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    Default Hulme Hippodrome & Playhouse Theatre, Manchester

    Been away from Urban exploring for a while trying to develope my sports and concert photography, but having seen photos of this lovely building in mid redevlopment, just couldnt resist the chance of some very colourful (mainly red) images, hope you all like them and thanks for looking at my photos. Permission was given by a lovely dude who is the caretaker


    The Hulme Hippodrome, originally known as the Grand Junction Theatre and Floral Hall, opened in Hulme, Manchester, on 7 October 1901. It and the nearby Playhouse Theatre, built at the same time, were part of the theatrical empire of W. H. Broadhead. The two venues were connected by an arcade, at the centre of which was Broadhead's company headquarters.

    Initially the theatre staged mainly dramatic productions, while the original Hippodrome presented variety performances, but in 1905 the names and functions of the theatres were interchanged: the Hippodrome became the Grand Junction, and the variety performances were transferred to the new Hippodrome.

    The Hippodrome was last used as a theatre in the 1960s; from the mid-1970s until its closure in 1986 it was used as a bingo hall. Since then most of the building has remained empty, and it has been placed on Manchester City Council's Buildings at Risk Register.

    The building was bought by Gilbert Deya Ministries in 1999, and they hold services in part of the ground floor, led by pastor John Ezedom.

    The Hulme Hippodrome Restoration Project started in 2011 and aims to bring the theatre back into use, as a community hub. This is being led by The Youth Village.


    These first images are from inside the Playhouse Theatre






    try saying this quick






    A few of these images have been taken using a fisheye lens to capture a wider angle














    Indecisions, Indecisions


    The next photos are from inside the Hippodrome










    Had to squeeze my lens though the gap in a chained door to get this




















    Thank very much for viewing my report

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    Default Re: Hulme Hippodrome & Playhouse Theatre, Manchester

    amazing, what a beautiful building, lucky getting permission too!
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    Default Re: Hulme Hippodrome & Playhouse Theatre, Manchester

    This building is truly epic...

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    Default Re: Hulme Hippodrome & Playhouse Theatre, Manchester

    My friends filmed a Music Video in here a few weeks ago, great place.

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    Default Re: Hulme Hippodrome & Playhouse Theatre, Manchester

    What a lovely place!

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    Default Re: Hulme Hippodrome & Playhouse Theatre, Manchester

    The playhouse wouldve looked stunning in its day i bet, under all that red paint itll have had gold gilding. Both theatres are crying out for restoration
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    Default Re: Hulme Hippodrome & Playhouse Theatre, Manchester

    Great place!

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