Victoria Palace Theatre

Venue info

Het Victoria Palace Theatre is een bekende theaterlocatie in Londen en wordt belicht op British Theatre. Ontdek de nieuwste voorstellingen, praktische bezoekersinformatie en tips voor het boeken van tickets voordat u uw bezoek plant. Het Victoria Palace Theatre begon ooit als een bescheiden concertzaal boven het Royal Standard Hotel (gebouwd in 1832). In 1850 werd het pand uitgebreid en herdoopt tot Moy’s Music Hall, maar die naam hield niet lang stand; in 1863 stond het bekend als de Royal Standard Music Hall. Na twee grondige verbouwingen waarbij het pand volledig werd gesloopt en herbouwd (in 1886 en 1910), opende het de deuren onder de huidige naam: The Victoria Palace, met een programma vol variété en revues. Vanwege deze wortels in de music hall-traditie werd er aanvankelijk wisselend gereageerd toen het theater een serieuzere koers probeerde te varen. Een treffend voorbeeld is het patriottische stuk Young England, dat door critici zo de grond in werd geboord dat het uitgroeide tot een ware culthit. Een terugkeer naar de revue bleek commercieel een slimme zet, met successen als Me and My Girl (1937), The Crazy Ones (een reeks komische revues tussen 1947 en 1962) en de Black and White Minstrel Show. Ook musicals bleken een schot in de roos voor het theater; zo draaide The Buddy Holly Story er maar liefst 13 jaar, voordat de productie in 1995 verhuisde naar het Strand Theatre. Deze succesvolle lijn is in de 21e eeuw onverminderd doorgezet met grote namen als Fame, Grease en de wereldpremière van Billy Elliot. Billy Elliot (11 mei 2005 – 8 april 2016)Tonight's the Night (7 november 2003 - 9 oktober 2004)Grease (2 oktober 2002 - 6 september 2003)Kiss Me, Kate (30 augustus 2001 - 24 augustus 2002)Fame - The Musical (3 oktober 2000 - 8 september 2001) Buslijnen 7, 11, 211, 36, 24, 38, 73, 511 (Victoria Bus Station - 100 meter) MasterPark Cumberland Street, Pimlico (onderdeel van het Q-Park netwerk) Er zijn rolstoelplaatsen beschikbaar en transfers zijn mogelijk. Er is een aangepast toilet aanwezig bij de ingang (toegankelijk met een RADAR-sleutel). TOEGANKELIJKE VOORSTELLINGEN:Zijn er voorzieningen voor slechthorenden? Er is een infraroodsysteem in de hele zaal aanwezig. Er zijn ook voorstellingen met audiobeschrijving beschikbaar. Zijn blindengeleidehonden en/of hulphonden toegestaan? Assistentiehonden zijn welkom in de zaal. Medewerkers kunnen eventueel op uw hond passen tijdens de voorstelling. Neem rechtstreeks contact op met het theater voor meer informatie. Lin-Manuel Miranda’s baanbrekende musical vertelt het verhaal van de Amerikaanse ‘Founding Father’ Alexander Hamilton aan de hand van hiphop, R&B en klassiek Broadway-spektakel. Met maar liefst 11 Tony Awards, 7 Olivier Awards en de Pulitzer Prize op zak blijft Hamilton het musicaltheater opnieuw uitvinden in het Victoria Palace Theatre in Londen. Wees er als eerste bij voor de beste tickets, exclusieve aanbiedingen en het laatste nieuws uit West End. U kunt zich op elk gewenst moment afmelden. Privacybeleid

History

The Victoria Palace Theatre began as a small concert room above the Royal Standard Hotel (built 1832). In 1850, the building was expanded and the room became Moy’s Music Hall. This moniker didn’t last long, and by 1863 it was called the Royal Standard Music Hall. The building saw subsequently demolished and rebuilt twice (1886 and 1910), with the new name of The Victoria Palace, presenting varieties and revues.

The music hall roots of the venue led to a mixed response when the theatre attempted to move towards a more mature output. For example, a patriotic play called Young England was so poorly received critically that it became a cult hit.

A return to revue proved more profitable, with productions such as Me and My Girl (1937), The Crazy Ones (a series of comedy revues 1947-1962), and the Black and White Minstrel Show (which played through the 1960s to 1972). Musicals also proved to be successful for the theatre, with The Buddy Holly Story running for 13 years (transferring to the Strand Theatre in 1995).

This trend has continued into the 21st Century, with Fame, Grease, and the premiere of Billy Elliot.

Past performances

Billy Elliot (11 May 2005 – 8 April 2016)
Tonight's the Night (7 November 2003 - 9 October 2004)
Grease (2 October 2002 - 6 September 2003)
Kiss Me, Kate (30 August 2001 - 24 August 2002)
Fame - The Musical (3 October 2000 - 8 September 2001)

Box office hours

Box office closed · opens 4:30pm

Monday: 4:30 – 7:45 PM
Tuesday: 4:30 – 7:45 PM
Wednesday: 4:30 – 7:45 PM
Thursday: 12:30 – 7:45 PM
Friday: 4:30 – 7:45 PM
Saturday: 12:30 – 7:45 PM
Sunday: Closed

These are the box office (ticket desk) hours supplied by Google. The theatre itself opens around 45 minutes before curtain-up — always check your ticket for the performance start time. You can book online any time through British Theatre.

Transport

Tube

Victoria

Train

Victoria

Bus

7, 11, 211, 36, 24, 38, 73, 511 (Victoria Bus Station - 100m)

Parking

MasterPark Cumberland Street. Pimlico (Q Park scheme)

Seating plan

Accessibility

Wheelchair Access

Wheelchair spaces and transfers available.

Are there adapted toilets?

An adapted toilet is available inside the entrance (RADAR key).

Assisted Performances

Are there facilities for the hard-of-hearing?

There is an infrared system working throughout the auditorium. Audio described performances available.

Are guide dogs and/or hearing dogs permitted?

Access dogs are allowed inside the auditorium. Staff dog-sitting available.

Please contact the theatre directly for further information.

What visitors say

5.0 · a month ago

Beautiful venue, amazingly friendly and helpful staff. Interior layout not entirely wheelchair friendly, but we expect that with older buildings. We needed wheelchair access, which was at the side of the building, so a member of staff grabbed her umbrella and walked us round there in the rain, and seemed happy to do it. If course, it helps that the show was Hamilton - absolutely wonderful!

— Keith Young

5.0 · a month ago

I saw Hamilton here in February 2026. Upon arrival for the show someone was in our seats, and the staff present gladly helped sort the situation so we could take a seat before the show started. Comfortable seating in the stalls (I'm 6'3"). I appreciate the free cups of water that are available. I didn't wanna miss my shot for that. If you are young, scrappy and hungry, there is a cool selection of food to eat too. When I told people of my experience here they said it must be nice. The venue is kept in good condition, and amazing sounds for the play overall.

— Jahi Johnson

5.0 · 3 months ago

The theatre is beautiful and the staff are wonderful. They saw immediately that I had mobility issues and escorted me into the theatre, orientated me and then told me to ask of i needed anything. Hamilton was of course excellent Alex Sawyer is one of the best Hamiltons. The merchandise is very pricy, but the drinks at least were reasonable.

— leanne ray

4.0 · 4 months ago

We had an excellent experience when going to see Hamilton at the Victoria Palace theatre. Our seats were at the back of the Royal Circle - and had abundant leg room and easy access to the toilets if needed. While the stage wasn’t obstructed, the balcony above was in our field of view, and not every member of our party appreciated that. However, given how comfortable the seating was, I felt we had great value for the location we were in. The show was excellent and the staff were helpful and communicated well before we arrived and at the theatre. It was interesting to see how the audience reacted, having seen the show in Canada, the US and now the UK. The UK audience was definitely the least reactive to key moments in the show, compared to when I saw it both times in North America, though, as expected, they responded with great enthusiasm to the role of the king (who, of course, provides great comedy to the show). Overall, an excellent experience. Note: theatre does lack accessibility.

— Alyssa Becker

Reviews sourced from Google Maps.

Live venue listings

REVIEW: Hamilton, Victoria Palace Theatre ✭✭✭✭✭

24 December 2017

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Frequently asked questions

What's on at Victoria Palace Theatre?

The current production at Victoria Palace Theatre is Hamilton. Browse and book tickets directly through British Theatre.

What's the nearest tube station to Victoria Palace Theatre?

The nearest tube station is Victoria.

Where is Victoria Palace Theatre?

Victoria Palace Theatre is located at Victoria Street, London, SW1E 5EA.

How can I contact Victoria Palace Theatre?

You can call Victoria Palace Theatre on 0344 482 5151. For tickets and bookings, please use British Theatre to secure the best seats.

What are the box office hours at Victoria Palace Theatre?

The Victoria Palace Theatre box office (ticket desk) operates: Monday: 4:30 – 7:45 PM; Tuesday: 4:30 – 7:45 PM; Wednesday: 4:30 – 7:45 PM; Thursday: 12:30 – 7:45 PM; Friday: 4:30 – 7:45 PM; Saturday: 12:30 – 7:45 PM; Sunday: Closed. Right now the box office is closed · opens 4:30pm. The theatre itself opens around 45 minutes before curtain-up — and you can book online any time through British Theatre.

Is Victoria Palace Theatre accessible?

Victoria Palace Theatre offers wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, wheelchair-accessible toilets. Please contact the venue directly if you have specific access requirements.

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