Comments from Ian Grundy

Ian Grundy commented about Regal Theatre on Dec 13, 2009 at 1:07 am

Following an arson attack of the Regal on 7th September 2009 the building was quickly secured against further damage whilst insurance payouts were agreed and then specialist asbestos removal in the damaged area was completed.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/4180362475/

The damage was confined to the stage and screen end of the cinema and will cost around GBP 300,000 to repair, but this is almost entirely covered by the insurance policy and by December 2009 the work is progressing.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/4180361881/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/4180362111/

The main bulk of the auditorium received only smoke and rescue (water) damage and requires redecoration, cleaning of seats and a new carpet.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/4180362309/

In the 18 months since opening after a major refurbishment the Regal had build up a good trade, but this interruption will mean starting again to build an audience. Given the comfortable elegant art deco surroundings and the friendliness of the staff, this should not prove difficult.

Ian Grundy commented about Corn Exchange Theatre on Dec 11, 2009 at 12:59 am

Two 2009 interiors here:–

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/4176322786/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/4175562473/

Ian Grundy commented about Palace Theatre on Dec 10, 2009 at 12:03 pm

Worth noting that the 1953 repairs to the façade (covering it with faïence tiles) was intended as a temporary post-war fix which heritage bodies have been eager to reverse for many years. The original windows can be seen peeking through the tiled walls.

Pictures from various years can be found here,
Exterior:-
http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/4045406945/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/4045407189/

Interior:-
http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/386594588/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/386594593/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/386594590/

Ian Grundy commented about Old Vic Theatre on Dec 7, 2009 at 12:10 pm

A couple of photos of the interior of the Old Vic here:–

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3294936354/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/1858005003/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/1858007103/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3294935472/

Ian Grundy commented about Theatre Royal Drury Lane on Nov 23, 2009 at 8:42 am

More photos (interior) here:-
http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/178987404/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/92126988/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/2722716806/

And an “A Chorus Line” exterior here:–

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/2301401617/

Ian Grundy commented about Phoenix Theatre on Nov 17, 2009 at 7:29 am

Further photographs – interior and exterior – here:–

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/218478155/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/218478154/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/1081840097/

Ian Grundy commented about Odeon Luxe Sheffield on Nov 14, 2009 at 1:07 am

The entrance and foyer in November 2009:–

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/4101934039/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/4101934225/

Ian Grundy commented about Odeon Luxe Sheffield on Nov 9, 2009 at 11:38 pm

A night photo of the Odeon appears here:–

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/4092292234/

Ian Grundy commented about London Palladium on Nov 6, 2009 at 12:06 pm

Photo of the entrance of the Palladium here:–

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3288369253/

Ian Grundy commented about Adelphi Theatre on Nov 6, 2009 at 12:01 pm

A vintage 1975 exterior here:–

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/2302196774/

A more modern shot here:–

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/808824456/

and a shot of the art deco foyer here:–

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/808824442/

Ian Grundy commented about Kingston Empire Theatre on Nov 1, 2009 at 11:38 am

The remains of the Empire as seen in 2009 here:=

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3377995925/

Ian Grundy commented about Tower Cinema on Oct 30, 2009 at 2:13 am

The tower mosaic domes are currently being re-created by a specialist company and will be installed in the near future. A photo showing the domes taken in 1988 here:–

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/4057964310/