The Regent business up for sale
By Sandra Killen
MURWILLUMBAH’S REGENT Cinema
business is for sale via MANA Real Estate agent Wendy Rosenbaum and there’s high hopes the Tweed Valley’s cinema gem can shine once more.
Locals will know the beloved 1947 red-brick cinema has been closed for several months.
Business owner Allira Cornell said she had made the sad and difficult decision to sell as she needs to focus on her family and health.
Allira is also selling the Star Bird Café property at 237 Tweed Valley Way, South Murwillumbah, with MANA agent Ms Rosenbaum, at guiding offers between $750,000 to $850,000
“It is heartbreaking to have to sell this beautiful (The Regent) business, which I took on during Covid lockdown, determined to entertain the town during such trying times,” Ms Cornell The Weekly Real Estate.
“There are so many wonderful memories of my time running The Regent.
“Happy faces pouring out of the
auditorium, full of joy from what they’ve just experienced. Or wiping a tear away from a moving film.
“A packed house for Gulpilil stands out in my memory. A film close to my heart.”
Ms Cornell said she couldn’t have done it all without her amazing team and she’s proud they were able to bring such a variety of live entertainment to the town.
“There were so many great acts such as Mama Kin Spender, Hussy Hicks, Ash Grunwald, The Dusty Eskies, Emily Wurramara and Áine Tyrrell shows plus comedy nights with Mandy Nolan and Ellen Briggs.
“Also Ed Kuepper and Jim White’s rock and roll, nostalgia-inspiring John Waters, Paco Lara’s flamenco flair, and David Helfgott’s touching performance, muttering: be brave, be bold! Plus so many more.
“Marcel the Shell with Shoes On didn’t draw much of an audience but remains my favourite family film with its touching story and gorgeous animation.”
She said fundraising for local charities was integral to her ethos for the cinema.
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“I am proud to have raised substantial amounts for the Uki Refugee Project, Riverside Boys, Landcare and Tweed DVIRC Impact Fund, among others,” Allira said.
“I’m grateful to have been able to showcase all the incredibly talented local musicians on the Balcony as well. Special thanks to both of my event managers, Nick Hanlon and Sonia Caiero Alvarez, who made it all happen!
“And I am deeply thankful to all my fabulous staff, the dedicated core team, Jill MacFie, Helen and Josh O’Shea, Kaye Rolavs, Louise Vanderdonk, Victoria Dombroski and star junior Julia Donvito Wilder, who came to work in her grandmother’s dresses, matching the era of the building and setting the scene perfectly.
“Huge thanks goes to all the patrons who came over the years.
“My biggest wish is that someone passionate and experienced will take The Regent to the next level, reinvigorating what is currently dormant.
“I share the sense of loss with the community of having her temporarily
closed and hope that she will be revived soon.”
In her time at The Regent, Ms Cornell refurbished the 265-seat auditorium, adding quality red carpet throughout and fundraising for a stairlift for people with mobility issues.
The sale includes projection, sound and technical equipment, vintage décor and furniture, historic display projectors, all bar and café equipment such as fridges, oven, bain-marie and, of course, a popcorn machine and slushie maker. Stock such as alcohol and ice creams are also included.
The Regent is located in the heart of town, next to the funky M|Arts precinct, owned by Stephen Webb who also owns The Regent building.
Ms Rosenbaum said The Regent is on offer via leasehold.
“There are a couple of staff members that are still employed and are waiting for it to reopen,” she said.
“The price includes all existing stock and equipment required to run the cinema.
“The leasehold is on offer and anyone coming in would need to apply for their own liquor licence.
“The space has a dry bar, full service
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A spokesperson for property’s owner said he remains hopeful that The Regent will either reopen under the current operator or a future buyer/ operator of the business.
For more information on The Regent, or Star Bird Café, please contact MANA Real Estate agent Wendy Rosenbaum via email: wendy@ manare.au – or phone: 0437 709 993.
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Allira Cornell has poured her heart into The Regent. Image by Al V Caeiro
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