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Forthcoming Visits & Events
The Cinema Theatre Association organises visits to cinemas and theatres, past and present, across the UK and overseas. Lectures and other events feature in our programme of activities too.
There are in-person events which are usually for members only, and also online events which can be enjoyed by anyone, although members pay less for their tickets - so why not join us to enjoy all the benefits of CTA membership?
Full details of events are provided in the quarterly Bulletin
CTA OFFERS A MIX OF ONLINE AND IN-PERSON EVENTS FOR ALL TO ENJOY
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BOOK NOW! CTA visit to explore the cinemas and theatres of Porto, Portugal
Saturday 5 April - Thursday 10 April, 2025
Tour organised by Richard Gray
We have limited availability for this exciting tour to Porto, Portugal, in 2025.
We will be flying from Gatwick airport on Saturday 5 April (TAP Portuguese airlines), not too early, staying for 5 nights, returning to Gatwick airport on Thursday 10 April (British Airways), again not arriving at some inconvenient early or late time. The times of departure and arrival to be advised by the travel agent.
We will be staying at the 4* Hotel Carris in the central and historic Ribeira district of Porto.
Visits include the following cinemas: Trinidade, Vale Formoso (spectacular and now a church), Batalha, Nun' Alvares, Coliseu, Constantino (in a suburban location, reached by tram), and the following theatres: Rivoli, Bandeira, Eduardo Brazao, (again, suburban), Municipal, Nacional Sao Joao, Helena sa e Costa, Vilharinha and Olympia, and the Casa de Musica concert hall.
There will be a free day when nearby historic Braga could be visited independently.
The cost, to include flights, coach transfers to and from the hotel, 5 nights accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis, a group dinner, a wine tasting, a port and cheese evening at the prestigious Calem Port Wine Cellar, the services of a translator for the cinema and theatre visits, and historical/architectural notes on the properties to be visited: £1,435.00 per person, with a double for solo use room supplement of £460.00.
To book and pay the deposit of £400.00 per person, please contact the travel agent, Travel Editions, by telephone (not by email please) on: 020 7251 0045 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm). Please ask for the 'CTA tour to Porto in April 2025'. Please state your accommodation and travel requirements. If you have used the company before they will have your details on their system.If requiring 'no flight' the reduction will be £200.00 per person.
When phoning please have a Debit/Credit card to hand. The Travel Editions booking clerk will ask about allergies/vegetarian food for the group dinner. Also, about disabilities.
Questions should be directed to Travel Editions but if they cannot answer specific queries please contact: richardjhgray@btinternet.com
This will be a most enjoyable tour and we look forward to meeting everyone in Porto in April.
Portuguese weather then is unlikely to be really warm and the coast can be windy. Therefore, a jacket is recommended and some woollies. Walking shoes, of course, required.
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What The Romans Missed! - Exploring cinemas and theatres along the Edgware Road - a talk by David Smith
Alan Baxter Gallery, London, EC1M 6EJ
Fri 31st January 2025 6:30pm (doors 6pm)
Organised by Richard Norman
When the Romans created Watling Street, London’s southern end today has become known as the Edgware Road.
However, the Romans left Britain far too soon to appreciate how the Edgware Road developed into a magnificent major entertainment highway.
Join us for a nostalgic illustrated stroll. Starting at Marble Arch and continuing onwards, we will explore the numerous cinemas and theatres, following a route through Maida Vale, Kilburn, Cricklewood, Colindale, and Burnt Oak.The various places of entertainment will reveal some fascinating facts and pioneering achievements.
Included are the famous Regal Marble (ABC’s flagship); Gaumont State (Britain’s largest cinema when built, boasting 4004 seats); Montagu Pyke’s first Cinematograph Theatre, forming a pioneering circuit; the earliest animated pictures shown in a popular Draper’s store; The Metropolitan music hall; The Kilburn Empire; the location of the fictitious Bijou cinema featured in the film The Smallest Show On Earth (1957) and notable cinema prospector Israel Davis’s first Electric Pavilion (latterly the Blue Hall) and many, many more.
Our presenter, David Smith, who is both a CTA and FMS member, will present his illustrated talk (with film clips), drawing upon his personal experience of living on Edgware Road in the 1960s and observing many of these buildings.
Venue: The Gallery at Alan Baxter Associates, 75 Cowcross Street, Farringdon, London EC1M 6EL
Getting theatre: The Gallery is situated close to Farringdon Station - transport services are provided by Thameslink, Elizabeth Line, Circle / Metropolitan / Hammersmith & City underground.(entrance opposite the Snappy Snaps shop, go through the gates, across the yard and down a few steps).
Tickets £10 (plus small booking fee), includes a glass of wine/ soft drink and nibbles.
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