Just look at that! That’s the Hippodrome 30 years ago that is.

Seriously, I mean you’d think that rebuilding a stage might involve swapping out a few planks, maybe putting in some new struts, checking the hydraulics and giving the whole thing a new coat paint. Or something. Apparently not. Apparently diggers are involved.

I found this at the bottom of this page on the Hippodrome’s current stage appeal. They’re looking to rebuild the stage next year. I think I now understand why it’ll cost £1,137,000.

I can’t find a photo credit for this one – if I’m doing someone a disservice then let me know.

UPDATE: Thanks to Judy Cartwright for pointing out that the photo is by John Whybrow.