CINEma and Sutton Coldfield

This very special event starts with an illustrated talk about the history of the newly refurbished Royal Cinema, the art deco gem at Maney Corner, Birmingham Road in Sutton.

Odeon to Empire to Royal - the big personalities, the nostalgia, the place ... we take you on a journey to our cherished Cinema: the past, the present and a glittering future... ladies, gentlemen, boys and girls, sit back in your comfy seats, relax, and enjoy the ride...

This talk is organised in collaboration with Future of Cinema in Sutton (FoCiS)

Following an interval with the chance to buy refreshments from the bar, the lights will dim and we will be showing Sutton Coldfield captured in 80 years of films.

A dedicated team from Sutton Coldfield Movie Makers (SCMM) have been busy renovating films from their Club's archives. Their collection includes short Documentaries, Dramas, and Comedies made by local film-making enthusiasts since 1937. See how things have changed in Sutton Coldfield and the surrounding area from when the club was formed...AND...See if you can recognise anyone and where they were filmed!

Venue: Royal Sutton Coldfield Town Hall, Upper Clifton Rd, Sutton Coldfield B73 6DA

There is full wheelchair access to this event. The venue has an accessible toilet.

Seating is unreserved (unless you require a wheelchair space - please let us know this when completing the booking form).

If you are a member of FoCIS or SCMM please contact your respective group as we have a limited number of free tickets available to group members.

The Royal Sutton Coldfield Town Hall is a locally listed building situated in Upper Clifton Road and is a place of inimitable character and regal charm. Over the course of its existence and near constant evolution, the Town Hall has at one time or other functioned either solely or simultaneously as; a hotel, a hospital, a theatre, a meeting place for councillors and even, for a time, a fire station.

Photos and film footage may be taken at this event. This is to help us promote heritage activities in the town and share with our funders to demonstrate the impact their funding has. Should you not wish to be photographed/filmed, please alert an event volunteer when you arrive.

Please note: Tickets are non-refundable due to the administrative burden of issuing refunds (Sutton Coldfield Heritage Network is made up entirely of volunteers). The cost of your ticket(s) includes all Eventbrite processing fees. You can order a maximum of 2 tickets per order.

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This is event is being promoted by Sutton Coldfield Heritage Network (SCHN), a volunteer run community group which runs, supports and promotes history and heritage activities in Sutton Coldfield. You can find us on Facebook, Twitter / X and Instagram.

SCHN is very grateful to Sutton Coldfield Charitable Trust for awarding us a grant for Birmingham Heritage Week in Sutton Coldfield. You can find details of all our events, including those which don’t require advance booking on our website.

Host or Publisher Sutton Coldfield Heritage Network