Posted in 1 Guildford Rd, Penrith Primary, tagged A Hard Day's Night, Avon Theatre, movies, The Beatles on July 28, 2012| Leave a Comment »
Unlike the elegant Nepean Theatre
The Avon Theatre in Station St
Is a bit ramshackle, disorganised
But full of fun.
First movie, “sans older minder” –
“A Hard Day’s Night!”
The atmosphere, electric.
There’s screams anticipating
Giant mop-top images lighting screen
… and when they do,
Volume and pitch pierce.
Life imitating art ...
Extra:
A song, an album, a movie … and a single chord opens them all. The one chord to rule them all.
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Avon Theatre, cinema, Nepean Theatre, Penrith cinemas, theatre on May 5, 2012| 1 Comment »
We have two cinemas.
On High St, near the fruit-shop*,
The Nepean Theatre.
Art Deco elegance,
Dress circle.
Nepean Theatre – Dress Circle foyer – probably 1940’s (photo: Sam Hood. held in State Library of NSW)
It’s “poshness” seems to amplify
The sound & the impact of rolling jaffas.
Louder, more fun.
On Station St, towards Penrith Station.
The Avon Theatre.
Ramshackle & casual.
Functional decor – not decorative.
Note:
* There are a few Short memories about the fruit shop – Short Memories 32 to 36. (the link goes to #32)
365 Short Memories 