IN a conclusion befitting a Hollywood blockbuster itself, red carpet glamour is set to take a small Highland Perthshire town by storm this November, as Hollywood star and Scottish actor, Alan Cumming OBE, comes to the rural town of Aberfeldy to formally open The Birks Cinema.
Starting life as a mere casual conversation between a group of local film buffs, The Birks Cinema’s transformation from derelict Bingo Hall to its current glory is a story that has been well charted, finally re-opening its doors to the public in April this year after lying empty for almost ten years.
Alan Cumming has been the cinema’s Patron since 2009, lending his considerable support to a local fundraising campaign that eventually saw the building undergo a £1.3million renovation programme and return to its original use as a local cinema at the heart of the community.
To celebrate the official opening of the renovated cinema, Alan will be welcomed into town on Saturday 30th November for a red carpet gala event and a private screening of his latest film, Any Day Now.
Alan commented:
“I’m truly delighted to be visiting Aberfeldy and I’m very much looking forward to seeing The Birks Cinema in all its finery. Everyone involved in this project has shown true dedication and commitment and I’m very excited to finally see it for myself.”
General manager, Paul Foley, is also looking forward to welcoming Alan:
“We are very grateful to Alan Cumming for his support and delighted that he has been able to make the trip over to Scotland to formally pronounce us open. I’m looking forward to rolling out the red carpet, welcoming Alan to The Birks Cinema and making this St Andrews Day a very memorable and historic one for Aberfeldy.”
For more information on The Birks Cinema please visit www.birkscinema.co.uk
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For further information on The Birks Cinema please contact Tricia Fox on 07989 955039 or t.fox@volpa.co.uk
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