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The London Palladium

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One of the Most Reviewed Live music venues in London


Address

8 Argyll St, London W1F 7TF, United Kingdom

Website

lwtheatres.co.uk

Contact

+44 20 3925 2998

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (10.2K reviews)

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  • 4/5 Alex M. 1 year ago on Google
    Saw Sting here, was amazing. We were front row top circle. Limited leg room as advertised but looking at the other seats they all look like limited leg room. We were glad not to be in the stalls as everyone stood from the beginning so those super expensive seats didn't seem worth it to us. Great acoustics for a music show as well as theatre, definitely go there again.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alexander B. 2 years ago on Google
    Iconic London venue; came to see Joseph: i-n-c-r-e-d-i-b-l-e show and fantastic cast. Loved being back at the theatre, especially in a venue with so much history (I went into a Wikipedia black hole during the interval - can highly recommend 🤓)
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ruth R. 2 years ago on Google
    Great to be back watching a show. The queuing system was efficient, bag check & ticket check fast & the staff friendly & helpful. Top tip - if you have a child with you you can ask for a booster cushion so they can sit up higher to get a better view!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Leon H. 9 months ago on Google
    Wonderful show, great staff and good value snacks. Brilliant to get last minute tickets discounted and made the the traipse through the rain all the more worthy - might not be worth it for the theatre, but £1 coins being a thing of the past, some QR coded binoculars would be more useful than then teasing you from nose bleeds with a pound coin a begging.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Krystal 1 year ago on Google
    Awesome theatre. We visited 19 July 2022, hottest day of the year so far, 39 degrees in London. The theatre was packed, it was warm but I wasn’t melting. There had the air con of fans on. The special effects for beauty and beast was amazing! We sat in the royal circle right at the back on the centre isle. Great view. The theatre was so pretty the grand stair case and gold railings. There was plenty of toilets. In the gran circle there were 10 or more ladies toilets. Plenty of loo roll and plenty of sinks to wash your hands. Definitely recommend
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 moises 1 year ago on Google
    A beautiful theatre Grade 2 listed with an imposing facade. Over a century old, very elegant, shows his age in certain areas but it all adds to the character and history of the place. The bar area is beautifully decorated but it can get quite busy with almost no time to get a drink in the interval. The seats are very comfortable, with the wonderful velvety rich red of the time. We saw The Beauty and the Beast and it was amazing. Choreography, performances, singing all incredible. The orchestra superb and the sound quality excellent. My first time there, won't be the last!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Poom S. 1 year ago on Google
    Good sloped seats and a mesmerising musical production of Beauty and the Beast. I enjoyed it tremendously. I would recommend it. A little tip, there are two ladies toilets near one another so don’t only queue at the bottom one.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Sophy N. 5 months ago on Google
    Visited October 2023: This theatre is wheelchair accessible, they have a separate entrance with a ramped entrance and a lift with staff who guide you and show you where the bar and toilets are. The toilets are accessible however members of public without disabilities think it’s okay to use them and make you wait- I’d suggest installing a radar key to prevent this. The auditorium is accessible however along the back wall where you walk the floor is significantly sloped at an angle to the right so if you didn’t have great mobility it could pose a problem or you’d have to go via the front probably. The seats are flip down style and there’s not a lot of manoeuvring space but it's doable! i saw Jimmy Carr and I'd say wherever you sat in the theatre, you'd have a great view. I have other shoes upcoming here and I'm happy to come again as a disabled person snd know i am looked aftee and can access the theatre
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 dave p. 5 months ago on Google
    This is a wonderful theatre well known for its variety shows and productions. Many famous personalities have appeared here, and I've seen plenty of Christmas pantomimes here as well. It can get a bit close for comfort in the main seats, especially for leg room. However, it is still an iconic theatre and well worth a visit.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Karl Joseph M. 8 months ago on Google
    The 2023 summer production of the wizard of oz is phenomenal! I was just smiling the whole time and Dorothy and Glinda’s voice were insane! Definitely 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 for me. I sat in B27. Literally in front of the stage. This is not an advisable seat as it is hard to see because the stage was high. Good thing I am bit tall so I was able to see the show decently.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Rebecca W. 2 years ago on Google
    The venue itself was really cool. Very steep stairs though so if you are sitting at the top bear that in mind. I went to watch Steven Bartlett Show which was really incredible, if you get a chance to go there I definitely recommend that!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 sally m. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful grand building, amazing architecture. We were in the grand circle row G, its very high up. However was still a great room, we are both tall people, leg room was tight but not leg crushing. As alway the ladies loos are an issue, maybe unisex toilets would help with this issue.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Artist Sandy Alexandra T. 1 year ago on Google
    The view from royal circle is even better then a separate Box! As you may always consider you want a straight sight instead of having to watch the stage from a side...(not ideal for your neck) probably will not see every detail of the staged play. FIRST TIME at Palladium to see Beauty and the Beast and we absolutely loved it! Enchanting!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Andrew W. 4 months ago on Google
    A beautiful theatre with great staff! I was here for 2 days loading in for the 2023 Pantomime, we were allowed to use facilities and shower in changing area! This is one of the reasons we love the Palladium, they treat you like a human being!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Hannah W. 2 years ago on Google
    Superb venue. Highly recommend. Seats bars and toilets all good. Sound is fabulous.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Barry 2 years ago on Google
    As a long over due treat of 2 years.We finally got to see Joseph at the Palladium.And it was fantastic,we were met by a lovely lady " Red coat" called "Jess" who made us very welcome and looked after us 110%.Champagne reception VIP treatment.The building is lovely and the whole performance was second to none."Thankyou well worth the wait".
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jane W. 3 months ago on Google New
    Went to the London Palladium to see Peter Pan. What a great production. The costumes are amazing. We were in the grand circle .... the seating is very cosy. Not recommended if you are tall.

  • 5/5 Kirsty K. 4 months ago on Google
    We attended for the Greatest Hits Radio live show and it was fantastic. Great atmosphere and the acts and singers were amazing. Already decided we are going again next year. The staff were friendly and helpful.

  • 4/5 Tigershout 5 months ago on Google
    Decent leg room, good sound, great view even up in the royal circle. We were near the side for Jinkx & Ben De La & view was fab! Bar moved quickly (hats off to the staff) & team were welcoming. (View from seats J46)

  • 5/5 Krazy L. 5 months ago on Google
    Amazing theatre lovely atmosphere friendly security and staff. Great value wide range of shows and entertainment. Great wheelchair access and accessible toilets. Have been a few times and enjoyed each time as much as the last.

  • 5/5 Jacinta K. 9 months ago on Google
    Saw the Wizard of Oz here tonight. Excellent cast and Jason Manfield amongst them. All good. Great energy from the show in general. Good voices and energetic dancing. Beautiful old theatre, really impressive. Only downside was the massive queue for ladies toilets!

  • 4/5 Kazandra1 4 months ago on Google
    A beautiful old theatre that is thankfully well looked after. Me and some friends went to see Dave Stewart play here with a great selection of singers and musicians. A great night, hearing Eurythmics songs.

  • 5/5 Janice S. 6 months ago on Google
    This is an excellent theatre that I have visited several times. The location is great and the theatre is very comfortable. I thoroughly enjoyed the Howard Jones concert which had amazing laser lighting and showed its full potential on the stage. The acoustics were really good with the music not being too loud - just right for a more mature age group :-D

  • 5/5 Mel M. 6 months ago on Google
    Came here to see Dawn French. She was brilliantly hilarious. And would recommend seeing her live. The palladium was beautiful and didn’t make her look like a dot on the stage.

  • 5/5 s3ans3an 6 months ago on Google
    What an incredible venue. I attended ‘An evening with Arnold Schwarzenegger’ last night and it was fantastic. Easy to get to, great looking venue, lovely staff and comfortable seating. We sat in row C and even tho our tickets said the view might be obscured, it wasn’t really. Sound is great and the atmosphere is quite intimate. Refreshments are a little pricey but you do expect that. However they are high quality. The architecture is stunning, and the whole evening was perfect. Has to be 5/5

  • 5/5 Maria F. 1 year ago on Google
    I recently had the pleasure of seeing the theatre production of "Jack and the Beanstalk" and it was truly wonderful. The set design was imaginative and transported me into the story's world. The cast was talented and brought the characters to life in a way that was both funny and moving. The special effects were impressive and added to the magic of the performance. Overall, the show was a perfect blend of classic storytelling and modern production elements, with a mix of a magnificent stand up comedy! They were all spectacular and fun, but the spirit of the bean and the cow made my belly hurt like hell from laughing so hard…definitely not jokes for kids 🤭 I highly recommend this show to anyone looking for an enjoyable and memorable theatre experience. The theater staff were also incredibly friendly and helpful. The theater is majestic, an absolute delight! Highly recommend.

  • 5/5 Katthrine S. 1 year ago on Google
    We went to see Beauty and the Beast here. The venue is very grand. Beautiful staircases and decor. Toilets were very clean. Seats in the theatre were comfy and plenty of leg room for the taller audience members. The show itself was amazing! Highly recommend! Personally, my favourite was Lumiere. Comical! Loved it! :)

  • 5/5 Amy S. 1 year ago on Google
    Visited last night to see David Essex for the last night of his tour and was a great experience. We were in the stalls which had a great view and was very comfortable. Theatre is beautiful and queues for drinks and merchandise was reasonable and with plenty of toilets available you didn't have to wait too long. Staff were all friendly and helpful. Great night all round.

  • 5/5 Ben 1 year ago on Google
    Smell the tradition, See the history and be part of the arts!! A great night out in one of the most iconic theatres.The sights, sounds and beauty of the performance was electrifying. An experience not to be missed or passed up. The performance of the classic tale of hope & love, “Beauty & the Beast, was perfect here in the Palladium.

  • 5/5 Morwenna B. 1 year ago on Google
    Had the most amazing experience seeing Beauty and the Beast on stage. Wonderful theatre with raked stalls seats, full of history and charm. They dealt with the announcement of the queen's death with sensitivity and we stood for a minutes silence

  • 5/5 Oana J. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely theatre, fantastic performance of Beauty and the Beast. The special effects, staging, lighting and sound effects really made this one of the most creative musicals I have seen. We even bought the little souvenir bundle with blanket and water bottle for our little one. Absolutely mesmerising.

  • 5/5 Steve R. 2 years ago on Google
    Very good. Still remember the songs from 20 years ago. The crew gave a good performance too

  • 4/5 Dr. Daniel A. 2 years ago on Google
    Great place with decent seats and reasonable layout. All that you expect from a West End entertainment venue. Went to see Ricky Gervais recently and enjoyed his usual stand-up talents. Very easy to get to by tube & plenty of places to eat & drink near by. Drinks are somewhat pricey so consider going to a local watering hole beforehand. Good stuff all-in-all.

  • 5/5 James G. 2 years ago on Google
    Wonderful atmosphere! Fantastic cast and brilliant dancers. Linzi stole the show for us...simply awesome! Kind professional staff. Mikey found my daughter's missing toy, he was great!! Sound and orchestra were perfect.

  • 4/5 Joanna M L F. 2 years ago on Google
    My friend and I went to attend the evening performing of Joseph And The Amazing Technicoloured Dreamcoat on Fri 3rd Sept 2021. When we arrived there was a long queue which we were told was for the Grand Circle so we were in the correct line. Once we got near the front, we had our bags checked and the lady scanned our tickets, I told her I had my NHS Covid Status paper but she didn't ask to see it nor scan it. However I dare say if you didn't have something you could easily be caught out and that's not just this venue, it depends how strict they are and if they really need to check Covid vaccination status or a Negative test result. Anyway we proceeded in and made our way up the flight of several stairs - Good workout lol! At the top we showed our tickets and the staircase to the seats is VERY STEEP so held the handrail as we made our way to the front row, Row A of the Grand Circle. It says the view is obstructed by the rail but its not really. You just lean forward or look through the gap. Leg space is very limited so not recommended for anyone who is tall or may find it uncomfortable having limited space. The show was incredible. I had a lot of fun singing to the old classics - Any Dream Will Do, Close Every Door To Me, and much more. The cast are amazing and I loved the colourful costumes. The time seemed to roll by so quickly. Alexandra Burke as Narrator was spectacular, she has an incredible voice and lots of charisma. Jason Donovan as Pharaoh was also a nice surprise and had us in stitches. Even though we were high up, we had a good view and incredible memorable evening. Programmes are only £6. It gives you a little background into the making of the show, the costumes and set as well as background information on the cast performers. I would definitely recommend going to see a show here as no matter where you are, you will definitely get a good view. We did wait by the stage door exit but a security guard came and bellowed that on the door clearly stated no selfies/autographs and strictly only families of children/cast members were allowed and that he recognised faces of who should be there so on that note we left but we had a wonderful evening. A very memorable experience.


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  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance

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