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Kettering Film Fan Revives Cinema Dreams
30 Oct
Summary
- A film enthusiast plans monthly screenings to bring cinema back.
- The first event features The Rocky Horror Show on October 30th.
- Community cinema aims for accessible, affordable movie experiences.
A dedicated film fan is spearheading an initiative to restore cinema screenings to Kettering, following the January 2025 closure of the local Odeon. Will Preston, 28, is organizing a community cinema event at Corn Market Hall, with an initial screening of The Rocky Horror Show anticipated to draw about 75 attendees on October 30th.
Preston expressed a desire for monthly screenings, utilizing diverse locations within Kettering to maximize accessibility and ensure broad enjoyment of the cinematic experience. This endeavor stems from fond childhood memories of attending the cinema with family, highlighting its past significance to the town and its residents.
Following a highly encouraging social media response in summer 2025, Preston and his partner began researching the necessary equipment, licenses, and insurance. Their commitment is to maintain affordability, keeping ticket and snack prices as low as possible to ensure the cinema experience remains accessible to everyone.
This community effort follows a past petition in 2024, where over 2,000 residents supported efforts to prevent the Odeon's closure. The now-closed Odeon, which opened in 1997 with Tomorrow Never Dies, saw its final showing with the Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown.
