The Furness Theatre Organ Project
We are a group of people with a shared passion for the theatre organ who have formed the Furness Theatre Organ Project. Our intention, which has now been realised, is to own a working Wurlitzer Theatre Organ, by purchasing and fully restoring the ex Rex Cinema, Stratford, London Wurlitzer Organ and installing it in the Royalty Cinema, Bowness-on-Windermere.
This is now a real jewel in the crown for Cumbria as we understand that there are no longer any other Wurlitzer Organs situated in a working cinema in the UK.
Now restored, a new chapter can begin for this organ and cinema, the combination of which will give the audience a unique and nostalgic experience.
The cinema's 1927 auditorium houses the organ console and a phantom piano (worked from the organ console), whilst out of view are the under-stage pipe chambers which produce all the sounds from a trumpet fanfare to a birds chirrup!
Concerts, performed by theatre organists from around the country and the accompaniment of Silent Movies, are a regular feature (see Latest News & Events).
Become a member of FTOP for just £10 a year & get a discount on Concert tickets.
We now (2018) have a new CD for sale (see Latest News & Events).
Contact Ann, our Secretary, on 01229 474730 or email her at dulciana@btinternet.com
This is now a real jewel in the crown for Cumbria as we understand that there are no longer any other Wurlitzer Organs situated in a working cinema in the UK.
Now restored, a new chapter can begin for this organ and cinema, the combination of which will give the audience a unique and nostalgic experience.
The cinema's 1927 auditorium houses the organ console and a phantom piano (worked from the organ console), whilst out of view are the under-stage pipe chambers which produce all the sounds from a trumpet fanfare to a birds chirrup!
Concerts, performed by theatre organists from around the country and the accompaniment of Silent Movies, are a regular feature (see Latest News & Events).
Become a member of FTOP for just £10 a year & get a discount on Concert tickets.
We now (2018) have a new CD for sale (see Latest News & Events).
Contact Ann, our Secretary, on 01229 474730 or email her at dulciana@btinternet.com
