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The Orange Picture Club team: (top) Jaspal Nangla. Bottom (L-R) Mac Pajika, Jasbir Nangla and Dan Eyles
Film

How Luton’s cinema history offers inspiration for the future

October 22, 2026 James Cunliffe 1

What does it take to keep a town’s film culture alive? In Luton, the answer may lie in looking back as much as looking forward – from the grand old art deco picture houses that […]

The mural which has brightened up the old ABC Cinema
Art

A burst of colour transforms Luton’s old ABC Cinema with a vibrant new mural

April 15, 2025 Music and arts desk Comments Off on A burst of colour transforms Luton’s old ABC Cinema with a vibrant new mural

One of Luton’s most iconic buildings has been given a bold new look, thanks to a stunning mural that’s already turning heads and drawing in selfie-takers. The old ABC cinema on George Street, once a […]

A River Runs Under Your Feet the artwork by Luton-based artist Abi Spendlove at the corner of Guildford Street
Art

Artwork aims to bring River Lea ‘into the consciousness of people who live in the town’

March 30, 2025 Music and arts desk Comments Off on Artwork aims to bring River Lea ‘into the consciousness of people who live in the town’

A new artwork has been officially unveiled at the corner of Guildford Street to help Lutonians reconnect with the River Lea that runs under our streets, as part of a plan to improve neglected spots […]

The winning art deco design that will soon adorn the exterior of the old ABC Cinema
Art

Local pop star and movie about Luton to feature on ABC Cinema mural as winning design revealed

March 4, 2025 Music and arts desk Comments Off on Local pop star and movie about Luton to feature on ABC Cinema mural as winning design revealed

The historic but derelict ABC Cinema is set to be revitalised from Monday (March 10) with a vibrant mural depicting Luton’s music, film and car-making heritage after Lutonians cast their votes for two designs. The […]

The two mural designs for the old ABC Cinema
Art

ABC Cinema mural designs give a nod to Luton film, music carnival and cars

February 28, 2025 Music and arts desk Comments Off on ABC Cinema mural designs give a nod to Luton film, music carnival and cars

Luton’s long-abandoned ABC Cinema is set to undergo a creative transformation, with a striking new mural that celebrates the town’s rich heritage and culture and you get a chance to choose the design. As part […]

The old ABC Cinema on George Street in Luton town centre
Art

Artists chosen to ‘brighten up’ old ABC Cinema and other town centre spots

February 4, 2025 Newsdesk 1

The old, derelict ABC Cinema, which is set to be adorned with a mural artwork celebrating Luton’s unique heritage, is among three public art projects set to brighten up some highly visible neglected spots in […]

The former ABC Cinema
Art

Call for artists to spruce up old ABC Cinema and other ‘drab’ spots in Luton town centre

November 14, 2024 Music and arts desk Comments Off on Call for artists to spruce up old ABC Cinema and other ‘drab’ spots in Luton town centre

Luton Council has announced public art commission opportunities for local artists, asking them to submit design proposals that create striking and attractive looks for some key “neglected” spots in the town centre, including the long-abandoned […]

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    Music

    Luton rockers explore parenthood and the butterfly effect on new single ‘Freckles’ with DIY video shot in the town

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    Theatre

    Luton-born playwright brings supernatural thriller Awaken home for Halloween

    September 18, 2026 Comments Off on Luton-born playwright brings supernatural thriller Awaken home for Halloween
    A Luton-born playwright will bring her debut play to the town this Halloween, with a supernatural thriller exploring witch persecutions, working-class women and a forgotten language. Cheryl Prince, founder of 5D Theatre CIC, will bring [...]
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