Following an extensive refurbishment which has taken two years and cost £8.7 million, the doors of The Palace Theatre at Watford is due to open again this month.
The theatre is now fully accessible to all patrons with improved access to all levels via the lift. Spaces for wheelchairs in the stalls and the circle have been increased and a infra red sound amplification system operates in certain areas of the auditorium. Guide dogs and hearing dogs are welcome to stay with their owners.
The opening production will be The Country Wife by William Wycherley, with Premier Nights at 7.45pm on Friday 8, Saturday 9, Monday 11 and Tuesday 12 October; then daily until the end of the month. Ticket prices range from £10-£18 on Monday-Friday evenings, all Premier Nights and matinees and from £12-£20 for Saturday evenings. Box Office: 01923 225671.
On Saturday 16 October there will be theatre tours at 10am, 11am and 12 noon, Cost £5 per person (under 12s free). Tickets now available from the Box Office.
This year’s pantomime will be Mother Goose, with a Preview at 7.00pm on Friday 3 December and then performances daily until Sunday 9 January. Tickets £12-£18.