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Home » Theater Guide » Location » United Kingdom » England » Woolwich, London » ABC Woolwich
Also known as Regal Cinema

ABC Woolwich

Woolwich, London, England
38 Wellington Street
, Woolwich, London, England, United Kingdom SE18 6PQ
(map)
Status: Closed
Screens: Single Screen
Style: Art Moderne
Function: Nightclub
Seats: 1524
Chain: Unknown
Architect: C.J. Foster, William R. Glen
Firm: Unknown
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Built on the site of the Woolwich Hippodrome Theatre (1900-1939) which was demolished in 1939. Work began immediately on construction of the new Regal Cinema, designed by ABC in-house architect William R. Glen. Of course in September 1939 war was declared on Germany and all construction work was halted.

It wasn't until the early 1950's that building restrictions were lifted and work proceeded to complete the cinema, to revised plans by architect C.J. Foster who was assisted by S.E. Woodyear, G. MacFarlane and P. Turner. Gone were the original Art Deco styled plans of Glen and in came a more modern style suitable for the 1950's.

The Regal Cinema opened on 19th September 1955 with Richard Todd in "The Dam Busters". It was re-named ABC in 1963.

The ABC was closed on 20th November 1982 with Lewis Collins in "Who Dares Wins". The building was unused and derelict for several years and was later converted into a nightclub, today known as 'Fusion'. In early 2007 there were reports that planning applications had been submitted to demolish the building.
Contributed by Ken Roe

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