Palace Theatre

The Palace Theatre, in London

The Palace Theatre is one of the numerous theatres of the London West End, on the great Shaftesbury Avenue. The London audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this majestic building, a witness of the great theatrical tradition of the capital, designed by the architect Thomas Edward Collcutt.

The great theatre of Shaftesbury Avenue

Here is one of the numerous theatres that make the renown of the Soho district, and more particularly of Shaftesbury Avenue, one of the great arteries of the West End and the epicentre of London theatres. Designed by the architect Thomas Edward Collcutt at the end of the nineteenth century, this great and majestic building was intended from the start for show. Its imposing façade, in brick and stone, richly adorned and endowed with turrets, makes it one of the most recognisable theatres of London. Over its long history, the hall has hosted operas, music halls and, above all, the great musicals that make the glory of the West End, attracting an audience come from all over the world. The London West End, like Broadway in New York, is one of the two greatest stages of world commercial theatre, and buildings like this one are its prestigious settings. A witness of the great theatrical tradition of London, the Palace Theatre is a fine stop of the discovery of the town.

What to see

You admire one of the most recognisable theatres of the West End, on Shaftesbury Avenue, designed at the end of the nineteenth century by the architect Thomas Edward Collcutt, with an imposing brick and stone façade adorned with turrets, which hosts the great musicals making the glory of the West End, one of the greatest stages of world theatre with Broadway. The Palace Theatre is a witness of the theatrical tradition of London. It is a stop to be discovered, to be explored on foot.

Practical information

The Palace Theatre lies on Shaftesbury Avenue, in the heart of the West End, in London, reachable on foot and by public transport. You admire its façade from the street; the shows follow their own programme and hours, which vary. It is best to check the agenda before coming.

What is the Palace Theatre in London?

One of the most recognisable theatres of the West End, on Shaftesbury Avenue, designed at the end of the nineteenth century by the architect Thomas Edward Collcutt; with an imposing brick and stone façade adorned with turrets, it hosts the great musicals that make the glory of the West End.

Where is the Palace Theatre in London?

On Shaftesbury Avenue, in the heart of the West End, in London, in the United Kingdom.