The Wizard of Oz tickets, seating plan and hotels
London Palladium
The London Palladium is considered to be the most famous theatre in the capital city and perhaps even in the United Kingdom, due to its musical variety shows that were televised in the 1950s and 60s and the host of famous celebrities that have performed on the theatre’s stage over the years. It was built by Walter Gibbons in 1910, making the theatre over a century old, and was named ‘The Palladium’ until 1934 when the ‘London’ was added to the official title of the venue.
In its early beginnings the theatre was used as a circus, an ice rink and a cinema, but after the Second World War ended in 1945, Val Parnell became managing director of the theatre and successfully placed many big stars from the United States on the famous London stage such as Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald, much to the annoyance of the British stars of the time.
For twelve years from 1955, the theatre hosted the extremely popular ‘Sunday Night at the London Palladium’ which was aired on ITV for a very successful run. The show was revived in the late 1980s under the new name of ‘Live from the Palladium’.
In the year 2000, the theatre was bought by Andrew Lloyd Webber and his Really Useful Group, which has seen many popular and important stage musicals grace the stage such as The King and I, The Sound of Music and Sister Act the Musical. Today, the London Palladium is home to new musical, The Wizard of Oz, based on the classic tale of a girl swept away to a magical land by a tornado, and featuring songs we all know and love from the 1939 MGM film adaptation, including ‘Somewhere Over the Rainbow’. The show opened in March 2011.
At London Palladium.org we provide a guide to the current show, The Wizard of Oz, including videos and reviews. We also describe the location of the theatre with a map of the area included, details on how to buy The Wizard of Oz tickets, seating plan and the best available seats and information on hotels and restaurants near the London Palladium.
8 Argyll Street
Soho
London
W1F 7TF
Please note that due to the number of requests, the London Palladium unfortunately does not do any mentions on stage.
about 6 months ago
Hi
How much are the programmes for the wizard of oz?
Thanks
about 6 months ago
Hi Jackie,
An official Wizard of Oz programme costs £3.50 and a souvenir brochure costs £6. I hope this helps!
Alice
about 6 months ago
I am bringing a group of 11 year old girls in January, can you please let me know how much the ice creams are, so I can ask parents to send in the correct money! Thank you.
about 6 months ago
Hi Katie,
Ice creams are around £3
about 6 months ago
I’ve got tickets reserved for 14 people for a Sunday matinee and I’ve just found out the Victoria line is closed that weekend – we were already cutting it pretty fine to catch the Gatwick Express.
What time it is normally possible to exit the theatre at? That is actually make it out onto the street.
How efficient is the cloakroom normally? Is there usually a long queue? All 14 of us would have to check our bags (hand luggage only)? Oh and how much does the cloakroom cost?
Also if you happen to know how long it would take to get from the theatre to the Bakerloo platform (I know it says it’s only a minute from the station but I expect it’ll be a while longer to actually get on the platform).
Sorry for all the questions – any help you can give would be appreciated! We really want to see the show, I’m now just not sure if it’s feasible.
Thanks,
Trish
about 6 months ago
Hi Trish,
The show finishes at around 10.10pm, so depending on how swiftly you exit the theatre and where your seats are, you should be onto the street in less than 5 minutes.
You could try to leave the theatre as the actors are taking their bows so you can get to the cloakroom first to avoid queues, but generally the cloakroom is pretty efficient and there aren’t really long queues. The cloakroom costs around £1-£1.50 per item.
You should probably leave 10 minutes to get from the theatre onto the platform, even though Oxford Circus station is very close. What time is the train at that you need to catch?
I hope this helps!
Alice
about 6 months ago
Hi Alice,
Thanks very much for your reply – it was just the information I needed to decide to play it safe and switch the tickets to the Saturday matinee!
We were booked for the Sunday matinee but from your reply it sounds like the show is actually 2h40mins long (not 2h30mins as I thought), add ~15 mins to get out and to the platform… Victoria line closed…. 35mins on the Gatwick Express. Would have already checked in online and the security is pretty snappy at Gatwick but the flight leaves at 7:35pm. Not a chance!
It’s a shame because there are no group deals on the Saturday so we’ve had to go to the Upper Circle – rather than the perfect mid central stall tickets I did have for the Sunday. Better than missing our flight though!
Thanks for your help!
about 6 months ago
Would it be possible for me to take a photo of my wife with the cast, especially the Tin Man? Reason, she is a huge fan and it is our wedding anniversary (10th year) on the 22nd Dec and her 50th on the 23rd Dec. The gift for a 10th anniversary is tin and can I find anything that’s remotely appealing in tin so, plan B – suprise trip to London, matinee show on the 28th Dec, photo with Tin Man, evening meal and overnight stay. Frame the photo back home and bingo….sorted.
Thanks
about 6 months ago
Hi John,
Great idea! Try giving the London Palladium stage door a ring on 020 7850 8770 to see if this is possible, as they should be able to help you.
Thanks,
Alice
about 6 months ago
Hi there,
I was wondering whether at the Palladium you offer a chance of work experience?
If not, do you know of any theatres/drama involvements that do?
Thanks
about 6 months ago
Hi Catherine,
Check out The Stage newspaper for details on this sort of thing, or alternatively pop round to the theatre itself with your CV to enquire about work experience/job placements.
about 5 months ago
Hi
I am coming to the matinee performance on Saturday with my two children and will have to come from straight from the station. Do you have anywhere to store a rucksack or will we be able to take it with us to our seats?
Thank You – children are very excited about trip.
Rhiannon
about 5 months ago
Hi Rhiannon,
Yes, the theatre has a cloakroom where you can leave items for a small charge, but it is also fine to take the rushsack with you to your seats. The choice is yours!
I hope you and your children enjoy the show this Saturday.
Thanks,
Alice
about 4 months ago
Hi,
The Wizard of Oz looks great! I have never been to he theatre before despite loving musicals.
It may seem odd or vain but, what do people wear? I don’t want to feel out of place
about 4 months ago
It is not an odd or vain question! You can wear anything you like to the theatre, within reason (I’m sure a tracksuit or bikini might be out of place!). But these days it is fine to wear jeans and a t-shirt or to dress up a little in heels and a skirt – the choice is yours!
about 4 months ago
We are coming to see the Wizard of OZ, tickets already booked. We will be in London for the day doing a few other touristy things, and will have cameras with us (still not movie) What is the policy on these? Is there somewhere safe to leave them or will we be allowed to take them in with us?
about 4 months ago
Hi DT,
It is perfectly okay for you to take your cameras into the auditorium – just don’t take photos! If you would prefer to keep the cameras safe, then the Palladium has a cloakroom where you can leave items for the duration of the show for a small charge.
I hope this helps!
about 4 months ago
Hi,
I have tickets for the Sat Matinee on 28th Jan as a gift for my mother’s 70th birthday. She is a huge fan of the film & I was wondering if it was possible to arrange a back stage tour after the show to meet the cast.
I’ve noted the stage door phone number on the responses above as 020 7850 8770. Is this the best way to arrange this? If so, when shall I call the number (as soon as the show ends, when we arrive, in the interval) & from where (our seats, the lobby)?
This would really make a very special lady’s birthday.
Thanks. x
about 4 months ago
Hi Scirelle,
I am not entirely sure if this is possible, but it would be best to give that number a call as soon as you can, maybe even today, to see if you can arrange it.
I hope this helps!
Alice
about 4 months ago
Hi, I would like to get a message to Micheal Crawford and was wondering if it could be passed on for me. My parents are old friends of Micheals (Doll & Horry Smith from Herne Hill) and are now in there 80′s, and I would like to bring them to London for a matinee to see Micheal in the Wizard of Oz before he finishes, and to meet him backstage. My Mother last met him when he was in ThePhanthom of the Opera where she met up with him after the show. I am coming myself to see the show this Thursday evening (17th Jan 2012), if this message can be passed on I will be most grateful. Tina Smith
about 4 months ago
Hi Tina,
As your are going to see the show this Thursday, your best bet would be to speak to someone at the theatre. If you would like to speak to Michael Crawford himself then wait by the backstage door where he will exit. Otherwise, purchase tickets for your parents and try to meet him afterwards with them, if you can!
Alice