The high roof has been damaged and upstairs is unsafe for access. Extensive scaffolding is in place and repairs will be done after the vax work is done, but Costa are not due to return
To add to above comment, a personal visit revealed the cinema is being used by Pharmacy2U as a vaccination centre. An usher in Odeon T shirt confirmed the Odeon would re=open after the jab programme had ended.
The Odeon has not reopened as the lockdown restrictions eased, and the Costa cafe housed in the foyer is no longer trading there. Odeon have not yet revealed their intentions for this cinema. (May, 2021)
This venue has re-opened in 2021 as the Elegance Lounge, an upmarket dining club with five VIP booths pre bookable as seen on their website. Open 3 evenings from Thursday to Saturday.
Urban explorers had a detailed look round shortly before demolition -see YouTube
The high roof has been damaged and upstairs is unsafe for access. Extensive scaffolding is in place and repairs will be done after the vax work is done, but Costa are not due to return
The paybox with mannequibn inside can be seen in the Dover Tranmsport Museum, as suggested by the illustration
The Odeon was used as a vaccination hub as seen on BBC TV, but is back to being a cinema again as other venues took on this function.
To add to above comment, a personal visit revealed the cinema is being used by Pharmacy2U as a vaccination centre. An usher in Odeon T shirt confirmed the Odeon would re=open after the jab programme had ended.
The Odeon has not reopened as the lockdown restrictions eased, and the Costa cafe housed in the foyer is no longer trading there. Odeon have not yet revealed their intentions for this cinema. (May, 2021)
This venue has re-opened in 2021 as the Elegance Lounge, an upmarket dining club with five VIP booths pre bookable as seen on their website. Open 3 evenings from Thursday to Saturday.