First look at £9m Redcar cinema redevelopment as plans unveiled

The first designs for the redevelopment of a historic cinema have been unveiled today.

Plans for a £9m project set to redevelop Regent Cinema in Redcar have been revealed, including a CG rendering of the building facade.

In April 2018, the historic building was closed for public safety, and following structural and building surveys, it was confirmed that the cinema had reached the end of its physical life.

However Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council made a commitment last year to save the venue, giving it a new lease of life.

The new venue has been designed to seat nearly 200 people across three screens, as well as including a licensed café bar.

Construction on the new cinema could begin as early as July 2020, with an aim to open the cinema in early 2022.

Councillor Wayne Davies, cabinet member for economic development at Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council, commented: “We know what the Regent Cinema means to the people of Redcar and Cleveland so we are encouraging as many people as possible to get involved in this consultation.

“We wanted this to be a vibrant and contemporary venue that keeps traditional aspects of the old cinema, so the architects have identified some key art deco design features that we knew people wanted to see, as well as staying with a similar colour palette to pay homage to the existing building.

“This project will create new jobs for local people and will support existing businesses in the area through more footfall and visitors, so I’m really pleased to see the visuals come together.”