Reading Cinemas Invercargill

29 Dee Street,
Invercargill 9810

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Operated by: Reading Cinemas

Architects: A.S. Major

Functions: Movies (First Run)

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Reading Cinemas Invercargill

The Reading Cinemas Invercargill was opened in 1992, replacing the former Majestic Theatre (1915-1985). Number of seats unknown?

Contributed by David Coppock

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Ross Simpson
Ross Simpson on July 7, 2020 at 4:19 am

The Reading cinemas building contains 5 screens and was designed by A S Major, and commissioned by Cinema Investments Limited. It opened in 1992 and was extended in 1996. Built approximately on the site of the former Majestic Theatre (1915) that was demolished here in 1985.

davidcoppock
davidcoppock on July 7, 2020 at 4:41 am

Albion Picture Theatre opened on the site of the former Albion Hotel on 22/4/1916. Renamed Majestic in 1928. Closed in august 1936 for redecorating and refurbisment. Reopened on 29/8/1936. Closed in(1970’s?). Demolished(date unknown?). Reouilt and opened as Movieland 4 in 1993. Renamed Movieland 5 in 1997. Bought by Reading in 2005. Cinema 1 – 139 seats, cinema 2 – 107 seats, cinema 3 – 99 seats, cinema 4 – 104 seats, cinema 5 – 117 seats. Fully digital in mid 2013.

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