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. Colchester theatres whats on in colchester theatres online. Originally posted by odeon master thanks for posting more. Jul 25, 2015 the odeon cinema, formerly the regal cinema, was built in 1931 and designed by wellknown cinema architect cecil masey. A stateoftheart cinema where you can enjoy all the latest blockbusters in 2d. As well as showing films the cinema also hosted live events, including the rolling stones who played two shows there in september 1964. Small windows at first and second floor level flank the main window. Welcome to the colchester theatre guide, book theatre tickets, find out whats on and all theatre information. 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. Sample the new selection of fine wines and beers from oscars bar, which sit perfectly alongside our irresistible food menu. An 8 screen odeon, and the towns only cinema, near the centre of colchester. 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. It features cinemas in colchester, clactononsea and colchester town centre, who offer films, new releases, blockbuster films and movies. Lastnames visit to the old odeon cinema on crouch street in colchester.
Queen bohemian rhapsody the original soundtrack 2018. It was designed by cecil masey, a wellknown cinema architect, and built in 1931. Visit our accessibility guide odeon are pleased to work with accessable to produce accessibility guides for all our cinemas. Odeon colchester view listings and book cinema tickets now. The odeon was my regular place to go when i was younger. The cinema then closed on sunday, october, 2002 when odeon relocated to a new purpose built 8screen multiplex nearby in head street.
Odeon cinema colchester is currently closed as the present time falls outside of the opening hours below. As it turns out, i found out that stephens father also worked at the. 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 odeon cinema, formerly the regal cinema, was built in 1931 and designed by wellknown cinema architect cecil masey. The cinema closed on sunday, october, 2002 when odeon relocated to a new purpose built 8screen multiplex nearby in head street. 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. 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.
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. A stateoftheart cinema where you can enjoy all the latest blockbusters in 2d and 3d with an extensive range. Find theatres in colchester from theatres online, the uks most established ticket provider. 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. Three additional screens were later added, bringing the total to six. Events near odeon colchester colchester whats on near. There are also amateur productions, concerts and comedy catered for in this relatively new theatre. Colour photograph showing part of the facade of the odeon cinema in colchester. Later, three additional screens were added, bringing the total to six. A fire in a former cinema where homeless people are known to sleep was started deliberately, fire bosses say. Seventy firefighters were called to the former odeon in crouch street, colchester, at. August 2019 learn how and when to remove this template message.
This article needs additional citations for verification. Outside of working, i love movies, and the old odeon colchester holds a special place in my heart. The old odeon cinema was formerly the regal cinema. The cinema closed on sunday, october, 2002 when odeon relocated to a new purpose. This abandoned cinema opened its doors in 1931 and was known as the regal cinema. 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. Odeon cinema colchester listings cinemas schedules and. In 1992 the odeon was the only cinema in colchester. The fire in crouch street, colchester, broke out at 01. Colchester cinemas colchester cinema listings information. Get odeon theatre, colchester, england setlists view them, share them, discuss them with other odeon theatre, colchester, england fans for free on.
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. 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. Odeon cinema colchester colchester theatre opening times and. Facade of the odeon, colchester, 2000 theatres trust. Aug 03, 2012 see all 46 photos taken at odeon by 965 visitors. Report old odeonregal cinema, colchester, essex october 2014. Odeon theatre, colchester, england concert setlists. To limit the spread of the coronavirus, attractions may be closed or have partial closures.
It always felt like a second home to me, and i also worked there back in 199192. In the 1970s it was known as the odeon film centre, and expanded to 3 screens. Colchester theatres whats on in colchester theatres. 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. Please consult government travel advisories before booking. 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 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. Sitting in the dark a history of lost cinemas in colchester. Cinemas colchester welcome to the directory of colchester cinemas. 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. 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.
Fire at colchesters exodeon cinema started deliberately. Odeon cinema colchester colchester theatre opening times. Old odeonregal cinema, colchester, essex october 2014 intro this had been on my list for too long, unsure why as from what i could see, it was absolutely trashed and pretty much covered in faeces. Check out the similar venues below or view events in colchester. Seating capacities in the screens range from 303 down to 117. Odeon colchester film showtimes and tickets colchester uk. The old dressing rooms were used as a base for hospital radio colchester from 1975 to 1990. The rolling stones 4th british tour 1964 wikipedia. 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. 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.
Cinemas colchester colchester cinemas films colchester. Odeon colchester events, clubs, gigs and whats on above is a selection of events near odeon colchester in colchester. I met one of my now best friends whilst working there in stephen kerry. The range of productions at this theatre is extensive from pantomime to shakespeare. Gallery cinemas colchester movie listings showtimes. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. If youre looking for more events, why not view our events in colchester guide. Blaze at former odeon cinema in colchester bbc news. They are experienced in providing films, new releases and movies. Odeon colchester film showtimes and tickets colchester. All cinemas aldgate bloomsbury canterbury colchester knutsford mayfair oxford richmond ripon sheffield soho victoria wimbledon. Relax, recline and experience your new odeon luxe cinema. In 1944 the cinema was damaged by fire and was closed for three months while restoration work was carried out. Odeon colchester in colchester, gb cinema treasures.
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. The address for odeon cinema cinema is head street. Old odeon colchester gallery spurgeons digital memories. Please find our full statement here curzon colchester. The design by cecil masey had the capacity for 1446 people.
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