Jul 25, 2015 the odeon cinema, formerly the regal cinema, was built in 1931 and designed by wellknown cinema architect cecil masey. Events near odeon colchester colchester whats on near. Sitting in the dark a history of lost cinemas in colchester. If youre looking for more events, why not view our events in colchester guide. Check out the similar venues below or view events in colchester. In 1992 the odeon was the only cinema in colchester.
Odeon colchester view listings and book cinema tickets now. The cinema then closed on sunday, october, 2002 when odeon relocated to a new purpose built 8screen multiplex nearby in head street. It always felt like a second home to me, and i also worked there back in 199192. Please consult government travel advisories before booking. Seating capacities in the screens range from 303 down to 117. August 2019 learn how and when to remove this template message. Fire at colchesters exodeon cinema started deliberately. In 1937 it was owned by the county circuit, in which oscar deutsch, who had opened the chain of odeon theatres, had a controlling interest, and in 1938. Cinemas colchester colchester cinemas films colchester.
The odeon cinema, formerly the regal cinema, was built in 1931 and designed by wellknown cinema architect cecil masey. As well as showing films the cinema also hosted live events, including the rolling stones who played two shows there in september 1964. Three additional screens were later added, bringing the total to six. Powered by the eadt and ipswich star, suffolk now is the youtube channel for all of the best stories from across suffolk, north essex and the eastern region, bringing you the latest in news, sport. The address for odeon cinema cinema is head street.
Colchester theatres whats on in colchester theatres online. Aug 03, 2012 see all 46 photos taken at odeon by 965 visitors. The odeon was my regular place to go when i was younger. Odeon colchester film showtimes and tickets colchester. The range of productions at this theatre is extensive from pantomime to shakespeare.
If you cant find the film you want at one of the cinema listed, you can use the search option, above, to find films showing at cinemas in cities, towns or villages near colchester. Odeon cinema colchester colchester theatre opening times and. The old odeon cinema was formerly the regal cinema. It has a spanishstyle gabled front and originally had an atmospheric interior and included a cafe, wurlitzer organ, and full stage facilities, with flanking shops on the groundfoor frontage. The old dressing rooms were used as a base for hospital radio colchester from 1975 to 1990. Foursquare uses cookies to provide you with an optimal experience, to personalize ads that you may see, and to help advertisers measure the results of their ad campaigns. Movie theater in colchester, essex foursquare uses cookies to provide you with an optimal experience, to personalize ads that you may see, and to help advertisers measure the results of their ad campaigns. Odeon colchester has been visited and assessed in person by an accessable surveyor and a detailed accessibility guide has been created which you can find by clicking on the link below.
Facade of the odeon, colchester, 2000 theatres trust. Cinemas colchester welcome to the directory of colchester cinemas. Originally posted by odeon master thanks for posting more. Botolphs quarter in the historic centre of town and set over two floors, curzon colchester hosts 3 screens with total capacity of 311 seats, showing the best of quality mainstream including family films, independent gems and events. Gallery cinemas colchester movie listings showtimes. To limit the spread of the coronavirus, attractions may be closed or have partial closures. Taken from the road, it shows the upper storeys of a central entrance bay, with a high arched window dominating the bay below a very high, almost gothic apex. Report old odeonregal cinema, colchester, essex october 2014. Seventy firefighters were called to the former odeon in crouch street, colchester, at. Colchester cinemas colchester cinema listings information. The cinema closed on sunday, october, 2002 when odeon relocated to a new purpose built 8screen multiplex nearby in head street. The regal, opened in 1931, was designed in spanish style by the cinema architect cecil massey, and was the headquarters of agers cinema circuit ltd.
The cinema closed on sunday, october, 2002 when odeon relocated to a new purpose. With handmade luxury reclining seats in every screen, youll have more space and comfort to truly immerse yourself in the moment and escape into film. The rolling stones 4th british tour 1964 wikipedia. Odeon colchester events, clubs, gigs and whats on above is a selection of events near odeon colchester in colchester. Whilst it may seem alien to younger readers or cinema fans, it should be remembered that cinemas still maintained a stage area where live shows could be seen and in 1924 the electric now under new management and renamed the headgate theatre saw the debut of arthur askey, later to become one of the countrys favourite comedians, radio and movie stars theres still a plaque on the. Welcome to the colchester theatre guide, book theatre tickets, find out whats on and all theatre information. Ive added lots of photos, some edited, but the majority not, ive noticed the to edit or not to edit question is a bit of a sore point on this forum so ill leave it at that. Select date monday 17 february 2020 tuesday 18 february 2020 wednesday 19 february 2020 thursday 20 february 2020 friday 21 february 2020 saturday 22 february 2020 sunday 23 february 2020 monday 24 february 2020. Get odeon theatre, colchester, england setlists view them, share them, discuss them with other odeon theatre, colchester, england fans for free on. Sample the new selection of fine wines and beers from oscars bar, which sit perfectly alongside our irresistible food menu. Visit our accessibility guide odeon are pleased to work with accessable to produce accessibility guides for all our cinemas.
If odeon cinema colchester is your business, why not claim it today. In june 20 it was announced that one of colchesters treasured buildings, now popularly known as the old odeon cinema, faced demolition to make way for a new hotel and expensive flats. Odeon cinema colchester listings cinemas schedules and. Odeon cinema colchester colchester theatre opening times. Please find our full statement here curzon colchester. In 1944 the cinema was damaged by fire and was closed for three months while restoration work was carried out. Odeon cinema colchester is currently closed as the present time falls outside of the opening hours below. Nov 26, 2016 me and my friend william went to the abandoned cinema in colchester essex we came across some other explorers along the way, this was a great place to explore if u get the chance to come here i. Fire crews have spent the early hours putting out a blaze at a former odeon cinema. A fire in a former cinema where homeless people are known to sleep was started deliberately, fire bosses say. Find theatres in colchester from theatres online, the uks most established ticket provider.
Colchester theatres whats on in colchester theatres. Whilst it may seem alien to younger readers or cinema fans, it should be remembered that cinemas still maintained a stage area where live shows could be seen and in 1924 the electric now under new management and renamed the headgate theatre saw the debut of arthur askey, later to become one of the countrys favourite comedians, radio and movie stars theres. There are also amateur productions, concerts and comedy catered for in this relatively new theatre. In the 1970s it was known as the odeon film centre, and expanded to 3 screens. The design by cecil masey had the capacity for 1446 people. Colour photograph showing part of the facade of the odeon cinema in colchester. With regret we have made the difficult decision to shutdown view, we would like to thank all the team who worked here and all our users for making this journey possible.
It was designed by cecil masey, a wellknown cinema architect, and built in 1931. Small windows at first and second floor level flank the main window. It features cinemas in colchester, clactononsea and colchester town centre, who offer films, new releases, blockbuster films and movies. A stateoftheart cinema where you can enjoy all the latest blockbusters in 2d. This abandoned cinema opened its doors in 1931 and was known as the regal cinema. I met one of my now best friends whilst working there in stephen kerry.
As it turns out, i found out that stephens father also worked at the. Queen bohemian rhapsody the original soundtrack 2018. There are pay parking options at the vineyard car park, britannia car park, st marys car park, priory street car park, st botolphs car park, and st johns car park. Odeon theatre, colchester, england concert setlists. Odeon colchester film showtimes and tickets colchester uk. Lastnames visit to the old odeon cinema on crouch street in colchester. They are experienced in providing films, new releases and movies. Later, three additional screens were added, bringing the total to six. Oct 29, 2017 powered by the eadt and ipswich star, suffolk now is the youtube channel for all of the best stories from across suffolk, north essex and the eastern region, bringing you the latest in news, sport. All cinemas aldgate bloomsbury canterbury colchester knutsford mayfair oxford richmond ripon sheffield soho victoria wimbledon. This article needs additional citations for verification.
Old odeon colchester gallery spurgeons digital memories. Blaze at former odeon cinema in colchester bbc news. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Outside of working, i love movies, and the old odeon colchester holds a special place in my heart. Cinema listings, film show times, information, and maps for odeon colchester in colchester from, the uks biggest entertainment website. No future events currently found at odeon colchester in colchester view past events.
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