Design
An exhibition showcasing Adelaide’s oldest movie cinemas not only shines a light on their important architectural contribution to South Australia, it also reflects their significance as glamorous social hubs over the decades.
InReview
A mural boarded up since the 1960s has been painstakingly uncovered and brought back to life in the foyer of the Piccadilly Cinema, in a nod to the building’s rich history.
The romance of yesteryear will be reignited when North Adelaide’s Piccadilly Cinema reopens this month after extensive restoration and renovation work that has unearthed hidden treasures, added new features and will see the building become fully accessible for the first time.
The operators of Adelaide’s Mercury Cinema say they are facing the prospect of shutting down within months following a State Government decision to reject a “core” funding request.
UPDATED: The latest COVID-19 restrictions have created fresh chaos for SA performing arts companies and events, forcing the cancellation or postponement of shows and a delay in the Adelaide Festival’s planned 2021 program launch.
Palace Nova will screen a showcase of ‘old and new favourites’ when it reopens its Prospect Cinema today – albeit with just 80 of the complex’s 670 seats available due to social distancing rules.
The French Film Festival has been cancelled and Adelaide’s Mercury Cinema has suspended screenings, but other SA cinemas remain open for business and are urging public support in the face of a sharp drop in audience numbers.
