1988 - 1990 | Broadway Begins
- 1988: Consortium purchases Broad Street building.
- 1989: Broadway name adopted; Adrian Wootton appointed Director.
- 1990: Broadway opens with “Enemies: A Love Story.”
In 1988, after years of planning and collaboration, the Nottingham Media Centre Consortium secured the Co-operative Education Centre building on Broad Street. Funding came from Nottingham City Council, Nottinghamshire County Council, and the BFI - a testament to the project’s significance.
The Consortium registered as Nottingham Media Centre Limited, a not-for-profit company and charity. In 1989, the building was officially named Broadway, and Adrian Wootton (now Adrian Wootton OBE) was appointed its first Director. The BFI-funded consultancy concluded, and Malcolm Allen moved on to new ventures.
Development work began in earnest. Teams were assembled, spaces transformed, and the spirit of collaboration infused every corner. On 31 August 1990, Broadway opened its doors with its first screening: Enemies: A Love Story.
A new era had begun.
Adapted from an original by Fred Brookes. Edited and expanded by Laurie Moran in 2025, with valuable contributions from Malcolm Allen. © Broadway 2025
