Old Stoic Dinner & AGM

Thursday 10 November, 7pm

About the event

The Hippodrome, Cranbourn St, Leicester Square, London WC2H 7JH

All Old Stoics are warmly invited to attend the Old Stoic Dinner & AGM at the Hippodrome Casino, on Leicester Square, for an evening of fine dining and entertainment. The evening will begin with a champagne reception in the Helliot Lounge, followed by a three course dinner in the Matcham Theatre, a sumptuous space behind the theatre curtains. This is the only event of the year that we put on just for Old Stoics.

Cabaret acts will punctuate the evening, with entertainment from Old Stoic performers. After Dinner, guests will be able to explore the delights of the Casino.

Tickets £65.00

£45 for those who left in 2009 or after.

Dress Code: Black Tie

Click here to view the Guest List.

To book tickets please telephone Caroline Whitlock on 01280 818349 or send a cheque made payable to Old Stoic Society to Old Stoic Office, Stowe School, Buckingham, MK18 5EH

Please inform Caroline Whitlock if you have any special dietary requirements or access concerns.

The Hippodrome was built by renowned theatre architect Frank Matcham and opened in 1900 as home to a circus variety theatre. It was famed for having a 100,000 gallon tank in which polar bears and sea lions would swim. Harry Houdini performed there and the venue staged the country’s first ever performance of Swan Lake.

In the 1950s the Hippodrome was transformed into the legendary Talk of the Town, and featured a host of major stars from throughout the world including Shirley Bassey, Judy Garland, Sammy Davis Jr, The Jackson 5 and Tom Jones.

After various different reincarnations, including a nightclub under the management of Peter Stringfellow, in 2008 the venue returned to its roots as a circus venue for burlesque cabaret La Clique, which closed in June 2009, after which it opened as a Casino and has proved extremely popular.