Theatre & Comedy

The English Riviera is a place of beauty and mystery, with a rich history and culture that spans centuries. Whether you're a local or just visiting, there are lots of great events to check out in the area.

Theatre and comedy shows are two of the most popular types of events on the English Riviera. There's something for everyone: if you want to see a play or musical, there's no shortage of options; if you want to laugh until your sides hurt, there are plenty of comedy shows to choose from as well.

From the award-winning Palace Theatre to the intimate Little Theatre, there's something for every taste and budget. There are plenty of comedic artists and household names who regularly visit including Jack Dee, Katherine Ryan, Jason Manford, Stephen K Amos, Sandi Toksvig, Nish Kumar, Josh Widdecombe, Milton Jones, Dawn French, Jon Richardson and many more!

The Bay also has a huge choice of glamorous shows, concerts, plays, musicals, ballets and comedies offering you top West End performances and the best of local am-dram. There are no fewer than six theatres with one in Brixham, one in Paignton, one in Babbacombe and three in Torquay including the Princess Theatre which attracts the very best of the national touring shows.

So whether you're looking for a laugh or a touching drama, you'll find it in one of this area's many theatres and clubs.

Featured Events

Featured

International Agatha Christie Festival

The programme can be viewed by carrying out a diary search via www.englishriviera.co.uk/whats-on and on The Agatha Christie Festival website www.iacf-uk.org Agatha Christie is Torquay's most well-known resident and the best selling author of all time. Every year Torquay celebrates the life and work of its most famous resident with a Festival, supported by the Arts Council of England, and this year is no exception. 9 days, packed with expert speakers and other features, the International Agatha Christie Festival will celebrate Agatha Christie and her astonishingly rich and diverse legacy.
1. 07/09/202415/09/2024
Bay of Lights

During winter, the English Riviera plays host to an exciting event: The Bay of Lights! Taking place throughout Torquay, Paignton and Brixham, the whole Bay will come alive with a flurry of illuminated events.
English Riviera Airshow

The naturally inspiring sky of the English Riviera is ready to host the Bays flagship event. The two-day aerial-extravaganza also boasts an array of on-the-ground entertainment to keep airshow fans and families entertained for hours. The official designated car park for the free-to-attend event is the Victoria Car Park on Garfield Road, Paignton, and is just a short walk from the main event site on Paignton Green. Since the first English Riviera Airshow in 2016, the event is one of the first airshows of the UK season. The stand-out coastal event continues to wow locals and tourists as they flock to Paignton seafront for the two-day extravaganza.
1. 01/06/202402/06/2024
2. 31/05/2024