Plaza Cinema, Stockport
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The Plaza is a Grade II* listed[1] art deco single-screen cinema and theatre in Stockport, Greater Manchester, England. It opened in 1932, its construction having involved the excavation of the sandstone cliff behind it. After an initial closure in 1966 and a subsequent period in use as a bingo hall by Rank Leiure, it has now been restored as a cinema and theatre, showing films and staging live shows.
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Plaza Super Cinema and Variety Theatre | |
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General information | |
Town or city | Stockport |
Country | England |
Coordinates | 53.4113°N 2.1572°W / 53.4113; -2.1572 |
Construction started | 1932 |
Completed | 1933 |
Opened | 7 October 1932 |
Owner | Stockport Plaza Trust |
Technical details | |
Structural system | Brick and steel |
Design and construction | |
Architect(s) | William Thornley |
Designations | |
Listed Building – Grade II* | |
Official name | Plaza Cinema |
Designated | 12 March 1997 |
Reference no. | 1257697 |
Other information | |
Seating capacity | 1,314 (seated) |
Website | |
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