Cinema & Entertainment · Mile End, Tower Hamlets

Genesis Cinema

An independent Mile End cinema with reduced-volume ‘relaxed’ screenings for neurodivergent audiences.

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What is this place?

Genesis Cinema is an independent cinema on Mile End Road in Tower Hamlets. It runs ‘relaxed’ screenings at a lower volume (around 68 dB) aimed at neurodivergent audiences and people with dementia, with wheelchair spaces in every screen, an accessible toilet and free carer entry. Note there's no hearing loop, no earplugs provided and no dedicated quiet/decompression room, and Screen 1 is reachable only via a wheelchair stair-climber.

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Quiet space
SEND & access options
Ear defenders
Step-free
Accessible toilet
Changing Places
Accessible parking
Sensory-adapted sessions

SEND & access options

Dedicated sessions, accessible performances and access support — relaxed, sensory-adapted, quiet, autism-friendly, signed/audio-described, or an access service. Not every session at a venue is one of these.

Session dates, times and prices change — always check current times with the venue before travelling.

Relaxed screenings

Recurring (cadence varies)

Relaxed screening

Scheduled dates — none were listed at the time we checked

Check the live What's On for current relaxed screenings

Screenings made more welcoming for neurodivergent audiences and people with dementia — reduced volume (~68 dB) and lights not fully off. Carers go free.

Booking: Via What's On when scheduled; group/class bookings via laura@genesis-cinema.co.uk

Venue website · checked 2026-08-11

Sensory environment

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Physical accessibility

Visit planning

Address
93–95 Mile End Road, London E1 4UJ
Borough
Tower Hamlets
Age range
Not confirmed
Indoor / outdoor
Indoor cinema (plus an outdoor yard)
Opening
Hours follow the screening schedule — check What's On · checked 2026-08-11
Booking
Screens 1–3 are first-come/unallocated; Studios 4–5 have allocated seating; carers go free · checked 2026-08-11
Typical visit length
Not confirmed
Price
Standard ticket prices; accompanying carers get free access. · checked 2026-08-11
Getting there
Stepney Green tube 0.2 mi; Whitechapel 0.4 mi; Bethnal Green 0.6 mi; nearest bus stop (25, 205) about 90 ft.
Phone
020 7780 2000
Website
www.genesiscinema.co.uk/

Opening times, prices and booking can change — please check before you travel.

Sources & provenance

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Contact the venue to confirm a specific requirement: www.genesiscinema.co.uk/ · 020 7780 2000

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