The following is taken from the Cinema Organ Society website:
The Theatre was opened on June 22, 1932 by the then Duke of York. Reginald New and C.H. Trevor demonstrated this latest type of Compton unit organ in the opening recital and the organ was recorded on 78rpm records by Reginald New, Leslie James and Bruce Wendell. The theatre is now called the ‘Broadway’ Theatre.
This totally-original Compton was designed as a dual-purpose organ which could be used as both a classical and theatre instrument. The organ’s two long chambers are located above the proscenium arch; the sound entering the restored Art Deco auditorium through decorative grilles via a large tone chute
The organ was restored in 2005 by HWS Associates LLP and regular concerts are planned. It is hoped that the organ will be used for a variety of purposes, including silent film shows, as the Broadway is now fully equipped as a cinema.
The organ contains it's original specification of 14 ranks of pipes in 2 chambers as follows:
MAIN CHAMBER
First Diapason
Second Diapason
Harmonic Flute
Salicional
Clarinet
Tuba
Chrysoglott-Vibraphone
Bass Drum, Snare Drum, Tom Tom, Tambourine, Wood Block, Castanets, Sleigh Bells, Sand Block, Triangle, Cymbal, Bird Whistle, Door Bell, Fire Bell, Auto Horn, Bird Whistle 1, Bird Whistle 2
SOLO
Tibia
Geigen
Gedeckt
Viole
Viole Celeste
Trumpet
Vox Humana
Oboe
Xylophone, Glockenspiel, Chimes
