| 词条 | Dudley Hippodrome |
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| name = Dudley Hippodrome | image = Hippodrome.JPG | image_size = | image_alt = | caption = Vacant building of the Dudley Hippodrome | image_map = | map_caption = | pushpin_map = | pushpin_map_caption= | address = Castle Hill | city = Dudley | country = England | designation = | coordinates = {{coord|52.5135|-2.0765|type:landmark_region:GB|display=inline}} | architect = A. Hurley Robinson[1] | owner = Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council | tenant = | operator = | capacity = 1,750 (original) 1,507 (1967)[1] | type = | opened = {{Start date|df=yes|19 December 1938}}[2] | reopened = | yearsactive = 1938 - 1964[1] | rebuilt = | closed = 1964 | demolished = | othernames = | production = | currentuse = Vacant (since 2009) | website = {{URL|www.dudleyhippo.co.uk}} }} The Dudley Hippodrome is a theatre in the town of Dudley, West Midlands, England. The Hippodrome was built in 1938 on the site of the Dudley Opera House, which was destroyed by fire in 1936,[2] and remained open as a variety theatre until 1964. It was subsequently operated as a bingo hall by Gala Bingo, closing in 2009. Since 2009 it has been owned by Dudley Council, with plans to demolish the site to make way for redevelopment, though local campaigners are protesting these proposals, favouring a return to theatre use instead.[3] HistoryThe Dudley Hippodrome theatre was constructed on the site of the Dudley Opera House, which had been opened in 1899 but had been gutted by a fire that started in the early hours of 1 November 1936.[4] Once it became evident that the Opera House was beyond repair, a decision was taken by its proprietor, Benjamin Kennedy, to demolish the building and build an entirely new theatre.[4] The architect chosen for the new building was Archibald Hurley Robinson and the local contractor, A.J. Crump started the building work on 23 August 1937.[4] The theatre opened on 19 December 1938. [5] The brick-built construction with stalls and circle had seating for 1,750.[5] The opening ceremony was performed by local MP, Dudley Joel and the first headline act was Jack Hylton and his band.[5] The owner, Benjamin Kennedy died on 10 April 1939, passing on responsibility for running the theatre to his sons, Maurice and Robert although ownership was retained by the trustees of the former proprieter.[4] The comedy duo, Laurel and Hardy appeared at the theatre in May 1947.[6] The theatre suffered financial problems in 1958, when it was closed for several months, eventually re-opening under new ownership in December of that year.[7] The final stage show at the theatre occurred on 24 February 1964.[4] Later in the same year the theatre came under the control of the Midland Entertainment Agency.[8] The owner, V. Kendrick announced his intention to operate it as a casino and bingo hall with some live shows.[9] In 1968, the Hippodrome was acquired by Mr H. Whitehouse of Newtown Entertainments Ltd. He announced that bingo would continue at the venue but that wrestling would no longer take place.[10] The building was acquired by Ladbrokes which introduced a nightclub with live acts under the brand "Cesar's Palace", which opened on 15 November 1973.[11] The theatre's final years were as a Bingo Hall, which closed on 19 September 2009. [4] The building was purchased by Dudley Council, which plans to demolish the site to make way for redevelopment. [3] References1. ^1 2 {{cite web|title=Hippodrome (Dudley)|url=http://www.theatrestrust.org.uk/resources/theatres/show/621-hippodrome-dudley|work=Theatres Database|publisher=The Theatres Trust|accessdate=2 September 2012}} {{UK-theat-struct-stub}}2. ^1 {{cite book|last=Williams|first=Ned|title=Dudley Rediscovered|year=2008|publisher=Uralia Press|location=Wolverhampton|isbn=1 898 528 08 X|pages=149}} 3. ^1 {{cite news|title=Experts wait in wings to help save Dudley Hippodrome|url=https://www.expressandstar.com/news/2012/07/14/experts-wait-in-wings-to-help-save-dudley-hippodrome/|accessdate=3 September 2012|newspaper=Express & Star|date=14 July 2012}} 4. ^1 2 3 4 5 {{cite book |last1=Williams |first1=Ned |title=Black Country Theatres |date=2011 |publisher=Uralia Press |location=Wolverhampton |isbn=1898528101 |volume=2|pages=102-128}} 5. ^1 2 {{cite news |title=Dudley Hippodrome |url=https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0001179/19381215/001/0004 |accessdate=25 March 2019 |work=The Stage |via=The British Newspaper Archive |date=15 December 1938|page=4|subscription=yes}} 6. ^{{cite news |title=Dudley Hippodrome |url=https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000669/19470513/055/0004 |accessdate=25 March 2019 |work=Birmingham Daily Gazette |via=The British Newspaper Archive |date=13 May 1947|page=4|subscription=yes}} 7. ^{{cite news |title=PANTOMIME TO REOPEN DUDLEY HIPPODROME |url=https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0001179/19581218/016/0001 |accessdate=25 March 2019 |work=The Stage |via=The British Newspaper Archive |date=18 December 1958|page=1|subscription=yes}} 8. ^{{cite news |title=Under New Mangement |url=https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0001180/19640917/049/0005 |accessdate=25 March 2019 |work=The Stage |via=The British Newspaper Archive |date=17 September 1964|page=5|subscription=yes}} 9. ^{{cite news |title=Final Curtain |url=https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0002134/19640208/535/0025 |accessdate=25 March 2019 |work=Birmingham Daily Post |via=The British Newspaper Archive |date=8 February 1964|page=25|subscription=yes}} 10. ^{{cite news |title=Dudley Hippodrome Sold for £70,000 |url=https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0002135/19680606/615/0027 |accessdate=25 March 2019 |work=Birmingham Daily Post |via=The British Newspaper Archive |date=6 June 1968|page=27|subscription=yes}} 11. ^{{cite news |title=Tommy's Win Double |url=https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0001180/19731115/052/0009 |accessdate=25 March 2019 |work=The Stage |via=The British Newspaper Archive |date=15 November 1973|page=9|subscription=yes}} 4 : Buildings and structures in Dudley|1938 establishments in England|Theatres completed in 1938|Former theatres in England |
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