Learn about the Criterion Cinema’s proud past, the current restoration plans and its future as a community-led cinema, theatre and live entertainment venue, from a Project Team speaker.
Hear about the Criterion Cinema’s past from 1912 until 2020, as a cinema and then a bingo hall. Hear about consultations with the public behind the decision for the council to buy the building.
Understand the work and funds needed to turn the building into a community-led cinema, theatre and live entertainment venue with a flexible arts and entertainment space with a café/bar, with the first stage of the project due to open in 2026.
Learn about how the building is being photographed and filmed in its current state, and what local archivists are doing to put the Criterion in the context of Gosport’s entertainment heritage, and how this project fits into Gosport’s regeneration.
Booking OPENS on 23 Aug at 0930
Advance Registration required: Limited spaces on each talk. You may book up to 2 tickets per booking.
To complete your registration you will need your name, contact telephone number, email, post code
Please complete registration within 10:00 minutes. After this, the reservation we're holding will be released to others.
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessble. For full accessibility options and facilities available, please go to 36. The Criterion Cinema - Past, Present & Future - Gosport Heritage Open Days
