Authentic Art Deco Restoration
While the cinema has modern presentation features, its appearance has been carefully restored to its 1941 Art Deco design, including:
- Exterior and interior decoration restored to original 1941 colours and styles
- Georgian motifs within the design work of the cinema and the associated powder room and bathroom
- Carved emblems in the foyer area as well as a wooden and chrome ticket box
- Original 1941 design carpeting
- Replica 1941 Art Deco fireplace, mirror & wooden Venetians in the upstairs foyer
- Lounge seats and column decorations within the main foyer area
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