Babbacombe Theatre, Community theatre in Babbacombe, England.
The Babbacombe Theatre features a single-level auditorium with 600 seats, providing direct sightlines to the stage for all spectators.
The theatre opened on May 27, 1939, and during World War II served as No. 1 Air Crew Receiving Centre for military training purposes.
Since 1986, producer Colin Matthews has created numerous variety shows at the theatre, introducing new performers to regional audiences.
The venue operates from mid-February through January 1st, presenting regular midweek performances and special holiday season productions.
The building replaced a weather-damaged bandstand and began as Babbacombe Downs Concert Hall before evolving into its current theatrical form.
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: March 8, 2025 04:19
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