Hulme Hippodrome, Grade II listed theatre in Hulme, England.
Hulme Hippodrome is a Grade II listed theatre on Warwick Street in the Hulme area of Manchester, built in the early 1900s. The main auditorium has two gallery levels and ornate plasterwork throughout.
The building opened in 1901 as part of a wider network of entertainment venues across northwest England. It stayed in use until 1962, when it closed to the public as a performance space.
The Hulme Hippodrome hosted BBC radio recordings between 1950 and 1955, giving the building a place in British broadcasting history that few theatres of its size can claim. Comedians performed here early in their careers, reaching audiences far beyond the walls of the venue.
The building is not currently open as an active venue and needs substantial work before it can welcome visitors again. Local heritage groups are the best source for up-to-date information on access and any future opening plans.
Architect Joseph John Alley designed the seating in straight rows angled toward the galleries rather than curving them around the stage as was common at the time. This approach was rare among theatres built in the same period and gives the auditorium an unusual layout.
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