How to (Re)Open a Cinema

Guy Walker (the Broadway's Chair and Chief Projectionist) joins Cliff as co-presenter, as Kyle becomes the interviewee following his journey from Ayrshire to London to take part in training on the art of reel-to-reel projection at the British Film Institute. Join. Watch. Donate . broadway.scot Search for Friends of the Broadway Prestwick on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube and now on Let...

This episode, Cliff and Kyle welcome Chief Executive Officer of the Belmont Cinema project in Aberdeen, and former manager of the Montrose Playhouse, Matthew Buchanan , to discuss the joys and challenges of operating independent town centre cinemas and the future of the Belmont for the Granite City! Join. Watch. Donate . broadway.scot Search for Friends of the Broadway Prestwick on Instagram, Face...

For this edition, we are joined by Alasdair Satchel , a theatre, film, and podcast maker (Down the Back of the Seats) living on the Isle of Mull. We chat about everything from unique rural and urban cinema experiences to how technology has unleashed the inner filmmaker in all of us, especially young people. Plus, plenty of other conversation, some of it in Gaelic. Tha beagan Gàidhlig againn! Join....

In this episode, we are joined by Christian Skelton , chair of the Selsey Pavilion Trust . As they lead a cinema restoration project in West Sussex, we’ll be comparing notes on the challenges of maintaining heritage buildings, navigating funding applications, and geeking out over the finer details of vintage film projectors. Our new Letterboxd account letterboxd.com/broadwayprstwck/ Follow on Face...

Cliff and Kyle discuss the Broadway's latest announcement, the arrival of our very own Mighty Wurlitzer, and welcome as a guest Donald MacKenzie , House Organist at ODEON Leicester Square Our new Letterboxd account letterboxd.com/broadwayprstwck/ Follow on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram and LinkedIn - search Friends of the Broadway Prestwick Join / Watch / Donate broadway.scot Hosted on Acast. See a...

In this episode, Cliff and Kyle welcome back the Broadway's Executive Advisor of Theatre and Film, Scott Hutchison , to dive into the Broadway's 1976 revival and the launch of our official Letterboxd account! Our new Letterboxd account letterboxd.com/broadwayprstwck/ Follow on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram and LinkedIn - search Friends of the Broadway Prestwick Join / Watch / Donate broadway.scot H...

Cliff and Kyle welcome the Broadway's newest patron and star of the BBC's Repair Shop, Mark Stuckey ! Join / Watch / Donate broadway.scot Follow on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram and LinkedIn - search Friends of the Broadway Prestwick Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cliff and Kyle usher in a second season with the exciting news of an imminent appearance on the BBC's Repair Shop on the Road series! Join / Watch / Donate broadway.scot Tickets for the Broadway Cinema Experience broadway.scot/visit Follow on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram and LinkedIn - search Friends of the Broadway Prestwick Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To wrap up 2025, Cliff and Kyle recap the re-opening of the Broadway's auditorium for the first time in 50 years, and the reveal of the brand new Broadway Pop-up Museum! Join. Watch. Donate - broadway.scot Find us on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn & YouTube - search Friends of the Broadway Prestwick Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kyle and Cliff welcome guests Tristan Campbell and Joe Baillie , the driving forces behind the imminent re-opening of the Regal Cinema in Dumfries! Join. Watch. Donate - broadway.scot Or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, or YouTube, just search Friends of the Broadway Prestwick Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this 20th episode of How to Re-open a Cinema , Cliff and Kyle welcome UK Cinema Hero and owner of the Parkway Cinema in Barnsley, Rob Younger ! Join. Watch. Donate broadway.scot or follow Friends of the Broadway Prestwick on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube or LinkedIn And to see current screenings, what screenings are happening at Parkway Barnsley barnsley.parkwaycinemas.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. Se...

Cliff and Kyle welcome the Broadway's Marketing Officer, Zoë Morris , for passionate cinema discussions from Cumnock to Japan! Join. Watch. Donate broadway.scot Search "Friends of the Broadway Prestwick" on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cliff and Kyle tell the tales of three iconic visitors to the Broadway in the 1940s, bringing Hollywood glamour to Prestwick! Join. Watch. Donate. broadway.scot Find us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube. Search Friends of the Broadway Prestwick. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cliff and Kyle welcome recurring guest, our Chair and Chief, Guy Walker , to chat about the power of arrested decay, curated ruination, and the power of warm lighting! Join. Watch. Donate broadway.scot Follow "Friends of the Broadway Prestwick" on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a special episode, Cliff and Kyle welcome Alex Jones , Operations Manager of the Merlin Cinemas group, which owns the Astoria Cinema in Ayr, to chat about the importance of the cinema experience, the local cinema ecosystem, and a bit of tender loving care! Join. Watch. Donate at broadway.scot Search for Friends of the Broadway Prestwick on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn Hosted on Aca...

In this episode, Cliff and Kyle welcome the Broadway's Company Secretary and chief curtain operator, Graham Barnett, for a chat about the power of the camel, the unglamorous parts of restoration, and the cinema everyone remembers. Join. Watch. Donate broadway.scot Find us - Friends of the Broadway Prestwick YouTube Facebook Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cliff and Kyle welcome the Broadway's very own Keith to the first on-location recording for chats about historic discoveries, the power of volunteers, bringing people together, a spaghetti junction of wiring, and the behind-the-scenes hard work currently taking place in the building. See the Broadway on Ayrshire TV youtu.be/xYsE41lpO5Q?si=NPwVz4Bu3YX07n9Y Join. Watch. Donate at Broadway. Scot Foll...

Kyle and Cliff discuss a recent funding award of £15,000 and the improvement works planned to progress development! broadway.scot Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kyle and Cliff discuss the past of cinema cafés and tea rooms, with a glimpse into the future of the Broadway's. Join. Watch. Donate. broadway.scot Friends of the Broadway Prestwick YouTube channel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cliff and Kyle welcome the Broadway's Director of Marketing, Alex Wilson , to chat about the connection between cinema and theatre, an evocative filming location, and the weird and wonderful world of wrestling in the 70s! Join! Watch! Donate! Broadway. Scot YouTube channel: youtube.com/@FriendsoftheBroadwayPrestwick Follow us on social media search Friends of the Broadway Prestwick. Hosted on Acas...

Cliff and Kyle celebrate the Broadway's 90th anniversary with major milestones achieved and exciting new announcements made! The Broadway's YouTube channel: youtube.com/@FriendsoftheBroadwayPrestwick Join. Watch. Donate. All at broadway.scot Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cliff and Kyle welcome Ellen Mainwood , manager of Campbeltown Picture House and co-host of the Down the Back of the Seats podcast, to discuss the ever-changing nature of the industry, an international career, and the joys and challenges of opening new cinemas! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cliff and Kyle return for Cliff's travel stories from down under and Kyle's travels to other independent cinemas across Scotland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Cliff and Kyle welcome the Broadway's Director of Culture and Media, Scott Hutchison , to discuss the former cinemas of Dundee, double bills, and the King of Rock and Roll. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cliff and Kyle welcome back recurring guest Guy to discuss how cinema design has changed over the decades and how the Broadway's future will preserve that mostly forgotten experience of the past. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.