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...]
Plans to convert former discount shop into multi-screen cinema complex in Minehead
Minehead could finally have its first cinema if plans for a former discount store in the town centre are approved. The Butlins resort has a cinema for guests but people living in the seaside town need to travel as far Bridgwater or Taunton to watch the latest films. But this could all change after a planning application has been submitted to … [Read more...]
Cinema will be ‘wonderful asset’ – residents overwhelmingly welcome plans for new multi-screen complex in Minehead – Somerset Live
Minehead residents have given their support to plans for a new cinema, saying it would be a wonderful asset for the town. Source: Cinema will be 'wonderful asset' - residents overwhelmingly welcome plans for new multi-screen complex in Minehead - Somerset Live … [Read more...]
