The London Hippodrome

The book focuses on the entire history of the Hippodrome which, since opening in 1900 has been central to the theatre scene in the West End. It is now the Hippodrome Casino after a £50 million private investment which saved the building and provided a new chapter for the property. It covers every era and includes details of the shows, the stars that appeared and looks at the Hippodrome's place in the theatrical firmament of central London. The chapters are entitled: The Circus of Variety (1900-1909); Ragtime & Revue (1909-1919); The Comedy Musical (1920-1939); From Blackout to Rock 'n' Roll (1939-1958); The Talk of the Town (1958-1982); The Greatest Disco in the World (the Peter Stringfellow years followed by La Clique); The Hippodrome Casino (2012-present day). The book is sumptuously illustrated with original prints and photography. There are also numerous break-out sections dealing with special and historic events at the Hippodrome down the years.