Report by Duncan Williams for News Advertiser newspapers
The Marine Theatre in Lyme Regis has launched its brand-new cinema programme in spectacular style, with acclaimed actor Brian Cox making a special appearance at the grand opening on 28th January.
The event marked the culmination of years of fundraising, with support from Lyme Regis Town Council, Dorset Council, the Backstage Trust, and Garfield Weston, enabling the theatre to install state-of-the-art cinema facilities.
The new programme promises to bring a diverse range of films to the coastal town, enriching its cultural offerings.
To commemorate the launch, the evening featured a special screening of 'Manhunter' - Michael Mann’s 1986 thriller in which Brian Cox gave the first-ever cinematic portrayal of Hannibal Lecter.
Following the film, the Scottish star took to the stage alongside BBC Radio 4’s Jamie Coomarasamy for what a theatre spokesperson described as “a highly entertaining conversation” filled with “new biographica…
