Ritzy Cinema Dimmer Project - 34

Futronix PFX systems control lighting in entire complex

The Ritzy is London’s only multiplex Art Cinema. It has 5 auditoriums with restaurants and bars, on two floors.

Futronix was commissioned to provide the lighting control systems for the entire complex. This included the refurbished Edwardian main auditorium which is preservation-listed by English Heritage.

Futronix worked with the architects and lighting consultants to provide a custom-design light show. This was programmed to provide an entertaining feature for the audience while highlighting the unique character of the cinema.

All lighting in the auditorium is controlled by the Futronix PFX dimming system. This includes the decorative lighting on the arches, ceiling and columns as well as the seat lighting, curtain lighting, signs, emergency lighting and stage lighting.

The system is programmed to provide a cascading light show before each movie. This highlights the Victorian arches and columns all the way down in a rolling cascade.

The lighting in the other 4 cinemas, foyer, restaurants and bars is controlled by a network of Futronix PFX-16 digital dimming controllers.