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LS - Local Studies Collection
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Ref No	LS/6/1/186
Title	Theatres and cinemas press cuttings: volume 1
Description	General articles are followed by cuttings for Cinema House and Empire/Essoldo/Classic/Cannon Theatre (General) Advertisement for Stacey's Equestrian Theatre RA ?? March 1891 Circus known as the Empire Theatre of Verities RA 21 March 1891 Animated picture show at the Assembly Rooms RA 13 April 1907 Discussion concerning the need for a small theatre RA 27 November 1937 Comic history of town play to be presented in the Temperance Hall RA 30 April 1938 Memories shared by former stage manager RA 20 November 1943 Mayor speaks of desire for a modern theatre RA 16 May 1953 Coronation show at Baths Hall RA 30 May 1953 Memories of the production of "The Grip of Iron" RA 24 July 1954 Smart's Circus returns to the town with opening show of season R Express 7 March 1957 First Festival of Dance to be held for three weeks RA 27 April 1979 First Festival of Dance a success RA 18 May 1979 "Murder in the Cathedral" to be staged at Roche Abbey M Telegraph 30 June 1980 Actors living on council estate to absorb atmosphere for play M Telegraph 26 January 1984 RA 2n March 1984 Project aims to get local communities involved in professional arts RA 1 June 1984 Example of a play from community project Messenger 31 October 1984 "Metamorphosid Arkwright" to be staged across country Star 31 July 1990 RA 31 August 1990 Rotherham based circus company completes first tour Star 20 September 1991 New book on history of town's theatres RA 8 January 1993 Follow-up proposed on theatres book for Dearne Valley area RA 27 May 1994 Royal Shakespeare Company visit Rawmarsh Comprehensive Star 30 December 1996 RA 15 November 1996 RA 17 January 1997 Amateur Dramatics Societies Amateur theatricals performance of "Lady Huntworth's Experiment" R Express 15 November 1923 Local dramatic society changes name to "Rotherham Players" RA 6 December 1932 Concern from councillor about portrayal of ethnic minorities in plays RA 2 March 2001 Cinema (General) Cinema opening times staggered during black-out period RA 23 September 1939 Four cinemas change hands in a week RA 8 January 1955 "Tread Softly Stranger" being filmed in Parkgate Star 9 August 1958 Star 9 December 1958 Cinemas hoping to pay a nominal levy under Sunday Entertainment Act S Telegraph 28 July 1962 New cinema to be built adjoining Centenary Market RA 28 April 1972 Possible changes to the remaining cinemas RA 1 March 1974 Proposed cinema may not open RA 11 July 1975 Disney production "Pit Ponies" being filmed in Thorpe Hesley Colliery Barnsley Coal News Dec 1975 Proposed cinema building to be converted into a showroom RA 12 May 1978 Memories of the cinemas of Rotherham RA 5 January 1979 New book on history of town's cinemas RA 8 January 1993 Follow-up proposed on cinemas book for Dearne Valley area RA 27 May 1994 Plan for new cinema on Bath Works site Star 1 April 2000 Survey reveals young people want a new cinema in the town Star 29 January 2001 Petition started for new cinema in Rotherham RA 1 October 2004 Plans unveiled for new cinema at Manvers West RA 1 October 2004 Youth Theatre Cast list from plays in the Rotherham Youth Drama Festival RA 27 February 1954 Award winners from Rotherham Youth Drama Festival RA 6 March 1954 RA 24 March 1956 RA 23 March 1957 Debate on West Riding youth clubs entering Drama Festival RA 6 April 1957
Type	Newscuttings
Class	942.741/792
Notes	This is volume 1 of a three volume set see below for full details of cinemas covered: General theatres and cinemas articles Vol. 1 Alexandra Theatre Royal [see Theatre Royal (2)] Vol. 3 Cannon (see Empire) Vol. 1 Cinema House, Doncaster Gate Vol. 1 Classic (see Empire) Vol. 1 Electra (see Pavilion) Vol. 2 Empire, High Street Vol. 1 Essoldo (see Empire) Vol. 1 Hippodrome, Henry Street Vol. 2 Odeon (see Regal) Vol. 2 Pavilion, corner of Effingham Street/Henry Street Vol. 2 Premier Picture Palace, Kimberworth Road Vol. 2 Regal, Corporation Street Vol. 2 Regent, Howard Street Vol. 3 Royal Picture House (see Regent) Vol. 3 Scala (see Regal) Vol. 2 (Please note there were four different buildings in Rotherham which used the title Theatre Royal) Theatre Royal (1) probably the Assembly Rooms off College Street (c1835-8) No cuttings (Alexandra) Theatre Royal (2) Howard Street/Frederick Street - former chapel, later used as a Temperance Hall, replaced by Magistrates' Courts (c1864-1873) Vol. 3 Theatre Royal (3) Effingham Street, off Red Lion Yard (20 Oct 1873-1892) Vol. 3 Theatre Royal (4) (see Regent) Vol. 3 Tivoli, Masbrough Street Vol. 3 Whitehall, High Street Vol. 3
Pub Place	Rotherham
Pub Date	2008
Extent	122 pp
Access Status	Open
Term	Cinemas
Term	Theatres

Places

Code	Set
NA7259	Cinema House/Doncaster Gate/Rotherham/South Yorkshire
NA6661	Cannon Cinema/High Street/Rotherham/South Yorkshire

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