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The Bristol Hippodrome () is a theatre in the centre of Bristol, England with seating on three levels giving a capacity of 1,951. It frequently features West End theatre shows when they tour the UK, as well as regular visits by Welsh National Opera and an annual pantomime. == History == The theatre was designed by Frank Matcham for Oswald Stoll, and opened on 16 December 1912. It has been designated by English Heritage as a grade II listed building.〔(【引用サイトリンク】 work=Images of England )〕 An important feature of the theatre when it opened was a huge water tank at the front of the stage, which could be filled with 100,000 gallons (450,000 litres) of water. Along with the tank was a large protective glass screen which could be raised in order to protect the orchestra and those in the stalls. It also has a dome, which can be opened when necessary; however since air conditioning has been installed it is rarely opened. The theatre survived World War II, but less than three years after it ended, a fire destroyed the stage, though not the auditorium. The theatre reopened about 10 months later, and there have been no other disasters as severe. The theatre plays host to many top shows, such as ''Miss Saigon'', ''Cats'', ''Les Misérables'', ''Blood Brothers'' and ''Of Mice and Men''. This is due to the size of its stage, which is one of the largest outside London. In addition to large musicals it is also a venue for comedians such as Frankie Boyle, Ricky Tomlinson and Lee Mack, as well as children's shows such as ''Winnie the Pooh Live''. The Bristol Hippodrome has strong links with many shows that frequently appear there, such as the Welsh National Opera. In 2012, the theatre celebrated its centenary with a show called ''Thanks for the Memories'', staged by amateur groups Bristol Light Opera Club and Bristol Musical Youth Productions. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Bristol Hippodrome」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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