Hippodrome [London]
Hippodrome
Theatre building in London, United Kingdom
nachtclub in City of Westminster, Verenigd Koninkrijk
Hippodrome Corner, 10 Cranbourne Street, London, Westminster, WC2H 7JH, England
Built 1900 by Frank Matcham for Edward Moss as a hippodrome for circus and variety performances, including a tank for aquatic performances. 1909 conversion into a variety theatre by Frank Matcham (ca. 1340 seats). 1958 demolition of the original interior and conversion into the cabaret restaurant, Talk of the Town. Later used as a discotheque and nightclub. 2009-2012 rebuildings. Re-opened 2012 as Hippodrome Casino. Used as a gaming casino and for live entertainment.