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Kilburn Closes

News posted on the 24th June 07

We recieved this message from Len Rawle. He unfortunately confirms the closure of the Kilburn State Theatre....

"Contracts have today been exchanged for the sale of the Gaumont State theatre, Kilburn.. The building will close on 15th August thus our 1st July concert with Nigel Ogden will be the last this year.

Although there appear to be hopeful signs for the long term future of the building, there is nothing further I am able pass on at this moment.

In an effort to stay positive regarding the WurliTzer organ it is proposed that our theme for the July concert will be one of 'We shall return'.

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, however as that cute song from the show 'Spamalot' goes, 'Let's all look on the bright side of life'. We could eventually help to herald something bigger and better.

It was no surprise, as the numbers attending Bingo have been low at this venue for a long time.

As you know the State is a massive building (the largest Theatre in Europe when built) on a massive site and with the Smoking ban also about to hit them it was all rather inevitable.

We have really been very lucky indeed to have the building available to our Chapter of ATOS for as long as we have. Now we just have to cross our fingers that the new owners will respect our 40 years of looking after the organ and will allow us to continue to do so. - Big Question. "