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Princess Theatre

562 Reviews

#15 of 43 things to do in Torquay

Concerts & Shows, Theatres

Closed Now: 10:00 - 17:00

Torbay Road, Torquay TQ2 5EZ, England

Open today: 10:00 - 17:00

Review Highlights

“Reliving youth”

The cast were brilliant and bursting with energy , a timeless story of boy meets girl and everyone... read more

Reviewed 6 days ago

red l

“over pricing”

My Wife and myself attended the matinee performance of Sleeping Beauty on Saturday last and... read more

Reviewed 17 December 2018

vartegrd

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4.0 562 reviews

Excellent46%
Very good38%
Average10%
Poor4%
Terrible2%

Travellers talk about

“dirty dancing”(11 reviews)

“sleeping beauty”(10 reviews)

“box office”(16 reviews)

About

The Princess Theatre first opened it’s doors on Wednesday 7 June 1961. Top of the bill on the opening night were the late, great Tommy Cooper and the legendary Morecombe and Wise.The theatre was built by Torbay Council as the main feature of the...more

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Hours Today: 10:00 - 17:00

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Suggested duration: More than 3 hours

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Torbay Road, Torquay TQ2 5EZ, England

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red l

Reviewed 6 days ago

Reliving youth

The cast were brilliant and bursting with energy , a timeless story of boy meets girl and everyone singing along ,a nice walk down memory lane. The Princess badly needs an upgrade ,the seating is cramped , we were in row E , far left,...More

Date of experience: February 2019

Thank red l

brettlaras

11133

Reviewed 6 days ago via mobile

Birthday treat

Dirty dancing .... was the show excellent would highly recommend this theatre.. always find memorabilia is a little pricey but other than that great day out for everyone 5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Date of experience: February 2019

Thank brettlaras

skybluedave83

Coventry, United Kingdom

279

Reviewed 6 days ago

Lovely Theatre on the Seafront

This is an ATG theatre on the Torquay seafront. My wife and I often try and take in a show here whilst we are staying in the town and most recently we came to see the Dirty Dancing Tour. Having seen the show ten years...More

Date of experience: February 2019

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JeffTheChairman

Exeter, United Kingdom

734198

Reviewed 3 January 2019

ONE OF MY FAVORITE THEATRES - FRIENDLY STAFF

Took 5 groups to the PANTO at the Princess and we all had a brilliant time The PANTO was funny and well presented Great costumes and scenery The staff led by manage Graiinne were friendly, helpful yet very professional A theatre full of character with...More

Date of experience: December 2018

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603lilyl

Torquay, United Kingdom

Reviewed 3 January 2019 via mobile

Excellent Panto

Melinda Messenger was the perfect choice of good fairy but out matched by the excellent Carabosse. All of the cast were very good extremely entertaining I was worried the kids might get bored but one 8 year old and one 10 year old were engrossed...More

Date of experience: December 2018

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PaulFrench67

Hornchurch, United Kingdom

5033

Reviewed 31 December 2018

How on earth did I nearly doze off in a panto!

Lovely theatre Seats - Not that comfortable Would I go back - Yep Was I impressed with the panto troupe - NO Amateur Poor script Only watchable after the interval What I would say, If you ignored the terrible dame, the ineffective King, and endured...More

Date of experience: December 2018

1 Thank PaulFrench67

Emma R

Exeter, United Kingdom

318

Reviewed 30 December 2018 via mobile

Amazing Pantomime

This theatre just amazes me. It's lovely, clean, staff are so friendly. Sleeping Beauty was brilliant, so entertaining for the whole family. My two sons (3 & 5years) loved it.

Date of experience: December 2018

2 Thank Emma R

Dorlock

Reviewed 17 December 2018

Sleeping beauty

Saw Sleeping beauty Sunday matinee. I admit I haven't been to a pantomime for a long time.It was as if every parent told their child to scream and shout as loud as possible continually.Then there was the sound level it was far too high..hence I...More

Date of experience: December 2018

2 Thank Dorlock

vartegrd

Reviewed 17 December 2018

over pricing

My Wife and myself attended the matinee performance of Sleeping Beauty on Saturday last and thoroughly enjoyed the show. However when we were asked to pay £2.50 for a small bottle of water to say we were shocked is an understatment.Bearing in mind the theatre...More

Date of experience: December 2018

2 Thank vartegrd

Bryan F

Tiverton, United Kingdom

167

Reviewed 11 December 2018

Closer to the action

You are much closer to the stage where ever you are seated than you would be in a larger West End theatre. Seats are comfy. Need to encourage more stars to bring their shows to the west country.

Date of experience: March 2018

1 Thank Bryan F

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