The ex-Pyramid/Odeon Sale Christie Theatre Organ

The Blue Coat School Christie

The Odeon Sale, (Ex Pyramid) had an unusual two console British built Christie Theatre Organ. Christies were built by Hill, Norman and Beard organ builders of Norwich. The Pyramid Cinema was built at a time when architects had a fascination with Tutankhamun. The interior decor of the Theatre was in Egyptian style and the stage console of the organ carried on this theme. The second console was in the orchestra pit and was a plain plywood console. When the Cinema closed the organ was purchased by The Lancastrian Theatre Organ Trust. The Christie was re-installed by the Trusts Technical Team in the Blue Coat Comprehensive School in Oldham, this fulfils one of the Trust aims, "to promote the musical ability of young organists". The Christie organ by comparison with the Wurlitzers is small having available on each console 3 manuals and 7 ranks of pipes.

Please note that following the temporary demise of the Granada Wurlitzer, concerts have been resumed at the Blue Coat Christie as from 21st April 2001.

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