Comments about Plaza Theatre in Stockport, GB

Stephen Lynch on August 26, 2024 at 3:40 pm

During my recent research into the original owners for a booklet about the Ambassador in Salford, I discovered that the Plaza was the final new-build cinema constructed by the Ambassador Cinema Circuit. Remarkably, it is also the last remaining building from that circuit still in existence today. The very first was the Ambassador Super Cinema, which opened in Salford in 1928.

HowardBHaas on April 3, 2024 at 3:44 am

Prominently featured, exterior & interior including the balcony/circle and stage in new 3 part TV series “Nolly” In 2011, I had the pleasure of visiting this fantastic, restored Art Deco movie palace, when I visited Manchester for a few days. I saw an awesome, local, live production of “My Fair Lady” The website today has a list of regular films: classic, new, and a film festival, and specifies that people can get discounts via a film membership. The Plaza Stockport is an incredible gem, honoring its heritage and community in every which way!

Ian on September 28, 2018 at 12:53 am

Some more recent images following further restoration to the circle area – taken August 2018:–

EXTERIOR

ORGAN

STAGE FROM STALLS

AUDITORIUM FROM BALCONY

AUDITORIUM FROM STAGE

DavidRayner1947 on August 26, 2016 at 11:46 am

In a way, the Plaza was the Odeon of Stockport, as it ran the current Rank releases at the same time as the Rank Odeon’s.

NThomson on March 19, 2012 at 12:47 pm

Following a recent visit to the Plaza, I`ve never seen such a beautiful theatre..

Ian on April 18, 2010 at 1:36 am

To contrast with the above pictures, here are two photos of the Plaza as a Mecca Bingo Hall, taken in 1988:–

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/4530010271/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/4530643246/

Ian on December 22, 2009 at 12:58 am

Four more images from the same day as the ones above:-
Paybox:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/4205090039/
Organ:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/4205089851/
Stage:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/4205849396/
View from rear stalls:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/4205090209/

Ian on December 19, 2009 at 4:12 am

The great thing with this theatre is that the people working there LOVE the building and are so proud of it – this really is apparent to visitors.

The work just completed is not the end of the restoration – new projects are still in the pipeline to further enhance the Plaza. This one of just a handful of “super-cinemas” remaining in the UK where you can still enjoy a movie with full 1930’s atmosphere.