Birmingham Hippodrome

[mw0njm.]

i loved the panto's there

 

[Pedrocut]

Dec 1895, The Builder.

 

[mikejee]

Here is a view looking outside from the Birmingham Hippodrome during the extension of the stage in 1981. A big task, as the extension was into an area 16 feet below the level of the original stage. But, as it was in a busy city area I do not think any moles were disturbed.

 

[Radiorails]

Good photograph. Reminds me of when my father used to take me to the Hippodrome during the 1940's early 50's. We always sat in the Circle, I did not care for the "boxes". I did not realise at the time, that they cost more money, it was just that I did not like them.

 

[Vivienne14]

Same view (?) in 2025. At this time, there was talk of it being renamed the Hammond Theatre (named after Alison Hammond). Did that happen ?

 

[Astoness]

i found this viv

The Birmingham Hippodrome has not actually been permanently renamed; an April Fools' Day article published by Secret Birmingham in 2025 jokingly claimed it was becoming "The Hammond Theatre" in honour of TV presenter Alison Hammond.

 

[Vivienne14]

Fooled me !! Thanks Lyn.