Princess Theatre

Princess Theatre
Torbay Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5EZ

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Agatha Christie's Go Back for Murder

Agatha Christie Theatre Company present the Queen of Mystery's classic thriller, packed with red herrings and suspense til the very end.

Mon 16 Sep

Tue 17 Sep

…and 3 more dates until 21 Sep

Alan Davies: Life is Pain

Best known as Stephen Fry's mop-topped buffoon on QI and duffle-coated detective in Jonathan Creek, Alan returns to his stand-up roots.

Annie Get Your Gun

The hillbilly musical with a formidable frontwoman.

Tue 25 Jun

Wed 26 Jun

Thu 27 Jun

…and 2 more dates until 29 Jun

Annie Get Your Gun

A production of the ever-popular musical set in the mid-west during the 1880s.

Tue 25 Jun

£18 / 0870 847 2315

Wed 26 Jun

£18 / 0870 847 2315

Thu 27 Jun

£18 / 0870 847 2315

…and 2 more dates until 29 Jun

Being Tommy Cooper

  • Directed by: Cecily Boys
  • Written by: Tom Green

In a small Las Vegas hotel room, the up-and-coming comedian Tommy Cooper faces his first failure. A warring relationship with his manager, plus the prospect of his show's early closure, Cooper lashes out. Comedy-drama written by Tom Green.

Sat 25 May

£10–£25 / 0870 847 2315

Beyond the Barricade

A selection of the best-loved songs from new and classic West End shows like The Phantom of the Opera, Mamma Mia, The Lion King and Les Miserables.

Fri 13 Sep

£20.50 / 0870 847 2315

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Buddy Holly And The Cricketers

A rock'n'roll show including classic hits such as That'll Be The Day and Peggy Sue.

Thu 25 Jul

£16.50–£19.50 / 0870 847 2315

Charlie Landsborough

Septuagenarian country singer who is as entertaining on stage as he is melodic.

Wed 9 Oct

£14.50–£18.50 / 0870 847 2315

The Dreamboys

The ultimate ladies night! This show is 90 minutes of highly original acts featuring some of the best looking boys in an all male glamour extravaganza.

Fri 21 Jun

£23.50 / 0870 847 2315

The Drifters

The veteran vocal harmony group celebrate 60 years of The Drifters name on this Diamond Dynasty tour.

Sat 27 Jul

£26 / 0870 847 2315

Ellen Kent's Aida

Verdi’s classic love story of war, jealousy and revenge.

Wed 16 Oct

£10–£35 / 0870 847 2315

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The ELO Experience: ELO Tribute

The era-spanning tunes of Jeff Lynne and co get the tribute treatment.

Fri 18 Oct

An Evening of Burlesque

Fresh from 2012's first UK burlesque tour and featuring West End scene stalwarts such as Amber Topaz, the Folly Mixtures, Miss Oo La Lou, Bettsie Bon Bon, AJ James and Kalki Hula Girl.

Sat 20 Jul

The Glenn Miller Orchestra

Ray McVay directs the world famous Glenn Miller Orchestra through their repertoire of swing and jazz band tunes.

Thu 5 Sep

Halfway To Paradise: The Billy Fury Story

Colin Gold and Fury's original backing band, Fury's Tornados, tell his story through words and music.

Hats off to Led Zeppelin

One of the top UK Zeppelin tribute bands, managed by no other than the real band's manager's son.

Wed 21 Aug

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The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Radio Show … Live!

Following a smash tour in 2012, most of the cast from the original radio programme live out Douglas Adams' adventures in front of a live audience.

The Imperial Ice Stars: Swan Lake On Ice

  • Written by: Tchaikovsky

With Tchaikovsky's glorious music, exhilarating new choreography from leading ice director Tony Mercer, and dazzling new costumes, this innovative portrayal of the classic love story will take your breath away. The 26 World, European and National Championship skaters, who between them hold more than 250 competition…

Sun 19 May

Jack Dee

Reportedly returning to touring after a six-year absence in order 'to spend less time with the family', expect more of the usual deliciously dry takes on life from TV rent-a-grump Dee.

Fri 24 May

£22 / 0870 847 2315

Jim Davidson: The Legend

Self-proclaimed 'legend' Davidson continues to churn out his near-the-knuckle comedy.

Thu 22 Aug

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Joe McElderry

Winner of series six of The X Factor and series two of Popstar to Operastar, the young popster is probably best-known for singles 'The Climb' and 'Ambitions'.

Sat 14 Sep

£19 / 0870 847 2315

Joe Pasquale

The television comedian and popular panto performer supplies his unique brand of madcap humour.

Fri 16 Aug

£19.50 / 0870 847 2315

John Edward

A 'psychic medium', or so he says.

Fri 30 Aug

£31–£51 / 0870 847 2315

John Edward

A presentation by the internationally acclaimed psychic medium, lecturer and author.

Fri 30 Aug

£31–£51 / 0870 847 2315

The Johnny Cash Roadshow

Cash tribute from singer/songwriter Clive John.

Fri 12 Jul

£18–£19 / 0870 847 2315

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Ken Dodd: The Happiness Show

The Liverpool-born veteran comic, actor and singer-songwriter takes to the stage for his latest tour. Dodd's career has spanned over 50 years, during this time he has starred in films including, Alice In Wonderland and Kenneth Brannagh's version of Hamlet. He delivers fast and sharp one-liners along with his brand of…

Sat 7 Sep

Magic: A Kind Of Queen

Long-running tribute to pomp rockers Queen.

Mon 5 Aug

£18.50–£20 / 0870 847 2315

Magic of Motown

Tribute to the sweet soul sounds of Motown starring the supremely-talented Magic of Motown band, with hits made famous by the Isley Brothers, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Martha Reeves and more.

Sat 24 Aug

£24 / 0870 847 2315

Mike Oldfield's Tubular Bells For Two

Daniel Holdsworth and Aidan Roberts attempt to recreate one of the most influential albums of the 20th century, live on stage, with just four hands and four feet. Those crazy cats.

Momentous Musicals

Gareth Gates headlines this celebration of musical theatre.

Fri 19 Jul

£18–£30 / 0870 847 2315

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Momentous Musicals

  • Directed by: John Garfield-Roberts

Gareth Gates and Rachael Wooding star in this musical concert homage to musical theatre, accompanied by other West End performers. Shows being celebrated include A Chorus Line, Les Miserables and Smash. The show is directed by John Garfield-Roberts.

Fri 19 Jul

£18–£25; £18–£25 concs available / 0844 871 3023

New Jersey Nights

Musical show paying tribute to Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons.

Tue 6 Aug

£10–£32.50 / 0870 847 2315

Thu 8 Aug

£10–£32.50 / 0870 847 2315

…and 2 more dates until 10 Aug

The Producers

Mel Brooks musical about two producers who plan to get rich by over-investing in a theatrical flop.

Tue 24 Sep

£18 / 0870 847 2315

Wed 25 Sep

£18 / 0870 847 2315

Thu 26 Sep

£18 / 0870 847 2315

…and 2 more dates until 28 Sep

Rat Pack Live

A swinging tribute to Frank, Sammy and Dean, featuring stars from the West End production Rat Pack Live from Las Vegas.

Sat 3 Aug

£21 / 0870 847 2315

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Ready Steady Cook Live

Watch the red peppers and green tomatoes fly at this live food show.

Tue 8 Oct

Roy Chubby Brown

Blue comedy from man branded 'too rude for television'. Never mind the comedy, that patchwork jacket is hardly fit for public consumption.

Sat 31 Aug

£21 / 0870 847 2315

Roy Orbison and Friends

Roy Orbison tribute singer Barry Steel and his five-piece show band singing hits by the Big O, Jerry Lee Lewis and special guest Peter Jackson as Johnny Cash.

Thu 29 Aug

Royal Marines Christmas Spectacular

The Band of Her Majesty's Royal Marines put on a Christmas show featuring festive tunes, showstoppers, military marches and big band sounds.

Sun 8 Dec

Save the Last Dance for Me

Relive the music of the 60s as Jennifer and Marie travel through the summer of 1963 on a family holiday where they meet a handsome American Airman.

Tue 28 May

£10–£35 / 0870 847 2315

…and 2 more dates until 1 Jun
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The Searchers

The Searchers have survived multiple line-up changes as well as a schism of People's Front of Judea-style bitterness, the echoes of which twang across the internet to this day. Longest-lasting original member John McNally leads the band that gave us 'Needles and Pins' and 'Sweets for my Sweet'.

Fri 26 Jul

£18.50–£20.50 / 0870 847 2315

Show Of Hands

Acoustic folk duo from Exeter featuring the double bass player and vocalist who has been performing with the group since 2004.

Sat 26 Oct

£18.50 / 0870 847 2315

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Swan Lake on Ice

Icy version of Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake.

Sun 19 May

£10–£32.50 / 0870 847 2315

That'll Be the Day

Step back in time with a brand new edition of the popular touring show, and hear rock'n'roll hits from the 50s, 60s and 70s.

Fri 23 Aug

£21.50–£24 / 0870 847 2315

Three Phantoms

Three men who have taken on the role of the Phantom – Earl Carpenter, Matt Cammelle and Stephen John Davis – along with Rebecca Caine, perform songs from the musical.

Sat 12 Oct

£22–£33 / 0870 847 2315

Sun 13 Oct

£22–£33 / 0870 847 2315

UK Pink Floyd Experience

A tribute show that spans PF's Gilmour-led catalogue from Dark Side to The Division Bell.

Fri 11 Oct

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