Palace Theatre, West End theatre in Cambridge Circus, City of Westminster, United Kingdom.
The Palace Theatre features a prominent red-brick facade and contains 1,400 seats across multiple levels within its Victorian architectural design.
Richard D'Oyly Carte commissioned the theatre in the late 1880s, opening in January 1891 with Arthur Sullivan's opera Ivanhoe running for 160 performances.
The theatre hosted the first Royal Variety Performance in Britain in 1912, establishing a tradition that continues throughout the British entertainment industry.
The Palace Theatre stands at the intersection of Shaftesbury Avenue and Charing Cross Road, with multiple public transportation options within walking distance.
Since 2016, the theatre presents Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, transforming the entire building into an immersive magical environment.
Location: City of Westminster
Inception: 1891
Architects: Thomas Edward Collcutt
Official opening: January 1891
Capacity: 1400
Address: 109-113 Shaftesbury Avenue, Cambridge Circus, London, Westminster, W1D 8AY, England
Website: http://palacetheatrelondon.org
GPS coordinates: 51.51320,-0.12947
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:07
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