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Palace Theatre

The mighty Palace dominates Cambridge Circus with whatever it happens to be showing at any given time. It was built by the legendary Richard d'Oyly Carte as a home for English grand opera, but in a rare lapse of judgment, Carte forgot that England at the time had only one grand opera, Arthur Sullivan's Ivanhoe, and it wasn't very good. The Palace was sold at a loss and became a music hall for years. Since the 80s it's been the West End home for hit after hit, from Jesus Christ Superstar and Les Miserables to Spamalot and the 2012 revival of Singin' in the Rain. Leicester Square (Northern / Piccadilly) is the nearest Tube, and the theatre is served by the 24, 29 and 176 buses.

What's On @ Palace Theatre

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Parts One & Two
There’s magic in every moment at Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, the most awarded play in history and “one of the most defining pop culture events of the decade” (Forbes). And now, the 8th Harry Potter story is bringing the magic back to London’s West End from 14 October. 19 years after Harry, Ron, and Hermione saved the wizarding world, they’re back on a most extraordinary new adventure – this time, joined by a brave new generation that has only just arrived at the legendary Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Prepare for spectacular spells, a mind-blowing race through time, and an epic battle to stop mysterious forces, all while the future hangs in the balance. This one-of-a-kind theatrical experience is packed with "thrilling theatricality and pulse-pounding storytelling" (The Hollywood Reporter). It will leave you “audibly wowed, cheering and gasping” (The Telegraph), as “visions of pure enchantment send shivers down your spine” (Rolling Stone). “It is out of this world, it’s magic, it’s a hit” (The Times).
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

19 Sept 2026 - 19 Sept 2026

Age Recommendation 10 and over Performance Dates Until 20 September 2026 Performance Times Part One: Weds, Fri & Sat 2pm, Sun 1pm Part Two: Weds, Fri & Sat 7pm, Sun 6pm Content Warning Features small but not continual flashing lights. Run time Part One: 2 hrs 40 mins (incl. interval) Part Two: 2 hrs 35 mins (incl. interval) Venue Palace Theatre

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