Princess Theatre, Torquay
The Princess Theatre, South Devon's largest theatre, first opened its doors on Wednesday 7 June 1961. In 1963 The Beatles appeared live on stage singing the then newly released single “She Loves You” causing some hysteria in the town! Big musical productions have thrilled our audiences and icons of the stage and screen including Sir Roger Moore, Elaine Page, Joan Collins and the beloved Joan Rivers, have also graced our stage.
Princess Theatre, Torquay exclusives
Mon 18 Nov - Sat 23 Nov 2019
The Lady Vanishes
BAFTA-nominated Gwen Taylor and ‘Villain of the Year’ Andrew Lancel are reunited for the first time since their two years together in Coronation Street as Anne Taylor and her evil son (who she killed!) Frank Foster. Andrew and Gwen are back in this devilishly fun stage adaptation of Alfred Hitchcock’s The Lady Vanishes by The Thriller Theatre Company.
Mon 25 Nov 2019
That'll Be The Day Christmas Show
The UK’s most popular rock ‘n’ roll variety show celebrates the festive season with all your favourite Christmas classics from the 50's, 60's & 70's, plus plenty of hilarious comedy!
Tue 26 Nov 2019
Carole - The Music of Carole King
From the producers of the West End hit shows Seven Drunken Nights - The Story of The Dubliners and Walk Right Back - The Everly Brothers Story, this brand new production takes to the stage for 2019.
Wed 27 Nov 2019
Frank Skinner
An unmissable opportunity to see comic legend Frank Skinner perform brand new stand-up in an intimate space
Thu 28 Nov 2019
One Night of Elvis - Lee Memphis King
Europe’s most successful Elvis Presley tribute artist with consummate ease and an almost unbelievable combination of stunningly accurate vocals and incredible passion in every performance.
Sat 7 Dec 2019
Adam Ant
Following a sell-out world tour throughout the UK, USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, Grammy nominee and Brit Award winner Adam Ant brings his 2019 'Friend or Foe' to venues across the UK.
Sun 8 Dec 2019
Royal Marines Christmas Spectacular
The world famous Band of Her Majesty’s Royal Marines will present a military music spectacular featuring festive music, military marches, big band hits and popular showstoppers.
Fri 13 Dec 2019 - Sun 5 Jan 2020
Snow White
Mirror, mirror, on the wall, Torquay’s Princess Theatre pantomime, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, is the fairest pantomime of them all! Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is coming to the Princess Theatre from the 13th December 2019 to the 5th January 2020. With fabulous costumes, sensational song and dance numbers for all to enjoy and plenty of comedy for people of all ages, this performance is not one to be missed.
Mon 20 Jan 2020
McCartney - The Songbook
From the producers of smash hit shows That’ll Be The Day and Walk Right Back, comes the ultimate McCartney experience. Brand new for 2020, McCartney - The Songbook takes to the stage recreating masterworks spanning over six decades.
Thu 23 Jan 2020
Let The Music Play
Direct from the USA, it’s the critically-acclaimed Barry White revue starring the big man with the big voice – William Hicks.
Sat 25 Jan 2020
Circus of Horrors
Whether you’re a rock fan or theatre goer The Circus of Horrors has something for everyone.
Sun 26 Jan 2020
Joe Brown In Concert - 60th Anniversary Tour
Premier rock ‘n’ roll legend Joe Brown takes to the road to celebrate 60 years in the business.
Mon 27 Jan - Sat 1 Feb 2020
The Cat and the Canary
Building on the phenomenal decade-long success of The Agatha Christie Theatre Company, The Classic Thriller Company presents their latest adaptation of this mysterious and turbulent classic.
Fri 14 Feb 2020
Ellen Kent's Madama Butterfly
Senbla by arrangement with Opera International presents An Ellen Kent Production
Puccini's MADAMA BUTTERFLY
Wed 19 Feb 2020
Sir Ranulph Fiennes: Living Dangerously
Named by the Guinness Book of Records as ‘the world’s greatest living explorer’, Sir Ranulph Fiennes has spent his life in pursuit of extreme adventure, risking life and limb in some of the most ambitious private expeditions ever undertaken.
Fri 21 Feb 2020
Re-Take That: Take That Greatest Hits The Sing-a-long
Join the UK’s favourite tribute act Re-Take That for the ultimate Take That party night with a live and fully interactive sing-a-long experience.
Wed 26 Feb 2020
The Three Musketeers - A Comedy Adventure
From the award-winning Le Navet Bete, creators of smash-hit comedy Dracula: The Bloody Truth, comes a hilarious new comedy that will have you rolling with laughter from here to the French countryside
Thu 27 Feb 2020
The Greatest Hits of Motown - How Sweet It Is
Truly outstanding, this is the best Motown experience you will ever have seen!
Fri 28 Feb 2020
Beyond The Barricade
For 2020, this brand new 21st Anniversary Tour will include many of the songs that have made Beyond the Barricade the most popular musical theatre concert in the Country.
Sat 29 Feb 2020
Into The Groove - The Ultimate Tribute to Madonna
This dazzling and colourful production features all of Madonna’s greatest hits such as Holiday, Like a Prayer, Papa Don’t Preach, Material Girl, Vogue, Music, Hung Up and many, many more!
Sun 1 Mar 2020
The Illegal Eagles
Following continued public demand the World’s Official No.1 tribute to the legendary rock band return in 2019!
Tue 3 Mar - Sat 7 Mar 2020
The Woman in Black
Now celebrating its 30th year in the West End, over 7 million people have lived to tell the tale of one of the most chilling and successful theatre events ever staged.
Sun 8 Mar 2020
Paul Carrack - 2020 Tour
Paul Carrack and his awesome 6-piece band take to the road again for their 2020 Tour.
Sat 14 Mar 2020
Rumours of Fleetwood Mac 2020
Channeling the spirit of Fleetwood Mac at their very best, <strong>Rumours of Fleetwood Mac</strong> offers a unique opportunity for fans, both old and new, to rediscover the songs and performances that have ensured Fleetwood Mac’s place as one of the most loved groups of all time
Sun 15 Mar 2020
An Evening with Harry Redknapp
I'm a Celebrity Winner... Harry Redknapp comes to town!
Fri 20 Mar 2020
The Music of Prince - New Purple Celebration
NEW PURPLE CELEBRATION, the band formally known as PURPLE RAIN: A CELEBRATION OF PRINCE, are back with a brand new name but the same “brilliantly funky,” (Basingstoke Observer) musical extravaganza celebrating the music, life and legacy of Prince.
Sat 21 Mar 2020
AJ Pritchard's 'AJ Live 2020'
Strictly favourite and serial semi-finalist AJ Pritchard is back out on the road in 2020 after his debut tour in 2019.
Sat 28 Mar 2020
Josh Widdicombe - Bit Much...
'One of the most bankable talents in UK comedy' - Guardian Guide
Sun 29 Mar 2020
Menopause The Musical 2
In our brand-new show, Cruising Through Menopause, the hysterical sequel to the smash-hit show Menopause The Musical®, we fast forward five years to catch up with the same four ladies as they set off on the high seas for tales of their lives, loves and losses.
Thu 2 Apr 2020
Vienna Festival Ballet - Swan Lake
Join Vienna Festival Ballet as they celebrate their 40th Anniversary with one of ballet’s most powerful and beautiful love stories. Lavish costumes, stunning scenery, international stars, and the glorious music from Tchaikovsky make this a night not to be missed.
Fri 3 Apr 2020
ABBA Mania
ABBA Mania is now accepted as the world’s number one touring ABBA tribute production.
Featuring a special concert presentation, which celebrates the music of ABBA in a respectful and enjoyable way, reviving special memories of when ABBA ruled the airwaves.
Sat 4 Apr 2020
Milton Jones in Milton: Impossible
One man. One Mission. Is it possible? No, not really.
Sun 5 Apr 2020
Adam Kay - This is Going to Hurt (Secret Diaries of A Junior Doctor)
Award winning comedian Adam Kay shares entries from his diaries as a junior doctor in this ‘electrifying’ (Guardian) evening of stand-up and music.
Tue 7 Apr 2020
Ellen Kent's La Bohème
Senbla by arrangement with Opera International presents An Ellen Kent Production
Puccini 's LA BOHÈME
Sat 11 Apr 2020
The King Is Back - Ben Portsmouth is Elvis
Ben, a multi talented musician, singer and songwriter had Elvis's DNA in his blood from an early age. His father was an avid Elvis fan and Ben grew up on a diet of Elvis songs.
Wed 29 Apr - Thu 30 Apr 2020
The Tiger Who Came To Tea
The doorbell rings just as Sophie and her mummy are sitting down to tea. Who could it possibly be? What they certainly don’t expect to see at the door is a big, stripy tiger!
Fri 1 May 2020
Whitney - Queen of the Night
Whitney’s one true legacy was her music which touched most of us at some time in our lives. Share her life and get ready for the greatest love of all in Queen of the Night!
Sat 2 May 2020
UK Foo Fighters
This World-Famous tribute band ‘UK Foo Fighters’ takes you on a journey spanning 25 years of music from the now legendary ‘Foo Fighters’ and their charismatic leader, Dave Grohl.
Tue 5 May - Sat 9 May 2020
Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story
Now in its 30th year, the sensational multi award winning West End show is coming to a theatre near you.
Sun 10 May 2020
Jimmy Carr - Terribly Funny
Comedian Jimmy Carr knows that terrible things happen in life – but he believes the best way to cope is to make jokes about those events and not to worry about political correctness. His audiences have been warned.
Sun 24 May 2020
That'll Be The Day
Prepare for a nostalgia extravaganza as the UK’s No.1 Rock & Roll variety performance returns with the BEST OF THAT’LL BE THE DAY!
Tue 26 May - Wed 27 May 2020
Riverdance - The New 25th Anniversary Show
The 25th Anniversary show catapults Riverdance into the 21st century and will completely immerse you in the extraordinary and elemental power of its music and dance.
Fri 29 May 2020
The Carpenters Story
This highly acclaimed concert style production continues to captivate audiences across the UK with its spectacular celebration of the classic songbook that made The Carpenters a legend in the world of popular music, selling over 100 million albums and singles.
Sat 30 May 2020
Back to Bacharach
Critically acclaimed Back to Bacharach, with their West End cast and the amazing musicianship of the Magic Moments Orchestra are proud to present The Very Best of Burt Bacharach celebrating “The Hitmaker” behind one of the greatest American songbooks of the 20th Century.
Sat 20 Jun 2020
Craig Revel Horwood - The All Balls And Glitter Tour
The star of BBC1’s Strictly Come Dancing is taking to the road with his debut solo tour!
Wed 24 Jun - Sat 27 Jun 2020
Shrek The Musical
"Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek…" as all good fairytales begin. Get ready as everyone’s favourite ogre is hitting the stage!
Thu 2 Jul 2020
The Dreamboys
Prepare yourselves, The Dreamboys are back with an electrifying new show certain to excite and wow audiences. Plan special nights and birthday parties now – this is not a show to be missed!
Fri 10 Jul 2020
Boot Led Zeppelin
Boot-Led-Zeppelin offers the definitive tribute to one of the world’s most legendary rock bands, Led Zeppelin.
Sat 11 Jul 2020
Hello Again...Neil Diamond
Hello Again… Neil Diamond is an absolute must-see tribute show that has accelerated itself to becoming the talk of theatre land. It's no surprise, when you consider the subject matter.
Wed 9 Sep - Sat 12 Sep 2020
Kipps - The New Half A Sixpence Musical
Arthur Kipps is an over-worked draper’s assistant at Shalford’s Bazaar, Folkestone, at the turn of the last century. He dreams of a better and more fulfilling world, but he likes his fun just like any other, except not quite. When Kipps unexpectedly inherits a fortune that propels him into high society, it confuses everything he thought he knew about life.
Sun 11 Oct 2020
Collabro
COLLABRO – Michael Auger, Jamie Lambert, Matthew Pagan and Thomas J Redgave - are the world’s most successful musical theatre group. After winning Britain's Got Talent, they released their first album, 'Stars', which entered the UK albums chart at number one, was quickly certified gold, and became the fastest selling album in 2014.
Fri 23 Oct 2020
An Evening with The Hairy Bikers
Join Dave and Si for an evening of food, frolics and tales from a life on the road.
Sat 28 Nov 2020
Jason Donovan - Even More Good Reasons
Jason can’t wait to play his first music concert tour in four years with his Even More Good Reasons Tour. Don’t miss it!