Brynamman Public Hall and cinema traces it's origins to the 1920s where it was funded by
the "check-off" system, whereby weekly contributions were deducted from the
miners' wages, initially to build the hall, and subsequently to run it.
Building work on the new Brynamman Cinema started
in 1924 with seating for around 1,100 people. It was furnished throughout with
tip up seats upholstered in old gold corduroy. The stage was built 20ft by 60 ft
and had 4 dressing rooms below. lounge was situated below the library it contained 12 armchairs and 3 settees
where the miners could relax or play cards around the several oak game and card
tables therein. There was also a billiard room above the library.
The opening ceremony was held on 15th May 1926
cinema started with silent films until the 1930's, then the "talkies". Today
it also puts on live shows, allowing the cast from Galaxy
Theatre Arts to experience
the thrill of performing on stage.
Brynamman
Public Hall has continued to grow and kept up with all the changes the film
industry has made over the years. This is due to the good work of the managers
like Brian Harries, the present manager and projectionist, who joined in 1986,
and the committee of volunteers who run the day to day business of the cinema.
Headphones
for the hard of hearing
Audio description facilities for the
blind and partially sighted
Loop system for patrons with hearing aids