Hippodrome

Intact inside and out. Auditorium has two almost straight balconies, each with long slips parallel to side walls. Consoles forming panels on front of first balcony, but no other enrichment, and no plasterwork on second balcony. A single, bow-fronted box with semi-circular arched corniced hood at first balcony level flanking either side of the rectangular framed proscenium. The flat ceiling, panelled with simple geometrical design is now concealed above a false ceiling at upper balcony level. Stage floor lowered to stalls level. Plain façade in brick with cast stone dressings. Arched windows in upper storey with the name ‘Hippodrome’ on panel. Brick side elevations with fly tower.

A modest but pleasing Edwardian theatre, in good condition. Restoration to theatre use would be feasible.