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The Mitchell Arts Centre- How It All Began

Tuesday 21st October 2025
11am

Tickets: FREE

MAC MATINEE

 

 

 

Ray Johnson Film Archive

Presented by Staffordshire Film Archive

Charting the history of the MAC from the wartime appeal for a memorial to Reginald Mitchell through to its opening in 1957 and on through 60 years of plays, shows and festivals - celebrated by many societies and individuals closely linked to the Mitch. The famous Spitfire pilot Douglas Bader's speech is included when he officially opened the building in October 1957. There are lots of pictures and reminiscences to enjoy from the era when Amateur Drama was prolific here, and we conclude with a photo-montage of the work done to regenerate the building into The Mitchell Arts Centre e have today.
No trailers or adverts. Films start prompt.
Community day films are drop in free events.
No trailers or adverts. Films start at 11am and 1pm prompt.

MAC Community days brings you a programme of accessible film all in a bid to break barriers and create a happy place for our community. MAC Community days are in partner ship with Able Stoke, North Staffs Pensioners' Convention, and Staffordshire Sight Loss.