Countless theatregoers had their first thrilling experience of a West End musical with Disney’s *[The Lion King](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/302-the-lion-king-tickets)* – and have since taken their own children to this spellbinding show. That’s the circle of ife! No wonder the beloved London production is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2024.

Be prepared to celebrate with a trip to *The Lion King* at the [Lyceum Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/venues/lyceum-theatre), and...

Make a day out of ‘The Lion King’ in London

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Make your London trip extra roar-some by planning fun activities around your visit to Disney's family-favourite West End musical.

Soho isn’t easy to define. There are no official parameters and no Tube station of the name (Tottenham Court Road, Oxford Circus, and Piccadilly Circus will drop you off nearby). It isn’t known for museums or famous shops. You could say it’s more of a state of mind! 

Originally farmland, the area became a parish in the late 17th century, with the arrival of new homes built by the aristocracy. It’s thought that the name originates from a former hunting cry.

By the 19th century, the upper...

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Enjoy the nightlife of one of London's most bohemian districts, including the theatres of Shaftesbury Avenue.

Save up your pennies and get ready to see the new cast of Sam Mendes's successful production of *The Lehman Trilogy*. The five-time Tony Award-winning production returns to London's West End at the Gillian Lynne Theatre from 24 September 2024 until 5 January 2025 for a strictly limited run. Opening night is 9 October.

John Heffernan, Aaron Krohn and Howard W. Overshown will step back into their black suits as the original Lehman Brothers, as well as their sons, and grandsons. They're joined by...

'The Lehman Trilogy' rounds out its new cast for West End revival

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Banking drama *The Lehman Trilogy* returns to the West End, completing its new cast and set for limited run starting in September at Gillian Lynne Theatre.

We’ve still got plenty of theatre action in London this year – but it’s never too early to start getting excited about all the great shows to come in 2025! There’s a bumper crop of plays and musicals hitting the West End and beyond, so it’s a perfect time to plan a visit.

Don’t miss the big Hollywood names hitting London stages next year, from Tom Hiddleston and Cate Blanchett to Jonathan Bailey and Sigourney Weaver. Plus there’s the return of the massively successful *[My Neighbour...

The best shows coming to the West End in 2025

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A fantastic 2025 London theatre calendar features big Hollywood names, new musicals, the return of a smash-hit show, and all kinds of plays and musicals.

As if! [*Clueless: The Musical*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/36641-clueless-the-musical) is coming to the West End, opening on 15 February 2025 at the [Trafalgar Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/venues/trafalgar-theatre).

With music by folk rock star KT Tunstall (singer of hits "Suddenly I See" and "Black Horse and a Cherry Tree"), lyrics by Glenn Slater, choreography by Kelly Devine, and direction from Rachel Kavanaugh, this new musical will be all suited up in yellow plaid...

'Clueless: The Musical' to make West End premiere in February 2025

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Get ready to RSVP yes to the fun musical based on the iconic 1995 movie, coming to London's West End for the first time in February 2025.

It’s time! The hugely acclaimed stage musical adaptation of F Scott Fitzgerald’s beautiful short story *[The Curious Case of Benjamin Button](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/29855-the-curious-case-of-benjamin-button)*, about a man who is born in old age and gradually gets younger as each day passes, is finally coming to the West End following its hit run at London’s [Southwark Playhouse](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/venues/southwark-playhouse) theatre.

Written by Jethro Compton and...

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The gorgeously heartfelt folk musical adaptation of F Scott Fitzgerald's story is playing at the Ambassadors Theatre in the West End, starring John Dalgleish and Clare Foster.

*Succession* star and multi-award winning actor Brian Cox returns to the stage in the new play *The Score* as Johann Sebastian Bach, written by Oliver Cotton and directed by Trevor Nunn, running at [Theatre Royal Haymarket](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/venues/theatre-royal-haymarket) from 20 February to 26 April 2025.

In 1740s Prussia, Johann Sebastian Bach enters the court of the erratic Frederick II, which leads to a battle of wits and wills. As society changes and the Age of Enlightenment...

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*Succession* star and Olivier Award winner Brian Cox will star in this new play written by Oliver Cotton and directed by Trevor Nunn at Theatre Royal Haymarket.

If you’re planning to book for a [West End](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/whats-on/west-end) show (or several!) during your trip to London, then it makes sense to find a hotel in the centre of town so that it’s easy to get to your theatre. Luckily, there are numerous great options within walking distance, and to suit a range of tastes and price points too.

So whether you’re looking to treat yourself to somewhere luxurious during your visit, or you’re on the hunt for a budget-friendly, cheap...

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If you’re visiting London and looking to enjoy some drinks, there’s plenty to choose from in the West End (including Covent Garden, Piccadilly Circus, Shaftesbury Avenue, and Soho) when it comes to happy hour – usually defined as drinks served at discounted prices while the night is young.

Wine and beer are on offer, as well as many delicious and decadent cocktails. Most cocktail venues don’t insist on a formal dress code (apart from no shorts and gym wear), but it can be fun to dress up for an...

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Find out where to secure a delicious pre-theatre tipple with our comprehensive guide to the best bars offering Happy Hour drinks in the West End.

Something wicked this way comes… and London is packed with spook-tacular shows and activities that are perfect for Halloween 2024. The annual fright night falls on 31 October, which is a Thursday this year, and if you just love everything about this spine-tingling holiday, then you’ll want to start thinking about your plans now.

One ghoulishly great way to celebrate Halloween is with a play or musical – perhaps one that centres on witches, like...

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Trick or treat! Discover a wide variety of fun activities and events to book for Halloween in London, ranging from spine-chilling shows to eerie attractions.

Emily-Mae will join the cast of Lin-Manuel Miranda's [*Hamilton*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/20561-hamilton-tickets) in the West End this Wednesday, 14 August, at the [Victoria Palace Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/venues/victoria-palace-theatre).

The *Frozen* and *City of Angels* actor joins a cast that also includes Alex Sawyer as Alexander Hamilton, Jay Perry (also joining on 14 August) as Aaron Burr, Nathania Ong as Eliza Hamilton, Thomas Vernal as George Washington, Jordan Castle as Hercules Mulligan/James Madison, Jordan Benjamin as John Laurens/Philip Hamilton, Simbi Akande as Peggy Schuyler/Maria Reynolds, Lemuel Knights as Marquis De Lafayette/Thomas Jefferson, and Joel Montague as King George III. At certain performances, the role of Alexander Hamilton is played by Adam J. Bernard.

Written by Lin-Manuel Miranda, directed by Thomas Kail, and choreographed by Andy Blankenbuehler, the multi-award-winning musical phenomenon tells the life story of American Founding Father Alexander Hamilton through rap and hip-hop music.

"The show may be about history, but it also makes history itself," reads London Theatre's five-star [*Hamilton* review](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/reviews/review-hamilton-is-here-to-stay-at-the-victoria-palace-theatre).

Book [*Hamilton* tickets](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/20561-hamilton-tickets) on London Theatre.

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## *Hamilton*, a cultural phenomenon

Lin-Manuel Miranda’s groundbreaking musical centres on the life of one of America’s founding fathers, Alexander Hamilton, who was a key figure in shaping the nation. The award-winning hit features a mash-up of hip-hop, R&B, and soul songs performed by a diverse cast.

Orphaned at a young age, Hamilton moved to New York in the hope of a better life. While there, there he impressed those around him with his hunger for revolution and reform. The story sees Hamilton become George Washington's right-hand man, fall in love, and go on to become the first Secretary of the Treasury of the United States. 

## About *Hamilton the Musical*

The seeds for the *Hamilton* musical were planted when composer Lin-Manuel Miranda purchased a copy of Ron Chernow's biography, *Alexander Hamilton*. Within a few pages, Miranda started to envision the revolutionary's life in musical form and embarked on the project in 2009 by penning *The Hamilton Mixtape* — a number of songs that would later go on to form the show. 

During this time, he was invited to the White House to perform at an evening of Poetry, Music, and Spoken Word in front of President Barack Obama and the First Lady. He treated audiences to the song "Alexander Hamilton", which was met with scattered laughter from the crowd. After workshopping the mixtape, *Hamilton* finally received its Off-Broadway premiere at the Public Theater in 2015 before later transferring to Broadway at the Richard Rodgers Theatre.

## Why does the show *Hamilton* resonate with audiences? 

*Hamilton* has left a major impression on audiences since it first premiered Off-Broadway in 2015. The show offers a unique perspective of one of the lesser-known founding fathers using an innovative approach to make the story more relevant and engaging to a modern audience with its infusion of hip-hop and rap and commitment to diverse casting.

The musical won the 2016 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, making it the first musical to win the award since 2010 and the 9th musical to win the accolade since 1930. *Hamilton* went on to win 11 Tony Awards, six Olivier Awards, and the Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album. 

[In a five-star review on London Theatre, our critic raves:](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/reviews/review-hamilton-is-here-to-stay-at-the-victoria-palace-theatre) “Just as Les Miserables has proved to be a universal story, stretching far beyond its deeply etched story of revenge, retribution and revolution to speak to a human need for healing and forgiveness, so Hamilton captures the heartbeat and heartbreak of a nation trying to find itself - and relates it directly to a pursuit it is still engaged in trying to define anew today”

## Who wrote *Hamilton*?

Lin-Manuel Miranda wrote the *Hamilton* musical. His Hamilton score features a fusion of emotive songs that combine hip-hop, R&B, soul, and classical musical theatre numbers, while the musical is entirely sung-through by its cast. Since its premiere, Hamilton shot into the public consciousness. It won 11 Tony Awards, including Outstanding Musical and all four acting categories.

London welcomed the West End production of *Hamilton* in 2017 at the newly refurbished Victoria Palace Theatre. The musical won a record-equalling seven Olivier Awards, including Best Musical and Outstanding Achievement in Music. *Hamilton* in London has well and truly found a second home.

## Tickets to Hamilton are available now

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Who was the ten dollar Founding Father? Lin-Manuel Miranda's Pulitzer-winning musical reveals all. The multi-award-winning *Hamilton* brings American history to life through a rap and hip-hop soundtrack. Do not throw away your shot. Get *Hamilton* tickets at the Victoria Palace Theatre today.

The *Hamilton* musical, based on the life of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton continues to take the world by storm. The epic sung-through musical details the life of the first Secretary of the Treasury in exquisite fashion and you’ll be humming the songs for days on end. 

If you’ve never read about the American Revolution and the founding of the United States, buckle up for a musical history lesson you’ll never forget. Throughout *Hamilton*, you’ll meet all the important players including George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and James Madison as they create a government and country. Not everyone is best pleased though, with King George III making appearances for a hilarious British vs. American rivalry.

The *Hamilton* musical is a 21st-century cultural phenomenon. Its creator, Lin-Manuel Miranda was catapulted to superstardom after playing the title role on Broadway. It’s also made stars of its original West End cast too, including Giles Terera and Jamael Westman. So go back in time to 18th-century America and witness the musical theatre marvel that is *Hamilton* in London. 

## What to Watch For:

- Most people know that *Hamilton* is a biographical musical detailing the life of the Founding Father. But, creating a musical based on one man isn't easy. So where did Lin-Manuel Miranda get his inspiration from? While on holiday, Lin-Manuel Miranda read Ron Chernow’s biography about the revolutionary, and early ideas for *Hamilton* were born.
- Lin-Manuel Miranda gave a work-in-progress performance of the opening song “Alexander Hamilton” at the White House in 2009 for President Barack Obama. The number would eventually become the show’s opening song. Since then, the original Broadway *Hamilton* cast performed at the White House.
- Miranda isn't a one-trick pony. His other musicals include *In The Heights* and *Bring It On*, and he's also worked on films such as *Moana* and *Encanto.*
- In London, *Hamilton* won seven Olivier Awards from 13 nominations. Currently, it equals the record for most Oliviers won by a musical, tied with *Matilda the Musical*. 
- The *Hamilton* musical features traditional musical theatre songs, but there's plenty of rap too. The rap song “Guns and Ships” performed by the character, Marquis de Lafayette breaks records as the fastest song in any musical. There's an average of 6.3 words per second in the song. That's fast!

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What's left to be said about <a href="/show/hamilton">Hamilton</a>&nbsp;that's not already been said? One of the central questions the show asks is precisely who the storytellers are of our personal and collective histories: "Who Lives, Who Dies, Who Tells Your Story", as the final number asks of the life story the show has just relayed and replayed of Alexander Hamilton, one of the key players in defining and refining the American constitution. By the same token, who is now telling the stories about the show it comes from? And can and should you believe them, as it has become probably the most hyped Broadway import of the century so far?<a href="https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatre-news/interviews/ben-brantley-chief-theatre-critic-of-the-new-york-times">Ben Brantley</a>, chief theatre critic of the New York Times, declared in the opening sentence <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2015/08/07/theater/review-hamilton-young-rebels-changing-history-and-theater.html" target="_blank">of his review when the show transferred to Broadway</a> from Off-Broadway's Public Theatre in the summer of 2015, "Yes, it really is that good." He added, "I am loath to tell people to mortgage their houses and lease their children to acquire tickets to a hit Broadway show. But <a href="/show/hamilton">Hamilton</a>&nbsp;might just about be worth it — at least to anyone who wants proof that the American musical is not only surviving but also evolving in ways that should allow it to thrive and transmogrify in years to come."And now the show has arrived in London - its first appearance on non-US territory - and it's even more thrilling than I - already an avid fan who has seen it four times in New York - could hope for. Just as <a href="/show/les-miserables">Les Miserables</a> has proved to be a universal story, stretching far beyond its deeply etched story of revenge, retribution and revolution to speak to a human need for healing and forgiveness, so <a href="/show/hamilton">Hamilton</a>&nbsp;captures the heartbeat and heartbreak of a nation trying to find itself - and relates it directly to a pursuit it is still engaged in trying to define anew today, maybe especially today, in the age of the 45th President Donald Trump. "Immigrants, we get the job done" is a line that gets the biggest cheer of the night - and it's just as relevant in Brexit England as it is in Trump's America right now.<img alt="Hamilton" height="242" src="https://images.ctfassets.net/6pezt69ih962/2U7dHaF9bQVbP4LPUzkUFC/50132f06eb581a00608e97cd39438dba/Jason_Pennycooke__Thomas_Jefferson__with_West_End_cast_of_Hamilton_-_Photo_Credit_Matthew_Murphy_preview.jpg" style="float:right" width="362" />"I'm just like my country, I'm young, scrappy and hungry, and I am not throwing away my shot," sings <a href="/show/hamilton">Hamilton</a>, and the show - composed and written by <a href="/theatre-news/interviews/interview-with-hamiltons-lin-manuel-miranda">Lin-Manuel Miranda</a>, who also originally played the title role - is equally young, scrappy and hungry, and determined not to throw away its shot.There's absolutely no chance of that happening in the dynamic, propulsive staging of director Thomas Kail and choreographer Andy Blankenbuehler, or the extraordinarily talented British cast assembled to perform it here.This show may be about history, but it also makes history itself: not just in the freshness and vivacity of its rap-based score that could come from the charts today, but also in the colour-blind diversity of its cast. Recent RADA graduate Jamael Westman is a riveting presence in the title role, with Rachelle Ann Go (most recently as star of Miss Saigon in the West End and on Broadway) vocally thrilling as Hamilton's wife Eliza. There are also scene-stealing, hilarious performances from Michael Jibson as King George and Jason Pennycooke as the Marquis de Lafayette, with robust performances, too, from Giles Terera as Aaron Burr, Tarinn Calendar as James Madison and Obioma Ugoala as George Washington.But it's also impossible to take your eyes off the amazing dance ensemble who move with utter fluidity.And if it's not enough to give the show a rave review, a separate one is also due to the <a href="/theatres/victoria-palace-theatre">Victoria Palace</a> - the theatre has been given a stunning make-over for <a href="/show/hamilton">Hamilton</a>'s arrival that has seen it almost entirely gutted and remodelled, with new box seating at the rear of the stalls and dress circles and extensive new public areas in a new extension that has added bars and toilets at every level.Both the show and the theatre are here to stay.<hr /><a href="/show/hamilton">Hamilton</a> is booking at the <a href="/theatres/victoria-palace-theatre">Victoria Palace Theatre</a>.<a href="/show/hamilton">Hamilton tickets</a> are available now.&nbsp;&nbsp;<hr /><h3>What the popular press said...</h3>"In the end, however, the power of Hamilton lies in its ability to make the past seem vividly present. It suggests its subject was an Icarus who flew too close to the sun. But it also shows that he was an outsider who believed in strong central government and an enlightened capitalism. Above all, Miranda has created an invigorating and original musical that, at a time of national crisis, celebrates America's overwhelming debt to the immigrant." Michael Billington, <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2017/dec/21/hamilton-review-musical-london-victoria-palace-lin-manuel-miranda?CMP=twt_gu">The Guardian</a>&nbsp;(five stars)"This musical is history in the re-making and I mean that quite literally." Ann&nbsp;Treneman, <a href="https://www.thetimes.co.uk/edition/news/theatre-review-hamilton-at-victoria-palace-sw1-xdshn0nhs">The Times</a> (five stars)"Whether or not Hamilton&nbsp;is the best musical of our generation - it clearly is, but whatever - it's been a hit for the only reason anything is a hit: because it is a great work of entertainment." Andrzej Łukowski, <a href="https://www.timeout.com/london/theatre/hamilton">Time Out</a> (five stars)"Reviewing it feels like sizing up the Mona Lisa or Beethoven's Fifth and, in truth, Hamilton&nbsp;lands on the London stage looking every inch the classic." Matt Trueman, <a href="http://variety.com/2017/legit/reviews/hamilton-review-london-west-end-1202647480/">Variety</a>&nbsp;""The Greatest Show on Earth", one paper declared the other day. C'mon! But seriously folks, there's going to be more where that came from, because - lock up your doubters: I have to report that it really is as good as we've been told." Dominic Cavendish, <a href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/theatre/what-to-see/hamilton-west-end-review-believe-every-single-word-hype/?WT.mc_id=tmg_share_tw">The Telegraph</a> (five stars)"Hamilton is a touchstone. It's zeitgeist, youthquake, Momentum, it's woke, it's post-musical. From masculinity, power struggles and the small things on earth, it metastasises into a crying epic about legacy, principle, nations, all the incredible mongrel people within those nations, and how all those people - every single one - can change the world." Tim Bano, <a href="https://www.thestage.co.uk/reviews/2017/hamilton-review-victoria-palace-lin-manuel-miranda-theatre-london/">The Stage</a> (five stars)"Hamilton is a knockout, and its British cast is superb, with two star-making performances from Giles Terera and, in the title role, magnetic newcomer Jamael Westman." Henry Hitchings, <a href="https://www.standard.co.uk/go/london/theatre/hamilton-review-believe-the-hype-linmanuel-mirandas-musical-is-a-knockout-a3725301.html">Evening Standard</a> (five stars)"This has been the most frenziedly anticipated musical in London since The Book of Mormon and the implacable publicity blitz might lead even the most mildly rebellious soul to wonder if anything could possibly live up to this degree of hype. I'm delighted to report that, for the most part, Hamilton manages to do so - quite exhilaratingly..." Paul Taylor, <a href="http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/theatre-dance/reviews/hamilton-victoria-palace-theatre-london-review-a-magnificent-achievement-thomas-kail-the-book-of-a8122091.html">the Independent</a> (five stars)

Review - Hamilton is 'here to stay' at the Victoria Palace Theatre

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The multi award-winning West End production of HAMILTON is now playing at London’s Victoria Palace Theatre.

HAMILTON is the story of America’s Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, an immigrant from the West Indies who became George Washington’s right-hand man during the Revolutionary War and helped shape the very foundations of the America we know today. The score blends hip-hop, jazz, blues, rap, R&B and Broadway – the story of America then, as told by America now.

HAMILTON is the winner of 11 Tony Awards including Best Musical, 7 Olivier Awards, the 2016 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and the 2016 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album.

Read our five-star review of *Hamilton* at the Victoria Palace Theatre. This review refers to the original cast, including Jamael Westman and Giles Terera.

**Victoria Palace Theatre** is a timeless traditional theatre located in the heart of London with an enduring appeal that keeps audiences returning time and again. Its regal exterior and opulent interiors, dating back to 1911, hold their own stories often parallel to the mesmerising performances it has staged. For more than a century, the theatre has been home to some of the world's greatest musicals and plays, and is currently the home of Broadway smash-hit, Hamilton. The theatre offers remarkable acoustics and unobstructed views, accommodating up to 1550 guests in its intricate architectural design. Other than the grandeur, its reputation has been built on the excellent quality of performances delivered by top-notch actors and performers from around the globe. Every theatre-goer is bound to savor the taste of London's rich history in the Victoria Palace Theatre.

**How to get there:** Victoria Palace Theatre is conveniently located near Victoria Station in the City of Westminster, making it easily accessible by public transport. If coming by train or underground, simply get off at Victoria. On exiting the station, cross the street and you'll see the theatre next to Victoria Street. There are numerous bus routes passing through Victoria and nearest car parks are located at Rochester Row or Semley Place.

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The Victoria Palace Theatre opened on 6 Nov. 1911. In 1934, a production of Rev. Walter Reynolds’ *Young England* played here and was so badly reviewed that it enjoyed a cult success, playing 278 performances to full houses. 

Lupino Lane starred in a production of *Me and My Girl* in 1937 which enjoyed success and led to Lane managing the theatre through the end of World War II, starting in early 1945 with a series of variety acts.

In the 1980s, the theatre began its association with musical theatre. Proving to be a long-runner for the venue, *Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story* opened in 1989 and later transferred to the [Novello Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/novello-theatre) in 1995. 

Successful productions of *Jolson*, starring Brian Conley, *Annie* and *Kiss Me, Kate* have resided in the theatre since, but it was the 2005 arrival of a very British musical that saw the theatre packed for 11 years – *[Billy Elliot The Musical](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/billy-elliot)*. The show opened to rave reviews in May 2005, winning four Olivier Awards, and went on to win 10 Tony Awards in its Broadway transfer in 2009.

It was announced in May 2014 that Sir Cameron Mackintosh would buy the theatre through his company Delfont Mackintosh Theatres. Mackintosh closed the theatre in 2016 for an extensive renovation, and the theatre re-opened a year later with [*Hamilton*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/hamilton).

## Where is *Hamilton* in London?

*Hamilton* is at the Victoria Palace Theatre in London. The Victoria Palace Theatre is located in Victoria. It's close to the Apollo Victoria Theatre and The Other Palace.

Victoria Palace Theatre - London Theatre

Victoria Palace Theatre, opened in 1911, has hosted numerous successful productions. Bought by Sir Cameron Mackintosh in 2014, it now shows 'Hamilton' after 2016 renovations.

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Victoria Palace Theatre, a century-old London venue, is known for its grand architecture, top-notch performances, and easy accessibility near Victoria Station.

Learn more about who is currently starring in the multi-award-winning musical, which has played to acclaim at the Victoria Palace Theatre since 2017.

Emily-Mae joins 'Hamilton' West End cast

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