There has been a theatre on this site since 1832, originally known as Moy’s Music Hall. This was then renamed in 1863 and became The Royal Standard Music Hall. In 1886, when Victoria Street and Victoria Station were built, the theatre was demolished and the rebuilt Royal Standard Music Hall became "the most comfortable Hall of entertainment in London... no expense has been spared."

The arrival of electricity and other early 20th century theatrical technology meant that drastic changes were needed. The oldest licensed music hall in London was demolished and in 1910 Frank Matcham's Victoria Palace cost the huge sum of £12,000 to build.

The theatre retains much of its original character, even more so since the auditorium, front of house and dressing rooms have recently been refurbished.The grey marble foyer with its gold mosaic and white Sicilian marble pillars is much as it was in 1911. Outside, the facade, canopy and cupola have recently been restored to their former glory.

The auditorium holds 1550 seats and is fully air-conditioned. It features a magnificent sliding roof, a simple precursor of air-conditioning. Originally the Stalls, Dress Circle and Grand Circle each had their own entrance and their own box office selling pre-printed tickets from a paper plan.

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Thursday 24th May 2012, 2:30pm
Billy Elliot
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Thursday 24th May 2012, 7:30pm
Billy Elliot
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