Going Backstage at the City’s Most Prestigious Venues. PD: About 9 months, but I had already shot a couple of the theatres, which had featured in my previous books London Uncovered and Unseen London. A lot of the images are shot with wide angle lenses, for example I love to show the actors’ view from the stage. I think the most memorable shoot was at the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, next to Shakespeare’s Globe on the edge of the Thames. The Palace Theatre opened in 1913. The Palace Theatre is accessible by 2 steps to the Foyer from street level. We saw three musicals in London during our recent visit. TP: You covered London’s unseen and London’s forgotten, both projects you’ve had a personal relationship with. Horrible Histories: Horrible Christmas runs from Dec 13-30 Icon Parking Systems (164 West 46th Street). 2004 The RSC gave a short London season of The Taming of the Shrew and The Tamer Tamed prior to Les Misérables, the West End's longest-running musical, moving from the Palace Theatre to its new home at the Queen's. Peter Dazeley: Yes I regularly go to the theatre. Inside London Theatres. Peter’s exquisite and luxurious photographs depict the diverse architecture, the public areas and backstage of some of the most spectacular theatres in London. The Plus speak to Peter about what draws him to the theatre as a subject area for his photography, and what has kept him hooked on the topic. Over the years I must have seen hundreds of shows, but as paying customer, I’d never really realised the beauty of our theatres. Wiltons Music Hall. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, and iPad are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries and regions. PD: It is lovely to embrace an empty theatre, it gives me time to take in the beauty of the ceiling, the views from the Royal Boxes, all the things you can’t do in a darkened auditorium when you are watching a show. The Stalls are accessed by 3 steps down from the foyer. Theaters. All were outstanding in their own way. PD: Yes I saw the Harry Potter ‘Cursed Child’ with my daughter, at the Palace Theatre. Theatre Royal Stratford East (actors view from the stage). The mousetrap at St. Martins Theatre. It is hidden away, down an alley in East London. View from back stage Regents Park Open Air Theatre, Theatre Royal Haymarket (Royal Receiving Room, built for Queen Victoria upon her request), Theatre Royal Haymarket (Inside Royal Box). Palace Theatre seating plan. The Palace Theatre, Cambridge Circus, Shaftesbury Avenue, London, W1 Formerly - The Royal English Opera House. My family had a great time here. Europe ; United Kingdom (UK) England ; London ; Things to Do in London ; Palace Theatre; Search . Click here to learn more or control your settings. PD: My aim was really to bring the theatre to life for the reader, to show the individual character of each theatre and also backstage, which the theatre goer wouldn’t be able to see. Victoria Palace Theatre, London Picture: Inside - Check out Tripadvisor members' 59,576 candid photos and videos of Victoria Palace Theatre Palace Theatre. Save 50% off parking with Q-Park (after 12pm and for up to 4 hours). Also see:- This Chapter of Concert Halls and Assembly Rooms by Ernest Woodrow, 1895 Above - The Palace Theatre during production for 'Harry Potter and The Cursed Child Parts 1 … For many years The Palace was the pre-eminent vaudeville theatre in the country and an engagement in this theatre meant that a performer had "made it." Theatre Royal Haymarket (Royal Receiving Room, built for Queen Victoria upon her request) Theatre Royal Haymarket (Inside Royal Box) The Stage from the Auditorium St.Martins. The Plus: These are famous theatres that owe a huge part to the history of the stage in Britain, did you have much knowledge of these buildings and are you a regular theatregoer? Palace Theatre, London: Address, Phone Number, Palace Theatre Reviews: 4.5/5. 1910 Theatre owner, manager and impresario Alfred Butt purchases the Royal Standard Music Hall on this site and demolishes it to build the Victoria Palace designed by renowned theatre architect Frank Matcham and costing £12,000. PD: My aim is to record the London theatres as they stand in the 21st Century, shooting with available light and very long exposures. It was great to work with theatre critic Michael Coveney who has brought the book brilliantly to life with his wonderful words of wisdom, based on 50 years of covering Theatre. By clicking on or navigating the site, you agree to our use of cookies. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the date(s) you selected. TP: Was it difficult to get the access? TP: Which was the most rewarding of these theatres to photograph? This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in United Kingdom. Venue overview Published by Frances Lincoln. London Theatres by Peter Dazeley, Text by Michael Coveney, Foreword by Mark Rylance. Billy Elliot The Musical, London Picture: Inside Victoria Palace Theatre - Check out Tripadvisor members' 59,756 candid photos and videos. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. Going Backstage at the City’s Most Prestigious Venues. Hotels near Palace Theatre: (0.02 mi) WEST END SHAFTESBURY AVE TWO-BEDROOM APARTMENT (0.02 mi) West End Shaftesbury Avenue Two-bedroom Apt (0.02 mi) West End Theatreland Spacious 2-bedroom Apt (0.02 mi) The Z Hotel Soho (0.03 mi) West Street; View all hotels near Palace Theatre on Tripadvisor La Cage was by far our favorite, with fourth row center seats (stalls) we purchased at half price two, Victoria Street Victoria Palace Theatre, London SW1E 5EA England. Recommended. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu.

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