The Paignton Picture House is one of the oldest purpose-built cinemas in Europe. It opened in 1914 and today many architectural features in the Art Nouveau and Art Deco style survive beneath layers of dust.
The Picture House is a longstanding Building at Risk. Its architectural and historic significance recognised by a grade II* designation from Historic England. 100 years after the building opened, a new charitable Trust was established to restore and reopen the building. The Trust successfully secured the purchase of the building at the end of 2015 and are now embarking on their restoration journey.
The tour will access all parts of the building across three floors, including the Projection Room. On the balcony, you will be able to sit in Agatha Christie's favourite seat; the Picture House was her local cinema when she lived at Greenway. The tour will include object handling of original archive material, and the chance to hear stories from when the building was last fully operational.
Time 7pm to 9pm
Cost £12.50
Age ANY age
