fbe National EXCLUSIVE - Up Close and personal with Simon Thomas - Executive Chairman of London Hippodrome

from £45.00

Date: Thursday, 21 May 2026
Time: 17:00 - 20:30
Location: The Hippodrome Casino
Leicester SquareLondon, England, WC2H 7JHUnited Kingdom (map)

Join FBE for an exclusive evening at the Hippodrome Casino - the UK's largest casino and one of London's most remarkable buildings. fbe CEO and National Chair David Jones will interview The Hippodrome’s Executive Chairman Simon Thomas live on stage, covering the Hippodrome's extraordinary history, its £45 million transformation from derelict Victorian theatre to West End landmark, and what it takes to run one of London's most visited destinations today.

Guests will enjoy complimentary welcome drinks, an exclusive building tour and a first drink on the spectacular rooftop terrace - all included in the ticket price.

Times:5pm -5.30pm: Drinks in Alma’s room

5.30pm - 6.30pm: Hippodrome history, property/business talk and Q&A

6.30pm - 7:15pm: Tour of the Hippodrome ending up on the rooftop at 7.15pm (first drink included)

* Dinner — 20% off at Heliot Steak House or Chop Chop Chinese for attendees

This event will be supporting fbe’s chosen charity, The Feathers Association

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Date: Thursday, 21 May 2026
Time: 17:00 - 20:30
Location: The Hippodrome Casino
Leicester SquareLondon, England, WC2H 7JHUnited Kingdom (map)

Join FBE for an exclusive evening at the Hippodrome Casino - the UK's largest casino and one of London's most remarkable buildings. fbe CEO and National Chair David Jones will interview The Hippodrome’s Executive Chairman Simon Thomas live on stage, covering the Hippodrome's extraordinary history, its £45 million transformation from derelict Victorian theatre to West End landmark, and what it takes to run one of London's most visited destinations today.

Guests will enjoy complimentary welcome drinks, an exclusive building tour and a first drink on the spectacular rooftop terrace - all included in the ticket price.

Times:5pm -5.30pm: Drinks in Alma’s room

5.30pm - 6.30pm: Hippodrome history, property/business talk and Q&A

6.30pm - 7:15pm: Tour of the Hippodrome ending up on the rooftop at 7.15pm (first drink included)

* Dinner — 20% off at Heliot Steak House or Chop Chop Chinese for attendees

This event will be supporting fbe’s chosen charity, The Feathers Association