The West End comes to Bristol here. The theatre is large enough to house big national productions - touring musicals, ballet and opera. Locally-produced shows are staged here too, such as pantomime and the Bristol Gang Show. The Hippodrome has a colourful touch of Art Nouveau about its frontage. Built in 1912, it was the last major work of prolific theatre architect Frank Matcham. Part has been adapted into the Cast bar cafe.