Princess Theatre, Torquay

The Princess Theatre, Torquay first opened its doors on Wednesday 7 June 1961 with Tommy Cooper and Morecombe & Wise top of the bill. The theatre completed on an auditorium and front of house 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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Agatha Christie Festival 2026 supports the UK National Year of Reading

Agatha Christie Festival 2026 supports the UK National Year of Reading

Under the Patronage of the UK National Commission for UNESCO

Under the Patronage of the UK National Commission for UNESCO

Kindly Supported by:

Torbay Council
English Riveria Bid Company
Agatha Christie
GWR
The Linbury Trust
The Colwinston Charitable Trust

Rosalind Hicks Charitable Trust

Project Partners:

English Riviera
Unesco City of Literature
The East Gate Bookshop