Princess Theatre, Torquay

The Princess Theatre, Torquay is the leading live entertainment venue on The English Riviera, offering an exciting year-round programme of West End musicals, live music, comedy shows, ballet, opera, and family entertainment. From major touring productions and top UK comedians to hit concerts and a popular annual Torquay pantomime, the Princess Theatre, Torquay brings world-class performances to the South Devon coast.

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We believe that the joy of live performances should be accessible to all, and we're committed to removing barriers so everyone can enjoy entertainment in a comfortable, inclusive, and welcoming environment.

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Getting around

Access parking

There are 4 Disabled Parking spaces on the road outside the theatre, but Blue Badge holders can use any spaces on Torbay Road. There is a dropped curb near the Theatre for easy accessible access.

Step free access and wheelchairs

There are 4 wheelchair spaces for customers who have to remain in their wheelchairs throughout the performance. There are also carer seats located either next to, or directly in front or behind the wheelchair space.

There are 6 steps up, with handrails, to the main entrance, then swing doors into the foyer. A ramp is situated to the far right of the doors near to the entrance to the on site café/bar. Two sets of double doors give access to the rear of the stalls, which slopes down (no stairs) to the front row. There is a lift, or a flight of 22 steps, from the foyer to the circle bar. From the bar there are two entrances to the circle, both with double swing doors and 11 steps to a centre gangway, from which there are 12 steps down to the front row and 10 steps up to the back row.

The box office is situated on the road side of the building with two flat entrances with heavy swing doors, automatic opening doors are situated to the left of the box office operated by pressing the red button on the wall the counter is 90 cms high, with a writing shelf situated in the middle of the 2 sales counters, The rows with better leg room in the stalls are the front row, V36/42, all side gangway seats and Circle row G.

Accessible toilets

Fully accessible toilets are located from the stalls wheelchair spaces through the fire exit, also from the main foyer through the double swing doors through to the Café-Bar.

Emotional support animals

Assistance dogs are welcome in all parts of the theatre.

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Seat dimensions

The Seats at the Princess Theatre, Torquay have fixed arms and are 45cm wide.

Services for blind, partially sighted or otherwise visually impaired audiences

Information about our venue’s audio description, touch tours and other visual services can be found on our Visual Impairment Services page.

Services for D/deaf and hard of hearing audiences

Information about our venue’s hearing enhancement systems, signed performances and other hearing services can be found on our Hearing Impairment Services page. Our venue uses the Mobile Connect system. This can be used from any seat in the venue, just download the app on your phone and bring your own headphones. Please read Mobile Connect Instructions. You can use this system in any seats in our auditorium.

Interpreted show (BSL)

Find all upcoming Access Performances listed here:

BSL Interpreted | Relaxed performances