Support for the cinema


We passionately believe that this development will

  • create an exciting, world-class cinema venue for the people of Rye and the surrounding villages
  • be a stimulus to local businesses through increased footfall
  • provide 10 new full-time equivalent jobs
  • be an appropriate and sustainable use for an important town centre site 
  • reduce the carbon footprint of cinema goers who currently drive to Hawkhurst or further 
  • provide a fully accessible venue with facilities for people with disabilities



We would love as many letters of support as possible - to Rother District Council as well as Rye Town Council.  The application numbers are RR/2012/2397/P and RR/2012/2395/L

Please email or write to Rother District Council and Rye Town Council expressing your support

The planning applications can be accessed directly by clicking on the application numbers above









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Who are we?

Fletcher in Rye CIC


A group of local residents with experience in Business, Banking and Theatre.


We came together originally to try to establish a theatre in The Monastery and promote the name of John Fletcher - the Jacobean playwright, and colleague of Shakespeare - who was born in Rye. The group’s focus switched to Lion Street when it was threatened with redevelopment.


We're building links with local businesses (including Jonathan Dunn Architects and Kino Digital) - helping us preserve Rye’s heritage by establishing creative and sustainable uses for its historic and potentially redundant buildings.