Hammersmith Apollo
해머스미스 풀럼구
Contents
9 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the Hammersmith Apollo, a site that holds a near-mythic status in the annals of British live music and entertainment. To many, it will always be known as the 'Hammersmith Odeon' or simply 'Ham-o,' a venue that has…
Listen in the app2The Entrance and the Ghost of the Odeon
Standing at the main entrance, we confront the venue’s dual identity. While the sign currently reads 'Eventim Apollo,' for many fans and performers, it will forever remain the Hammersmith Odeon. …
Listen in the app3The Grand Foyer: A French Big Lit-Up Room
Step into the grand foyer and prepare to be transported back to 1932. As Devin Townsend humorously points out, the foyer (a 'French word for a big lit-up room') is designed to be the next stage of the visitor's psychological…
Listen in the app4The Auditorium and the Million Seats
Entering the auditorium is a profound sensory experience. The scale is immense, with a capacity that can be configured for seated or standing audiences. …
Listen in the app5The Circle of Toilets and Base Humor
In a truly unique scholarly digression, we must address the facilities of the Hammersmith Apollo. Devin Townsend's fascination with the 'Circle of Toilets' provides a humorous but insightful look into the human side of grand…
Listen in the app6Backstage: Touring in a Post-2020 World
Moving backstage, we enter a world that changed dramatically following the global events of 2020. David Domminney Fowler, touring with the Australian Pink Floyd Show, provides a scholarly look at the 'post-covid' reality of the…
Listen in the app7Performance Legacy: From David Gilmour to the Future
As we conclude our tour, we must reflect on the immense performance legacy of the Hammersmith Apollo. It is a venue that has seen 'shows from such great axes' as The Beatles, David Bowie, and Motorhead. …
Listen in the app8Hammersmith Apollo
Our journey through the Hammersmith Apollo has revealed a venue that is as much a historical artifact as it is a cutting-edge performance space. We have traced its transition from the 1932 Gaumont Palace to the legendary…
Listen in the app9Closing
Our journey through the Hammersmith Apollo has revealed a venue that is as much a historical artifact as it is a cutting-edge performance space. We have traced its transition from the 1932 Gaumont Palace to the legendary…
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What is Hammersmith Apollo?
Hammersmith Apollo is a place in 해머스미스 풀럼구 with 9 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 해머스미스 풀럼구 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 9 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 51.4907, -0.2245 |
| Last updated |
