Andrew Simpson

Now the simple basic rule, when starting to write about a Manchester cinema, is always go to Derek Southall’s book first. The Rivioli, ...

I have fond memories of the Withington Scala, although what I saw there over the years is now a blur. But it was handy for the White Li...

Now I never said the stories of the end of the Odeon would stop when the last brick wall had tumbled and nor did Andy Robertson. So her...

Now as everyone knows Andy has been recording the demolition of the Odeon here in the city centre. And for quite a few weeks we h...

Well in all the great movies a super hero saves the day.   He may ride a horse and go under the name of Tom Mix, or wear his underpant...

Now I won’t be alone in not recognising the powder blue ceiling which Andy Robertson captured in his latest set of pictures of the Odeon as...

Now you would pretty much think that the old Odeon cinema in the centre of town could not offer up any more surprises. It has been empt...

Now it is pretty much a comment on the slow lingering disappearance of the Odeon that Andy Robertson is on almost daily watch for its end. ...

Now anyone with a nostalgic side should probably look away. For decades this was the spot of magic nights, a first romantic date and a ...

And with these simple words I must make this a priority” Andy has launched a new project chronicling the demolition of one of my favourite ...

It was March 2007 on a Saturday when I was Billy no mates and so as you do I wandered across the city. Now the cinema in the distance h...