The Screen on the Green

They demolished the old shops and built an electric theatre designed by architects Boreham & Gladding,[2] which opened in October 1913.

[1] The cinema re-opened on 13 September 1970 as The Screen on the Green, after being purchased by Romaine Hart's Mainline Pictures Group.

[2] It was comprehensively refurbished and modernised in February 1981 to plans by architect Fletcher Priest,[2] one of the main modifications being the creation of foyer space, something the original building never had.

[2] In December 2009, the cinema underwent its third major refurbishment, the main change being the addition of a full size bar within the auditorium space.

[8][9][10] The cinema is known for its "Midnight Special" on Sunday, 29 August 1976,[11] when the Clash and Buzzcocks supported the Sex Pistols in a showcase event organised by Malcolm McLaren.

The Screen on the Green was the location for the first performance of Sid Vicious with the Sex Pistols, on 3 April 1977, following the dismissal of Matlock from the band.