Babbacombe Theatre

The Babbacombe Theatre is a theatre in Babbacombe in Torquay, South Devon, England. Refurbished in 2009, the venue has been part of the Bay’s tourism industry since the 1930s, and is known for staging variety shows, particularly since 1986 when Colin Matthews took over the venue.

Babbacombe Theatre
The Babbacombe Downs Concert Hall
AddressBabbacombe Downs Road
Torquay, South Devon
United Kingdom
Coordinates50.479597°N 3.514123°W / 50.479597; -3.514123
OwnerMatthews Productions Limited
TypeVariety theatre
Capacity600
Construction
Opened27 May 1939
ArchitectP.W. Ladmore
Website
www.babbacombe-theatre.com

The theatre boasts the longest running summer season in the country, lasting nine months. With a regular Christmas show as well as touring productions, the venue is open throughout the year.

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