05/06/2025
Exciting News for Woolton Picture House
After many years filled with dedication, passion, and unforgettable movie moments, we are pleased to announce that The Woolton Picture House is changing hands. We have reached an agreement with long-time local residents Kevin Fearon and Gillian Miller, who will be purchasing, refurbishing, and reopening this beloved venue as both a cinema and a performance space.
Finding the right people to become the next custodians of this historic venue has been a long and thoughtful process. We wanted to ensure the Picture House remains an asset for the community, and we are pleased to pass the keys to our red doors to Kevin and Gillian, knowing they truly understand the importance of the venue to the local area and community.
Kevin and Gillian are well known for their work at Liverpool’s Royal Court Theatre, where they were the driving force behind transforming the 150-seat comedy club into the region’s largest full-time producing theatre. During that time, they raised £7.7 million, to refurbish the building. With this extensive experience and their commitment to the arts, we are confident they will bring a bright and exciting future to the Woolton Picture House.
As part of the transition, we have ensured an agreement for Kevin and Gillian to oversee the cinema’s operation through a newly formed Community Interest Company. This will help raise the necessary funds for the cinema’s purchase and an additional £250,000 needed for its refurbishment. The is set to be completed by May 2026.
We are incredibly grateful for the continued support from our loyal customers and staff over the many years and express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who supported the GoFundMe campaign - Your contributions of £25,000 were instrumental in helping the cinema navigate the early stages of a very challenging period.
Your generous GoFundMe donation will go on to form the initial contribution of £25,000 to the cinemas new fundraising campaign, as it moves forward under its new stewardship.
Thank you once again to you all for your incredible heartfelt support. We’re excited for this new chapter in the life of the Woolton Picture House, knowing it’s in safe hands for the generations to come.