St Albans cinema The Odyssey will mark its 10th anniversary next month with a showing of a surprise film.

The event will take place from 6.30pm on Wednesday, February 21, with the movie beginning at 7.30pm.

The surprise film, rated 15, will last for one hour and 42 minutes, with no adverts or trailers taking place.

Last year, The Odyssey celebrated its eighth anniversary, due to the impact of Covid-19. The global pandemic ruined The Odyssey's "cinematic flow" at the time.

Herts Advertiser: This year's surprise film will be rated 15, and will run for one hour and 42 minutes.This year's surprise film will be rated 15, and will run for one hour and 42 minutes. (Image: Pearce Bates)

However, the team at the cinema "couldn't wait" any longer, with the site's anniversaries now "back on track".

In February 2023, those who attended were also treated to birthday cake and a range of complimentary drinks.

The London Road cinema screened 'What's Love Got to Do With It', a day before it's release to cinemas nationwide.

The building itself dates back to 1908, but was left derelict for around 15 years prior to its purchase in 2010.

Herts Advertiser: The team at The Odyssey celebrating their eighth anniversary.The team at The Odyssey celebrating their eighth anniversary. (Image: Jack Lo)

The venue was then taken on by the same team that resurrected The Rex in Berkhamsted.

A local fundraising campaign - which raised £1 million in just a few months - helped to purchase and restore the cinema, which had been split into four screens, back to its 1930s era single-screen design.

A range of historic details have either been restored or recreated within the building.

A spokesperson for the cinema said: "2024 is our official Big Birthday Year - and we are making the most of every moment!

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"Since we opened our doors in 2014, we have continued to screen up to 30 unique titles each month.

"This year we are celebrating our 10 incredible years of memories, successes and Box Office hits, that have brought us all together, here at The Odyssey Cinema. 

"We invite you all to join us in raising a glass and celebrate another year, and many years to come."

Herts Advertiser: 'What's Love Got to Do With It' was shown last year.'What's Love Got to Do With It' was shown last year. (Image: Pearce Bates)

Tickets can be purchased for the event at www.odysseypictures.co.uk.