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Princess Theatre

Torbay Road, Torquay TQ2 5EZ, England
0844 847 2315
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Ranked #12 of 28 attractions in Torquay
Type: Theatres
Most recent review
- 11 May 2013
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London, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 attraction reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

Beautiful theatre situated on Torquay's seafront. Perfect to meet up for pre show drinks looking out over the sea. Helpful & friendly staff, reasonable bar prices. We sat in the 2nd row of the circle and had great viewing of the show.

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Bristol, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

We ate in Breezes bistro before the show and with the sun setting over the bay on a warm evening you could be forgiven for thinking you were in the Med. Food is average to good and well priced but the location makes it a special treat - on a good day!

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Penzance, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

What a great show. Seen the film a few times and wondered if stage show could live up to it. Glad to say it did and then some. Amazing singing and dancing, fabulous over the top costumes. Would have booked to see again in truro (closer to home) in July but will be abroad on holiday. Had a meal in... More

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Devon
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

The facilities prior to performance and for the interval are just too small. The staff at the bar areas worked really hard but the queuing is dreadful and in the downstairs bar is an impossible spiral staircase that makes me wonder how they got it through planning and fire regs. The theatre itself is very well designed with good views... More

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Ebbw Vale, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Very nice Cafe bar on the sea front. Ideal to watch the world go by whilst loooking over Torbay and the Habour. Good value pre-theatre meal.

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Coventry, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

Smallish theatre, great ambiance and good visibility throughout auditorium. We were in the middle of the circle with excellent views. We went to see a Musical ("Pricilla Queen of the Dessert")and the acoustics were very good.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

great show in comfortable surroundings . had a pre show meal at BREEZES , also excellent .all staff very helpful .

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Cardiff, United Kingdom
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9 reviews 9 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

A lovely theatre with excellent if slightly small legroom seats, the circle has great views for cheap priced tickets... Nice friendly staff and a great show ...

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London
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

I loved this theatre. Somehow they fit surprising large shows onto a small stage, and the auditorium combines intimacy with the feel of a healthy and sizeable audience. The location by the water is superb, the staff were very friendly and helpful and it was clear to me that there is very healthy support from the local community - I... More

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Exeter, United Kingdom
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17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

I have been going to this theatre since childhood, when seaside resorts had summer seasons with big names like Tommy Cooper and Max Bygraves etc and it has stood the test of time. Crazy that living in Exeter you have to go to Torquay to see a west end production like Blood Brothers, Priscilla etc so long may it stay!... More

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