The Playhouse Theatre originally known as the Hulme Hippodrome was built in Hulme Manchester between 1901 and 1902 and opened on 6 October 1902. It and the nearby Grand Junction Theatre built at the same time were part of the theatrical empire of W. H. Broadhead. The two theatres were connected by an arcade at the centre of which was Broadhead’s company headquarters.The Hippodrome presented mainly variety acts while the Grand Junction concentrated on staging dramatic productions.
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address
Warwick Street Hulme
closing year
1986-01-01T00:00:00+02:00
former name
The Playhouse, Grand Junction Theatre, Hulme Hippodrome, Junction Picture Theatre
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