Babbacombe Theatre, Community theatre in Babbacombe, England.
Babbacombe Theatre is a theatre building in an English seaside town with a single-level auditorium that seats approximately 600 people. The seating is arranged to give clear sightlines to the stage from nearly every position in the room.
The building opened in 1939 as a concert hall, replacing an older bandstand that had been damaged by weather. During the Second World War it served as a military training centre before eventually becoming the performance venue it is today.
The theatre serves as a gathering place where local and visiting performers present variety shows, comedies, and musicals to audiences from the surrounding towns. People come here to share an evening out and discover new talent on a regional stage.
The theatre presents shows throughout the year with a busier schedule during the winter months and holiday season. Arriving early is advisable during popular performances, especially for special productions that tend to draw larger crowds.
For many years a local theatre producer has regularly created new variety shows and given countless regional performers their first chance on stage. This ongoing partnership has turned the venue into a launching pad for aspiring talent in the region.
Location: Babbacombe
Inception: May 27, 1939
Official opening: May 27, 1939
Capacity: 600
Address: Babbacombe Downs, Babbacombe, Devon, TQ1 3LU, England
GPS coordinates: 50.47960,-3.51412
Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:05
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