February 2020 ⋆ Manchester Theatre History

26th February 2020

Stars of the Crazy Gang perform at the Manchester Hippodrome 1931

1931 the Hippodrome Theatre on Oxford St, Manchester had an interesting season with three double acts performing all in the same year, shortly afterwards they joined forces to became the Crazy Gang. The Crazy Gang was one of the most famous and well loved acts of all time. Jimmy Nervo and Teddy Knox The comedic acrobatic dancing double act...

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13th February 2020

Johann Strauss the 1st including a tribute band to him !!

Johann Strauss the 1st In 1822 he successfully completed his bookbinder apprenticeship, during this apprenticeship he studied music with Johann Polischansky and eventually managed to secure a place in a local orchestra, headed by Michael Pamer. Strauss then left the orchestra to join a popular string quartet known as the Lanner Quartet. Below is an example of one of his...

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7th February 2020

Comedy wins the day at The Manchester Hippodrome Theatre

Theatrical Families in one play in 1924 In 1924 Roland Pertwee’s play ‘Evening Dress Indisposable’ was staged at the Hippodrome. Roland was the father of the famous actor Jon Pertwee who’s most notable roles were Werzel Gummidge and the 3rd Dr Who. As Dr Who his famously adversaries were the Daleks. He was also the father of Michael Petwee, another...

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Monthly Archive: February, 2020

Stars of the Crazy Gang perform at the Manchester Hippodrome 1931

Johann Strauss the 1st including a tribute band to him !!

Comedy wins the day at The Manchester Hippodrome Theatre