A DIGITAL cinema at a major development in Wirral could show films throughout the night.

The Light cinema is part of the Neptune development, Marine Point, in New Brighton, and is preparing to submit a 24-hour licence to show films.

John Sullivan, one of those behind The Light, which already has cinemas in Romania and Germany, said their intention was not to be regularly showing films through the night, but rather to allow for special occasions.

The company is also expanding from six to eight screens, which Mr Sullivan said was a “vote of confidence” in the development.

He said: “It means, for example, we could have an all-night show for enthusiasts, or when a new Harry Potter film comes out we can show all the previous ones.

“But the thing about The Light is we are so far advanced in terms of technology, we are limited only by the imagination. So we can show sporting events, such as a Test Match in Australia.

“Or, if someone is getting married abroad and they want their family to see, it we can show a direct feed.

“If you don’t have the licence and something comes up, then you can’t do it.”