Alexandra Palace Theatre London
Alexandra Palace Theatre Tickets
What’s On at Alexandra Palace Theatre
If you’re a fan of theatre, live music or comedy, there’s no shortage of top events at Alexandra Palace Theatre to book tickets for this year - this historic venue welcomes everything from rock gigs to world-class musicals. In February, fans of historical drama can catch Birdsong; the acclaimed 30th anniversary production based on Sebastian Faulks’ World War One story is at Ally Pally for two weeks. Before that, however, is one for families! The hilarious Horrible Histories team deck the halls with tales of Yuletide past in Horrible Christmas. The festive season is under threat from a jolly man in red, but can one boy (and Charles Dickens… and Oliver Cromwell… and Saint Nick!) save the day?
About the Alexandra Palace Theatre
Alexandra Palace Theatre is just one of many attractions at Alexandra Palace (or “Ally Pally”), a recreation and entertainment venue nestled in North London parkland. The Grade II listed building is best known as the birthplace of television, with strong links to the BBC. For 80 years its theatre remained dark, until a renovation restored it to its former glory.
The theatre first opened in 1875 and quickly attracted Victorian audiences thanks to incredible stage machinery and effects. However, it struggled to compete with the West End and was later used as a music hall venue and props store for the BBC, before languishing for the better part of a century. After years of research and design, work began in 2016 to bring it back to life and the venue re-opened in 2018.
The restoration retained the theatre’s beautiful 19th-century character, whilst ensuring it was in a fit state to host 21st-century performances. The project was a huge success, and the venue was removed from the Theatres at Risk register. Now dubbed London’s oldest new theatre, the Alexandra Palace Theatre welcomes a variety of shows every year, with a new lease of life granted to this hidden gem in the heart of North London.
Map and Address
Alexandra Palace, Alexandra Palace Way, London, N22 7AY
Frequently Asked Questions
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Where should I eat near the Alexandra Palace Theatre?
If you want to eat offsite before a show, Muswell Hill is around 20 minutes from the venue via public transport and has a range of restaurants including The Real Greek, Spanish tapas outlet La Lluna, and Cilicia, which serves Mediterranean dishes.
