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Ian commented about Luxe Cinema on Aug 2, 2019 at 1:34 am

During 2019, now under control of Picturedrome Electric Theatre Co., the Luxe has had a total refurbishment. Photos from 2019 :–

LUXE – EXTERIOR

LUXE – AUDITORIUM

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Ian commented about Angles Arts Centre on Aug 2, 2019 at 1:29 am

With the opening of the Light and Luxe Cinemas in town, the Angles is almost entirely focussed on Live performances.

Two images from 2019:–

ANGLES – EXTERIOR

ANGLES – AUDITORIUM

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Ian commented about Radion Cinema on Jul 30, 2019 at 12:26 am

There is indeed a wealth of original detail remaining – some photos from June 2019

EXTERIOR

PROSCENIUM & SPLAY WALL

VIEW FROM REAR

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Ian commented about Venue on Jul 22, 2019 at 1:04 am

Some photographs from June 2019:–

THE VENUE – EXTERIOR

THE VENUE – SCREEN

THE VENUE – AUDITORIUM

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Ian commented about Savoy Cinema on Jul 15, 2019 at 1:33 am

An album of photographs showing the former Reel Cinema, its demolition, and the construction of the Savoy Cinema can be found here:–

C21st CINEMA IN GRANTHAM

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Ian commented about Majestic Cinema on Jul 15, 2019 at 1:22 am

Further photos of the interior taken in July 2019 here:–

MAJESTIC – SCREEN 1

MAJESTIC – SCREEN 2

MAJESTIC – SCREEN 3

MAJESTIC – FOYER

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Ian commented about Odeon Lincoln on Jul 3, 2019 at 1:14 am

Four interior shots of the Odeon, taken in 2019, here:–

ODEON – UPPER FOYER

ODEON – SCREEN 3

ODEON – SCREEN 8

ODEON – SCREEN 9

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Ian commented about Parade Cinema on Jul 1, 2019 at 7:41 am

The Parade in 1987 when it was more recognisably a former cinema:–

PARADE CINEMA EXTERIOR

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Ian commented about Kinema in the Woods on Jul 1, 2019 at 12:46 am

Kinema 3 opened last weekend of June 2019 on the righthandside of the original building.

Some Photos of Kinema 1 & 2 from June 2019:–

KINEMA TOO AUDITORIUM

KINEMA 1 AUDITORIUM

ORGAN CONSOLE

ORGAN PIPE CHAMBER

Ian
Ian commented about Odeon Luxe London Leicester Square on Jun 25, 2019 at 12:57 am

Four more images, taken June 2019, of the Odeon Luxe:–

ODEON LS – AUDITORIUM

ODEON LS – FOYER

ODEON LS – FLYING LADIES

ODEON LS – ROYAL CIRCLE

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Ian commented about Regal Cinema on Jun 21, 2019 at 1:12 am

The ground floor (stalls) area of the Regal is indeed unrecognisable as a Boyes Store. The Upper level has been in nightclub use for some years but is currently vacant – the last club seems to have been named “Department”. Photo from 2019.

Regal Theatre

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Ian commented about Gaumont Chesterfield on Jun 21, 2019 at 1:08 am

This should not be listed as “demolished” as both facade and auditorium block survive. It is very likely that the interior has been largely destroyed, but as the building is currently unused it is not possible to verify.

GAUMONT FACADE

GAUMONT REAR

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Ian commented about Winding Wheel on Jun 21, 2019 at 1:01 am

2019 Photo

CHESTERFIELD ODEON

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Ian commented about Odeon Luxe London Leicester Square on Jun 2, 2019 at 12:58 am

Good news!

Screen tabs have been fitted and are in use at the OLS – perhaps they read the comments here? lol

At present they are awaiting a new motor which will operate the curtains at a faster speed, but as can be seen in the pictures below are a blue velvet material. Together with the re-installation of a version of the “flying ladies” the appearance of the auditorium has been made MUCH better. Now they just have to address MartinC’s comments and sort out the schedule and information.

ODEON LUXE LS – “LADIES” AND TABS

ODEON LUXE LS – AUDITORIUM FROM REAR

ODEON LUXE LS – THE “DUCHESS”

ODEON LUXE LS – ROYAL CIRCLE ENTRANCE

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Ian commented about Close-Up Film Centre on Apr 1, 2019 at 12:44 am

Two views of the Close-Up from March 2019

CLOSE-UP CAFE/BAR

CLOSE-UP AUDITORIUM

Ian
Ian commented about Shoreditch House Screening Room on Apr 1, 2019 at 12:42 am

Two views of the Electric Cinema from March 2019:–

ELECTRIC EXTERIOR

ELECTRIC CAFE-BAR

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Ian commented about EartH on Mar 22, 2019 at 2:30 am

Some photos from March 2019 following the re-opening:–

EartH EXTERIOR

EartH CONCERT HALL – STALLS

EartH THEATRE – BALCONY

EartH THEATRE – BALCONY

Ian
Ian commented about Dominion Theatre on Feb 24, 2019 at 12:52 pm

Only part of the upper circle was converted to a large room, the rear portion, with the wall containing portholes from the projection room, steppings, and even the rear row of seats, survives and could in theory be restored to make the Dominion the largest West End Theatre. Whether there is the demand, or whether people would put up with seats at the rear of the balcony (which are a very long way from the stage) is debateable!

DOMINION BALCONY

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Ian commented about Majestic Cinema on Jan 31, 2019 at 3:28 am

The car park has now been built upon – apartments known as Majestic house. Thought to have been completed 2017.

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Ian commented about New Gallery Cinema on Jan 22, 2019 at 1:01 am

Interior photos from January 2019 trading as the Burberry Store, with much of the original architecture on show:–

NEW GALLERY

NEW GALLERY

NEW GALLERY

NEW GALLERY

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Ian commented about Roxy Cinema on Jan 18, 2019 at 1:47 am

Photos from 1998 (as a mosque):–

EXTERIOR – FRONT

EXTERIOR – REAR

INTERIOR – SCREEN END

INTERIOR – AUDITORIUM TO REAR

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Ian commented about Odeon Luxe London Leicester Square on Jan 10, 2019 at 11:30 am

Forgot to add about the souvenir programme which on page 2 states:–

LIGHTS, CURTAIN, ACTION. WELCOME TO THE ODEON LUXE LEICESTER SQUARE

Have the no-curtains policymakers ever talked to the publicity department? Or, just maybe, are they (like the flying ladies) awaiting installation?

Ian
Ian commented about Odeon Luxe London Leicester Square on Jan 10, 2019 at 3:36 am

I saw “Mary Poppins Returns” here yesterday (fairly quiet at 14:15 showing but schools back now)from a front row seat in the royal box which I highly recommend as the location in the auditorium. Picture quality and sound superb. Refurb still very much on-going – mass exodus of workmen and frantic clearing-up in foyer just before doors opened. Can only echo comments above that tabs are very much required here – flying ladies due back imminently I was told by very enthusiastic and pleasant staff. Some pics:–

EXTERIOR – GLASS BOX

EXTERIOR – NIGHT NEON

CIRCLE FOYER

AUDITORIUM

Apologies for the poor quality of the auditorium shot. It was taken with permission, but without tripod, and it is very dark inside resulting in significant camerashake!

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Ian commented about ABC Camberwell on Dec 31, 2018 at 6:16 am

Two further interior shots from 1988 :–

CAMBERWELL ABC

CAMBERWELL ABC

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Ian commented about Windmill Theatre on Oct 23, 2018 at 1:29 am

Photos taken in September 2018 here:–

WINDMILL EXTERIOR

WINDMILL STAGE