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Felixstowe seafront theatre restores cinema after decade

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 23 Oct, 11:34 · Archive

The Spa Pavilion in Felixstowe plans to reopen its cinema in spring 2027 after a decade without screenings.

The Spa Pavilion on Felixstowe seafront announced plans to reopen its cinema in spring 2027 following refurbishment of the auditorium. The theatre's cinema had not operated since 2015, when current owners prioritised establishing a viable theatre operation.

The restored cinema will feature a high-definition 4k projector made by a professional cinema-quality manufacturer and surround sound. The auditorium is being renovated with a darker colour scheme, replacing the previous two-tone mid-peach and red decor. A screen will span the full width of the stage.

Theatre director Ray Anderson said the cinema would help the building's finances and fill downtime between theatre performances. 'The Spa has shown films for most of its history, but this lapsed when we took over in 2015 as our priority was the re-establishment of a viable theatre,' he said. The theatre plans to show new releases and family films during school holidays. Mr Anderson added that the cinema would complement, rather than compete with, the existing cinema in Crescent Road, giving local people reasons to visit the seafront theatre.

Felixstowe seafront theatre restores cinema after decade
Image: East Anglian Daily Times

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