Theatres · London
London Hippodrome
In or near Covent Garden.
London Hippodrome is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Leicester Square · 0.0 km
- Free entry
- Wheelchair accessible
About
London Hippodrome is a working theatre in the United Kingdom, listed in OpenStreetMap as a public performance venue. Records date its origin to 1900. Wheelchair accessible (per OpenStreetMap). Coordinates: 51.5115°, -0.1289°.
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Official information
The Hippodrome is the largest entertainment and casino venue in the UK, located in the West End of London. Visitors can enjoy a variety of attractions including three casinos, London's largest dedicated poker floor, and multiple dining options, including award-winning restaurants and live shows.
From the Wikipedia article
The Hippodrome is a building on the corner of Cranbourn Street and Charing Cross Road in the City of Westminster, London. The name was used for many different theatres and music halls, of which the London Hippodrome is one of only a few survivors. Hippodrome is an archaic word referring to places that host horse races and other forms of equestrian entertainment.
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Background
Description
In 1909, it was reconstructed by Matcham as a music-hall and variety theatre with 1340 seats in stalls, mezzanine, gallery and upper gallery levels. It was here that in 1910 Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake received its English première in the form of Act 2 with Olga Preobajinska as the Swan Queen. The Albert de Courville revues were performed here from December 1912. The Hippodrome hosted the first official jazz gig in the United Kingdom, by the Original Dixieland Jazz Band, in 1919. Its reputation was for revue and musical comedy, among them The Five O'Clock Girl, the West End production of Vincent Youmans' hit Broadway musical Hit The Deck (1928) and also Mr. Cinders, both in 1929; Ivor Novello's…
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- Coordinates
- 51.5115, -0.1289
- District
- Westminster
- Parish
- Westminster, unparished area
- Postcode
- WC2H 7DW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cities of London and Westminster
- Established
- 1900
- Nearest railway station
- Leicester Square — 0 km
- Opening
- Open 24/7 | Free Entry | No Membership Required
- Official site
- hippodromecasino.com
Sources
- osm: w172645316 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Hippodrome, London (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: London Hippodrome 2011.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is London Hippodrome?
- London Hippodrome is in London, United Kingdom (postcode WC2H 7DW), in the parish of Westminster, unparished area.
- What is London Hippodrome?
- London Hippodrome is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to London Hippodrome?
- The nearest railway station is Leicester Square, about 0.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode WC2H 7DW.
- When was London Hippodrome built?
- Built or established in 1900.
- Who owns London Hippodrome?
- London Hippodrome is owned by |capacity = 1340 seated (1909).
- How do I get to London Hippodrome?
- The nearest railway station is Leicester Square, about 0.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WC2H 7DW.