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Bristol Hippodrome
A much-loved Bristol landmark, Bristol Hippodrome is – despite all the gaudy panto camp that happens inside – a thoroughly satisfying example of the grandiose architectural posturing of the late Victorian era, being as it is the work of Frank Matcham, arguably the most eminent theatre architect of his time. Much like the Colston Hall just around the corner, the Hippo survived the ravages of WW2, only to be gutted by fire shortly afterwards: during a lunchtime showing of Babes in the Wood on February 16, 1948, since you ask. But it rose, phoenix-like, from the ashes and thrives to this day. Styling itself as the South West’s answer to London’s West End, the Hippodrome is one of few places where big ticket shows touch ground around these parts, including major productions from musicals to opera, ballet to comedy. And panto. Lots and lots of panto.
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