Named in memory of Sir John Hurt, the distinguished film actor who lived in Norfolk up until his death in January 2017. The charity’s aim is to promote great cinema in Norfolk – through screenings, nurturing film-makers, providing education, and facilitating workshops.
We are based at Cinema City in Norwich; a three-screen cinema housed in the historic Suckling House and Stuart Hall nestled in the Norwich Lanes, an area in the bustling heart of the city which boasts some of the finest medieval architecture in the UK. The charity is run by a dedicated team of trustees.
The Sir John Hurt Centre opened in 2016 and is housed in part of the Grade I listed building complex. The Centre is furnished with state-of-the-art equipment and modular furniture, providing flexible facilities for meetings, workshops, training or education. Two rooms are available to hire – The Marchesi Room and The Colman Room, both feature beautiful views of the surrounding medieval city. The spaces are accessible with level flooring throughout with access via stairs or lift from the Cinema City courtyard.
The Sir John Hurt Film Trust acts as custodians of Suckling House and Stuart Hall, the medieval buildings which house Cinema City, acting on behalf of Norwich City Council, which owns the buildings, managing the agreement with the operators of the cinema, restaurant and bar.
Cinema City underwent a major redevelopment in the early 2000s and re-opened in 2007 as a digitally equipped three-screen cinema. The building also boasts The Bar and Dining Rooms in the stunningly restored Great Hall of Suckling House, and a covered medieval courtyard, providing a fantastic setting to enjoy a drink or a meal.

The Sir John Hurt Centre
What we do...
Screenings & Events
Current and recent events
Doodling Dinos – How to Draw Cartoon Dinosaurs
Travel back in time with this roarsome introduction to dinosaur cartooning, even if you've never sketched before... In this fun-packed two-hour workshop, you'll learn how to transform simple shapes...
Doodling Dogs – Cartoon Course
Unleash your inner artist with this paw-some introduction to dog cartooning, even if you've never picked up a pencil before... In this playful six-week course, you'll discover how to bring canine...
Screenwriting Salon with Abigail Webber
Screenwriting Salons are designed to give writers a forum to share, discuss and develop their work. Through guided discussion, writing exercises and feedback, you’ll have a chance to move your idea...
Beginners Cartoon Workshop (for adults who think they can’t draw)
Have you ever wanted to draw your own cartoons? What if you could learn to draw cartoons quickly and simply …no natural talent or endless hours of practice required… During this relaxing and fun...
Be Good! Storytelling And Ethics In Hollywood Cinema Day School With Peter Krämer
From Rick’s (Humphrey Bogart’s) ‘hill of beans’ speech at the end of Casablanca to ET’s farewell to Gertie – ‘Be good!’ –, many Hollywood films have memorably raised the question of what the morally...
First Aid Training Provision
Are you a local business looking for First Aid Training for your employees? In partnership with Tailor Made Training UK Limited we can now offer two options: 1 Day Emergency First Aid At Work and...
Contact us
Address:
The Sir John Hurt Film Trust, Cinema City, St Andrews Street, Norwich NR2 4AD
Company Registration Number: 00888435
Charity Number: 288309