It once hosted Eric and Ernie and a boxing kangaroo – now it’s all pigeons and decay. How did Hulme Hippodrome fall so low?
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Source: Guardian Australia
Published: 2026-04-30 15:00 UTC+10:00
Section: Theatre
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Culture & Entertainment, Religion
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It showcased the biggest stars of the day, including Stan Laurel, Harry Houdini, Morecambe and Wise and Shirley Bassey, before becoming a bingo hall, a church and a squat. It was almost turned into flats. What next for Manchester’s forgotten music hall?
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