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Victoria Street, London, SW1E 5EA

Victoria Palace Theatre

4.7 · 5.9k Google reviews Box office closed · opens 4:30pm

The Victoria Palace Theatre is a West End theatre in Victoria Street, in the City of Westminster. The theatre was designed by Frank Matcham in 1911 and was the last London theatre he designed before his retirement.

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Current attached shows

1

Google rating

4.7 ★ (5.9k)

Venue info

Victoria Palace Theatre är en scen i London som bevakas av British Theatre. Utforska kommande föreställningar, få praktisk information om teatern och tips inför ditt biljettköp så att du är väl förberedd för ditt besök. Victoria Palace Theatre startade som en liten konsertlokal ovanpå Royal Standard Hotel (byggt 1832). År 1850 byggdes huset ut och lokalen blev Moy’s Music Hall. Namnet blev dock kortvarigt och redan 1863 ändrades det till Royal Standard Music Hall. Byggnaden revs och återuppbyggdes sedan i två omgångar (1886 och 1910) under sitt nya namn, The Victoria Palace, med en repertoar som fokuserade på varietéer och revyer. Teaterns rötter inom music hall-traditionen färgade publikens mottagande när man senare försökte satsa på mer seriös dramatik. Ett exempel är den patriotiska pjäsen Young England, som fick så pass usla recensioner att den i stället blev något av en kultklassiker. Att återgå till revyformatet visade sig vara mer lönsamt, med framgångar som Me and My Girl (1937), The Crazy Ones (en serie komedirevuer mellan 1947–1962) och Black and White Minstrel Show (som spelades från 1960-talet fram till 1972). Musikaler har också varit en vinnande formel för teatern; The Buddy Holly Story spelades här i hela 13 år innan den flyttade till Strand Theatre 1995. Trenden har hållit i sig även under 2000-talet med uppsättningar som Fame, Grease och urpremiären av Billy Elliot. Billy Elliot (11 maj 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 augusti 2001 - 24 augusti 2002)Fame - The Musical (3 oktober 2000 - 8 september 2001) Busslinjer 7, 11, 211, 36, 24, 38, 73, 511 (Victoria Bus Station – 100 m) MasterPark Cumberland Street, Pimlico (ansluten till Q-Parks parkeringssystem) Det finns platser för rullstolar samt möjlighet till omplacering från rullstol till teaterstol. En handikappanpassad toalett finns vid entrén (öppnas med RADAR-nyckel). TILLGÄNGLIGHETSANPASSADE FÖRESTÄLLNINGAR:Finns det hjälpmedel för hörselskadade? Det finns ett IR-system som täcker hela salongen. Syntolkade föreställningar erbjuds också. Assistanshundar är välkomna in i salongen. Personalen kan även se efter hunden under föreställningen om så önskas. Vänligen kontakta teatern direkt för ytterligare information. Lin-Manuel Mirandas banbrytande musikal skildrar den amerikanske grundlagsfaderen Alexander Hamiltons liv genom en blandning av hiphop, R&B och klassisk Broadway. Med hela 11 Tony Awards, 7 Olivier Awards och ett Pulitzerpris i ryggen fortsätter Hamilton att revolutionera musikalvärlden på Victoria Palace Theatre. Var först med de bästa biljetterna, exklusiva erbjudanden och de senaste nyheterna från West End. Du kan nu00e4r som helst avsluta din prenumeration. Integritetspolicy

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

Victoria Palace Theatre 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.

Shows currently at this venue

Previous productions

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.

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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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