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Princess Theatre, Torquay
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Torbay Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5EZ
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| Open Christmas |
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| Open New Year |
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| Opening 2024 (1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024) |
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This autumn/winter the venue welcomes some of the hottest shows touring the UK including Heathers the Musical, Elf and Jack and the Beanstalk.
Top stand up comedy, tribute shows and local events are all part of the theatres regular offerings.
The Princess Theatre, Torquay has recently undergone a large refurbishment and is looking forward to welcoming audiences from all over the region to a fantastic season of entertainment.
PRINCESS THEATRE HISTORY
The Princess Theatre, Torquay has a long history of hosting comedic talent, dating back to its opening in the 1960s, when the legendary Morcombe and Wise and Tommy Cooper graced the stage. Since then, we have had the pleasure of hosting Rob Brydon, Lee Mack, David Mitchell, Jon Richardson, Al Murray, Harry Hill and Dawn French to name a few. This upcoming season continues that tradition and solidifies the Princess Theatre as one of the premier destinations for live entertainment in the area. The ability to attract such an impressive line-up of touring productions demonstrates the venue's commitment to providing top-notch performances for the local community.
PRINCESS THEATRE SEATING & TICKETS
The Princess Theatre is South Devon’s largest theatre with a seating capacity of 1500 spread over two levels, making it the largest theatre auditorium in the South West after the Bristol Hippodrome.
Tickets for shows at the Princess Theatre, Torquay can be purchased via ATGTICKETS.COM/Torquay or at the box office which opens 90 minutes before a performance on a show day.
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Recent Reviews:
- Snapster7Trip Type:Friends getawayAbsolutely no leg room
30/08/2024Seats uncomfortable and no leg room at all. Sat right back in the chair and my knees were up against the hard wood of the chair in front, I’m only 5ft 7inches. You could not move your legs to the... Read full review - BUTlins2513Wonderful Evening
03/09/2024Had a lovely evening we went to see Sister Act for our anniversary. We ate in the theatre restaurant our meal was lovely and the restaurant has lovely sea views . The theatre is very clean and the... Read full review - AlwaysbeeatingExeter, United KingdomTrip Type:CouplesGhost the musical19/10/2024We treated ourselves to a matinee performance of Ghost the musical. We were warmly welcomed on arrival to the bar where we collected our pre bought bubbles. Bar man upgraded us using his staff... Read full review
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Princess Theatre, Torquay
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The closest car parks are Fleet Walk (TQ2 5EA) or Sheddon Hill (TQ2 5TY). There is limited parking available on Torbay Road outside the theatre.
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