Plaza Theatre

Mersey Square,
Stockport, SK1 1SP

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Stephen Lynch
Stephen Lynch on August 26, 2024 at 5:40 pm

During my recent research into the original owners for a booklet about the Ambassador in Salford, I discovered that the Plaza was the final new-build cinema constructed by the Ambassador Cinema Circuit. Remarkably, it is also the last remaining building from that circuit still in existence today. The very first was the Ambassador Super Cinema, which opened in Salford in 1928.

HowardBHaas
HowardBHaas on April 3, 2024 at 5:44 am

Prominently featured, exterior & interior including the balcony/circle and stage in new 3 part TV series “Nolly” In 2011, I had the pleasure of visiting this fantastic, restored Art Deco movie palace, when I visited Manchester for a few days. I saw an awesome, local, live production of “My Fair Lady” The website today has a list of regular films: classic, new, and a film festival, and specifies that people can get discounts via a film membership. The Plaza Stockport is an incredible gem, honoring its heritage and community in every which way!

Ian
Ian on September 28, 2018 at 2:53 am

Some more recent images following further restoration to the circle area – taken August 2018:–

EXTERIOR

ORGAN

STAGE FROM STALLS

AUDITORIUM FROM BALCONY

AUDITORIUM FROM STAGE

DavidRayner1947
DavidRayner1947 on August 26, 2016 at 1:46 pm

In a way, the Plaza was the Odeon of Stockport, as it ran the current Rank releases at the same time as the Rank Odeon’s.

NThomson
NThomson on March 19, 2012 at 2:47 pm

Following a recent visit to the Plaza, I`ve never seen such a beautiful theatre..

Ian
Ian on April 18, 2010 at 3:36 am

To contrast with the above pictures, here are two photos of the Plaza as a Mecca Bingo Hall, taken in 1988:–

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/4530010271/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/4530643246/

Ian
Ian on December 19, 2009 at 6:12 am

The great thing with this theatre is that the people working there LOVE the building and are so proud of it – this really is apparent to visitors.

The work just completed is not the end of the restoration – new projects are still in the pipeline to further enhance the Plaza. This one of just a handful of “super-cinemas” remaining in the UK where you can still enjoy a movie with full 1930’s atmosphere.

AdoraKiaOra
AdoraKiaOra on December 18, 2009 at 7:39 pm

Great exciting article from Stockport Express.
View link

abcman
abcman on December 18, 2009 at 9:31 am

Great pics.Thanks Ian for putting them on.

Ian
Ian on December 18, 2009 at 3:02 am

Photographs of the restored Plaza Super Cinema and Variety Theatre , taken within a week of reopening in December 2009 can be found here

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/4194036567/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/4194036779/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/4194792012/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/4194792286/

It really is a stunning building and the LED Holophane lighting is amazing!

Ken Roe
Ken Roe on December 16, 2009 at 8:13 am

Photographs of the Plaza Theatre on its re-opening night 11th December 2009:
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MPol
MPol on October 1, 2008 at 10:53 pm

I agree, RobertR.

RobertR
RobertR on July 6, 2005 at 6:56 am

What a beautiful place, may it last forever !!

Suwanti
Suwanti on July 6, 2005 at 6:50 am

I am glad to learn that this beautiful theatre have been restored and reopened as a theatre and cinema.

160candela
160candela on March 12, 2004 at 6:00 pm

Fantastic website as above, they are showing films and live theatre and have a volunteer night on tuesdays.