To mark “Essential Repairs” to Derby Hippodrome (i.e. partial demolition)
A new Christmas Card featuring a Derby Hippodrome Pantomime of 1952 (as featured opposite) together with five Derby Hippodrome Postcards (our refs. D3, D6, D7, D8 and D9). Price for the set (including p&p): £5.25 Click here.
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The London Palladium - Available from 22nd March.
A New Book written by Chris Woodward. The glamour, the excitement and the talent; Chris Woodward captures it all in his chronicle of the London Palladium. He draws on the experiences and recollections of the countless individuals who have played a part in its journey through the last century, from its heyday as the flagship theatre for Variety, to the present time where it has evolved into a venue for hit musicals and TV programmes.
332pp, hardback, dust jacket, fully illustrated in colour throughout, 276mm x 210mm.
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The Great Carmo - The Colossus of Mystery by Val Andrews.
Edited by Colin Richards and additional research by Christopher Brinson.
95pp, softback, some illustrated sections in colour.
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“Old Theatres of the Midlands” by Terry Kirtland Foreword by Ken Dodd and Introduction by The Beverley Sisters.
Terry Kirtland’s nostalgic collection of his memories of old Midland theatres has been vividly brought to life in this very special volume.
Packed with illustrations, this book covers – among others – Wolverhampton’s Grand, Royal and Hippodrome; Buxton Opera House; Aston Hippodrome; Derby Hippodrome; Heanor Empire and Nottingham Theatre Royal. Most of the buildings are shown during demolition, but there are many illustrations not seen previously in print. 148pp, paperback.
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