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Shaftesbury Avenue. W1D 5AY

Palace Theatre

4.6 · 10.4k Google reviews Box office closed · opens monday 10am

Palace Theatre (or Palace Theater) may refer to:

0330 333 4813 Open in Google Maps

Photos via Google. Attributions: Tony Perreira, Heydar, Brad Lewis, Cynthia Liu

Current attached shows

1

Google rating

4.6 ★ (10.4k)

Venue info

Palace Theatre je londýnský divadelní sál, o kterém pravidelně informuje web British Theatre. Než se vydáte za kulturou, prohlédněte si program nadcházejících představení, praktické informace o návštěvě divadla i tipy pro nákup vstupenek. Palace Theatre poprvé otevřelo své brány v lednu 1891 s ambicí stát se domovskou scénou anglické opery. Původně neslo název The Royal English Opera House a jeho první dvě inscenace – Ivanhoe a La Basoche – sklidily velký úspěch. Bohužel však nebyla připravena žádná další díla, která by zaplnila repertoár. Budova byla o rok později prodána, přestavěna na velkolepý hudební sál a přejmenována na Palace Theatre of Varieties. V roce 1904 divadlo opět změnilo majitele a nový manažer Alfred Butt se zaměřil na pestrý estrádní program, v němž nechyběly tanečnice ani filmové projekce, které zde probíhaly již od roku 1897. V roce 1911 se název zkrátil na dnešní Palace Theatre a budova se v průběhu 20. století stala svědkem mnoha nezapomenutelných představení. Roku 1922 zde hostovali slavní bratři Marxové s výběrem svých čísel z Broadwaye. Muzikálová komedie No, No, Nanette se v roce 1925 dočkala úctyhodných 665 repríz. Mezi další hity této éry patří Princess Charming (1926), The Girl Friend (1927) či Gay Divorce (1933), což byl zároveň poslední muzikál, v němž na divadelních prknech zazářil Fred Astaire. Éra muzikálových triumfů pokračovala i později: v roce 1961 měl premiéru The Sound of Music (2 385 repríz), následovaly Jesus Christ Superstar (1972–1980) a legendární Bídníci (Les Misérables). Ti se zde hráli neuvěřitelných 19 let, než se v roce 1985 přestěhovali do Queen’s Theatre. Z novější historie stojí za zmínku úspěšné tituly jako The Woman in White (2004–2006), Spamalot (2006–2009) nebo Priscilla Queen of the Desert (2009–2011). The Commitments (od 27. září 2013)Derren Brown: Infamous (24. června 2013 – 17. srpna 2013)Singin’ in the Rain (4. února 2012 – 8. června 2013)Priscilla Queen of the Desert (14. března 2009 – 31. prosince 2011)Monty Python's Spamalot (30. září 2006 – 3. ledna 2009)The Woman in White (15. září 2004 – 25. února 2006) Parkoviště NCP Upper St Martin’s Lane. Chinatown a Soho (v rámci slevového systému Q-Park). MasterPark Chinatown. V hledišti jsou k dispozici místa pro vozíčkáře a sedadla umožňující snadný přesun. Upravená toaleta se nachází přímo u vchodu do divadla. PŘEDSTAVENÍ S ASISTENCÍ:Je k dispozici vybavení pro lidi se sluchovým postižením? V celém sále je k dispozici infračervený systém pro zesílení zvuku. Je povolen vstup s vodicími nebo asistenčními psy? Asistenční psi mají vstup do sálu povolen. Personál divadla nabízí také možnost hlídání psa během představení. Pro bližší informace prosím kontaktujte přímo divadlo. Nejoceňovanější činoherní hra všech dob přivádí příběh Harryho Pottera na jeviště Palace Theatre. Děj se odehrává 19 let po bitvě o Bradavice: sledujte Harryho, dnes přepracovaného úředníka Ministerstva kouzel, a jeho syna Albuse na mimořádném novém dobrodružství. Londýnská inscenace je jediná na světě uváděná v původním dvoudílném formátu. Držitel 9 cen Olivier a 6 cen Tony. Získejte jako první přístup k nejlepším vstupenkám, exkluzivním nabídkám a nejčerstvějším novinkám z West Endu. Z odběru se můžete kdykoli odhlásit. Zásady ochrany osobních údajů

History

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)


Box office hours

Box office closed · opens monday 10am

  • Monday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • 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

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

Palace Theatre seating plan

Accessibility

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.

Shows currently at this venue

Previous productions

What visitors say

4.0 · 2 months ago
I finally got tickets to see Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (Parts 1 & 2) after wanting to go for years, so I was really excited to see what the hype was about. Entry was straightforward: bag checks, a quick scan, tickets shown, then you’re in. The first thing you see is the merch store with show-exclusive items. I grabbed a couple of key rings as souvenirs (something I always do), a bit pricey at around £20 for two and a bag, but expected for theatre merch. They also sell a programme book for £5 with cast info and behind-the-scenes bits, which is actually pretty worth it. The bar area was classy too, and the staff were really friendly and fun. One downside: the seats are tight. I’m not a big guy and still felt cramped 😂 But once the show started, the acting was so good that I honestly forgot about it most of the time. There were a few small things that broke immersion though. Early on, the Sorting Hat actor accidentally said “Gryffindor” instead of “Slytherin,” which confused the whole audience. There was also an unexpected 10-20 minute technical pause that wasn’t the intermission, which disrupted the flow a bit. And Hagrid’s portrayal felt slightly off at times (plus him adjusting his beard mid-scene was unintentionally funny 😂). That said, a lot of the performances were amazing, especially Scorpius, Albus, Snape, and Moaning Myrtle. Scorpius in particular stole the show for me, giving total Matt Smith/Doctor Who energy. Overall, despite a few hiccups and the cramped seating, the staff were great and the production quality and acting were fantastic. I’d definitely recommend seeing both parts in one day if you can. It’s a long day, but totally worth it.
— AZNJonathon
5.0 · a month ago
If you haven't seen Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, I highly recommend taking the time to do so. Not in New York, not in Hamburg — but in London. Only there will you get the full experience. It’s such a great piece. Even the theatre itself feels magical. Go and watch it now. Later this year, it will apparently change and you’ll only be able to see the shorter version. So do it now while you still can. You won’t regret it.
— ALDO NÄF
5.0 · a month ago
I've watched the Harry Potter play and it was just amazing - best performance I've ever seen in my life. The building is magnificent as well, but indeed, not the most comfortable one. I got my tickets to the Grand Circle E12 for 70 quids, and it was great I can highly recommend!
— Viktor Lakatos
5.0 · 3 months ago
An exquisite theatre where we watched "Harry Potter and The Cursed Child" - stunning choreography and set design throughout, with some incredible cliffhangers at every part of the story. The show is broken into 4 parts over 2 shows - each show having an intermission in the middle. Epic story, breathtaking visuals and very talented acting from all! Ron was super funny to watch on the stage 😉 Some feedback is around the pricing of the merchandise - I wish it was not so expensive and more affordable for families. The ticket prices are already around £100 or more per ticket! Would be helpful if pricing was more family friendly, rather then profit focused. Another area of feedback is to allow for birthday announcements - no system for this currently. Otherwise, a wonderful experience for the whole family. P.S. The dementors are super realistic and scary!
— Janak Rajani

Reviews sourced from Google Maps.

Live venue listings

REVIEW: Harry Potter And The Cursed Child, Palace Theatre ✭✭✭✭✭

28 July 2016

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REVIEW: Kings Of Broadway, Palace Theatre ✭✭✭

30 November 2015

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REVIEW: The Three Little Pigs, Palace Theatre ✭✭✭✭

6 August 2015

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REVIEW: A Little Night Music Concert, Palace Theatre ✭✭✭✭

27 January 2015

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REVIEW: The Commitments, Palace Theatre. ✭✭✭

8 October 2013

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Frequently asked questions

What's on at Palace Theatre?

The current production at Palace Theatre is Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Parts One and Two. Browse and book tickets directly through British Theatre.

What's the nearest tube station to Palace Theatre?

The nearest tube station is Waterloo.

Where is Palace Theatre?

Palace Theatre is located at Shaftesbury Avenue. W1D 5AY.

How can I contact Palace Theatre?

You can call Palace Theatre on 0330 333 4813. For tickets and bookings, please use British Theatre to secure the best seats.

What are the box office hours at Palace Theatre?

The Palace Theatre box office (ticket desk) operates: Monday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Saturday: Closed; Sunday: Closed. Right now the box office is closed · opens monday 10am. The theatre itself opens around 45 minutes before curtain-up — and you can book online any time through British Theatre.

Is Palace Theatre accessible?

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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