A night out at the theatre, or cinema is a great way to relax and be entertained and with five theatres to choose from you are sure to find a performance to tempt you. Torbay also boasts a 7 screen cinema in Torquay and Paignton's 9 screen multiplex. You'll be spoilt for big screen choice too. Paignton's multiplex was the venue for a stunning world premiere of the film Blackball, much of which was filmed on the English Riviera. Babbacombe Theatre, Babbacombe Downs, Torquay A packed programme of traditional variety and lively shows with the longest running summer season in the UK. This is the stage that has launched many a variety career including Bruce Forsyth who says 'The atmosphere in this place - you just can't beat it'. Click to view BABBACOMBE THEATRE PAGE Click for events listing. website:www.babbacombe-theatre.com Tel: 01803 322233 Palace Theatre, Palace Avenue, Paignton A traditional Victorian Theatre, seating 403, in the heart of Paignton. The palace is a true community theatre with a programme of local amateur entertainment and professional performances. Click for events listing. Tel: 01803 665800 Princess Theatre, Torbay Road, Torquay A large 1500 seat theatre with a year-long programme of professional large-scale productions. From West End musicals to concerts and a full summer season, the Princess offers something for everyone. Click for events listing. Ticket booking online for Princess Theatre:- www.ticketmaster.co.uk Tel: 01803 290288 Little Theatre, St Mark's Road, Torquay Home of one of the best amateur dramatic societies in the country with a busy programme of drama and musicals. The theatre is in a pretty converted church. Click for events listing. Tel: 01803 299330 Brixham Theatre, Brixham A friendly local theatre with occasional performances and concerts. Click for events listing. Tel: 01803 207930

Theatres What's On at the Theatres Listing [ click above for listings and dates for performances and shows at:- The Princess Theatre : St. Marks Little Theatre : Palace Avenue Theatre : Babbacombe Theatre ] Toads Operatics : Productions : Torquay Babbacombe Theatre, Torquay Telephone 01803 328385 Click for More St. Mark's Little Theatre, Torquay The Princess Theatre, Torquay Telephone 0870 2414120 Ticket booking online:- www.ticketmaster.co.uk The Riviera Centre, Torquay Box Office Tel: ( 01803 ) 206333 Palace Avenue Theatre, Paignton Northcott, Exeter Dartington Hall, Totnes Theatre Royal, Plymouth Barbican Theatre, Plymouth

Cinemas Torquay Central Abbey Road TQ2 5NQ (01803) 292324 Seats: 1:309 2:346 [£250,000 refurbishment under way early 2001 for conversion to 3 screens] Paignton Apollo, Paignton 9 screens / 1,700 seats Booking line 0870 4443140 Info Line 0906 2943456 Exeter Cinemas Odeon Sidwell Street EX4 6PL (01392) 430671 Seats: 1:744 2:119 3:105 4:344 Picture House Bartholomew Street Seats: 1:220 2:160 Alexandra Cinema, Newton Abbott Plymouth Cinemas ABC Derry's Cross PL1 2SW (01752) 663300 Seats: 1:583 2:340 3:115 Arts Centre Looe Street PL4 0EB (01752) 206114 Seats: 73 Warner Village Barbican Leisure Centre, Coxside 15 screens / 3,306 seats Newton Abbot Alexandra Market Street TQ12 6YQ (01626) 665368 Seats: 1:200 2:125

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