Soho in City of Westminster in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

Palace Theatre

Theatreland - Heart of the Performing Arts in London

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 15, 2018

1. Palace Theatre Marker

Inscription. Built for Richard D'Oyly Carte in 1891 by T E Collcutt and known as the 'Royal English Opera House', the theatre was renamed 'The Palace of Theatre Varieties' in 1892. In 1911 it became the Palace Theatre and is famous for being the home of London's longest running musicals.

Erected by City of Westminster, Society of West End Theatre.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment. A significant historical year for this entry is 1891.

Location. 51° 30.795′ N, 0° 7.763′ W. Marker is in City of Westminster, England, in Greater London. It is in Soho. It is at the intersection of Shaftesbury Avenue and Charing Cross Road, on the right when traveling south on Shaftesbury Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: City of Westminster, England W1D 5AY, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Greater South East.

Globally, it is in the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

in Europe,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: William Nicholson (within shouting distance of this marker); The Cambridge (within shouting distance of this marker); Marks & Co Booksellers (within shouting distance of this marker); Great Dangaroo Flood (within shouting distance of this marker); Roger Keith ‘Syd’ Barrett (1946-2006) (within shouting distance of this marker); The Three Greyhounds

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(within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named William Nicholson (within shouting distance of this marker); John and Charles Wesley (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in City of Westminster.

Also see . . . Palace Theatre, London (Wikipedia). "The Palace Theatre is a West End theatre in the City of Westminster in London. Its red-brick facade dominates the west side of Cambridge Circus behind a small plaza near the intersection of Shaftesbury Avenue and Charing Cross Road. The Palace Theatre seats 1,400." (Submitted on March 26, 2018.)

Palace Theatre Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 25, 2026

2. Palace Theatre Marker - wide view

Palace Theatre and Marker - Wide View image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 15, 2018

3. Palace Theatre and Marker - Wide View

The marker is just visible here, mounted to the wall of the theatre, below the "H".

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child opened here in June 2016.

Palace Theatre cornerstone - set by Helen D’Oyly Carte in December 1888 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 25, 2026

4. Palace Theatre cornerstone - set by Helen D’Oyly Carte in December 1888

<i>Palace Theatre</i> image. Click for full size.

circa 1912

5. Palace Theatre

Credits. This page was last revised on April 7, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 26, 2018, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 230 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on March 26, 2018, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. 2. submitted on March 20, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. 3. submitted on March 26, 2018, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. 4. submitted on March 20, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. 5. submitted on March 26, 2018, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.