopen it as a working cinema, being officially launched to the public in February 2017.

Initially under the name The Castle Electric Theatre, the cinema was opened on 8 September 1913 in Homerton, with a capacity of 619, predominantly in stalls, but including a small balcony area.

The cinema initially ran from 1913 to 1958, changing operator various times during this period, before ultimately closing on 24 May 1958, with the final film exhibited being The Sad Sack.

The campaign successfully gained support from over 650 people and generated 120% of the original fundraising goal, reaching a total of £57,000 raised.

[6] Despite still retaining many original features such as a proscenium arch, curved ceiling and ornate plasterwork, the cinema required substantial renovation work as well as modern screening facilities.