The Rivoli Ballroom
We usually go there for our Christmas crew do but here's a little bit of history:
The Rivoli started out as the Crofton Park Picture Palace in July 1913.
It showed silent films until the arrival of the talkies in the late 1920s.
It became a ballroom in 1957 and featured performances by acts such as Acker Bilk and Pans People.
It became popular for social dancing events and many met their partners there some 40 years ago.
Over the years, the Rivoli has become a location for film makers, pop videos and TV advertisements.
In the 1980's, pop diva Tina Turner filmed the video for her hit Private Dancer at the Rivoli.
Elton John also filmed there They Call It The Blues and Tracy Ullman Move Over Darling.
Paul McCartney also shot scenes from his film, Give My Regards To Broadstreet, at the ballroom.
Other celebrities have used the venue for photo shoots including: S Club 7, Oasis, Charlotte Church, Kylie Minogue, Vinnie Jones and Westlife.
So now you know...
The Rivoli started out as the Crofton Park Picture Palace in July 1913.
It showed silent films until the arrival of the talkies in the late 1920s.
It became a ballroom in 1957 and featured performances by acts such as Acker Bilk and Pans People.
It became popular for social dancing events and many met their partners there some 40 years ago.
Over the years, the Rivoli has become a location for film makers, pop videos and TV advertisements.
In the 1980's, pop diva Tina Turner filmed the video for her hit Private Dancer at the Rivoli.
Elton John also filmed there They Call It The Blues and Tracy Ullman Move Over Darling.
Paul McCartney also shot scenes from his film, Give My Regards To Broadstreet, at the ballroom.
Other celebrities have used the venue for photo shoots including: S Club 7, Oasis, Charlotte Church, Kylie Minogue, Vinnie Jones and Westlife.
So now you know...
2 comments:
... and on top of that the Rivoli is a great place to dance! I have had many great nights out there and what a wonderful floor it has!
One plea though - can the Christmas do be moved to two weeks before Christmas - the last weekend is my big brother's birthday and I always watch him play a game of rugby and then he helps me sink a few pints in the evening (it scares the locals!)
Christine
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I agree it is a great place to dance. I went there a few weeks ago for the first time and had a really good night. It is a lovely venue and will definitely go again
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