Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story

Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story

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Princess Theatre, Torquay
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Tue 5 May - Sat 9 May 2020
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This sensational multi award-winning West End show first opened in 1989 and has been thrilling audiences around the world ever since. Now it triumphantly returns for its 2023 UK Tour.
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Princess Theatre, Torquay

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Tue 5 May - Sat 9 May 2020
Torbay Road, Torquay TQ2 5EZ
2 hours 25 minutes incl. interval
Tue - Sat at 19:30
Wed and Sat at 14:30 and 19:30
For group bookings of 10 or more:
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Forget feel good, Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story is FEEL GREAT! Experience the drama, passion and excitement as a multi-talented cast of actor-musicians tell Buddy Holly’s story, from his Texas rockabilly beginnings to international stardom and his legendary final performance at the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa, before his tragic death at the age of just 22.

Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story

Featuring two terrific hours of the greatest songs ever written, including That’ll Be The Day, Oh Boy, Rave On, La Bamba, Chantilly Lace, Johnny B. Goode, Raining In My Heart, Everyday, Shoutand many many more, this show is just Peggy Sue-perb!  

It's Buddy brilliant
- The Sun
Pure unadulterated fun
- Daily Telegraph
The show you'll never forget
- Daily Mail

Book now for the most successful Rock & Roll Musical of all time!

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Princess Theatre, Torquay

Torbay Road, Torquay TQ2 5EZ
Torquay Station
The Box Office is open for 90 minutes prior to the performance commencing. See 'What's On' section for performance times
Pizza al Teatro - Pre- show table service dining (Reservation required)
Private Hospitality - Spaces available to hire
Membership Benefits - 25% off pre-show drinks (30mins prior)

Located in the heart of the stunning English Riviera, the Princess Theatre, Torquay offers an unforgettable experience for all. Surrounded by the natural beauty of Torbay’s coastline, the theatre is a central part of the town’s cultural fabric.

The Princess Theatre, Torquay first opened its doors on Wednesday 7 June 1961 with Tommy Cooper and Morecombe & Wise top of the bill. It’s South Devon’s largest theatre with a seating capacity of 1514 after an auditorium refurbishment in Spring 2024. The venue has welcomed many West End touring productions including We Will Rock You, SIX, Heathers The Musical, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, and Sister Act. Top comedians, Russell Howard, Michael McIntyre, Dawn French, Jimmy Carr, Katherine Ryan and Rob Beckett have graced the stage as part of their UK tours and not forgetting iconic artists - Billy Ocean, Paloma Faith, Level 42, David Essex and Lulu.

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Princess Theatre, Torquay

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Tue 5 May - Sat 9 May 2020
Torbay Road, Torquay TQ2 5EZ
2 hours 25 minutes incl. interval
Tue - Sat at 19:30
Wed and Sat at 14:30 and 19:30
For group bookings of 10 or more:
Read more about our resale options
Join ATG+, the UK's best live entertainment membership to enjoy these benefits and much more across 35+ venues:
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