formerly Mad Cornish Projectionist.
The Palace in Arbroath’s James Street was the only ABC cinema in Scotland designed by William R Glen. Long before that the site had housed a church — it was abandoned as a place of worship in 1889 — and … Continued
The Odeon Theatre was built for and operated by the Oscar Deutsch chain of Odeon Theatres. It opened on March 13, 1937 with Paul Robeson in Song of Freedom. Designed by architect Harry Weedon, who was assisted by Budge Reid from … Continued
IT is one of the most famous buildings in town. And whether you are 18 or 80, you will recognise it. But for those generations of readers, the large building on the corner of Academy Way and Friars Gate will … Continued
The Stag Theatre in Sevenoaks, began life as the Majestic Cinema 85 years ago. It was designed by George Coles for Cohen and Rafer, a company which had also built the New Picture Theatre on St John’s Hill. Source: https://www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/bob-ogley-nostalgia-stag-theatre/ … Continued
The operators of Margate Winter Gardens and the Theatre Royal are appealing for support to save the venues as the impact of the Covid pandemic continues to devastate the performing arts sector and sees the venues reaching ‘tipping point.’. … Continued
Plans to convert an historic former Derbyshire cinema and bingo hall into luxury apartments have been submitted. Almost the entirety of the former Premier Electric Theatre on the corner of Nottingham Road and Victoria Street, in Somercotes, would be demolished. … Continued