Hammersmith Apollo
Proscenium arch
The HMV Hammersmith Apollo is a major entertainmentvenue located in
Hammersmith, London, England. Designed by Robert Cromie in Art Deco style, it opened in
1932 as the Gaumont Palace cinema. It was known as the Hammersmith Odeon. In 2007, the
building was purchased by the MAMA Group. On 14 January 2009, it was announced the
Hammersmith Apollo is to be renamed the HMV Hammersmith Apollo