Comments from Ian Grundy - Cinema Treasures

The screen is / was at the rear so yes the front stalls must have been excavated to some degree. Given its listed status, I am assuming that much of the original design remains in the nightclub, albeit possibly hidden from view. The photo above from 1937 shows a very stylish interior.

Ian Grundy commented about Haymarket Theatre on Mar 16, 2009 at 6:32 am

A photograph taken in March 2009 can be found here:–

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3358730529/

Ian Grundy commented about Grand Theatre on Mar 16, 2009 at 6:30 am

Photos taken in February 2009 here:–

Exterior
http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3358731251/

Interior
http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3358731613/

Ian Grundy commented about Curzon Cinema on Mar 16, 2009 at 6:28 am

A Photo taken in February 2009 can be seen here:–

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3359547488/

Ian Grundy commented about ABC Dunstable on Mar 16, 2009 at 2:28 am

A 2009 exterior photo here:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3359548306/

Ian Grundy commented about Royal Cinema on Mar 14, 2009 at 2:58 am

Some photos taken in February 2009 here:–

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3352662329/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3352662005/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3352661733/

Ian Grundy commented about Palace Theatre on Mar 13, 2009 at 1:21 am

An 18 month closure for a thorough refurbishment, including demolition of the 1950’s foyer block, and replacement with a modern larger foyer and bars, together with a lavish restoration of the auditorium and stage was completed in 2006.

Interior photographs of the Palace, taken in February 2009, can be seen here:-
http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3350461394/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3350460616/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3350459938/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3350459412/

Ian Grundy commented about Regal Cinema on Mar 12, 2009 at 5:25 pm

And another picture here:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/375598565/

Ian Grundy commented about Old Savoy Theatre on Mar 12, 2009 at 1:53 am

A series of interior photographs, taken in February 2009, here:–

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3348125176/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3348124840/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3348123890/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3348124426/

Ian Grundy commented about Anvil Civic Cinemas on Mar 11, 2009 at 4:54 pm

A photo from 1988 here:–

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/373390837/

Ian Grundy commented about Palace Court Theatre on Mar 10, 2009 at 2:59 am

A photo from 1976 here:–

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/376591461/

There is an interesting planning consent here. The church was granted a “su generis” consent which means that it applies only to the current users. If the building is ever sold again it has to be sold as a theatre / cinema, and the church are not allowed to make any changes to the building which could prevent or make difficult a return to entertainment use.