Empire Theatre
Lynn Street,
Hartlepool,
TS24
Lynn Street,
Hartlepool,
TS24
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I think that the date for conversion by Essoldo to a cinema was 1957, not 1956. The Empire appears to have operated as a full-time cinema for much of the thirties, with occasional weeks of variety. Films ceased, and it reverted to full-time variety from 5th September 1938.
Hi Britannia,
My mother also worked there – must have been around the same time. Sadly my mother is deceased but I wonder if your mother remembers her – her name was Eva Lorraine ELENER. She often talked about Max Bygraves. Would be nice to hear from you.
Is it possible to print off the above information underneath the photo, or is there a restriction?
My mother worked there in the late forties and early fifties. She has a mine of information about the workings of the theatre—management, hiring of stars etc.Plus many amusing anecdotes to tell.
Great info Ken.
Memorabilia, details and a description of the Empire Theatre here:
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