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The Broadway Wurlitzer Arrival Announcement
We are over the moon to announce the arrival of an original Wurlitzer cinema organ, donated by a private collector, for installation when the Broadway’s restoration is completed. Incredibly, this will ensure the Broadway will become the only cinema in Scotland to host a fully operational cinema organ… and in Scotland’s largest cinema auditorium!

Kyle Macfarlane
4 days ago2 min read


The Broadway Cinema Experience Repair Shop Weekend Announcement
Book now for our special Repair Shop Weekend of the Broadway Cinema Experience to celebrate our appearance on BBC’s Repair Shop on the Road!

Kyle Macfarlane
Feb 151 min read


The Repair Shop on the Road Appearance Announcement
The Broadway will feature on the BBC series The Repair Shop on the Road on Monday 16th February at 20:00 on BBC Scotland

Kyle Macfarlane
Feb 61 min read


Academy Board of Directors 25/26 Announcement
We're delighted to introduce our 3rd annual Academy Board of Directors from Prestwick Academy!

Kyle Macfarlane
Jan 311 min read


Architectural Design Workshops Held with Burrell Foley Fischer
On 30th January, the Broadway co-hosted an Architectural Design Workshop for Prestwick Academy's design and technology department with our lead architect, Faye Davies of Burrell Foley Fischer!

Kyle Macfarlane
Jan 301 min read


Visit from Angus Robertson, Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture
We are thrilled to show you these wonderful photographs of our visit from the Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs, and Culture - Angus Robertson!

Kyle Macfarlane
Jan 211 min read


The Broadway Auditorium and Pop-up Museum Opens
The Broadway Auditorium and Pop-up Museum officially open to two sell-out weekends!

Kyle Macfarlane
Jan 152 min read


Projection Equipment Donated by ODEON Braehead
Broadway's analogue projection arsenal has also expanded with a second Christmas for our team of projectionists at ODEON Braehead!

Kyle Macfarlane
Dec 29, 20252 min read


The Broadway Cinema Preview Announcement
The Broadway Cinema Preview featuring the Broadway Pop-up Museum is here, and you can book now to step into the Broadway's original auditorium, revealed for the first time in almost 50 years!

Kyle Macfarlane
Nov 21, 20252 min read


Oral History Experience Announced for Community Land Festival
Visit the Broadway to participate in our first official oral history workshop to celebrate the Community Land Festival!

Kyle Macfarlane
Oct 13, 20251 min read


Official Online Merchandise Shop Launched
You can shop our current selection of Broadway branded t-shirts, jumpers, tote bags, hoodies and more via our website!

Kyle Macfarlane
Sep 29, 20251 min read


Prestwick Youth Film Society Launch Announcement
Wonderful news! We are thrilled to finally announce the formation of Prestwick Youth Film Society, the appointment of our Academy Board, and our exciting collaboration with Ayrshire Film Company as our official media partner.

Kyle Macfarlane
Aug 19, 20251 min read


Funding Awarded by the Pilgrim Trust
We have been awarded £15,000 to continue the Broadway's architectural development with our chosen architects at Burrell Foley Fischer, and commission a professional measured survey of the building in a major step towards future restoration!

Kyle Macfarlane
Jul 3, 20251 min read


Lifetime Membership Awarded to Elaine Harrigan
We would like to express our warmest thanks to Elaine Harrigan, headteacher at Prestwick Academy, and send our very best wishes for retirement! Elaine has been presented with a Lifetime Membership award for her exceptional services to the Broadway!

Kyle Macfarlane
Jun 28, 20251 min read


Funding Awarded by the Community Empowerment Fund
Thank you to South Ayrshire Council for awarding the Broadway £12,000 towards building costs through the Community Empowerment Fund!

Kyle Macfarlane
Jun 11, 20251 min read


The Broadway's New Brand Revealed on 90th Anniversary
To celebrate the Broadway's 90th in style and launch our project into the future, we were delighted to reveal our new branding, with our camel taking its rightful place at the forefront of our image! The brand has been developed in-house by professional graphic designers and executive advisors to the project, Katie and Liam Young, with our refreshed sonic brand composed by our very own Calum Upton.

Kyle Macfarlane
May 7, 20251 min read


The Broadway's First New Screen in 69 Years Raised
With the Broadway's stage revealed once more, the next major step duly arrived, as Ayrshire's new largest cinema screen was raised for the first time. The Broadway's first new screen since 1956 brings some Ayrshire history with it too as the original cinema screen of the fondly remembered Magnum Leisure Centre in Irvine!

Kyle Macfarlane
May 5, 20251 min read


Auditorium Revealed as Squash Courts Removed
The courts have been squashed.
It's official. The Broadway's auditorium has been revealed once more, for the first time in almost 50 years. We now have the largest cinema auditorium in Scotland under community ownership in Prestwick.
We're still pinching ourselves.

Kyle Macfarlane
Apr 28, 20251 min read


A Message from our Chair and Chief Projectionist
A message from our Chair and Chief Projectionist, Guy Walker.

Kyle Macfarlane
Apr 27, 20251 min read


'The Urie Collection of Home Projection' Donations
Donation news! This week we want to highlight a fascinating collection of cinema heritage items, donated by one of our amazing members.

Kyle Macfarlane
Apr 6, 20251 min read
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