The Victoria Palace Theatre has three seating levels: Stalls, Royal Circle and Grand Circle. Each level is well-raked, and with over 1,500 seats it’s one of the larger West End houses, well suited to Hamilton’s big ensemble numbers.
The Stalls hold 719 seats and put you closest to the stage. It’s worth knowing that from Row A the stage height means you can lose sight of the actors’ feet, so a few rows back is often a better bet.
The Royal Circle holds 422 seats and gives a great overview of the stage and choreography. Central rows are the best choice.
The Grand Circle holds 364 seats and is the highest, most affordable level. It’s very steep, so it’s not recommended if you’re not comfortable with heights.
The Victoria Palace Theatre sits right by Victoria Station on Victoria Street. The nearest tube station is Victoria (Circle, District and Victoria lines), literally across the road, with National Rail services also close by.
The Victoria Palace Theatre opened in 1911, designed by Frank Matcham on the site of the old Royal Standard Music Hall. Its original design even featured a sliding roof to help cool the auditorium during summer intervals. The theatre hosted major productions including Me and My Girl in 1937 and the popular Crazy Gang revues through the 1950s and early 60s.
Billy Elliot the Musical played here from 2005 to 2016, and following a major refurbishment the theatre reopened in 2017 with Hamilton, which has been running ever since. It’s owned and operated by Delfont Mackintosh Theatres.
The Victoria Palace Theatre has a capacity of 1,557 across its three levels: Stalls, Royal Circle and Grand Circle.
The Victoria Palace Theatre is owned and operated by Delfont Mackintosh Theatres.
It opened in 1911, designed by Frank Matcham.
Hamilton is currently playing at the Victoria Palace Theatre.
Hamilton has been running at the Victoria Palace Theatre since 2017.
Yes, the theatre underwent a major refurbishment in 2016-2017 ahead of Hamilton’s opening, which included improved accessibility.
The Grand Circle is reached by around 75 steps – about five flights – with no lift, and it has a genuinely steep rake that regular theatregoers rate among the steepest in the West End, so the back rows do feel high above the stage. Tall safety rails run along the aisle ends and row ends up there, which helps, but it’s still worth thinking twice if heights bother you. Stalls or the lower circle rows give a much steadier view, and the box office can help you pick the right seat.
Victoria station is right across the road, with National Rail services also close by.
A few rows back in the Stalls or central Royal Circle both give a great view of Hamilton’s big ensemble numbers, while the Grand Circle is a steeper but more affordable option.
You can book tickets for Hamilton at the Victoria Palace Theatre directly through the official Hamilton website. I’d always recommend booking through the show’s own site or a trusted official retailer to avoid inflated resale prices.
