Everyman Gerrards Cross
cinema in Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire, England
The Everyman Gerrards Cross is a cinema located in Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire, England. Originally known as The Playhouse, it has continually served Gerrards Cross as a cinema since it first opened in 1925 and is the oldest cinema in Buckinghamshire. It has been owned by several cinema chains and is currently operated by Everyman Cinemas.
History
The Playhouse (1925–1947)
The Playhouse was built in 1925 to the design of J. Stanley Beard, an illustrious cinema architect and resident of Gerrards Cross. It was located on Berwick Road (now Ethorpe Crescent). Originally, very lavish and elaborate designs were planned in 1923. However, these plans were superseded by more modest ones in 1925.
Architecture
According to a local guide at the time, the Playhouse was modelled "along the lines of that adjoining Buckingham Palace". Perhaps this regal inspiration was most encapsulated by the large Doric pillars that ran along one side of the auditorium.
Seating was provided for 452, all stalls, with four boxes to the rear.
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