Walthamstow cinema vision v18 120912

‘Soho Theatre is a powerful comedy
venue, now known internationally as
the place for comedians to perform in
London. I have performed there many
times, often trying out new work. Their
plans for a larger venue at the former
Granada are very positive and, from a
performer’s perspective, it makes all
the difference that the people running
it have a passion for performance in
general and comedy in particular. My
first ever gig in London was at a small
club in Walthamstow and it would
be a fine idea to be able to return
to Walthamstow and play one of the
newest venues in London.’
Eddie Izzard
CONTENTS
1 Our vision
2 The team
3 Heritage
4 Future programme
5 Architectural plans
6 What do local
people want?
7 Finance
Front Cover: The former Granada Cinema
© McGuffin and Cinema Theatre Association.
Opposite page: Main auditorium of the former
Granada Cinema © Cinema Theatre Association.
This page: The former Granada Cinema in its
early days © Cinema Theatre Association
1
A CONTEMPORARY
VISION FOR
THE FORMER
GRANADA CINEMA,
WALTHAMSTOW
A vision rooted in the local community
that unites the ambitions of local businesses,
the local authority policies of the Mayor of
London, Arts Council England, political parties
and the people of Waltham Forest; this project
has successfully engaged leading cultural
organisations and architects to create a viable
and compelling vision for the future of this
historic building.
Waltham Forest Cinema Trust and Soho Theatre