Babbacombe Theatre Reviews Summary

Category: Performing arts theater Torquay

Address: Babbacombe Downs Rd, Torquay, TQ1 3LU, United Kingdom

Phone: +441803328385

Rating: 4.7
based on 184 reviews.

Show Quality

Pros:

  • "The show is incredible. Steve is amazing and has such an amazing presence on the stage."
  • "Absolutely worth every penny like watching a west end show cast brilliant comedians hilarious if you are in the area and want a good night out try the theatre."
  • "Saw the Starlight Show on Tues 19th of April. Wow! what a wonderful show, fantastic dance numbers visually stunning and also some great original comedy routines."
  • "The musical content was also the best yet, amazingly strong vocals from all the cast with modern, classic and big show tunes."
  • "The singing and comedy was of such talent it would grace the Royal Variety Show."
  • "Absolutely fabulous 'Starlight' a show to remember! Superb vocals, amazing dancers, excellent comedy from start to finish."
  • "The amount of talent in the cast was incredible and the comedy was brilliant."

Cons:

  • "Last year's Boxing Day I saw the show and it was brilliant, however I was extremely disappointed yesterday (boxing Day 2018), really poor, many jokes/tricks repeated from last yr, scenery poor."
  • "We found it lacking in style, two of the singers had no diction and no charisma, the dancers kept going wrong and clearly needed more practise."
  • "Whole show needs a shake up, sorry not impressed."
  • "What a shame. Great show beautiful singing but won't be returning as the management now allow people to take photos and videos using mobile phones."

Staff and Service

Pros:

  • "All of the staff were friendly and chatty."
  • "The theatre staff was helpful and friendly."
  • "The Staff are always very nice."
  • "The staff at Theatre was very helpful and friendly."
  • "The staff are outstanding with their service, particularly a lady called Maria."
  • "Very friendly staff."
  • "Staff are friendly, attentive and helpful."

Cons:

  • "Communication not the best... no email about change if meet and greet then no communication at end of show what we were supposed to do or go for it."
  • "The only downside is their booking website, you cannot book a particular seat/s online, that can only be done via booking office."

Accessibility and Facilities

Pros:

  • "As there are no stairs inside it is perfect for those with mobility problems."
  • "Simple to book online but look for the seating plan and choose your preferred seating."
  • "Even had space for my mobility scooter."
  • "Theatre has no internal steps, just a gentle slope."
  • "Staff found me an end seat as I was on crutches due to a knee op."
  • "The theatre is very comfortable, especially as I am disabled and find sitting difficult."

Cons:

  • "The disabled access presented me as a wheelchair pusher are very dangerous situation."
  • "The chairs are much too close together and only 3 toilets for the whole theatre."
  • "Ladies toilets were a nightmare tho. Had to escort the wife into the gents very limited."
  • "The theatre shouldn't sell seats that put you directly behind a pillar with a very poor view of the stage."

Value for Money

Pros:

  • "What a great place to visit... the show was fantastic it was called I love Christmas. The ticket price was extremely reasonable would love to visit again."
  • "Absolutely loved our visit on Wednesday evening, superb show, well worth the entrance fee."

Cons:

  • "Paid to park, round the corner car park which is 24 hour parking, quite expensive & not a lot of parking there."
  • "Why is there a £2 fee for booking each ticket online? Surely the process to issue 3 tickets is no more costly than to issue 1?"

Ambience and Comfort

Pros:

  • "Great atmosphere and lots of character in the building."
  • "A lovely intimate theatre."
  • "Lovely theatre. Small and compact, sometimes better than the larger theatres."
  • "Great oldy worldly theatre. Watched a good old fashioned variety show and it was very good the cast all worked so hard."
  • "Good acoustics and although we were at the back viewing was unrestricted."

Cons:

  • "Only complaint was that there was no social distancing even though there were very few people in the audience."
  • "The seats are plush but could do with a little more leg room."
  • "PLEASE get some air conditioning or at least ventilation!"
  • "The seating both size and comfort are very outdated and badly need a refurb."

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