The Other Palace is a London theatre space for developing, discovering, exploring, and celebrating theatre. It’s a friendly, lively, and inventive venue where new ideas are welcomed, and the next generation of theatre-makers are supported, celebrated, and encouraged.
Acting as a creative hub for both accomplished and aspiring within the industry, The Other Palace breaks down the barriers between actors and audiences. Everyone is welcome.
The Other Palace has a vibrant and extraordinary history that dates back to 1766 when it began life as the Charlotte Chapel. Over time, the chapel fell into disrepair, and eventually in 1924 was converted into a cinema called the St. James’ Picture Theatre. The cinema reopened in 1931 as the Westminster Theatre, with the crypt of the chapel becoming dressing rooms, and stalls bar.
In 1990, the theatre closed, and in 2002, after a long campaign to save it from demolition, it was destroyed by fire. The Theatres Trust and Save London’s Theatres campaign fought to reinstate a theatre on site, and in 2009 Westminster Council finally granted planning permission to build a new theatre.
In 2012 the current theatre opened as St. James Theatre, featuring both a 312-seat main venue along with a 120-seat studio theatre offering a varied programme of musical theatre, cabaret, drama, and jazz.
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s LW Theatres acquired the venue in 2016 and after an extensive refurbishment, the theatre reopened in February 2017 as The Other Palace, the home of musical theatre.
The Other Palace was acquired by Bill Kenwright Ltd in October 2021.
Alongside our 300-seat Main Theatre space, there’s also The Other Palace - Studio, a small, intimate ‘blank’ space where producers and writers go to work, refining and trying out new material free from complicated sets and distractions, and where audiences of up to 120 people can enjoy diverse entertainment programmes involving cabaret, music, and comedy.
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