How to (Re)Open a Cinema
by Friends of the Broadway Prestwick
This podcast is about How to (Re)open a Cinema, specifically the Broadway Cinema in Prestwick. The Broadway is one of the greatest surviving examples of a golden age Art Deco cinema in Scotland. From opening in 1935 to closing in 1976, and surviving bingo, amusements, squash courts, and more. The Broadway is adored by, and now owned by the community that it served, and will serve again in the future. Your hosts are Cliff Baillie, and Kyle Macfarlane, of Friends of the Broadway Prestwick.
Episodes
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S2:E11. Leathered with Coca-Cola
After their appearance last season, Tristan Campbell and Joe Baillie join us on the podcast to update us on the bumpy yet exciting journey to the imminent re-opening of the Regal Cinema in Dumfries! Find out more about the Regal Dumfries And find out more about the Broadway Cinema, Prestwick,...
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S2:E10. Prestwick's Palace of Pleasure
The Smallest Show on Earth in Scotland's largest single auditorium! Cliff and Kyle with this and more events, plus news from the Broadway as this beautiful Art Deco cinema begins to reopen. Join. Watch. Donate. broadway.scot Search for Friends of the Broadway Prestwick on Instagram, Facebook,...
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S2:E9. The Coolest Job in the World
Kyle continues his London adventures in the projection room as we are joined by his course colleague, Astrid Barker-Smith (from the Showroom Cinema, Sheffield), as they handle the world's biggest film format and rub shoulders with big names as they attend the film event of the year. Join. Watch....
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S2:E8. Partial to a Kalee
Guy Walker (the Broadway's Chair and Chief Projectionist) joins Cliff as co-presenter, as Kyle becomes the interviewee following his journey from Ayrshire to London to take part in training on the art of reel-to-reel projection at the British Film Institute. Join. Watch. Donate. broadway.scot...
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S2:E7. Where Does Everybody Go Swimming?
This episode, Cliff and Kyle welcome Chief Executive Officer of the Belmont Cinema project in Aberdeen, and former manager of the Montrose Playhouse, Matthew Buchanan, to discuss the joys and challenges of operating independent town centre cinemas and the future of the Belmont for the Granite…
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S2:E6. The Word on the Croft
For this edition, we are joined by Alasdair Satchel, a theatre, film, and podcast maker (Down the Back of the Seats) living on the Isle of Mull. We chat about everything from unique rural and urban cinema experiences to how technology has unleashed the inner filmmaker in all of us, especially…
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S2:E5. Spoons and Spices
In this episode, we are joined by Christian Skelton, chair of the Selsey Pavilion Trust. As they lead a cinema restoration project in West Sussex, we’ll be comparing notes on the challenges of maintaining heritage buildings, navigating funding applications, and geeking out over the finer details…
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S2:E4. The Mighty Wurlitzer
Cliff and Kyle discuss the Broadway's latest announcement, the arrival of our very own Mighty Wurlitzer, and welcome as a guest Donald MacKenzie, House Organist at ODEON Leicester Square Our new Letterboxd account letterboxd.com/broadwayprstwck/ Follow on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram and LinkedIn…
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S2:E3. Forbidden Fruit
In this episode, Cliff and Kyle welcome back the Broadway's Executive Advisor of Theatre and Film, Scott Hutchison, to dive into the Broadway's 1976 revival and the launch of our official Letterboxd account! Our new Letterboxd account letterboxd.com/broadwayprstwck/ Follow on Facebook, YouTube,...
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S2:E2. The 56 Club
Cliff and Kyle welcome the Broadway's newest patron and star of the BBC's Repair Shop, Mark Stuckey! Join / Watch / Donate broadway.scot Follow on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram and LinkedIn - search Friends of the Broadway Prestwick
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S2:E1. The Worst Kept Secret in Prestwick
Cliff and Kyle usher in a second season with the exciting news of an imminent appearance on the BBC's Repair Shop on the Road series! Join / Watch / Donate broadway.scot Tickets for the Broadway Cinema Experience broadway.scot/visit Follow on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram and LinkedIn - search...
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S1:E22. Vibe Consultancy
To wrap up 2025, Cliff and Kyle recap the re-opening of the Broadway's auditorium for the first time in 50 years, and the reveal of the brand new Broadway Pop-up Museum! Join. Watch. Donate - broadway.scot Find us on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn & YouTube - search Friends of the Broadway Prestwick
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S1:E21. Leathered with Maltesers
Kyle and Cliff welcome guests Tristan Campbell and Joe Baillie, the driving forces behind the imminent re-opening of the Regal Cinema in Dumfries! Join. Watch. Donate - broadway.scot Or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, or YouTube, just search Friends of the Broadway Prestwick
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S1:E20. A Man with a Box of Film
In this 20th episode of How to Re-open a Cinema, Cliff and Kyle welcome UK Cinema Hero and owner of the Parkway Cinema in Barnsley, Rob Younger! Join. Watch. Donate broadway.scot or follow Friends of the Broadway Prestwick on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube or LinkedIn And to see current screenings,...
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S1:E19. Family Memories
Cliff and Kyle welcome the Broadway's Marketing Officer, Zoë Morris, for passionate cinema discussions from Cumnock to Japan! Join.Watch.Donate broadway.scot Search "Friends of the Broadway Prestwick" on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn
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S1:E18. Hollywood Comes to Ayrshire
Cliff and Kyle tell the tales of three iconic visitors to the Broadway in the 1940s, bringing Hollywood glamour to Prestwick! Join. Watch. Donate. broadway.scot Find us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube. Search Friends of the Broadway Prestwick.
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S1:E17. Arrested Decay
Cliff and Kyle welcome recurring guest, our Chair and Chief, Guy Walker, to chat about the power of arrested decay, curated ruination, and the power of warm lighting! Join. Watch. Donate broadway.scot Follow "Friends of the Broadway Prestwick" on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.
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S1:E16. Heart and Soul
In a special episode, Cliff and Kyle welcome Alex Jones, Operations Manager of the Merlin Cinemas group, which owns the Astoria Cinema in Ayr, to chat about the importance of the cinema experience, the local cinema ecosystem, and a bit of tender loving care! Join. Watch. Donate at broadway.scot...
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S1:E15. This Mysterious Toledo
In this episode, Cliff and Kyle welcome the Broadway's Company Secretary and chief curtain operator, Graham Barnett, for a chat about the power of the camel, the unglamorous parts of restoration, and the cinema everyone remembers. Join. Watch. Donate broadway.scot Find us - Friends of the…
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S1:E14. Under the Dumb Waiter
Cliff and Kyle welcome the Broadway's very own Keith to the first on-location recording for chats about historic discoveries, the power of volunteers, bringing people together, a spaghetti junction of wiring, and the behind-the-scenes hard work currently taking place in the building. See the...
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S1:E13. Phase Zero Point Five
Kyle and Cliff discuss a recent funding award of £15,000 and the improvement works planned to progress development! broadway.scot
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S1:E12. The Chit Chat
Kyle and Cliff discuss the past of cinema cafés and tea rooms, with a glimpse into the future of the Broadway's. Join. Watch. Donate. broadway.scot Friends of the Broadway Prestwick YouTube channel
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S1:E11. Second-Hand Theatre Curtains
Cliff and Kyle welcome the Broadway's Director of Marketing, Alex Wilson, to chat about the connection between cinema and theatre, an evocative filming location, and the weird and wonderful world of wrestling in the 70s! Join! Watch! Donate! Broadway.Scot YouTube channel:...
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S1:E10. Phoenix from the Ashes
Cliff and Kyle celebrate the Broadway's 90th anniversary with major milestones achieved and exciting new announcements made! The Broadway's YouTube channel: youtube.com/@FriendsoftheBroadwayPrestwick Join. Watch. Donate. All at broadway.scot
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S1:E9. The Sincerest Form of Flattery
Cliff and Kyle welcome Ellen Mainwood, manager of Campbeltown Picture House and co-host of the Down the Back of the Seats podcast, to discuss the ever-changing nature of the industry, an international career, and the joys and challenges of opening new cinemas!
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S1:E8. Unsanitary Carpets
Cliff and Kyle return for Cliff's travel stories from down under and Kyle's travels to other independent cinemas across Scotland.
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S1:E7. Of Dubious Quality
In this episode, Cliff and Kyle welcome the Broadway's Director of Culture and Media, Scott Hutchison, to discuss the former cinemas of Dundee, double bills, and the King of Rock and Roll.
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S1:E6. The Zing Treatment
Cliff and Kyle welcome back recurring guest Guy to discuss how cinema design has changed over the decades and how the Broadway's future will preserve that mostly forgotten experience of the past.
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S1:E5. Jigsaw Puzzle
The Broadway Prestwick first opened 90 years ago this year. Cliff and Kyle discuss what efforts are needed to obtain funding to re-open this important cinema as well as heading off on a "boiler tangent"!
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S1:E4. Deep Nerd Territory
Cliff and Kyle are joined by their first guest, chair of the project and chief projectionist Professor Guy Walker, to discuss the importance of quality projection and showpersonship in the Broadway's future, and the magic of analogue film!
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S1:E3. Heritage at Our Heart
Cliff and Kyle conclude the recent history of Friends of the Broadway Prestwick through 2023 and 2024, with a project re-launch culminating in the purchase of the building on the Broadway's 89th anniversary.
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S1:E2. Friends Will Be Friends
Kyle and Cliff introduce Friends of the Broadway Prestwick and the project that started as a dream and is now becoming a reality.
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S1:E1. Introducing the Broadway
Cliff and Kyle introduce themselves and the Broadway, with a trip back in time to share the cinema's rich history.
About this show
This podcast is about How to (Re)open a Cinema, specifically the Broadway Cinema in Prestwick.
The Broadway is one of the greatest surviving examples of a golden age Art Deco cinema in Scotland. From opening in 1935 to closing in 1976, and surviving bingo, amusements, squash courts, and more. The Broadway is adored by, and now owned by the community that it served, and will serve again in the future. Your hosts are Cliff Baillie, and Kyle Macfarlane, of Friends of the Broadway Prestwick.
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Friends of the Broadway Prestwick