Hulme Hippodrome, Grade II listed theatre in Hulme, England.
The Hulme Hippodrome features gilded Rococo plasterwork throughout its auditorium, with two galleries and individual seating for 1,300 spectators in the main hall.
Built in 1901 by architect Joseph John Alley, the theatre operated as part of the Broadhead Circuit, providing entertainment venues across northwest England until 1962.
The BBC used the theatre from 1950 to 1955 to record radio shows, including the first radio series of comedians Morecambe and Wise in 1953.
Located on Warwick Street in Manchester, the theatre requires substantial restoration work, with local community groups leading preservation efforts through fundraising campaigns.
The auditorium design features straight rows of seats leading to the balconies, a characteristic specific to theatres designed by Alley for the Broadhead Circuit.
Location: Manchester
Inception: 1901
Official opening: 1901
Address: Preston Street, Hulme, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M15 5EU, England
GPS coordinates: 53.46430,-2.24959
Latest update: March 23, 2025 00:33
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