I certainly remember the Tivoli, but this interior vanished in one of a couple of makeovers when GU took over: When it was demolished in 1965, the interior was Moderne / Deco – typical deco fountains and glass trough lighting: The Roof Garden remained untouched – lattice and trellis; it had been closed for years and was reopened for a Royal Ballet film – Fonteyn / Nureyev.. Both were built as live theatres, with live shows playing simultaneously in the Roof Garden and Tivoli – it must have really been something in full operation: My understanding is that the main stage was very large and well equipped for the day. It was bought by BCC and demolished.. and it went without a whimper or complaint… appalling….
GU also had the Odeon in Queen St at the same time:
I certainly remember the Tivoli, but this interior vanished in one of a couple of makeovers when GU took over: When it was demolished in 1965, the interior was Moderne / Deco – typical deco fountains and glass trough lighting: The Roof Garden remained untouched – lattice and trellis; it had been closed for years and was reopened for a Royal Ballet film – Fonteyn / Nureyev.. Both were built as live theatres, with live shows playing simultaneously in the Roof Garden and Tivoli – it must have really been something in full operation: My understanding is that the main stage was very large and well equipped for the day. It was bought by BCC and demolished.. and it went without a whimper or complaint… appalling…. GU also had the Odeon in Queen St at the same time: