Paradise Theatre
1006 Bloor Street West,
Toronto,
ON
M6H 1M2
1006 Bloor Street West,
Toronto,
ON
M6H 1M2
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Opened in 1944, the Paradise Theatre is a rather unremarkable theatre which was used as an adult movie house in the 1980’s. The theater had small balcony, which was still intact when the Paradise Theatre closed in July 2006.
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This is a recent photo. It appears that the graffiti artists have gone to work on this building.
I got another # off the sign (this past winter). Don’t know if it works or is current: 416-340-8900
I don’t pass by that often but if I ever do again and see a new # I promise to post it right away! ;)
Another photo, probably before the graffiti:
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Here are two blogs about saving the Paradise:
Site1
Site2
I would love to see someone actually save and restore this theatre, it is the last one of the fest chain waiting to be rented/purchased and or restored to its former glory.
The Friends of the Paradise Official site—> http://www.friendsoftheparadise.com/
Just another day in Paradise.
This theatre was used for two scenes in the 2004 feature film ‘Home at the End of the World’ with Colin Farell. The theatre has a balcony and the decor is quite plain inside. It has a small lobby area with a concession counter. I only saw one movie here and the sound wasn’t good. Hopefully someone will reopen it someday. It’s a nice neighborhood theatre worth preserving.
New photos added, taken April 2003.
Quick question – is the stage under the curtain in this theatre still operational? ie; would it work for musical performances/church services?