LONDON’S OLDEST NEW THEATRE TO RE-OPEN IN DECEMBER
Be part of the legacy: support Ally Pally’s restoration project through a permanent name plaque on one of only 630 theatre seats
Sandi Toksvig, Neil Morrissey and Hugo Speer have pledged their support and named a seat
The deadline to name a seat is Friday 5th October
“It’s time the people had their palace back. I am so excited at the thought of this wonderful building coming back to life.” Sandi Toksvig
Closed to the public for more than 80 years, Alexandra Palace Theatre will reopen in December 2018, following the completion of the East Wing Restoration Project. The ambitious three-year project will bring this hidden gem of London theatre back to life, ensuring the place of this historically significant building at the heart of the community for generations to come.
“As a local I’m proud to play a part in this exciting project, the birth of a new/old theatre, lovely.” Neil Morrissey
A physical stake in one of London’s most iconic buildings that will help secure its future …
This is part of a £27m restoration programme funded by London Borough of Haringey and the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF), with the final £1m to be raised through public fundraising. The grant from the HLF represents one of the biggest ever for a heritage project and underscores the ambition of the project.
“Alexandra Palace is such a special place. It feels great to be part of the project to restore the theatre and I can’t wait to see it open to the public again.” Hugo Speer
Members of the public are invited to support the restoration of the theatre through a fundraising campaign aimed at raising the final £1m needed. This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to be part of the fabric of this extraordinary building.
All donations of £25 or over to the ‘People’s Palace’ will be commemorated on a Donor Board in the East Court. A donation of £450 to the theatre restoration will also secure a permanent engraved named plaque on one of the 309 retractable seats in the theatre stalls, while a £900 donation will include the added permanence of a name plaque on one of the 323 fixed seats in the balcony.
Alexandra Park and Palace Charitable Trust is a registered charity. The charitable trust, established by an Act of Parliament in 1900, is responsible for maintaining and conserving the London landmark and 196 acres of Parkland. Every donation received goes directly towards the restoration of the Palace.
For full details and to donate directly online go to theatre.alexandrapalace.com and help to secure both Alexandra Palace’s rich history and an equally vibrant future. Every donation will make a difference.