Comments about ABC Kingston upon Thames in Kingston upon Thames, GB

Johnllon on October 21, 2018 at 7:43 am

I went to the Regal Kingston several time in its cinema use, including a Midnight Matinee of “The Young Ones” where Cliff Richard made a personal appearance on the stage before the film. I also saw “Paint Your Wagon” and “Ben Hur” there in 70mm. I have also been there for Bingo!. Last time I went past in 2017 there was a lot of work going on but not able to get inside. I think the work was planned to be finished in 2018 so I will try and get along again soon. John

TweedleDee on April 20, 2014 at 6:16 pm

I remember this place well. Saw many films there in 1966-70. I live in the US now, so I’d really appreciate updates on what becomes of this fine old building. Here’s a blog post I wrote that’s somewhat on topic:https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=8393593#allposts/postNum=0

LenGazzard on December 9, 2013 at 3:39 am

OBJECT NOW! Planning permission has been applied for and is open for comment at:– http://maps.kingston.gov.uk/isis_main/planning/Planning_DETAIL.aspx?strCASENO=1313017 DEADLINE is 3rd JANUARY 2014

LenGazzard on November 18, 2013 at 5:12 am

URGENT! “SAVE The Regal Kingston” Please sign the petition of Kingston Regal Arts Association at www.change.org to stop CNM Estates disastrous plans for the redevelopment of the interior of this Grade II listed Theatre.

DaveChessington on September 14, 2013 at 8:34 am

In the 1960’s a very fine sound system was in place and I remember seeing 2001 A Space Odyssey and Le Manns and the sound was specacular and realistic. I have not heard better cinema sound since including Odean Leicester Square. Modern cinema sound is too loud too base heavy and not a patch on what I used to hear at the Regel

JimLin on November 16, 2011 at 1:23 pm

The Regal on 14th November 2011:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/brighton/6351316802/in/photostream/#/photos/brighton/6351316802/in/photostream/lightbox/

JL

Baza on April 26, 2011 at 7:43 am

Walked past building today and noticed that the architects plaque has been uncovered during the stripping paint off the lower walls. It just says “Robert Cromie 1932”. I hope it’s left on display whatever happens to the building.
Urwin.

woody on December 22, 2010 at 5:23 am

more photography from 28 Days Later website showing the internal demolition of this supposed Listed Building???

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woody on December 21, 2010 at 11:55 am

looks like internal demolition has been occuring, bare rubble floor, interior stripped and stage area roofless by the look of it!!
a large chunk of the proscenium smashed off too
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