Film Performances
An Illustrated History of the Strand Cinema
The Strand opened on 7 December 1935, with one screen and 1170 seats. It has evolved over the years and taken on multiple guises including ‘picturehouse’, variety theatre, four screen multiplex, and arts centre incorporating a cinema.Today, the landmark Art Deco building holds the label of the oldest surviving cinema in Northern Ireland.
This illustrated talk will give attendees a whistle-stop tour of the Strand’s fascinating history, and will draw upon a wealth of images and stories from the Strand’s growing archive!
Talk at 11am with a cuppa.
Made possible by the National Lottery Heritage Fund
Tuesday 24 September
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