Comments about Plaza Theatre in Stockport, GB

HowardBHaas on April 3, 2024 at 3:44 am

Prominently featured, exterior & interior including the balcony/circle and stage in new 3 part TV series “Nolly” In 2011, I had the pleasure of visiting this fantastic, restored Art Deco movie palace, when I visited Manchester for a few days. I saw an awesome, local, live production of “My Fair Lady” The website today has a list of regular films: classic, new, and a film festival, and specifies that people can get discounts via a film membership. The Plaza Stockport is an incredible gem, honoring its heritage and community in every which way!

Ian on September 28, 2018 at 12:53 am

Some more recent images following further restoration to the circle area – taken August 2018:–

EXTERIOR

ORGAN

STAGE FROM STALLS

AUDITORIUM FROM BALCONY

AUDITORIUM FROM STAGE

DavidRayner1947 on August 26, 2016 at 11:46 am

In a way, the Plaza was the Odeon of Stockport, as it ran the current Rank releases at the same time as the Rank Odeon’s.

NThomson on March 19, 2012 at 12:47 pm

Following a recent visit to the Plaza, I`ve never seen such a beautiful theatre..

Ian on April 18, 2010 at 1:36 am

To contrast with the above pictures, here are two photos of the Plaza as a Mecca Bingo Hall, taken in 1988:–

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/4530010271/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/4530643246/

Ian on December 22, 2009 at 12:58 am

Four more images from the same day as the ones above:-
Paybox:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/4205090039/
Organ:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/4205089851/
Stage:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/4205849396/
View from rear stalls:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/4205090209/

Ian on December 19, 2009 at 4:12 am

The great thing with this theatre is that the people working there LOVE the building and are so proud of it – this really is apparent to visitors.

The work just completed is not the end of the restoration – new projects are still in the pipeline to further enhance the Plaza. This one of just a handful of “super-cinemas” remaining in the UK where you can still enjoy a movie with full 1930’s atmosphere.