Comments from Ian - Cinema Treasures

The screen is / was at the rear so yes the front stalls must have been excavated to some degree. Given its listed status, I am assuming that much of the original design remains in the nightclub, albeit possibly hidden from view. The photo above from 1937 shows a very stylish interior.

Ian commented about Haymarket Theatre on Mar 16, 2009 at 9:32 am

A photograph taken in March 2009 can be found here:–

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3358730529/

Ian commented about Grand Theatre on Mar 16, 2009 at 9:30 am

Photos taken in February 2009 here:–

Exterior
http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3358731251/

Interior
http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3358731613/

Ian commented about Curzon Cinema on Mar 16, 2009 at 9:28 am

A Photo taken in February 2009 can be seen here:–

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3359547488/

Ian commented about ABC Dunstable on Mar 16, 2009 at 5:28 am

A 2009 exterior photo here:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3359548306/

Ian commented about Royal Cinema on Mar 14, 2009 at 5:58 am

Some photos taken in February 2009 here:–

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3352662329/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3352662005/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3352661733/

Ian commented about Palace Theatre on Mar 13, 2009 at 4:21 am

An 18 month closure for a thorough refurbishment, including demolition of the 1950’s foyer block, and replacement with a modern larger foyer and bars, together with a lavish restoration of the auditorium and stage was completed in 2006.

Interior photographs of the Palace, taken in February 2009, can be seen here:-
http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3350461394/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3350460616/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3350459938/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3350459412/

Ian commented about Regal Cinema on Mar 12, 2009 at 8:25 pm

And another picture here:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/375598565/

Ian commented about Old Savoy Theatre on Mar 12, 2009 at 4:53 am

A series of interior photographs, taken in February 2009, here:–

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3348125176/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3348124840/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3348123890/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3348124426/

Ian commented about Anvil Civic Cinemas on Mar 11, 2009 at 7:54 pm

A photo from 1988 here:–

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/373390837/

Ian commented about Playhouse & Galaxy Cinema on Mar 10, 2009 at 5:59 am

A photo from 1976 here:–

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/376591461/

There is an interesting planning consent here. The church was granted a “su generis” consent which means that it applies only to the current users. If the building is ever sold again it has to be sold as a theatre / cinema, and the church are not allowed to make any changes to the building which could prevent or make difficult a return to entertainment use.

Ian commented about City Hall on Mar 10, 2009 at 5:53 am

Three photos taken in March 2009 here:–

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3343122827/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3343122689/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3343955732/

Ian commented about Everyman Salisbury on Mar 10, 2009 at 5:52 am

Three photos taken in March 2009 here:–

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3343123487/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3343123257/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3343123063/

Ian commented about Athena Leicester on Mar 9, 2009 at 6:13 am

Some photos of the Athena – exterior, foyer and auditorium – taken in March 2009 can be found here. After 6 years of dereliction, it is amazing that the building has been saved and looks so good now!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3341124752/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3340296391/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3341124304/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3341124002/

Ian commented about Maltings Arts Centre on Mar 8, 2009 at 10:05 am

Photos from March 2009 here:–

Exterior
http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3336782769/

Interior
http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3337612842/

Ian commented about Odeon 1-3 Richmond on Mar 8, 2009 at 5:18 am

Two more photos of the Odeon taken in March 2009.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3337612592/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3337612334/

Ian commented about Premier Cinema on Mar 8, 2009 at 4:33 am

The Dorking Halls contains two cinemas, the Premier is full time and housed in a lovely old style auditorium with retractable seats,

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3336781427/

and the Great Hall is used for one nights and a summer film season seating 801

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3337611462/

The council owned complex is currently (early 2009) under the threat of closure in a cost-cutting exercise. There is no other cinema within the town. The building is very well maintained and also contains the Martineau Hall, plus the usual bars and catering facilities.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3336781695/

Ian commented about Helmsley Arts Centre on Mar 7, 2009 at 7:40 pm

Two 2008 night shots of the Arts Centre here:–

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3064765146/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3063923815/

Ian commented about Kensington Cinema on Mar 7, 2009 at 7:37 pm

Another 2007 photo here

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/361608983/

Ian commented about Odyssey Cinema on Feb 27, 2009 at 5:50 am

Recent photos here (February 2009)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3313868950/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3313042207/