Palace Theatre
ENTRY
from £5
SETTING
Indoors
WHERE
Paignton
What it’s like
Live shows in a proper old theatre, from panto season to Saturday morning kids' shows at £5 a ticket.
This is a working theatre with a season that swings from ballet and opera to touring plays, tribute bands and variety shows, but the bit most parents will care about is the children's programme: Saturday morning shows at £5, and a panto season that seems to be the big annual draw. Under-twos go free on a parent's lap for family shows, provided they're not taking up their own seat, which is a nice touch if you've got a baby in tow and weren't sure whether to book them in.
Ticket prices vary a fair bit by show. Something like the Saturday morning slot comes in at £5, while a bigger production such as Laundry is £12 for a child or concession ticket. Worth knowing before you commit: tickets can't be refunded or exchanged, though if a show runs several nights you can sometimes swap to a different date if there's space.
Inside the auditorium, rows A to D are level and rows E upwards are up a step, which is worth bearing in mind if anyone in your group struggles with stairs. The theatre has wheelchair spaces and ramped access throughout, and there's a café-bar on site for a drink or snack before curtain up. Street parking on Palace Avenue is free after 6pm on weekdays and all day Sunday, though it's chargeable in the daytime otherwise, and there's a pay-and-display car park a minute's walk away if you need it.
If you're planning a birthday, Stage Left does children's parties with a bouncy castle, games and catering, and there are also group ticket options for a birthday outing built around a show with buffet-style catering.
Facilities
Need to know
- Best for
- Families with young kids at Saturday morning shows and panto
- Parking
- Street parking available in Palace Avenue with charges in daytime (free after 6pm Mon-Sat and all day Sunday)
- Food
- Café-bar on site. Catering available for children's parties
- Wheelchairs
- Two dedicated wheelchair spaces in auditorium
- Parties
- Children's parties available at Stage Left with bouncy castle, party games, catering options
- Rows A to D are level, but rows E upwards are up a step inside the auditorium
- Box office opens 11am to 3pm and again an hour before each show
- Theatre vouchers come in multiples of £5, £10, £20 and £50 and last 12 months
- Concessions depend on the show, so it's not guaranteed across the board
Plan your visit
How much are tickets?
It depends on the show. Saturday morning shows are £5, while a fuller production like Laundry runs £12 for a child or concession ticket.
Do we need to book?
There's no mention of turning up on spec, so it's safest to book ahead, especially for panto season when seats go quickly.
Can I bring a baby without buying a ticket?
Under-twos can come along free on a parent's lap for family-friendly shows, as long as they don't need their own seat.
What if I need to cancel?
Tickets can't be refunded or exchanged. If the show runs multiple nights you might be able to transfer to another date instead.
Is there parking?
Street parking on Palace Avenue is free after 6pm on weekdays and all day Sunday, chargeable at other times. There's also a pay-and-display car park a minute away on Crown and Anchor Way.
Is it accessible for wheelchairs?
Yes, there's ramped access to the entrance, auditorium and bar, plus two dedicated wheelchair spaces and an accessible toilet.
Can we book a birthday party?
Stage Left runs children's parties with a bouncy castle, games and catering, and there are group ticket packages that pair a show with buffet catering.
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