They are supposedly putting disabled access in screen 1, probably when they do the new screen fit. Be interesting to see how they do that, possibly fitting a lift to the upper foyer then chair ramp into auditorium
Went to Screen 1 just after it reopened. The front of the circle has been raised to allow for the wider rows to accommodate the reclining seats and extra legroom throughout the former circle. As a result the ceiling at the front of screens 2 & 3 is a lot lower down from the front of the circle. Screen 1 now has approx.160-170 seats, down from 550 and screens 2 & 3 appear to have 65 and 50 seats, from 220 and 149. The reclining seats in screen 1 have not been switched on yet as the existing screen is too low to view with them in a reclined position. When screens 2 & 3 reopen, the plan is to re-close screen 1 and fit a new higher screen – probably in front of the proscenium arch. Whether this will also include a redecoration of the auditorium (they have already fitted new flooring and carpets in screen 1) we will see, but the pink/red décor is looking tired. The stairs and upper foyer have been redecorated and new carpets fitted. AMC are spending a lot of money on this old cinema and hopefully it will continue to compete against Vue. Seat prices are still showing at £3.
They are supposedly putting disabled access in screen 1, probably when they do the new screen fit. Be interesting to see how they do that, possibly fitting a lift to the upper foyer then chair ramp into auditorium
Went to Screen 1 just after it reopened. The front of the circle has been raised to allow for the wider rows to accommodate the reclining seats and extra legroom throughout the former circle. As a result the ceiling at the front of screens 2 & 3 is a lot lower down from the front of the circle. Screen 1 now has approx.160-170 seats, down from 550 and screens 2 & 3 appear to have 65 and 50 seats, from 220 and 149. The reclining seats in screen 1 have not been switched on yet as the existing screen is too low to view with them in a reclined position. When screens 2 & 3 reopen, the plan is to re-close screen 1 and fit a new higher screen – probably in front of the proscenium arch. Whether this will also include a redecoration of the auditorium (they have already fitted new flooring and carpets in screen 1) we will see, but the pink/red décor is looking tired. The stairs and upper foyer have been redecorated and new carpets fitted. AMC are spending a lot of money on this old cinema and hopefully it will continue to compete against Vue. Seat prices are still showing at £3.