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Address:
Victoria Palace Theatre
Victoria Street
SW1E 5EA
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Victoria Palace Theatre
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Victoria
Victoria Palace Theatre History
The Victoria Palace Theatre is a theatre in Victoria Street, London,
England.
Location
Situated opposite Victoria Station, it was designed by Frank Matcham
and opened in 1911 on the site of two music hall buildings from the
second half of the 19th century which had both been demolished. Under
impresario Alfred Butt, the Victoria Palace Theatre continued the
musical tradition of the place by presenting mainly varieties and
revues.
Characteristics
The domed auditorium seats 1,550 people. A sliding roof helps ventilate
the auditorium during the intervals, which was a novelty feature in the
days of heavy smoking during performances.
Memorable productions
1930: The Chelsea Follies, starring Jimmy Nervo and Teddy Knox
1934: Young England, a patriotic play by Walter Reynolds
1937: Me and My Girl, starring Lupino Lane
1947-1962: shows by The Crazy Gang
1962: The Black and White Minstrel Show
1978: Annie
1982: Windy City (based on The Front Page by Ben Hecht and Charles
MacArthur)
1982: The Little Foxes, a drama by Lillian Hellman, starring Elizabeth
Taylor in her London stage debut
1986: Charlie Girl, starring Cyd Charisse
1987: High Society (adapted from the 1956 movie, with music and lyrics
by Cole Porter), starring Natasha Richardson and Stephen Rea
1989-1995: Buddy (based on the life of Buddy Holly)
2002: Kiss Me, Kate by Cole Porter
2003: Tonight''s the Night (based on the songs of Rod Stewart)
2005: Billy Elliot (based on the original screenplay by Lee Hall, with
music by Elton John)
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