Palace Theatre [London]
Palace Theatre
Theatre building in London, United Kingdom, opened in 1888
theater in City of Westminster, Verenigd Koninkrijk
D'Oyly Carte Opera House
No heritage stage machinery Recommended for their architectural beauty are the “Palace Theatre” (1891) …
109-113 Shaftesbury Avenue, Cambridge Circus, London, Westminster, W1D 8AY, England
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.