The closed down Plymouth Art Deco cinema where the Beatles famously played is to reopen as an entertainment and 1,000 capacity live music venue.
The former Reel Cinema and Gala Bingo building at Derry’s Cross has been the subject of negotiations between Plymouth City Council, its current leaseholders and a third party operator.
The council, as freeholder, has signed a conditional agreement with the long leaseholder to rejuvenate the site. Full details are still to be unveiled but the project is expected to see an “extensive refurbishment” that will see the main auditorium reopened. This is likely to include removing an existing wall enabling the auditorium to hold 1,000 people for live entertainment.
