A classic movie theatre to be recreated in a town centre shop (From Runcorn and Widnes World)

A classic movie theatre to be recreated in a town centre shop

6:30pm Monday 8th February 2010

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THE magic of the silver screen is being revived in Widnes, where six cinemas once flourished.

An empty shop is being transformed into a classic movie theatre for one day only.

Organisers are appealing to film buffs for historic films to show, with links to the local area.

Artist collective Re-Dock will re-create a traditional picture house with ushers, velvet curtains, popcorn and ice cream on Saturday, April 3.

It is hoped to be a curtain raiser for the five-screen cinema to open on Widnes Waterfront next year.

Clr Rob Polhill, board member for regeneration, said: “The small cinema forms part of a number of ongoing initiatives to further regenerate and support the town centres in Halton.”

A traditional outdoor market is being held in Widnes at Easter.

If you have any short films, animations, local interest documentaries and cinema memories, e-mail manager@small cinema.co.uk, contact Sam Meech on 07984 619677 or visit www.asmallcinema.co.uk before March 5.

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