Press Release Immediate Use 20th October 2022 On Friday 14 October 2022 the Charity Commission took over legal control of the Hulme Hippodrome building, and the danger is they will allow a property developer to use the site for a new block of apartments. The Hulme Hippodrome is a 120 years old theatre, a GradeContinue reading “Press Release: Charity Commission can act now to save Hulme Hippodrome for the Community “
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Lucy Powell MP urges Charity Commissioner to consider offer from SHH favourably
18 October 2022 From Lucy Powell, MP To: Helen Stephenson, CEO Charity Commission Dear Ms Stephenson I am writing regarding Hulme Hippodrome, a Grade-2 listed theatre in my constituency, which is currently unused and deteriorating. Last year, a number of local residents established a non-profit company, Save Hulme Hippodrome (SHH), with a view to acquiringContinue reading “Lucy Powell MP urges Charity Commissioner to consider offer from SHH favourably”
Signatories in support of Open Letter
Over 170 Supporters so far (23rd October) A wide range of people and organisations from Manchester and across the country have added their name in support of our open letter. Olivia Adamson, University of Manchester Eileen Allen, Manchester Guided Tours Ray Allen, Interested resident Jama Abdukayumov, Edward Williams Architects Louise Andrew Zoe Ashpole, Manchester residentContinue reading “Signatories in support of Open Letter”
Open Letter Briefing
Scale Model of Hulme Hippodrome going on display at Central Library
The scale model of #HulmeHippodrome made by students at #MMU’s #SchoolofArchitecture will soon be on public display at #CentralLibrary, St Peters Square, thanks to #ManchesterCityCouncil and the library. Below Mike Bath #SHH & Cllr Siobhan O’Connor #MCC discussing design options. The model is excellent publicity – it opens up building’s ordinary exterior to show insideContinue reading “Scale Model of Hulme Hippodrome going on display at Central Library”
Memories of Hulme Hippodrome
Listening to yourself on the old wireless can be unnerving. Talking with these lovely people about the acts we saw at the Hulme Hipp. Jeff Hill Vintage FM July 5th – Memories of Hulme and the @HulmeHippodrome. Go here to listen to the interviews @Hulme and the #HulmeHippodrome#VintageFM
Community campaign group aims to breathe life back into Hulme Hippodrome
In the year that the 5,000-seat entertainment venue The Factory opens in Manchester at a cost of £186m, KEVIN GLENTON, from Mancuniun Matters went along to Hulme Hippodrome, where up to 3,000 people were once entertained by A-list stars such as George Formby, Stan Laurel and Gracie Fields. This now-decaying venue was at the heartContinue reading “Community campaign group aims to breathe life back into Hulme Hippodrome”
Who we are and what we do
These slides were shown to our Steering Group on 10 May 2021 (1min 12secs)
Will Hulme Hippodrome be saved from the wrecking ball to become a creative community space?
Expressing his concern over the dominant development agenda in the city Oli said: “If the current wave of development continues Manchester will become sterile with loads of places for people to live but no space for people to do anything else. Many young people are searching for places to inspire them within their communities butContinue reading “Will Hulme Hippodrome be saved from the wrecking ball to become a creative community space?”
Save Hulme Hippodrome: Spring Festival
“Save Hulme Hippodrome Spring Festival” was held on Sunday 6 March, 12.30pm to 3.30pm at Hulme Community Garden Centre. Here are some photographs of the event.