6:30pm Monday 8th February 2010
By World reporter
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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