Regal Theatre

Ipswich Street,
Stowmarket, IP14 1AY

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robboehm
robboehm on February 24, 2016 at 8:36 am

Theater mentioned, but not by name, in a February 21, 2016 Long Island Newsday article about a wartime romance.

Ian
Ian on December 13, 2009 at 1:07 am

Following an arson attack of the Regal on 7th September 2009 the building was quickly secured against further damage whilst insurance payouts were agreed and then specialist asbestos removal in the damaged area was completed.

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The damage was confined to the stage and screen end of the cinema and will cost around GBP 300,000 to repair, but this is almost entirely covered by the insurance policy and by December 2009 the work is progressing.

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The main bulk of the auditorium received only smoke and rescue (water) damage and requires redecoration, cleaning of seats and a new carpet.

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In the 18 months since opening after a major refurbishment the Regal had build up a good trade, but this interruption will mean starting again to build an audience. Given the comfortable elegant art deco surroundings and the friendliness of the staff, this should not prove difficult.

Ian
Ian on September 18, 2009 at 1:32 am

A fire, probably started deliberately damaged the rear of the building on Wednesday 16th September. The auditorium seems to have had smoke damage only, not structural.

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Ian
Ian on May 18, 2007 at 10:43 pm

In May 2007 the Regal had a major makeover with full redecoration, new equipment, carpets and seats as a result of the town selling off the Corn Exchange building. Photos here:–

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Ken Roe
Ken Roe on October 25, 2005 at 4:56 am

An exterior view, late afternoon in December 2003 (note the Christmas trees and Santa Clause) of the Regal Theatre, Stowmarket:
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Ken Roe
Ken Roe on July 29, 2005 at 1:40 am

The original seating capacity of the Regal Cinema was for 566.