Brighton Hippodrome
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Brighton Hippodrome is an entertainment venue in Brighton, England. It was built in 1897 and closed in 2007.
Brighton Hippodrome | |
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Location | 52–58 Middle Street, Brighton, Brighton and Hove, East Sussex, United Kingdom |
Coordinates | 50.8218°N 0.1427°W / 50.8218; -0.1427 |
Built | 1897 |
Rebuilt | 1901; 1939 |
Architect | Frank Matcham (1901) |
Listed Building – Grade II* | |
Official name | Mecca Bingo (Former Hippodrome), 52–58 Middle Street |
Designated | 20 December 1985 |
Reference no. | 1381793 |
From its construction in 1897 it has hosted an ice rink, circus acts, variety theatre, vaudeville shows and bands such as the Beatles and the Rolling Stones. The flamboyantly decorated interior, with a large auditorium and Rococo embellishments, survives despite the frequent alterations; but in July 2010 its owner announced that it would cost £9 million to restore the building and convert it into a live music venue, and a charitable trust expressed concern over its future. Since 2011, several plans have been submitted to convert the building for alternative uses. English Heritage has listed the building at Grade II* for its architectural and historical importance.