Comments from Ian - Cinema Treasures

Ian commented about Hippodrome Cinema on May 19, 2013 at 7:27 am

A few more photos taken in May 2013 here:–

Ian commented about Scala Cinema on May 17, 2013 at 6:14 am

As of May 2013 the Scala is gone, demolished possibly as long as six months ago. The site shows no signs of re-use and the empty space is fenced-off.

A photo when still operating as a bingo hall here:– SCALA RUNCORN

Ian commented about ABC Warrington on May 17, 2013 at 6:10 am

The building remains “for sale”, no asking price published, just “offers invited for the freehold” in May 2013. The building still looks in very good repair.

ABC WARRINGTON

Ian commented about Stephen Joseph Theatre on May 6, 2013 at 4:17 am

Although, with the exception of Muswell Hill (surrounded by a much larger catchment area) and York almost all of the triplings resulted in further sub-division or closure in the 1990’s – and Odeon have tried on several occasions to destroy the impact of MH and exited York. The large balcony and front stalls auditorium could not have survived in Scarborough and the mini’s in the rear stalls would have been small and unsatisfactory.

Though I completely agree that this was one of the finest of the Odeon interiors and a sad loss when it was converted.

And don’t start me on the local council ……!

Ian commented about Empire Theatre on May 3, 2013 at 10:43 am

An older photo (1998), before the foyer was extended can be seen here:–

EMPIRE THEATRE

Ian commented about Plaza Cinema on Apr 25, 2013 at 3:17 pm

Photos taken in 1998 when it was operating as a Walkers Bingo Club – despite the very derelict look on one of the pictures! I am not sure if the auditorium was at 1st & 2nd floor level – the entrance was at the other end from this photo and there seems to be substantial ground floor shops. Can anyone clarify?

PLAZA CONSETT

As always I now wish I had made more of an effort to get inside!

Ian commented about Empire Theatre on Apr 13, 2013 at 3:10 pm

Photos of the auditorium here:–

EMPIRE THEATRE – side view 1994

EMPIRE THEATRE – balconies 1992

EMPIRE THEATRE – from stage as a nightclub 2008

Ian commented about Tower Picture House on Apr 13, 2013 at 3:04 pm

Photo shortly after closure here:–

LEEDS TOWER CINEMA

I believe the the auditorium is still intact and lies to one side of the arcade

Ian commented about Brighouse Cinema @ The Civic Hall on Apr 13, 2013 at 2:59 pm

Photo of the auditorium in 2002 here:–

CIVIC HALL

Ian commented about Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre on Apr 8, 2013 at 11:00 am

The 60’s frontage can be seen here, it too has been removed and replaced (in 2000).

HIPPODROME FACADE c1988

Ian commented about Gaumont Birkenhead on Apr 7, 2013 at 8:44 am

The former Gaumont is largely intact inside in it’s new use as a store. Some photos from 2010:–

GAUMONT AUDITORIUM

GAUMONT FOYER

GAUMONT EXTERIOR

Ian commented about Castro Theatre on Mar 28, 2013 at 10:37 am

A couple more photos of the Castro in 2000 here including a stage one showing the top of the organ. Sad it might be moved out of such a fitting setting :–(

CASTRO EXTERIOR

CASTRO STAGE

Ian commented about Everyman Leeds on Mar 25, 2013 at 7:24 am

Pre opening photo’s here (March 2013)

EVERYMAN at night

EVERYMAN – daytime

Ian commented about Bristol Hippodrome Theatre on Mar 16, 2013 at 4:23 pm

Some interior photos here (taken in 2001):–

HIPPODROME – towards rear

HIPPODROME – towards stage

HIPPODROME – across auditorium

Ian commented about Spanish City Theatre on Mar 16, 2013 at 4:50 am