Star Wars fans gather to support reopening of historic Deal cinema

4 May 2026 · Originally published 4 May 2026 8/10 Original headline: ‘May the force be with us - our town needs a cinema!’

Around 150 residents in Deal dressed up as Star Wars characters to campaign for the restoration of the town's historic Regent cinema. The colourful demonstration on Star Wars Day even received support from local resident and Empire Strikes Back actor Jack McKenzie.

Source: Kent Online Kent

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