Victoria Palace Theatre, Grade II* listed theatre in Victoria district, London, United Kingdom
The Victoria Palace Theatre stands along Victoria Street with a multi-story white stone facade, topped by a central dome and a golden ballerina figure. Large windows and balconies punctuate the symmetrical exterior, while inside a grand auditorium features multiple tiers and ornate ceiling and wall decorations.
Frank Matcham designed the building as his final project before retiring, replacing an earlier music hall on the same site in 1911. The first BBC radio broadcast from a theatre took place here in 1939 during a performance of Me and My Girl.
The theatre presented the first live BBC performance broadcast in 1939 with 'Me and My Girl', allowing radio listeners to participate in singing popular musical numbers.
The box office opens two and a half hours before each performance for ticket sales and is located directly on Victoria Street SW1E 5EA. The entrance sits near Victoria Station, making it easy to reach by public transport.
A golden statue of ballerina Anna Pavlova stands on the building's dome, replacing the original figure removed for protection during World War II. The statue honors the dancer's close connection to the house, where she performed often.
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