Pair snap up first cinema tickets at new Stafford ODEON - with video

Movie fans got their first glimpse of a multi-million cinema as it opened its doors to the public for the first time.

By Richard Guttridge

Published Nov 30, 2018

Last updated Dec 3, 2018

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First members of the public to buy cinema tickets Leanne Scarlett, with her mother (left) Cath Hadley, both of Stafford, at Odeon Luxe, Bridge Street, Stafford

Customers filed through the doors at the ODEON in Stafford following its much-anticipated launch.

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The £6.5 million cinema opened on Wednesday after taking shape in the town throughout the year. The first customers appeared to be impressed with what they saw. The new cinema is equipped with modern, state-of-the-art facilities.

Odeon Luxe, Bridge Street, Stafford, opens to the public for the first time

Hundreds of movie fans were expected to flock through the doors over the weekend to see the latest blockbusters including Ralph Breaks The Internet, Creed II and Mary Poppins Returns.

There was a touch of glitz and glamour as a special launch night was held on Tuesday where the Mayor and Mayoress of Stafford cut the ribbon officially marking its opening.

The ODEON boasts 423 reclining seats and six huge screens along with one iSense screen measuring at 15mx6.2m which is taller than a double-decker bus.