I worked as chief pro for Rank Theatre Division in the 1960s. My jobs at the Nottingham twin opening in cluding reaserach and writing the opening programme supplement tracing the history of Notingham cinemas and describing the (then) new “automated twin cinema” concept. This supplement was adapted to form part of an edition of “Showtime” Magazine. I still have both of these. Another job, working with three great fellas from the Nottingham Historic Film Society was to write a treatment and supply footage for a documentary which was used in the opening programmes of both Odeons. A ring-binder still includes my press releases and media cuttings from that occasion. I remember our team from Rank staying at a hotel near or next to the Nottingham Theatre Royal where my cousin (Joan Varcoe)was singing female lead in a Nottingham Operatic Society production – “Brigadoon” I think. Best wishes in your work. Doug Kelly.
I worked as chief pro for Rank Theatre Division in the 1960s. My jobs at the Nottingham twin opening in cluding reaserach and writing the opening programme supplement tracing the history of Notingham cinemas and describing the (then) new “automated twin cinema” concept. This supplement was adapted to form part of an edition of “Showtime” Magazine. I still have both of these. Another job, working with three great fellas from the Nottingham Historic Film Society was to write a treatment and supply footage for a documentary which was used in the opening programmes of both Odeons. A ring-binder still includes my press releases and media cuttings from that occasion. I remember our team from Rank staying at a hotel near or next to the Nottingham Theatre Royal where my cousin (Joan Varcoe)was singing female lead in a Nottingham Operatic Society production – “Brigadoon” I think. Best wishes in your work. Doug Kelly.