Kings theatre glasgow the kings theatre glasgow is one of scotlands most historic and significant theatres. Acdcs concert at the apollo theatre in glasgow, scotland on 30 april 1978 was used for the live tracks it. Photo gallery of glasgow the largest city in scotland photographs of old buildings in glasgow. Opened as a cinema in 1930 the now apollo victoria is a 2,328 capacity theatrical venue brimming with art deco design. Where there are performances on a sunday, the box office will open from 10am until the start of the final performance of the day. The legendary swing of the glasgow apollo balcony or just to recapture the glory days of the sahb christmas shows its all here. Aug 04, 2019 the doormens brutality went down in history at the clashs infamous apollo gig in 1978 with word getting around that it was to be one of the venues last shows. Discover recipes, home ideas, style inspiration and other ideas to try. Stories of the bands and the fans a brief history of the legendary glasgow venue. The apollo theatre box office is open monday to saturday 10am 8pm.
The apollo theaters tour director and ambassador, billy mitchell, traditionally hosts cocacola winter wonderland. Well known for its christmas pantomimes, it also provides glasgows flourishing amateur groups with a highprofile stage. Glasgows history traced through its old cinemas the scotsman. Music video by acdc performing rock n roll damnation. Since then, this famous london west end stage has a seen a number of iconic productions from r. A musical was first produced in 2009 titled, i was there. Principal doorway of college, from memorials of the old college of glasgow thomas annan. Presented by alvin stardust with interview clips from status quo, phil collins, b. The building which later became the apollo theater was built in 1914 and was designed by architect george keister, who also designed the first baptist church in the city of new york. The apollo theatre and the eight days that defined its status in glasgow history heres our list of some gigs we found online that you can turn up the volume on and enjoy or reminisce about if. Here is some glasgow pictures which i have obtained from a variety of good sources over the years.
Story of the glasgow apollo by russell leadbetter isbn. Welcome to the glasgow theatre guide, book theatre tickets, find out whats on and all theatre information. Glasgows legendary apollo memories of scotlands iconic rock. Its been downloaded over 200 times since it was submitted less than a year ago.
One of scotlands most historic and significant theatres, kings theatre glasgow opened in 1904 and has played host to top stars and shows ever since. Acdc bad boy boogie apollo theatre, glasgow, april 1978wakey wakey. Old rutherglen images scotland travel, glasgow, glasgow. The 50th anniversary of apollo 11s landing, on 20 july 1969, is being celebrated globally but giant leaps arent necessary for these missions in the uk. The apollo players was founded in 1966 by a handful of talented. Acdc concert setlist at apollo theatre, glasgow on april 30. Check out let there be rock live at the apollo theatre, glasgow, scotland april 1978 by acdc on amazon music. From 1927 until 1985 the glasgow apollo was a landmark in glasgow s architecture and culture. See all 5 apollo theatre tickets and tours on tripadvisor. The apollo theatre with the billy connolly advertisement. View apollo theatre s concert history along with concert photos, videos, setlists, and more. The apollo was a rebrand of the previous greens playhouse in the same. Apollo memories the glasgow apollo was scotlands premier rock venue. Later that evening, young and crazy horse opened their show at the glasgow apollo with the old laughing lady.
Live at the apollo theatre, glasgow, scotland on the 18th. Photos of apollo theatre in glasgow, gb cinema treasures. Hell aint a bad place to be live at the apollo theatre, glasgow, scotland april 1978. The apollo theatre is located on shaftesbury avenue, near to piccadilly circus in londons west end. Glasgows role as a city of music, an outline of glasgows history, its. They had a vision and with a tremendous amount of hard work and dedication they turned that vision into a reality and created one of the uks leading amateur theatre companies the apollo players. Recorded at the glasgow apollo theatre, scotland february 19th 1982 album notes detailed release information coming soon released on vinyl only for record store day in april 2020 as a limited edition of 7000.
Glasgow is located on the clyde river, in the lowlands of scotland, near rich coal and iron fields. And to round off one of the most incredible eight days in the history of the glasgow concert calendar, a certain paul mccartney made. The apollo theatre is a grade ii listed west end theatre, on shaftesbury avenue in the city of westminster, in central london. Diddy to chris rock since the apollo has probably exerted a greater influence upon popular culture than any other. Scottish cinemas and theatres the apollo archive photographs. It was originally released in the uk and europe on october 1978, in the us on 21 november 1978, and. Alice cooper live from the apollo theatre glasgow feb. Kings theatre, glasgow box office buy tickets online atg. From hit musicals to spine tingling plays our glasgow theatres have something for every taste. Its primarily known for its world class musicals and pantomimes, however also receives many top touring comedies, dance performances and circus productions. Ive tidied up the sound a bit but its still a bit rough.
View glasgow apollo s concert history along with concert photos, videos, setlists, and more. This particular set, recorded at glasgow s apollo theatre, certainly captures a moment in time, when this remarkable band were hitting their stride and reed was creating emotionally honest musical turbulence on stage. Formerly known as greens playhouse cinema, the apollo theatre. C sheriffs journeys end to richard iii and twelfth night with mark rylance and stephen fry. The alhambra theatre, glasgow opened on 19 december 1910 at the corner of waterloo street and wellington street, glasgow under the direction of sir alfred butt and was acknowledged as one of the best equipped theatres in britain, planned to accommodate 2,800 people. The apollo victoria theatre is a west end theatre on wilton road in the westminster district of london, across from london victoria station. Glasgows legendary apollo memories of scotlands iconic. Backwaterjust take me status quo apollo theatre glasgow duration. Opened in 1930 as a cinema and variety theatre, the apollo victoria became a venue for musical theatre, beginning with the sound of music in 1981, and including the longrunning. Among the artists who appeared in the days of the apollo theatre were. Academy still in use alexandra music hall alexandra theatre alhambra theatre alston street playhouse the athenaeum athenaeum theatre royal colosseum theatre and opera house still in theatrical use. Theatres and halls, past and present, in glasgow, scotland. Welcome to the only website dedicated to the memory of the world famous rock and pop venue, the glasgow apollo. All the more remarkable as it is completely unsubsidised and receives no funding from the scottish arts council and.
Get apollo theatre, glasgow, scotland setlists view them, share them, discuss them with other apollo theatre, glasgow, scotland fans for free on setlist. Acdc bad boy boogie apollo theatre, glasgow, april 1978. Shirley bassey, diana ross, the who, status quo, tina turner and paul mccartney. Between 1973 and 1985, the apollo theatre in glasgow was one of scotlands leading concert venues. When it was over, young asked grigor to synchronize the sound and film for later editing. This is the only full scale history of the world famous apollo theatre. Home the glasgow apollo was scotlands premier rock venue. Apollo theatre london 2020 all you need to know before. Explore releases from the apollo theatre, glasgow label.
Cowcaddens area in the 1970s glasgow scotland, glasgow, city. Broadcast december 28th 1985, i recorded this on scotch betamax l750 tape. Who played when the glasgow apollo was scotlands premier rock venue. The apollo was a rebrand of the previous greens playhouse in the same building. Mar 17, 2020 london theatreland and solt uk theatres close with immediate effect. The doormens brutality went down in history at the clashs infamous apollo gig in 1978 with word getting around that it was to be one of the venues last shows. Apollo, throughout its history, has always been integral to the uptown community and 125th street, she says. Book your theatre tickets direct at the official box at the theatre. Gallowgate, gorbals, theatre royal, hunterian museum a man with a past doorway of the old college in glasgow see more. Apollo victoria theatre box office buy tickets online. Theatre events in glasgow view all the upcoming theatre events taking place throughout glasgow below or use the calendar to find events taking place on a specific month or date.
Taped from the balcony of the glasgow apollo on my very basic cassette recorder. The story of harlems world famous theater fox, ted on. Let there be rock live at the apollo theatre, glasgow, scotland. The film crew documented the crowd going into the apollo and the show itself. Get apollo theatre, glasgow, scotland setlists view them, share them, discuss them with other apollo theatre, glasgow, scotland fans for free on. Situated at the top of renfield street, the establishment, which started life as a cinema and ballroom called greens playhouse, attracted and played host to many of the major and up and coming pop and rock bands of the times.
A grade ii listed theatre on shaftesbury avenue, the apollo theatre first opened in 1901 with american musical comedy. Apollo theatre, london official box office nimax theatres. If you book with tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. This beautifully illustrated book is the companion volume to an.
Aug 01, 2016 reflections on the legendary status of the glasgow apollo theatre 197385, is available on the etheses site of my own institution. The west end and uk theatre venues shut down until further. Apollo theatre, glasgow, april 1978 c 2007 leidseplein presse b. Rush concert setlist at apollo theatre, glasgow on june 10. Designed by the architect lewin sharp for owner henry lowenfeld, it became the fourth legitimate theatre to be constructed on the street when it opened its doors on 21 february 1901, with the american musical comedy the belle of bohemia. Apollo theatre tickets are known to sell out fast, and sameday tickets may not be available. Opened as greens playhouse, it shone through the golden age of cinema and ballroom until, for its last 12 years of life, it was the rock venue to. Jul 31, 20 music video by acdc performing bad boy boogie. Ted fox has given a precious gift to all who are passionate about this music. The concert history of glasgow apollo glasgow, uk concert. Theatres and halls, past and present, in glasgow, scotland also see edinburgh theatres clydebank theatres. The concert history of the glasgow apollo glasgow, concert.
Noddy holder of slade talks to bbc scotland about the legendary apollo theatre in glasgow. Citys renfield street from 1927 to 1985, is closely associated with glasgows history. The theatre also has an entrance on vauxhall bridge road. West end and regional shows have been postponed until further notice as the corona crisis rages on with europe now at the epicentre. Classic performance from alice cooper recorded live from the apollo theatre glasgow, scotland, feb 19, 1982 on his special forces tour. For those of us who werent there backstage or in the audience, this book is the next best thing. Apr 08, 2020 one of the most prominent theatres in scotland, the kings theatre dates back to the beginning of the 20th century.
Lou reed live at apollo theatre glasgow, sep 24, 1973 at. Apollo theatre, glasgow, scotland concert setlists. The apollo theatre and the eight days that defined its. The great, the good, the bad and the downright ugly have all played the apollo. Traces the history of the famous harlem theater, and describes the experiences of the many performers who have appeared there.
The apollo was a music venue at 126 renfield street in glasgow city centre, scotland. We recommend booking etickets tickets ahead of time to secure your spot. Glasgow scotland edinburgh family history book glasgow city the good old days holiday travel newcastle old photos places to visit. If you want blood youve got it live by acdc on amazon. This recording is largely unreleased with only three tracks who do you think we are, under my wheels and model citizen being previously released. Cinema theatre local history glasgow old photos scotland dancing street view memories cinema movie. The kings theatre and theatre royal glasgow have hosted amazing productions for over a hundred years. Written in a similar style to the legs mcneils please kill me oral history of punk rock this is a very satisfying book. Additionally, in the spirit of giving, the apollo is a designated location for a toy and book drive benefiting charities servicing children in need. The apollo operated from 5 september 1973 until closure on 16 june 1985 and was glasgow s leading music venue during this period.
Get the rush setlist of the concert at apollo theatre, glasgow, scotland on june 10, 1980 from the permanent waves tour and other rush setlists for free on. Glasgows history traced through its old cinemas glasgows network of movie house landmarks gives a fascinating insight into the citys social history and its love of film, writes alistair. The concert history of apollo theatre glasgow, scotland. Mar 14, 2015 new book celebrates glasgows iconic music venues. It was originally hurtig and seamons new burlesque theater, which enforced a strict whites only policy.
If you want blood youve got it is the first live album by australian hard rock band acdc, and their only live album with bon scott as lead vocalist. The apollo glasgow news newspapers books scholar jstor december. For the chance to experience a show at this popular west end. New book celebrates glasgows iconic music venues the scotsman. More importantly and emotionally it has always been a.
Now heading into its 90th year the theatre has transformed into one of the leading west end venues hosting musicals such as the sound of music with petula clark, camelot with richard harris and fiddler on the roof with topol. The doormens brutality went down in history at the clashs infamous apollo gig in. A quick lick of paint round its interior though saw the playhouse resurface as the apollo theatre and between then, despite a few changes of ownership it survived on an increasingly shaky peg. Showtime at the apollo is a great readfun, fast, and entertaining. If you want blood youve got it 1,651 words exact match in snippet view article find links to article point, that being raging acdc rock and roll. The pavilion theatre is now the only privately run theatre in scotland and one of a few unsubsidised independent theatres left in britain. Discover whats missing in your discography and shop for apollo theatre, glasgow releases. Todays audiences can enjoy the latest musicals, plays, pantos and comedy shows.
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