Palace Theatre
BEST FOR
Ages 8+
ENTRY
from £25
WHERE
London
What it’s like
A West End theatre show for £25 a ticket, though under-15s need an adult with them and under-5s can't come in at all.
Tickets are £25 and you'll need to book ahead rather than turn up on the night. The theatre itself opens an hour before the performance starts, so there's no long wait around in the foyer, and general doors are open from 11am most days if you want to sort tickets or grab something from the café earlier in the day.
The age rules here are worth knowing before you commit. Under-5s aren't allowed in at all, and anyone under 15 has to be with an adult, so this isn't one for a family trip with a younger sibling in tow. It sits better as a night out for a child of 8 or older who can sit through a full show, rather than a quick afternoon activity.
Access is properly thought through. There are wheelchair spaces in the Stalls with a side door entrance, staff on hand to help get to the bars, and a fully adapted unisex toilet. Assistance dogs are welcome, and there's even a dog sitting service for two dogs if you need to leave them somewhere while you're inside, which is a nice touch you don't see everywhere.
At £25 a ticket it's not a cheap spontaneous outing, and with the accompaniment rule for under-15s you're committing an adult to the whole show rather than dropping the kids off. Build the evening around the performance time rather than around the building's daily opening hours.
Facilities
Need to know
- Best for
- 8 and up; under-15s need an adult with them throughout
- Wheelchairs
- Wheelchair user spaces available in Stalls
- Dogs
- Assistance dogs welcome. Dog sitting service available for 2 dogs
- Under-5s aren't permitted, whatever the show
- Under-15s must have an adult with them the whole time
- There's a café on site if you want to eat before or after
- The dog sitting service only covers two dogs, so it's worth sorting early if you need it
Plan your visit
How much are tickets?
£25 each, and you'll need to book in advance rather than buy on the door.
Is it suitable for young children?
Under-5s aren't allowed in at all. Anyone under 15 has to be accompanied by an adult.
What time does the theatre open?
Doors open an hour before the performance starts. General hours are 11am to 7pm on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, and 11am to 6pm the rest of the week.
Is it wheelchair accessible?
Yes, there are wheelchair spaces in the Stalls reached through a side door, staff help getting to the bars, and a fully adapted unisex toilet.
Can we bring a dog?
Assistance dogs are welcome, and there's a dog sitting service that can take up to two dogs while you watch the show.
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