London Pavilion

1 Piccadilly Circus,
London, W1J 0DA

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John Griffiths
John Griffiths on June 18, 2020 at 1:43 pm

I remember working there as an usher in 1976,tearing tickets in the balcony. The staff rooms were back stage in the old dressing rooms. It was great to go back on to the disused stage behind the screen which was all intact and full of atmosphere of its past history as a theatre.

DavidZornig
DavidZornig on May 29, 2020 at 8:45 pm

August 1945 V-J Day celebration photo in Getty Images link below.

https://www.gettyimages.com/detail/news-photo/service-people-and-londoners-crowd-in-to-piccadilly-circus-news-photo/80748019?irgwc=1&esource=AFF_GI_IR_TinEye_77643&asid=TinEye&cid=GI&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=TinEye&utm_content=77643

SethLewis
SethLewis on October 7, 2018 at 12:00 pm

Such a cool place…saw The Wilby Conspiracy here in 75 and I’m guessing something here earlier than that

HJHill
HJHill on October 7, 2018 at 3:24 am

The opening night as a cinema was Wednesday 5 September 1934. The feature was ‘The Private Life of Don Juan’ starring Douglas Fairbanks.

vindanpar
vindanpar on July 18, 2018 at 4:20 am

When I was in London this was playing King Kong(Jan ‘77 I believe). I had no interest in seeing the film so I didn’t go in. How I regret it! What a façade it had and I love the Yellow Submarine.

PROJIE
PROJIE on June 20, 2018 at 6:06 am

The cinema also screened Tom Jones, which had a long run there.

Bruce Campbell
Bruce Campbell on August 11, 2016 at 2:26 am

the Pavilion (or what is left of it) and local area is total tat now and decaying badly .It is a real shame the lanlords cant get rid of the cheap shops and rubbish outlets and refurbish this magnificent grade 2 listed building.

DavidZornig
DavidZornig on October 19, 2015 at 10:09 am

1939 photo added credit S&G Barratts.

goodshow
goodshow on October 3, 2015 at 12:35 pm

Photo added of presentation at the Pavilion to accompany the post of MoviesWithDad on 1st July 2014. Not well received critically, the Pavilion showing lasted a mere 10 days, from 19 March to 1st April, 1970

DavidZornig
DavidZornig on October 2, 2015 at 12:21 pm

1949 photo added courtesy of Richard Thurbin.

DavidZornig
DavidZornig on February 8, 2014 at 5:26 pm

I just added a color 1964 photo from the “A Hard Day’s Night” premiere, courtesy of the Vintage Point Facebook page.

Mike Rogers
Mike Rogers on December 29, 2010 at 12:40 pm

Loved the BEATLES history and of Course,007 ad.

TLSLOEWS
TLSLOEWS on December 29, 2010 at 5:54 am

What a history of this theatre.

CSWalczak
CSWalczak on November 25, 2010 at 8:52 pm

A picture of the facade during the 3D run of “It Came from Outer Space” in
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woody
woody on June 15, 2010 at 2:04 am

a press ad from dec 1979 for MOONRAKER at the London Pavilion
http://www.flickr.com/photos/woody1969/4701673160/

Ken Roe
Ken Roe on March 28, 2010 at 4:17 am

A vintage photograph of the London Pavilion in 1946:
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Ken Roe
Ken Roe on August 15, 2009 at 6:15 am

“Rock Around the Clock” at the London Pavilion, photographed in July 1956:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/allhails/2813393913/
A night-time photograph of “Baby Doll” in January 1957:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/allhails/2821646850/

JohnHolloway
JohnHolloway on July 23, 2009 at 7:29 am

Worked here for a fortnight in the mid 70’s. Feature was one of the latest Pink Panther films doubled with “A Shot In The Dark”. I was assigned to the top balcony, which had no foyer, so was forced to sit through this double-feature for 8 hours a day! We had 2 x 20 minute breaks per shift which involved going down 2 storeys to the stalls foyer,walking the length of the stalls to a side entrance of the stage, walking behind the screen and then climbing an old metal spiral staircase for another 4 storeys to reach the tea room. Of course, after completing this marathon, it was time to turn back and return to your assigned work position!

I also recall an alarming keystone affect of the screen, due to the steep throw from the bio-box which was situated at the back of the top circle.

smoothie
smoothie on March 26, 2008 at 3:29 am

Atmospheric photo from 1960-you also get the British weather!

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Ian
Ian on August 11, 2007 at 11:38 am

Two shots from 1988 of the Pavilion:–

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JohnnyCrow
JohnnyCrow on July 10, 2007 at 5:17 am

I saw a ‘Horror’ double bill here – Burnt Offerings & Rollerball.
On a school trip!

woody
woody on March 22, 2007 at 1:29 am

recent nightime shot
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DennisJOBrien
DennisJOBrien on February 1, 2007 at 11:03 pm

Our family visiting from Boston were lucky to come here in the summer of 1968 to see The Beatles in their cartoon, “Yellow Submarine,” only a few days after its world premiere. The cinema had a nice big screen and a good sound system. I agree that it was preferable when the building had bright neon lights on it, like Times Square in New York. There is a time and place for everything, and restoring this building to its original look is not worth the effort since Piccadilly Circus is known for its neon lights around the world and as the original center of entertainment in London. That area has now moved to Leicester Square.

Eppy
Eppy on October 19, 2006 at 4:09 pm

It is now a complete waste, empty shops that nobody wants in the middle of a great City like London, That is devolpment!!!???/