formerly Mad Cornish Projectionist.
A NATIONAL body which protects historic theatres has objected to plans to demolish Colchester’s old Odeon and replace it with flats. The Theatres Trust, which promotes protection of historic arts venues, has criticised at Blumarble’s plans to pull down the … Continued
Although it’s part of a performer’s mental arsenal to roll with the punches, the pandemic is a pretty tough right-hook in the mouth of the performing arts. Getting together in big groups looks to be off the table for the … Continued
Sonia Friedman calls for rescue package to save more than 1,000 theatres from permanent closure. British theatre is on the “brink of total collapse”, according to one of the industry’s most successful producers, who has called for an urgent government … Continued
A fresh guise of the 1930s Stretford cinema could find a semi-permanent home on the top floor of Stretford Mall car park, if plans from an outdoor events company are approved by the local council. Spirit of the Essoldo, founded … Continued
Derby was the first place to show a children’s matinee film in the country. Glance at a copy of the Derby Daily Telegraph anytime in the 1920s and 1930s and you will be amazed by the number of places you … Continued
The former Elite Cinema could be brought back to life as soon as next year. The glory days of town centre movie screenings could be rekindled next year, as a long-running project to restore the Elite Cinema finally looks set … Continued