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Shaftesbury Avenue. W1D 5AY

Palace Theatre

1,400 seats; Cloakroom; Air Conditioning; VIP Services; Bars

History of Palace Theatre

The Palace Theatre opened in January 1891 with the intention of being a home for English Grand Opera. Originally titled The Royal English Opera house, its first two productions (Ivanhoe and La Basoche) were successes, but there were no other works ready to fill the theatre. It was sold a year later, converted into a grand musical hall and renamed the Palace Theatre of Varieties. The theatre changed hands again in 1904 and new manager Alfred Butt emphasized a variety line-up, including dancing girls and film screenings (which began in 1897). In 1911, the theatres title was altered to The Palace Theatre, and saw memorable performance throughout the rest of the 20th Century. In 1922, the theatre played host to the famous comedy group The Marx Brothers, who performed selections from their shows on Broadway. The musical comedy No, No, Nanette opened in 1925 and ran for 665 performances. Other shows of this era include Princess Charming (1926), The Girl Friend (1927) and Gay Divorce (1933); Fred Astaire’s final stage musical. These musical successes would continue with The Sound of Music (opening in 1961 and running for 2,385 performances), Jesus Christ Superstar (1972-80), and Les Miserables (1985), which ran for 19 years before transferring to the Queens Theatre. Recent and popular productions include The Woman in White (2004-06), Spamalot (2006-09), and Priscilla Queen of the Desert (2009-11).

Past performances

The Commitments (27 September 2013 -)
Derren Brown's Infamous (24 June 2013 – 17 August 2013)
Singin’ in the Rain (4 February 2012 – 8 June 2013)
Priscilla Queen of the Desert (14 March 2009 – 31 December 2011)
Monty Python's Spamalot (30 September 2006 – 3 January 2009)
The Woman in White (15 September 2004 – 25 February 2006)

Past performances

The Commitments (27 September 2013 -)
Derren Brown's Infamous (24 June 2013 – 17 August 2013)
Singin’ in the Rain (4 February 2012 – 8 June 2013)
Priscilla Queen of the Desert (14 March 2009 – 31 December 2011)
Monty Python's Spamalot (30 September 2006 – 3 January 2009)
The Woman in White (15 September 2004 – 25 February 2006)

Past performances

The Commitments (27 September 2013 -)
Derren Brown's Infamous (24 June 2013 – 17 August 2013)
Singin’ in the Rain (4 February 2012 – 8 June 2013)
Priscilla Queen of the Desert (14 March 2009 – 31 December 2011)
Monty Python's Spamalot (30 September 2006 – 3 January 2009)
The Woman in White (15 September 2004 – 25 February 2006)

Venue address

Shaftesbury Avenue. W1D 5AY

Venue address

Shaftesbury Avenue. W1D 5AY

Venue address

Shaftesbury Avenue. W1D 5AY

How to get there

Metro

Waterloo

Train

Waterloo

Bus

14, 19, 24, 29, 38, 40, 176

Parking:

NCP Upper St Martin’s Lane. Chinatown, Soho (Q Park Scheme). MasterPark Chinatown.

How to get there

Metro

Waterloo

Train

Waterloo

Bus

14, 19, 24, 29, 38, 40, 176

Parking:

NCP Upper St Martin’s Lane. Chinatown, Soho (Q Park Scheme). MasterPark Chinatown.

How to get there

Metro

Waterloo

Train

Waterloo

Bus

14, 19, 24, 29, 38, 40, 176

Parking:

NCP Upper St Martin’s Lane. Chinatown, Soho (Q Park Scheme). MasterPark Chinatown.

Seating plan

Seating plan

Seating plan

Access

WHEELCHAIR ACCESS:

Wheelchair spaces and transfer seats available.

Are there adapted toilets?

An adapted toilet is available by the entrance to the theatre.

ASSISTED PERFORMANCES:Are there facilities for the hard-of-hearing?

There is an infrared system working throughout the auditorium.

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.

Access

WHEELCHAIR ACCESS:

Wheelchair spaces and transfer seats available.

Are there adapted toilets?

An adapted toilet is available by the entrance to the theatre.

ASSISTED PERFORMANCES:Are there facilities for the hard-of-hearing?

There is an infrared system working throughout the auditorium.

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.

Access

WHEELCHAIR ACCESS:

Wheelchair spaces and transfer seats available.

Are there adapted toilets?

An adapted toilet is available by the entrance to the theatre.

ASSISTED PERFORMANCES:Are there facilities for the hard-of-hearing?

There is an infrared system working throughout the auditorium.

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.

Box office

Box office

Box office

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The BritishTheatre.com website was created to celebrate the rich and diverse theatrical culture of the United Kingdom. Our mission is to provide the latest UK theatre news, West End reviews, and insights into both regional theatre and London theatre tickets, ensuring enthusiasts can stay up to date with everything from the biggest West End musicals to cutting-edge fringe theatre. We are passionate about encouraging and nurturing the performing arts in all their forms.

The spirit of theatre is alive and thriving, and BritishTheatre.com is at the forefront of delivering timely, authoritative news and information to theatre lovers. Our dedicated team of theatre journalists and critics works tirelessly to cover every production and event, making it easy for you to access the latest reviews and book London theatre tickets for must-see shows.