Welcome
Friendly and fun community theatre in the heart of Torbay: drama, live music, comedy and so much more. You can find our Covid-safety information here. Our box office is open Monday-Friday 1100-1500. We’re in Paignton town centre just minutes from Torquay, Brixham, Totnes and Newton Abbot. We look forward to welcoming you to the Palace Theatre.
Upcoming shows
The Unexpected Guest
A woman admits to murder and the unexpected guest offers to help her concoct a story. The house seems full of possible suspects. Agatha Christie at her best.
Buddy Holly and the Cricketers
Whatever the season, whatever the excuse to party, make your Heartbeat a little faster with the show that has thousands of fans the world over saying “I can’t believe it’s not Buddy!”
Glenn Miller and the big band spectacular
Top notch musicians and fabulous renditions from our Star vocalists: the hardest swinging band in the UK but don’t take our word for it, come and see for yourselves!
Rhythm of the dance
World Champion dancers, traditional musicians and singers, this show takes you on an exciting journey through the ages and is full of pure energy and packed with dance and music.
Murder Mystery Afternoon Tea
Enjoy a fabulous Sunday Afternoon Tea Experience in Stage Left our newest event suite … with twist! Join Moonstone Theatre company to help them solve the mystery as you enjoy your afternoon tea.
Matilda Jr
Come and join Doorstep Arts in rooting for the revolting children who are out to teach the grown-ups a lesson.
Lipstick on your Collar
Get your dancing shoes at the ready, grab yourself a milkshake and relax – you are in for an evening of back to back hits from the 1950s and 60s!
The Beach Boys Tribute Show
Exhilarating as ever, filling the auditorium with glorious, rich vocal harmony, the five all singing, all playing boys that are Beach Boyz Tribute Band recreate America’s biggest and longest selling pop rock band The Beach Boys®.
A-RHIANNA – THE EXPERIENCE
If you’re an Ari fan you will not want to miss this! A-RHIANNA accompanied with professional dancers, custom costumes and sensational vocals. The ultimate tribute to Ariana Grande and her world famous sweetener tour.
Latest news
THANK YOU FOR YOUR DONATIONS FOR UKRAINE
Every penny and pound counts – we have just sent off a second donation to Save The Children Ukraine Crisis Appeal bringing your total donations to £1,272.81 THANK YOU
English Riviera Literature Festival set to return in 2023
The Jazz Hands team at Palace Theatre develop English Riviera Literature Festival 2023 with packed programme and outstanding line up of authors.
Get bidding for charity!
Bids are now being accepted for a major sports and celebrity auction being held in Paignton this weekend.