London: Palace Theatre |
Country: England, United Kingdom City: London Borough: City of Westminster Location: Cambridge Circus / Shaftesbury Avenue Built 1891 as "Royal English Opera House" by T. E. Colcutt, G. H. Holloway, and J. G. Buckle for Richard D'Oyly Carte (who also controlled most of the planning and construction process). Stage machinery by Walter Dando (relics of the original machinery are still to be found in the theatre). Opened 31 Jan 1891 with Arthur Sullivan's opera "Ivanhoe". 1892 converted into a variety theatre by Walter Emden, subsequently renamed "Palace Theatre of Varieties". Subsequently used for variety and ballet performances (including famous dancers, e. g. Pavlova and Nijinsky). 1908 rebuilding of amphitheatre by F. Emblin-Walker. In the 1910s and 1920s, used for revues and musicals, and as a cinema. After World War II, used for muscial performances and as a guest venue for drama and ballet performances. In the 1950s removal of exterior decoration. 1989 façade restoration by Jaques Muir and Partners. Currently used for major musical productions. 1404 seats. Notable world premieres:
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Front Text: "The Palace-Cambridge Circus. London." Type: Undivided Back Size: Classic Not sent. |
Front Text: "The Place-Cambridge Circus. London." Type: Undivided Back Size: Classic Sent: from London to Mademoiselle Gisleberte Belenfant, Château de Trizay (France), 1902 |
Front Text: "Palace Theatre"; sign: "Arthur Roberts" Handwritten Reverse Text: dated 10 Aug 1913 Type: Divided Back Size: Classic Not sent. |
Front Text: sign: "Jesus Christ Superstar" Reverse Text: "The Palace Theatre. Opened as The Royal English Opera House, 1891. Architects: T. E. Collcutt and G. M. Holloway. Beacme the Palace Theatre of Varieties, 1892 and The Palace-Theatre, 1911." Publisher: Arts Council of Great Britan; 1974 Size: Modern Not sent. |
Front Text: "The Palace Theatre, London", signed: N. Charlesworth 1991 Reverse Text: "Drawn by Nicholas Charlesworth" Publisher: The Badger Press, Westbury; Vaudeville Postcards Size: Modern Not sent. |
Front Text: "London, Palace Theatre"; signs: "A Cameron Mackintosh presentation, adapted & directed by Trevor Nunn & John Caird - Les Misérables - Palace" Reverse Text: "Palace Theatre, London - Originally designed for Richard Doyley Carte [sic!] as an English Opera House, this opulent late Victorian theatre retains much of its original style and has been home to several succesful musicals." Publisher: Capital Cards; 31-04-044 Size: 12.9 x 19.0 cm Not sent. |
Front Text: marquee: advertising the play "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" Publisher: PlayhouseArthouse / Etsy Type: Blank Back Size: Modern Not sent. |
Front Text: "Palace Theatre, London" Publisher: Ice Cream at the Interval / Etsy; 2021 Size: Modern Not sent. |
For more images of this theatre, see "The Theatres of London" and London: Various Theatres. Permanent link: https://www.andreas-praefcke.de/carthalia/id/1120 |