A Hucknall History
Huthwaite Entertainment
Sutton Theatre Cinemas
Many still recall Huthwaite Lyric attracting excited young audiences, when local cinemas likewise served most neighbourhoods.
The Regent would long serve larger town of Kirkby-in-Ashfield from 1930. Stanton Hill is shown having its own Rex Cinema, until similarly dated closures also bussed Huthwaite youngsters towards Sutton-in-Ashfield. Elder discerning film buffs might already realise competitive Sutton town cinemas afforded roomier comfort better viewing any latest releases. Here briefly covers the dwindling choice leaving younger generation just a Sutton Savoy, before finally riding the 101 bus further on to Mansfield ABC.
Tivoli
Registration of a new company on Outram Street called Sutton & Kirkby Picture Palace Co., Ltd. likely founded this picture house 17th February 1913. The prior known Queens grandly opened its Tivoli doors on 23rd April 1930, to become widely favoured by children as the Tupp'ny rush. Free Press report 1933 improvements added new systems controlling ventilation and heating. Plusher seats and tastefully designed decor was fronted by an updated gold-tone screen. Last film shown at the "Tiv" was in April 1960.
King's Theatre
The King's was firstly opened October 1905 capable of seating one thousand in a large corrugated structure fondly nicknamed "The Old Tin Tabernacle". That was demolished in 1931 making room for this replacement ceremoniously reopening a totally new King's Theatre March 1932. 
Closure of the Tiv's club transferred junior interests here, until this too closed on 27th May 1967.
This building retains familiarity after being adopted for use as a Bingo Hall, because it was ultimately converted to still serve a JD Wetherspoon's. That large pub restaurant chain extended historic recognition through their naming of The Picture House.
(Portland) Savoy Cinema
Press announced a sketched Portland Cinema March 1935, although opening ceremony was two years later dated 22nd February 1937. Outliving the King's left the Portland taking over that kids club, who saw renaming a year later given the 1968 Savoy cinema.
Savoy Cinema staged live shows starring names including the Drifters through latter years. until reeling final film Candle Shoe 2nd September 1978. Forest Street property opposite The Crown and Woolpack made way for shops below Halfords car park.
Mansfield Granada Theatres
(Plaza) Granada
The Mansfield Plaza on Westgate was opened 1930 with luxury seating for over 5000. Renaming the 1942 Granada reflects new chain theatre owners, who reopened a modernised 1954 cinema featuring wider screen plus surround sound.
Huthwaite visitors told their primarily interest in the Granada was to hear live stage performances hosting some of the major rock'n roll stars and bands throughout the 1960's. This building finally closed in 1973, to ultimately be demolished that May.
(Hippodrome) Century
A 1906 opening of a Hippodrome Music Hall on Midworth Street was given refurbished introduction to big screen as a secondary Granada Theatre cinema. September 1955 renaming for their grander looking Century Cinema lasted until May 1961 closure. Extended conversion lastly recognised a Gala Bingo Hall.
Grand Theatre - ABC Cinema
The Grand Theatre in Mansfield opened 1906 with a deep stage all designed to suit era of live theatre. A 1963 renaming reflected owners initials some thirty years after acquired by Associated British Cinemas. Introducing 1978 choice of triple screens turned Mansfield ABC into one of the most modern entertainment centres favoured from Huthwaite. Closing this Leeming Street building in 1997 compares adopted use by Rileys Snooker Club, leaving future multiplex experience to a newly built Mansfield Odeon.
Mansfield Odeon
31 Aug 13 by Gary Elliott Updated 16 Jun 21