More on closure here: https://greenwichwire.co.uk/2024/10/29/catford-mews-closes-lewisham-council-really-local-group/ and https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy5ln0keldwo.
More on possible reopening of the cinema here: https://greenwichwire.co.uk/2024/11/13/catford-mews-cinema-potential-tenants-reopen-lewisham-council/
Seats are generally a fiver with screenings every one or two weeks. Seasonal films in the run up to Christmas 2024 at £5.50 with screenings of Strictly during November for £3.50. Website address is https://theregentblackpool.co.uk/cinema
Woodys and Kelley’s Irish Bar are presumably occupying the ground floor although I couldn’t find either open on a recent visit. The back entrance down The Strand is boarded up which ties in with the previous notification that the theatre occupy the upstairs.
Not sure if Blackpudlians would be prepared to pay these prices. £16 for Saturday evening IMAX experience, although you can get the basic presentations for £9.
This building is on The Mall opposite the bus station, St Mary’s Street is further down. The cinema was probably named after the Imperial Hotel which was further along Marcus Street. Photo of programme for 1963 added today.
In 1974 the Down Recorder reported that owner Mr H. Breen had to temporarily close the cinema owing to over-zealous teenagers who smashed up seats and caused other damage during a screening of Carry On Girls.
Hugh Grant suggests he might get involved to preserve the historic theatre. More here: https://www.aol.co.uk/news/hugh-grant-miserable-blames-scrolling-191330702.html
More on the redevelopment here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cqe301q4vn9o
Internal areas being excavated as of May 2024 with the building covered in scaffolding.
Auditorium area has been cleared although the charity shop remains in the entrance block. Site still vacant. View the demolition here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zz_REBnLz20
More on closure here: https://greenwichwire.co.uk/2024/10/29/catford-mews-closes-lewisham-council-really-local-group/ and https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy5ln0keldwo. More on possible reopening of the cinema here: https://greenwichwire.co.uk/2024/11/13/catford-mews-cinema-potential-tenants-reopen-lewisham-council/
Seats are generally a fiver with screenings every one or two weeks. Seasonal films in the run up to Christmas 2024 at £5.50 with screenings of Strictly during November for £3.50. Website address is https://theregentblackpool.co.uk/cinema
Site is currently a car park.
Funny Girls does not show films so don’t see why it is “Open with 3 screens”
Woodys and Kelley’s Irish Bar are presumably occupying the ground floor although I couldn’t find either open on a recent visit. The back entrance down The Strand is boarded up which ties in with the previous notification that the theatre occupy the upstairs.
Not sure if Blackpudlians would be prepared to pay these prices. £16 for Saturday evening IMAX experience, although you can get the basic presentations for £9.
Entrance block empty and unused, auditorium use unable to see.
It’s as you were as of October 2024 with the foyer block still empty and unused.
According to the Newry Democrat the Savoy was built on the site of Walker’s Mill which was destroyed by fire at the end of 1925.
This building is on The Mall opposite the bus station, St Mary’s Street is further down. The cinema was probably named after the Imperial Hotel which was further along Marcus Street. Photo of programme for 1963 added today.
Part of the building appears to be in use as a boxing club. Hate to be pedantic but it’s Mitchel with one l.
In 1974 the Down Recorder reported that owner Mr H. Breen had to temporarily close the cinema owing to over-zealous teenagers who smashed up seats and caused other damage during a screening of Carry On Girls.
In the period up until closure the Queens was showing “x-rated” films. Justine the Virtuous and Sex with a Smile was the last programme.
Cinema opposite was most likely the Electric Picture Palace for which an entry has been made on this site.
Certainly open in 1936 as the ad in the photo shows.
Hugh Grant suggests he might get involved to preserve the historic theatre. More here: https://www.aol.co.uk/news/hugh-grant-miserable-blames-scrolling-191330702.html
Site occupied by Emlyn Hughes House, HQ of the Furness Building Society. There is a statue of Emlyn, who was born in the town, directly outside.
More on the redevelopment here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cqe301q4vn9o Internal areas being excavated as of May 2024 with the building covered in scaffolding.
Period picture of the Empire on the page here: https://www.whitehavennews.co.uk/news/18256839.wilfred-strongest-briton—michael-nostalgia-column/
More on this theatre here: https://www.wadaos.org/single-post/whitehaven-s-lost-treasure
Some interesting shots of the Gaiety at: https://www.28dayslater.co.uk/threads/gaiety-cinema-whitehaven-nov-2009-report.44916/
Site now a parade of shops.
Auditorium area has been cleared although the charity shop remains in the entrance block. Site still vacant. View the demolition here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zz_REBnLz20
The frieze is displayed on Watergate outside the Cast building just a few yards from the Savoy cinema.
Old bingo area downstairs is now a hospice charity shop. Foyer upstairs used as an exhibition area for local development plans.