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 currently have two CDs or sale, 'Music From The Royalty' and 'Lakeland Serenade'. Contact Mark on 07927 020299 for details.
Contact Ann, our Secretary 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 currently have two CDs or sale, 'Music From The Royalty' and 'Lakeland Serenade'. Contact Mark on 07927 020299 for details.
Contact Ann, our Secretary at dulciana@btinternet.com
