The open air cinemas are part of a programme of events to bring people back to High Streets and town and village centres. Source: https://www.somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/free-drive-cinemas-open-two-6472581 … [Read more...]
Historic cinema needs your help to recover from coronavirus crisis
The Curzon Cinema in Clevedon wants to open up its balcony. Source: https://www.somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/historic-cinema-needs-your-help-5212368 … [Read more...]
Somerset council agrees in principle to push forward with £23m upgrade of the Octagon Theatre in Yeovil
A Somerset council has agreed in principle to push ahead with a £23M upgrade of one of the county's most popular arts venues. South Somerset District Council announced in late-December its intention to upgrade the Octagon Theatre in Yeovil, boosting its capacity and technical equipment so that it can support larger shows. The council's … [Read more...]
Odeon in Taunton sold to Devon council in multi-million pound deal
Odeon in Taunton has been snapped up by a Devon council as part of a multi-million pound deal. Torbay Council bought the premises at the Riverside Retail Park as the authority tries to raise more income. Councils have been taking advantage of discounted borrowing rates to buy properties and generate income from the profits as their funding … [Read more...]
Adults are having to use toddler booster seats after Cineworld blunder
New comfy seats with high backs installed at a Cineworld have seen adults using toddler booster seats to see the screen - some have complained. Bosses at the Bristol cinema acknowledged the problem and have been offering free tickets to complainants, however, disgruntled movie-goers are demanding action or warnings to let people know of the … [Read more...]
Proposals to build student flats on historic old cinema site in Bath met with mixed response
A proposal to build student flats at a historic site in Bath has been met with a mixed response, with one resident describing a recent public consultation as a "farce". The Scala building in Oldfield Park, which used to be a cinema, currently houses a Co-op convenience store and a dance studio for Freedom through Dance. Source: Proposals to … [Read more...]
