How to (Re)Open a Cinema

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 of vintage film projectors.Our new Letterboxd account letterboxd.com/broadwayprstwck/Follow on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram and LinkedIn - search Friends of the Broadway PrestwickJoin / Watch / Donate broadway.scotAnd for more details of The Selsey Pavilion selseypavilion.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 SquareOur new Letterboxd account letterboxd.com/broadwayprstwck/Follow on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram and LinkedIn - search Friends of the Broadway PrestwickJoin / Watch / Donate broadway.scot Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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, Instagram and LinkedIn - search Friends of the Broadway PrestwickJoin / Watch / Donate broadway.scot Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cliff and Kyle welcome the Broadway's newest patron and star of the BBC's Repair Shop, Mark Stuckey!Join / Watch / Donate broadway.scotFollow on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram and LinkedIn - search Friends of the Broadway Prestwick Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.scotTickets for the Broadway Cinema Experience broadway.scot/visitFollow on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram and LinkedIn - search Friends of the Broadway Prestwick Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.scotFind us on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn & YouTube - search Friends of the Broadway Prestwick Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.scotOr follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, or YouTube, just search Friends of the Broadway Prestwick Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.scotor follow Friends of the Broadway Prestwick on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube or LinkedInAnd to see current screenings, what screenings are happening at Parkway Barnsley barnsley.parkwaycinemas.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cliff and Kyle welcome the Broadway's Marketing Officer, Zoë Morris, for passionate cinema discussions from Cumnock to Japan!Join.Watch.Donate broadway.scotSearch "Friends of the Broadway Prestwick" on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.scotFind us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube. Search Friends of the Broadway Prestwick. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.scotFollow "Friends of the Broadway Prestwick" on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.scotSearch for Friends of the Broadway Prestwick on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.scotFind us - Friends of the Broadway PrestwickYouTube Facebook Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Broadway on Ayrshire TV youtu.be/xYsE41lpO5Q?si=NPwVz4Bu3YX07n9YJoin. Watch. Donate at Broadway.ScotFollow Friends of the Broadway Prestwick on Facebook, Instagram and Linkedin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kyle and Cliff discuss a recent funding award of £15,000 and the improvement works planned to progress development!broadway.scot Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.scotFriends of the Broadway Prestwick YouTube channel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.ScotYouTube channel: youtube.com/@FriendsoftheBroadwayPrestwickFollow us on social media search Friends of the Broadway Prestwick. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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/@FriendsoftheBroadwayPrestwickJoin. Watch. Donate. All at broadway.scot Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cliff and Kyle return for Cliff's travel stories from down under and Kyle's travels to other independent cinemas across Scotland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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"! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kyle and Cliff introduce Friends of the Broadway Prestwick and the project that started as a dream and is now becoming a reality. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cliff and Kyle introduce themselves and the Broadway, with a trip back in time to share the cinema's rich history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.