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    Palace Theatre

    168 Reviews
    #1 of 68 things to do in Southend-on-Sea
    Concerts & Shows, Theatres
    Closed Now: 10:00 - 15:00
    430 London Road, Southend-on-Sea SS0 9LA, England
    Open today: 10:00 - 15:00
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    “A step back in time”

    I love this little theatre so much in fact I hate going to the bigger venues now. It’s always worth... read more

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    South_Benfleet
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    Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
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    “Wonderful.”

    I have visited the Palace Theatre in Westcliff on sea, Essex, on many occasions. Beautiful theatre... read more

    Reviewed 5 weeks ago
    Susan S
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    Southend-on-sea, United Kingdom
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    Reviewed yesterday via mobile
    A step back in time

    I love this little theatre so much in fact I hate going to the bigger venues now. It’s always worth checking what is coming up. It has a modern reception and small bar area with seating but once inside the theatre you step back in...More

    Date of experience: October 2018
    Thank South_Benfleet
    Reviewed 5 weeks ago
    Wonderful.

    I have visited the Palace Theatre in Westcliff on sea, Essex, on many occasions. Beautiful theatre. Originally built as an opera house. Small theatre with plenty of atmosphere. The Queen mother visited on many occasions. Well worth a visit. They show films and plays.They have...More

    Date of experience: December 2017
    Thank Susan S
    Reviewed 28 October 2018
    Astor Big Band

    Lovely venue, bar available for pre-drinks although the area is busy and drinks are expensive. Great atmosphere, wonderful old theatre. The Big Band was excellent, great evening and would recommend. We should visit more often.

    Date of experience: October 2018
    Thank janwoolcock
    Reviewed 26 October 2018
    Family visit

    My Mum, myself and our 7 year old Great Granddaughter /Niece visited the Theatre to see Tabby McTat, What a disappointment it was. No cat, just a change of hats! saw some younger children struggling to understand, Would have suited ages 3 to 5 at...More

    Date of experience: October 2018
    Thank julieshute
    Reviewed 23 October 2018
    Mckat children's Show

    Very disappointed with this show. Full price tickets for myself and granddaughter for only 1 hours performance . ( Our first trip to a theatre together )... and not a cat in sight. I'm sure most of the children under 5 years old would not...More

    Date of experience: October 2018
    Thank linda s
    Reviewed 13 October 2018 via mobile
    Stacey Dooley

    What an excellent venue for a fantastic show. Great front row seats in a lovely old, clean theatre. I even got to ask Stacey a question. Made my night

    Date of experience: October 2018
    Thank CherylS2078
    Reviewed 10 October 2018
    Joe Longthorne

    Brilliant show beautiful theatre Will definitely go againThe bar in the foyer was lovely and the magicians walking around was such a nice touch

    Date of experience: September 2018
    Thank janet t
    Reviewed 3 October 2018
    Always A Pleasure

    I have visited the Palace Theatre a few times over the years. I have always found it to be a warm and friendly theatre. It has a lovely feel to it as I find old theatres do. Where ever I have sat I always get...More

    Date of experience: November 2017
    Thank bcn1942
    Reviewed 1 October 2018
    old fashion comfort

    very surprize with this theatre, very comfortable seats with PLENTY of leg . could see stage easily from side seats

    Date of experience: April 2018
    Thank Margaret g
    Reviewed 30 September 2018
    Just seen RAIN MAN at the Palace

    The Palace Theatre is a nice small venue and even though we don't live in the area we always look to see what's on. We fancied Rain Main as we loved the film and wanted to see how well it was performed on stage ......More

    Date of experience: September 2018
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    13 October 2018|
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    Response from Diane D | Reviewed this property |
    Yes there is a hand rail
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    gail W
    6 June 2018|
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    Response from SevensUP | Reviewed this property |
    Hi Gail, I’d say row ‘A’ should be fine for a 6 year old. They would be nice a close in full view of the stage. It is a bit of a look up however. When we went we were in the front row with no complaints. I’m not sure or the... More
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    Response from HamishEssex | Reviewed this property |
    There is a carpark 500m further into southend on the left by the next set of lights. There is also a nice italian restaurant 'azzuros' a further 50m on past the lights on the right. Hope this helps.
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