Kingston’s iconic Pryzm nightclub is being split into two venues

Last weekend London said goodbye to an icon: Pryzm Kingston. After more than 20 glorious years of messy nights out and absurdly small gigs from stars like Stormzy, Billie Eilish, Rod Stewart and Billie Eilish, the Clarence Street club had its final party last Sunday (July 13).

The shuttering of Pryzm Kingston marks the end of an era, no doubt – but it could also be the start of an entirely new one. Today (July 17) it’s been confirmed that the site will be converted into two new venues as part of a £3 million makeover.

Plans for the building were unveiled by Pryzm Kingston’s then-new owners Neos Hospitality back in February, but we’ve since had further details. The two new venues will be named Circuit and Bonnie Rogues, and Circuit could open as soon as this summer.

Two-room club Circuit will be on the first and second floors, and apparently be an ‘electrifying late-night experience’ that is ‘built for pure celebrations’, featuring ‘cutting edge sound’ and ‘immersive lighting’. This is the venue pencilled in for a summer 2025 opening.

Bonnie Rogues, meanwhile, will be on the old Pryzm’s ground floor and sounds like more of a live music venue and pub than a club. In fact, Neos describes Bonnies as a modern British pub ‘with a rebellious twist’. It’s set for an autumn opening.

Kingston’s Pryzm occupied the Grade II-listed former Granada Cinema on Clarence Road. The cinema opened in 1939 and shut in 1987, before opening as an Oceana nightclub in 2003.

We will, of course, have to wait and see whether these two venues can hold a candle to the legendary club they’re taking over. Pryzm Kingston was particularly notable for its programming, as well as its events with nearby Banquet Records – though it sounds like the latter will continue.

Russell Quelch, CEO at Neos Hospitality, said: ‘This is a major opportunity to bring something fresh to Kingston. We’ve put a lot into creating venues that reflect what people are looking for now, something exciting, something fun and something you want to keep coming back to.

‘We can’t wait for the launch to showcase the new vibe and bring a brand-new, elevated experience to the town. We look forward to launching two great venues whilst continuing our partnership with Banquet records.’

Exact opening dates for the two venues are yet to be revealed.

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