Doors Open Days 2024 Announcement

We are absolutely thrilled to announce that the Broadway Cinema will be participating in Doors Open Days 2024!

Our foyer will be open to all on Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th September, for a special weekend featuring an ultra-exclusive programme of presentations and demonstrations, including the first chance to glimpse 'The Broadway Cinema of the Future' as we showcase our first concept designs for Phase One of the Broadway's restoration, developed in collaboration with our architects at Burrell Foley Fischer. This public consultation will provide the opportunity to get your first glimpse at what the future of your cinema may look like! Your voice will be heard, as your own thoughts and feedback will be directly relayed to our architects to ensure our community's vision for the Broadway is a collective one, and that your cinema becomes all things to all people!

The design concepts will be presented from 3pm to 4;30pm, with ample time for Q&As and extensive feedback sessions. The full programme will repeat on both Saturday and Sunday, and to launch the event on both days you can also attend 'The History of the Broadway' presentation, featuring an all-new virtual walkthrough of the remainder of the building. Having only recently purchased the Broadway we need some additional time to complete some important health and safety work before we can offer full in-person tours. Nevertheless, from the Art Deco surroundings of our original foyer you can enjoy your most in-depth look yet of the behind-the-scenes of Prestwick's sleeping giant from 10am to 11:30am.

It wouldn't be an Open Day without some film too. From 12pm to 2pm, you can attend a unique 35mm projection showcase courtesy of your friendly chief projectionist! Our Cinemeccanica Victoria 5 will roar once again as you can enjoy a rare inside look at the operation of an analogue film projector. Trailers, advertisements, and daysets will be shown in a curated programme of 35mm film. Also on display will be our bonus heritage exhibit 'Other Cinemas of Ayr, Prestwick & Troon' with updated photographs and information about all of our former golden age neighbours! Also returning will be our interactive workshops with the opportunities to share your memories of the past and visions for the future. You may even get a ticket from our new Automaticket machine!

The weekend will provide more opportunities than ever before to get involved in the Broadway's journey! You can become a member, register as a volunteer, and donate to support the upcoming restoration of your cinema. We can't wait to welcome you back to the Broadway in four weeks' time!

See you there Prestwick!