On a basic level, it's clean, safe and well laid out. Iconic: The venue has changed hands and name several times over the decades, but has continued to play host to some of the biggest names in music, Revamp: Work to improve the Apollo is ongoing, with seats to be reupholstered over the coming months, The future's bright: The Apollo's bar areas are much brighter thanks to the re-introuduction of natural light, New look: The building, which was granted Grade II listing in 1990 and was upgraded to Grade II* in 2005 became known as the Hammersmith Apollo in the mid 1990s, New light: Original art deco window designs that had been covered up have been revealed and a new multi-couloured LED lighting system has been installed, Popular: The venue has hosted some of the biggest names in music and comedy over the years. On Stage (16/03/2013, Hammersmith Apollo, London), Live At The Hammersmith Apollo 16.10.2010, Tellin' Stories Live: HMV Hammersmith Apollo, London 8th June 2012, Love Love UK & European Arena Tour Live 2010 (26.10.2010 - Hammersmith Apollo), A Walk Beside The Band (The International Fan Clubs DVD 2005). We are working on case studies for this venue. The comments below have not been moderated. We might not have reviews for every seat yet, and some seats only have one or two reviews so far. The world's defining voice in music and pop culture since 1952. Still have questions? Even the Apollo's original colour scheme has been revived, with a 'historically sensitive' redecoration breathing new life into the former cinema. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. Historic major entertainment venue in Hammersmith, London, with a capacity of 5,039 (standing) and 3,632 (sitting). Stage star Michael Ball was the last person to play the Odeon and first to play the Labatt's Apollo both as part of the same sell-out tour. It makes sense to check them all to make sure the opinions expressed are representative and trustworthy. Published: 20:25 BST, 6 September 2013 | Updated: 09:29 BST, 7 September 2013. Hammersmith Apollo Parking Visitors are urged to use public transport to get to the Apollo rather than drive due to limited parking spaces and a high number of car thefts in the area. Associated Venues: Hammersmith Gaumont Palace. It has had a string of names and owners, most recently AEG Live and Eventim UK. Kate Bush recorded her concerts at the Apollo for a live video during what would be her only tour to date. Bar prices aren't ridiculous either. Eventim Apollo is due to reopen it’s doors for key events from December. Curtain up: The newly refurbished Eventim Apollo is to reopen its doors after a £5million revamp tomorrow night, Return to glory days: The venue, which is steeped in musical history, has been fully restored to its former art deco glory, New life: The building, famed as the venue where David Bowie killed off alter-ego Ziggy Stardust, had become somewhat tired before its facelift, Stunning: Many of the building's original fixtures and fittings have been revived as part of the revamp. The Apollo also hosted a range of top shows including Riverdance and Joseph and the Technicolour Dreamcoat after it was renamed. Please read ? L'Apollo Theatre è una sala concerti di Londra situata in Shaftesbury Avenue, West London, nella Città di Westminster. It had been reported that the venue was under threat when a Dubai sheikh apparently bid £75million for the site earlier this year with the intention of turning it into a furniture warehouse. Designed by Robert Cromie (also renovated the Prince of Wales Theatre]]) in Art Deco style, it opened in 1932 as the Gaumont Palace, being renamed the Hammersmith Odeon in 1962. As if to prophecise a future that would see the building change hands and name numerous times over the years, the site was bought out by Gaumont in 1930 before construction work had even begun. Many of our venues are also accredited by Visit Britain’s ‘Good to Go’ standard. From the early ’60s to the early ’90s, it was known as the Hammersmith Odeon, while in more recent years it has been called the Carling Apollo and then the Hammersmith Apollo. I agree to use of these cookies for these purposes. Historic major entertainment venue in Hammersmith, London, with a capacity of 5,039 (standing) and 3,632 (sitting). The capacity is 5,039 (standing) 3,632 (sitting). As the name suggests, we are an experienced, skilled and talented team of Event Specialists dedicated to delivering superb event organisation and theming nationwide. The venue has recently revealed a new high-tech flooring system which is now available to book for a diverse range of events, from awards ceremonies and weddings, to cutting-edge product launches and fashion shows. He is pictured here performing at the Hammy O in 1973, Welcoming: The bar area looks bright and airy thanks to the unveiling of windows that had previously been covered up, Restoration: Thanks partly to the encouragement of Hammersmith and Fulham Council, the original theatre organ was restored in 2006 having been put in storage during the 1990s, Big names: Billy Joel, left, and Paul Weller, right are among the big name acts who will perform at the Apollo in the coming months, Funny men: Jimmy Carr, left, and Russell Brand, right, will both grace the stage at the revamped Apollo, Relief: It had been reported that the venue was under threat when a Dubai sheikh apparently bid £75million for the site earlier this year with the intention of turning it into a furniture warehouse, Grand: The overhaul of the venue, which has also see two original marble staircases by the stage uncovered, has been masterminded by Foster Wilson architects, Grand designs: Original floor mosaics have been given a spruce up as part of the refurbishment.

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