Babbacombe Theatre

Babbacombe Downs Road, Torquay TQ1 3LU, England

01803 328385

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Spellbound - Stephanie Blackler & Danze Magique

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Ranked #1 of 28 attractions in Torquay

133 Reviews

Type: Theatres

Owner description: The BABBACOMBE THEATRE is owned and operated by the highly accredited professional company, Matpro Limited. Since 1986, the business has taken the... more » Owner description: The BABBACOMBE THEATRE is owned and operated by the highly accredited professional company, Matpro Limited. Since 1986, the business has taken the venue from strength to strength, with their acclaimed variety shows now running virtually all year round.You will find magic in abundance this year, with the all-new show, SPELLBOUND. The show promises you an explosion of exhilarating splendour, a cast to surpass the boundaries of talent, with comedy, illusion, song and dance to enthral.Director and producer Colin Matthews has bought together for your viewing pleasure, stars of stage, screen and the music industry to enable him to conjure up a cornucopia of entertainment. Albeit he maintains his long-held custom of offering live variety shows in a traditional mix, which is backed by up-to-the-minute visual effects and lighting technology. Headlining is Phil Lowen, a zany, energetic, very visual and hilarious comedy impressionist. Joining Phil on stage is the diminutive, Dean Winters with his big voice and cheeky manner he is a versatile performer. As is the bewitching international, singing sensation, Keedie she is as adept at interpreting a pop song, as she is the most opulent of arias, she is extraordinary! With, Babbacombe favourite, West End vocalist Paul Cobley also able to push boundaries with his vocal chords, expect to be whisked away, as their voices will ring together as one.The British Magical Champion of Illusion is the shows special guest star. Daniel Dean has a natural flair to captivate you with his mastery for magic and illusion. Capturing the ambience of all that’s mystical is another stunning vocalist Stephanie Blackler. Winner of Torbay’s Got Talent in 2010 Stephanie will champion some superb show songs and win you over with her mesmerising stage presence.It is no mystery as to why the vivacious, Danze Magique can charm an audience. Daring are the talents of resident choreographer, Georgia Lee, her skilful musical interpretation combines well with the exciting arrangements of Pete Leonard and the versatile dancers make light work of her highly energised routines. The real secret to the magic of variety lies in the performances, and collectively everybody involved in Spellbound, including the junior cast Trix, want to turn illusion into reality. So come along to the Babbacombe Theatre and share in the enchantment.The theatre has – · Access for the disabled with a disabled toilet· Wheelchair spaces · Loop SystemFor details on all the shows programmed at the venue refer to the website, or contact the box office.

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Anonymous007England

England

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35 reviews

4 attraction reviews

Reviews in 23 cities

72 helpful votes

“Brilliant”

Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

Well worth the money, especially, like another reviewer said, when transport from the hotel is included. Without that transport the theatre may well not have been as full, with 5 or 6 coaches bringing folk. Great that the coach companies co-operate in this way. A problem with a mike for a singer, on the evening we visited, and a hand... More

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hangoverlizzie

Liverpool, United Kingdom

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3 reviews

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6 helpful votes

“Very entertaining”

Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

The compere was extremely funny and the female and male singers have beautiful voices. the whole show was well worth the price of £17.00 which in our case included a pick up and return to hotel

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Dear hangoverlizzie. What a fun user name! We are delighted when you came to stay at one of the coaching hotels in the Bay you selected to come on the optional theatre excursion. You made mention of the cost being worth very penny... thank you for that!.We feel we offer best value entertainment, however it is always nice to hear... More

Elesjay

Bexhill-on-Sea, United Kingdom

2 reviews

“Spellbound”

Reviewed 10 May 2013

excellent variety show suitable for a family - good all round entertainment at a reasonable cost definitely recommend a visit

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Dear Elesjay. You manage to say so much in your concise review, thank you for recommending our show, Spellbound and for giving us your seal of approval and 5 stars. It is very much appreciated by all of us involved with the show and the venue. We have Entertained You and that's what we set out to achieve! More

bob w

Northampton, United Kingdom

2 reviews

“Spellbound”

Reviewed 9 May 2013

Lovely evening had at the theatre watching the Spellbound show, Great singers and good comedians and dancers, Intervals were a little short with queues for the toilets but we did enjoy the show, nice large theatre and comfy seating.

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Dear Bob W. Thank you for taking your time to submit a lovely review for our show Spellbound. We love the fact that you enjoyed your evenings entertainment! Our cast always take great pleasure in reading our super reviews and yours will be no exception. I am sorry that for this particular show we do only have a 10 minute... More

LORRAINE F

London, United Kingdom

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4 reviews

Reviews in 2 cities

1 helpful vote

“Spellbound musical”

Reviewed 6 May 2013

Fantastic show fast moving very entertaining well worth seeing, the magician was very clever and left us all wondering how he performed his tricks,the comedian was good and he was not smutty or racisit

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Dear LorraineF. Thank you ever so much for your lovely comments and 5 star review! You always know an illusionist/magician has put on a good show if he leaves people wondering " how did he do that?". We are very fortunate to have Daniel Dean in the show, a champion of British Illusion. He certainly adds a new dimension to... More

bonnie002

Cardiff, United Kingdom

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4 reviews

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7 helpful votes

“Wonderful night out”

Reviewed 27 April 2013

The show was wonderful I have not laughed so much for years. Great variety of acts and the singers were excellent especially the male members. Costumes and stage sets were also very good all together a very very good night out. Please pay a visit you will not regret it.

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Dear Bonnie002. How nice to know we made you laugh! Variety is such a fun genre to be a part of and all of us at the theatre take great pleasure in ENTERTAINING you. We have a fabulous cast as you noted and all of them always give 100% to ensure all our patrons have a memorable evening. We are... More

kingowen

Ascot, United Kingdom

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6 reviews

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1 helpful vote

“lovely old theartre”

Reviewed 26 April 2013

very popular theatre and has some fantastic shows, with good supporting artists set on top of the cliffs at BABBACOMBE . a beautifull setting with walks and lawns to laze and look out to the bay.

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Dear kingowen. Thank you very much for your review and 5 star rating. I am delighted on behalf of everyone involved with the venue, that you think our shows are 'fantastic'! We are certainly very lucky with regard to our setting on the beautiful Babbacombe Downs. I think that everyone coming to the Babbacombe Theatre should try to arrive a... More

Nicola N

Torquay, United Kingdom

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5 reviews

Reviews in 3 cities

3 helpful votes

“A well produced show and staff who are SO NICE”

Reviewed 23 April 2013

I live and work in Torquay and have been to this show on a number of occasions your staff and all cast members should be proud of what they do . We took two elderly friends ,and on leaving one of them said she had not laughed so much in as many years . Yes we did have complimentary tickets... More

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Dear Nicola N. Its so nice to know that the accommodation providers who display our publicity take advantage of the complimentary tickets. It is because of you we are able to maintain the service we provide in the Bay and keep Entertainment Live! Yes it is fair to say all of us are proud to be associated with such a... More

oldertravellerFife

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23 reviews

8 attraction reviews

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17 helpful votes

“good clean family fun”

Reviewed 19 April 2013

Seats are quite big and well spaced so not sitting on top of each other.A good family entertainment show.Singers, dancers.comedians and a magic show,A good night out and value for money the show is almost 2 and a half hours long, Well worth a visit,

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Dear oldertravellerFife. Delighted would sum up how I felt, when I was able to forward your 5 star review of Spellbound to all the cast and those involved with the show. You made comments that basically hit some of our objectives on the head. We strive to be a show for all genres and ages, is worthy of the investment... More

GertDerbyshire

Derbyshire

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7 reviews

3 attraction reviews

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8 helpful votes

“Babbacombe Theatre”

Reviewed 14 April 2013

Coach provided to and from Theatre...Show was very good well worth the nights entertainment...Went with most of hotel guests was given seats to sit together...The costumes the ladies and children were wearing were really really pretty and the men wore matching shirts ties etc., A good nights entertainment...

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Dear GertDerbyshire. Thank you so very much on behalf of everyone involved with the show Spellbound at the Babbacombe Theatre for your 5 star review and lovely comments. The fact that you were entertained all evening makes what we do here all worth while! On a more personal note, I am responsible for dressing the show and I loved the... More