Palace Theatre
109-113 Shaftesbury Avenue, London, W1D 5AY
Palace Theatre Tickets
Harry Potter And The Cursed Child
Palace Theatre
4.6 81 reviews 4.6 81 reviews Tickets from £34.00Rediscover the Wizarding World 19 years after the epic Battle of Hogwarts with the multi-award-winning production, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Jampacked with spectacular spells, embark on a mind-blowing race through time with one of London's most popular plays!
- Booking until: Sunday, 15 February 2026
- Playing at: Palace Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 15 February 2026
Palace Theatre Facilities
- Bar
- Disabled toilets
- Infrared hearing loop
- Member of Q-Park scheme
- Toilets
- Wheelchair/scooter access
Palace Theatre Access Tickets
Disabled theatregoers and their carers can get discount tickets. Please phone the Palace Theatre access line on 0330 333 4815.
Palace Theatre Location
Travel Information
Nearest Tube station
- Leicester Square
- Covent Garden
Nearest Rail Station
- Charing Cross
Tube lines
- Northern
- Piccadilly
Day buses
- (Shaftesbury Avenue) 14, 19, 38; (Charing Cross Road) 24, 29, 176
Night buses
- (Shaftesbury Avenue) 14, N5, N19, N20, N38; (Charing Cross Road) 24, 176, N29, N41, N279
Palace Theatre Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get to the Palace Theatre?
The theatre is located at 109–113 Shaftesbury Avenue, London W1D 5AY. Leicester Square (Northern & Piccadilly lines) and Tottenham Court Road (Central & Northern lines) are the nearest Tube stations. Parking can be found at Q‑Park Chinatown.
Is the Palace Theatre an accessible space?
Wheelchair users can access the Stalls via a side entrance on Shaftesbury Avenue. Two seats (S3 and S28) can be adapted for wheelchairs, with aisle seats for transfers. A fully adapted unisex toilet is located in the Stalls area. The theatre lacks level access to bars but staff will assist with drink purchases. Assisted listening headsets are available via a Sennheiser radio-frequency system.
What time should I get to the theatre?
Aim to arrive 30 minutes before the show starts to allow time for security checks, finding your seat, and exploring the theatre. This also gives you time to explore the merchandise stands inside the theatre for exclusive show-related items like T-shirts, mugs, posters, and cast recordings.
Is there a dress code for attendance?
Back in the day, a trip to the theatre called for your finest attire, but today, there's no strict dress code. Wear comfortable clothes, bring a jacket for possible chills, and don't hesitate to dress up if you want to make it special.
Can I take photos in the theatre?
We appreciate your cooperation in not taking photos or videos during the show, but feel free to take pictures before and after, including during the cast bows.
Is food and drink available in the theatre?
There are four bars—one at each level of the auditorium—selling alcoholic and soft drinks, light snacks, ice cream, and programmes. Glass drinks are poured into plastic cups before entry to the stalls. Snacking during the show is allowed, but hot food is not permitted inside the auditorium. You can also pre-order drinks via the Nimax app for a discount and convenience.
Palace Theatre history
From the outside
A splendidly ornate brick confection of a building, the Palace Theatre is full of visual delights inside too, with plush scarlet seating, sculptures of cherubs adorning every level of seating and an amazing revolving stage.
Palace Theatre architecture and history
Starting its long and illustrious life as the English Opera House, this beautiful theatre was designed by Richard D’Oyly Carte in partnership with the architects T E Collcut and G H Holloway.
It first opened its doors way back in 1891 with an inaugural performance of the play Ivanhoe. By 1892 it had changed its name to the Palace Theatre of Varieties and became home to some of the era’s finest variety shows and also acted as a cinema, screening international news and showing the famous film In Birdland in 1907, the first ever wildlife film shown to a paying audience.
From 1904 the theatre’s new manager brought in a series of innovative and experimental acts including scandalously bare-legged dancers and grand piano concerts. They staged music in the intervals via a live orchestra and played host to the first Royal Variety Performance in 1912.
In the ‘20s the Palace Theatre grew in popularity as a venue for musicals, showing the famous No No Nanette, and a Broadway musical by the Marx Brothers, during 1922.
Like many London theatres, the Palace closed during the First and Second World War, with severe bomb damage in WW2. Despite this, they managed to show a popular revival of Oscar Asche’s Chu Chin Chow between 1940 and 1941, returning after the war to show a wide variety of entertainment from shows to plays, cabarets to pantomimes. In 1961 they hit gold with the stage version of The Sound of Music, whose 2,385 performances thrilled audiences for years.
In 1985 the Palace Theatre enjoyed a well-earned facelift, revealing the gorgeous original marble walls that had been covered with layers and payers of paint.
Today the Palace Theatre is owned by Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Really Useful Group Limited.
The balcony is unusually high and extremely steep, good to bear in mind if you have restricted mobility or are simply scared of heights.
Spooky goings on at the Palace Theatre!
The Palace Theatre is haunted by no less than two ghosts, an unknown ballerina and the famous actor Ivor Novello, who apparently watches performances from the magnificent Dress Circle.
Past shows at the Palace Theatre
In 1968 Dame Judi Dench starred in Cabaret. Jesus Christ Superstar took up residency there for eight years in the ‘70s, and Les Misérables ran for a whopping 19 years from 1985 before transferring to Queen’s Theatre. Recent productions include Spamalot and Priscilla and Queen of the Desert.
Palace Theatre access
You’ll find wheelchair access through a side exit on Shaftesbury Avenue, there’s an infra-red system with headsets and staff are always pleased to help.
Palace Theatre tickets
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