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About The Other Palace - Studio Theatre
The Other Palace – Studio Theatre is part of the Off West End theatre complex located at 12 Palace Street, London, just a short walk from Victoria Station. With a compact studio space that features general admission seating, audiences can expect an intimate, up-close experience for a range of contemporary productions, from UK premieres to London transfers. The venue sits alongside its sister space in a historic building that has hosted notable performances since its opening in 2012 (originally as St James Theatre) and rebranded in 2016 as The Other Palace. Our guide helps you plan a smooth night out: where to park, how to get there via transit, and where to stay and eat nearby.
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Venue details: The Other Palace comprises two spaces – Main House (approx. 312 seats, fixed seating) and Studio (approx. 120 seats, General Admission, layout varies by production). The venue address is 12 Palace Street, London SW1E 5JA, conveniently near Victoria Station. For parking, consider Cumberland Street car park (SW1V 4LR) or nearby Q-Park Horseferry Road, and be mindful of Congestion Charge rules in central London. The closest transit options include Victoria Underground/rail and bus routes 16, 38, 52, 73, 82, and 148. Nearby hotels and dining options offer convenient stays and meals for theatre nights, including The Nadler Victoria, Park Plaza Victoria London, Rubens at the Palace, and The Goring, among others. The venue has hosted a number of notable premieres and transfers, such as La Strada (London transfer), The Last Five Years, Be More Chill (UK premiere), Heathers The Musical (UK premiere), Amélie (UK premiere), The Messiah (London transfer), Cruel Intentions: The ’90s Musical (UK premiere), The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical (UK premiere), and 50 First Dates: The Musical (World premiere). We’ve got you covered for a seamless, no-fuss theatre night.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Venue type: Off West End theatre complex with two spaces — Main House and Studio.
- Addresses: 12 Palace Street, London SW1E 5JA (official venue address); the complex sits near Victoria Station.
- Capacity: Main House around 312 seats; Studio around 120 seats.
- Seating: Main House is fixed seating; Studio is General Admission with no allocated seating (layout varies by production).
- Parking: Nearby Cumberland Street car park (SW1V 4LR) and nearby Q-Park Horseferry Road; check Congestion Charge rules for the zone.
- Transit: Nearest Underground/rail is Victoria; bus routes 16, 38, 52, 73, 82, 148 serve the area.
- Nearby hotels: The Nadler Victoria; Park Plaza Victoria London; Rubens at the Palace; The Goring, etc. (hotels listed as nearby on official theatre site and hotel guides).
- Notable events hosted: UK/world premieres and London transfers including La Strada (London transfer), The Last Five Years, Big Fish (UK premiere), Be More Chill (UK premiere), Heathers The Musical (UK premiere), Amélie (UK premiere), The Messiah (London transfer), Cruel Intentions: The ’90s Musical (UK premiere), The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical (UK premiere), and 50 First Dates: The Musical (World premiere).
- Renaming/demolition: Opened in 2012 as St James Theatre and renamed The Other Palace in 2016; no demolition recorded; ownership changed to Bill Kenwright in 2021.