| PALACE Cambridge Circus W1 Designed in 1891 by Collcutt and Holloway
and opened as an opera house under ownership of Richard D’Oyly Carte.
Associated with successful musicals since the Twenties. Long runners
include Jesus Christ Superstar (1972-1980) and Les Miserables
(1985-2004).
Décor: Imperial foyer in brown and black marble with Roman villa columns and arches all the way up the stairway. Sombre auditorium in dark brown and red with classical figures, swags and swirls flecked with gold. Capacity: 1,400
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