As the new film largely set in Peckham is released to UK cinemas, which is set to ‘boost tourism’ in the area, here are all the locations that feature in the movie…
After premiering last week at Peckhamplex, the romantic comedy, starring David Jonsson and Vivian Oparah, will be released on Friday, March 17 in cinemas across the UK.
Set in the vibrant heart of south London, Rye Lane follows the whirlwind romance between Yas and Dom, two twenty-somethings, both reeling from bad break-ups, who connect over the course of an eventful day – helping each other deal with their nightmare exes, and potentially restoring their faith in romance.
Teeming with an eclectic mix of characters – including some surprising yet charming cameos by a few familiar faces – fast-paced, witty dialogue and contemporary pop culture references, Rye Lane is a funny and fresh ode to love and dating in the 21st century.
The movie was shot on location in Peckham, Brixton and along the Southbank, with local landmarks providing a lively, colourful backdrop to Yas and Dom’s budding romance – whether that’s buying records at Peckham Soul Records, shopping at Rye Lane and Brixton Market, catching movies at the Peckhamplex and the Ritzy Brixton, or waving at boats from Millennium Bridge. Although it doesn’t appear on the map [above] Theatre Peckham also features in the film.
Director Raine Anne-Miller grew up in south London, which she said encouraged the choice to set it there.
“It was originally written to be set in Camden,” she said.
“I’m from Manchester but I moved to South London when I was 12. It’s an important part of London for me, but it’s just an important place in general – the history of it, its identity, the multicultural influences.
Growing up there, going to Nour Cash & Carry with my Gran to get seasoning did so much for me and I really wanted to showcase it in a different way,” she added.
Maps of the locations will be distributed across shops, cafes, restaurants, and retail outlets in the south London area, plus available to download on the Southwark Council website.
Cllr Kieron Williams, Leader of Southwark Council, said he believes this film has the potential to bring more tourists south of the river.
“Peckham is the heart and soul of south London and Rye Lane is the heart of Peckham, so it’s wonderful to have so much of that colour and vibrancy captured in this heart-warming film.
“We were delighted to welcome the cast and crew to our borough for the filming and to see local businesses getting involved. Southwark is fast becoming a global centre for filmmaking, but few have captured the rich diversity and eclectic spirit of our community in the way that Rye Lane has.
“We look forward to welcoming returning and new visitors as film fans explore the fantastic local businesses, galleries and nightlife they see on the screen.”
The full list of south London locations used in the film:
- Tate Modern
- Millennium Bridge
- Morley’s, Peckham
- Nour Cash & Carry, Brixton
- Brixton Market
- Brixton Ritzy
- Ebony Horse Club, Brixton
- Persepolis, Peckham
- Tola, Peckham
- Rye Lane Market, Peckham
- Peckhamplex
- Il Giardino, Peckham
- Peckham Soul Records
- Theatre Peckham
The film was produced in partnership with BBC Film and BFI.
Catch Rye Lane in UK cinemas from Friday, March 17.