Tameside Hippodrome, Grade II listed theatre in Ashton-under-Lyne, England
The Tameside Hippodrome is a theatre in Ashton-under-Lyne featuring a double-height auditorium with Art Deco design and intricate plasterwork on walls and ceilings. The interior retains ornamental details that reflect the building's original grandeur.
The building opened in 1904 as a 2,000-seat theatre designed by William Henry Broadhead with facilities for manufacturing colored glass signs on site. A 1933 renovation reconfigured the seating and introduced a state-of-the-art organ.
The venue transformed from a music hall to a cinema and back to a theatre, reflecting the evolution of entertainment preferences in Greater Manchester.
The theatre is located on Oldham Road near Cotton Street East in central Ashton-under-Lyne and is accessible by public transport. Visitors should note that the building's age and listed status mean some areas may have limited access or facilities.
The building retains a Compton organ with 3 manuals that was installed in 1933 and remains in place today. This rare instrument demonstrates the high-quality features that cinemas and theatres of that era provided.
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