London Hippodrome Theatre

London Hippodrome Theatre

The London Hippodrome Theatre was built In 1909 and Matcham turned it into a theatre with 1300 seats, inclusive of a gallery to London’s delight. Soon,Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake staged the English premiere by the Russian Ballet in 1910.

During 1887 to 1960 the Albert de Courville revues took place in the London Hippodrome Theatre.

In addition, they hosted Musical comedies, including The Five O’Clock Girl and Mr. Cinders in 1929, and Ivor Novello’s Perchance to Dream in 1938.

The London Hippodrome Theatre was at its finest in the 50’s and was often compared Folies Bergeres.

Read more about the History of the London Hippodrome to get you upto date. Just now this London Hippodrome Theatre is being converted into casino.

The Hippodrome Theatre Casino

A large investment has been improved by Lewisham Town Council to convert this Grade II listed building into a casino, but the original features inculding the Flemish Renaissance plasterwork, mosaics, ornate balustrades and glorious interior will be maintained. However the renovation will also modernise the building to be able to offer a thricing gaming centre.

It is expected to be launched in late 2011 as the Hippodrome Casino,branded as “London’s first ever leisure casino, dining and entertainment venue, making it a global leisure destination”.

The Hippodrome Casino will have a restaurant on the first floor balcony,bar and cabaret area seating 180 in front of the new beautiful stage which will bring famous names back to the Hippodrome.

The ground floor casino area will feature 20 gaming tables, and lots of electronic gaming terminals spaciously arranged under the 60 ft atrium and the Minstrels gallery high above.

The basement,will have a second Casino area, slightly more exclusive and at roof level, a third Casino area for higher stake gaming, as well as a smoking terrace, bar and lounge, which will also be available for private parties, film premieres, product launches and much more and to top it off there will be a dedicated poker deck on the top level.