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About Babbacombe Theatre
Babbacombe Theatre is a grassroots music venue in Torquay, Torquay with a standing capacity of approximately 330. Bring your own PA, mics and instruments.
Babbacombe Theatre books Pop, Rock, Comedy, Variety acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Torquay venue directory.
Built in 1938 on Babbacombe Downs, Babbacombe Theatre is a 600-seat venue on the English Riviera running one of the longest variety seasons in the country, from roughly February to October plus a Christmas show. The programme leans to variety, comedy, swing and tribute/touring acts (recent bills include Harry Hill, The British Carpenters and Down for the Count) rather than original-band gigs. Box office 01803 328385.
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Babbacombe Downs Rd, Torquay, Torquay, TQ1 3LU
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Babbacombe Theatre books Pop, Rock, Comedy, Variety. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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Babbacombe Theatre has a standing capacity of approximately 330 (600 seated), classed as a medium venue. See all Torquay venues for size comparisons.
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Babbacombe Downs Rd, Torquay, Torquay, TQ1 3LU. See the map below for directions. Browse more Torquay venues nearby.
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