Off-West End · Outer London
Alexandra Palace Theatre
Alexandra Palace Theatre opened in 1875 as part of the Victorian palace on the hill above Wood Green, and once entertained audiences of up to 3,000 with pantomime, opera, drama and ballet. Its stage machinery was built so that performers could appear, fly and vanish through the stage. It later became a cinema, a chapel, a home for music hall stars and a BBC prop store, and was closed to the public for around 80 years before its restoration, which began in 2016. The restored theatre keeps its worn, "frozen in time" Victorian look while being fit for modern productions. It is run by the Alexandra Park and Palace Charitable Trust, a registered charity, and the theatre is entered through the East Court.
Seating
Stalls
The ground-floor seating, with level access from the front row to row K, then tiered seating in rows L to U.
- Access: the Stalls has four wheelchair spaces, and the foyer and entrance are step-free.
- View: the venue's pages do not describe sightlines, so none are claimed here.
Circle
The upper level, with tiered seating in rows A to G.
- Access: there are 25 steps to Circle Left, and 25 steps or a lift to Circle Right. Seats D5 and D6 are reserved for a wheelchair user and their companion or personal assistant; the Circle has one wheelchair space.
- View: the venue's pages do not describe sightlines, so none are claimed here.
Good to know
The auditorium has a Stalls and a Circle. Access facts below are from the venue's own accessibility page.
Getting in and around
- Entrance and foyerWhat the venue saysStep-free into the East Court by a slope; the theatre foyer is fully step-free.
- StallsWhat the venue saysLevel access from the front row to row K; tiered seating in rows L to U. Four wheelchair spaces.
- CircleWhat the venue says25 steps to Circle Left; 25 steps, or a lift, to Circle Right. Tiered seating in rows A to G. Seats D5 and D6 are reserved for a wheelchair user and companion or personal assistant. One wheelchair space.
- LiftWhat the venue saysOne lift, from the foyer to Circle Right.
- HearingWhat the venue saysAssisted listening headsets on request; hearing loop at the Visitor Services desk and box office.
- Assistance dogsWhat the venue saysWelcome; the venue will mind a dog during the performance if you contact Visitor Services first.
- Audio description, captioning, BSLWhat the venue saysNo permanent capability; the venue schedules dedicated captioned and audio-described performances for most longer runs. BSL requests need 6 weeks' notice.
| Area | What the venue says |
|---|---|
| Entrance and foyer | Step-free into the East Court by a slope; the theatre foyer is fully step-free. |
| Stalls | Level access from the front row to row K; tiered seating in rows L to U. Four wheelchair spaces. |
| Circle | 25 steps to Circle Left; 25 steps, or a lift, to Circle Right. Tiered seating in rows A to G. Seats D5 and D6 are reserved for a wheelchair user and companion or personal assistant. One wheelchair space. |
| Lift | One lift, from the foyer to Circle Right. |
| Hearing | Assisted listening headsets on request; hearing loop at the Visitor Services desk and box office. |
| Assistance dogs | Welcome; the venue will mind a dog during the performance if you contact Visitor Services first. |
| Audio description, captioning, BSL | No permanent capability; the venue schedules dedicated captioned and audio-described performances for most longer runs. BSL requests need 6 weeks' notice. |
Touch tours may be available for particular runs; ask Visitor Services. Blue badge holders park free in the East Court car park for theatre events.
Facilities
Toilets
Two accessible toilets on the ground floor of the foyer, with baby change. 21 steps to the gents.
Bars
1
Theatre Foyer Bar, plus a Theatre Lounge by upgrade on selected productions. Interval drinks can be pre-ordered.
Cloakroom
Not described on the venue's site.
Location
Open in MapsAlexandra Palace Theatre, Alexandra Palace Way, London, N22 7AY
Directions
Alexandra Palace has its own railway station, Alexandra Palace, at the Wood Green entrance to the park, with Great Northern trains direct from Moorgate via Highbury & Islington and a direct service to and from King's Cross. Wood Green on the Piccadilly line is the nearest tube station, about 20 minutes from Piccadilly Circus. The W3 bus runs from Finsbury Park and Tottenham to the Alexandra Palace Ice Rink or Palm Court, and the venue notes that planned works and strikes can affect some Piccadilly line and W3 services in September and October 2026, so plan ahead. There is paid car parking on site: the East Court car park is the one for the theatre, and blue badge holders park free. The theatre's entrance is in the East Court, beside the ice rink and the East Court Café.
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