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Past productions

Show titles are followed by the performance date(s) and, if known, the production company. Clicking on the title will reveal where it was performed within the theatre (mainly Main house or Dixon Studio), any relevant Notes (often including a list of performers and attractions for the Variety shows) and, if applicable, famous actors.

Shows beginning with “A”, such as “A Murder Is Announced”, appear under “A”, while shows beginning with “The”, such as “The Hollow”, appear under “The”. However, the ‘search’ box at top right should be used when looking for specific titles, actors, etc.

The list is usually updated once a month, following the end of each month.

  • Ballet

    Saturday 2 March 1940 (evening)
    Les Ballets Trois Arts
  • Ballet

    Monday 1 April 1940
    Les Ballets Trois Arts
  • Ballet

    Tuesday 2 April 1940
    Les Ballets Trois Arts
  • Ballet

    Wednesday 3 April 1940 (matinee)
    Les Ballets Trois Arts
  • Ballet

    Wednesday 3 April 1940 (evening)
    Les Ballets Trois Arts
  • Ballet

    Thursday 4 April 1940 (matinee)
    Les Ballets Trois Arts
  • Ballet

    Friday 5 April 1940
    Les Ballets Trois Arts
  • Ballet

    Saturday 6 April 1940 (matinee)
    Les Ballets Trois Arts
  • Ballet

    Saturday 6 April 1940 (evening)
    Les Ballets Trois Arts
  • Ballet for All

    Tuesday 14 November-Saturday 18 November 1972
    The Palace Theatre Trust in association with The Royal Opera House Covent Garden
  • Ballet for All: On With The Dance

    Tuesday 14 December 1971
    Palace Theatre Trust in association with The Royal Ballet
  • Ballet for All: Sun King, Swan Queen

    Monday 13 December 1971
    Palace Theatre Trust in association with The Royal Ballet
  • Ballet for All: Sun King, Swan Queen

    Wednesday 15 December 1971
    Palace Theatre Trust in association with The Royal Ballet
  • Ballet Rambert

    Monday 29 May-Wednesday 31 May 1944
    C.E.M.A.
  • Ballet Rambert

    Thursday 1 June-Saturday 3 June 1944
  • Ballet Rambert

    w/c Monday 30 April 1945
    C.E.M.A.
  • Bananas in Pyjamas: It's Singing Time

    Tuesday 27 July 2004
    Premier Stage Productions
  • Band Aid Concert

    Sunday 21 April 1991
  • Band Aid II Concert

    Sunday 15 September 1991
    The Palace Theatre Trust (Southend-on-Sea) Ltd
  • Band of the 15/19 Kings Royal Hussars

    Sunday 27 August 1961
  • Band of the Royal Engineers

    Good Friday 20 April 1962
  • Bandits of Baghdad

    Monday 16 March 1981
    Playboard Puppet Theatre
  • Barbara Dickson

    Monday 14 October 2013
    Kennedy Street
  • Bare

    Sunday 30 January 2000
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Productions by company

These companies produced the most shows at the Palace Theatre:

  • Laura Elmes for Wildpark Entertainment (1)
  • MAST Mayflower Studios and Unicorn Theatre production (1)
  • Bound & Gagged Comedy in association with Curtis Brown (2)
  • David Michael Productions (2)
  • Joe Brown and Teepee Productions (1)

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