New Coliseum Cinema

125 West Fountainbridge,
Edinburgh, EH3 9QG

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Ron Knee
Ron Knee on October 28, 2025 at 3:38 pm

Robert Cromie designed the new complex which included a new ballroom attached to the Coliseum Picture house which was also completely refurbished, both opening on Hogmanay 1920 The new ‘Palais de Danse’ and modernised Coliseum re-named the ‘New Coliseum’. Cromie used his experience whilst working as an Architect on the refurbishment of the Theatre Royal Drury Lane, to install a hand cranked revolving stage that allowed dancing to continue as the revolve slowly turned with the replacement band playing as they appeared. It is interesting that in the obituary to Robert Cromie published on his death 12th January 1971. The ‘Palais de Danse’ Edinburgh is mentioned.

Ron Knee

70mmbobbyj
70mmbobbyj on April 1, 2017 at 5:49 pm

With regards to the last comment above, if you check Google street view this cinema has now been demolished. If you move to the sunny street view it’s still standing but move to the rainy street view it’s gone.