Quay Theatre

4.8/5 based on 351 reviews
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We visited this very quaint little theatre to watch this year's pantomime, Puss-In-Boots. The actors were fab, and fun was had by all.
The small team that work there are friendly and helpful. Space is tight, but that just adds to the charm.
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We had a very nice evening when I took my brother on 8th May. The staff were very helpful especially a lady called Debs, I think, as my brother who is disabled had had a fall on the way to the theatre and grazed his arm and leg. We were wearing lanyards declaring our roles and were very kindly showed seats bypassing the stairs. However, I have now been served with a parking violation resulting in a fine of £100 (£60 if I do not appeal or pay within 2 weeks). Apparently I failed to sign in my registration in the foyer allowing me to use the car park and as a blue badge holder, the disabled parking space. Please be aware of having to do this because even though I gave prior warning to the theatre about my brother's requirements, I did not know or see any notes asking me to sign in my car. I have not been to the Quay since before Covid so maybe this is a new procedure.
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A very small theatre but with a good atmosphere.
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A quaint theatre
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Very nice looking venue, interesting talk about the ripper. I have mobility issues, the main problems are that there are several steps up to the auditorium and even more steps to the bar area. The seats are extremely uncomfortable, after half an hour my buttocks were completely numb and my left leg had severe cramp.
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Fantastic little theatre.
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We went to see Siegfried by Wagner - live from the Royal Opera House. This was more than 5 hours and we went fully expecting we would have had enough by the end of the first (of three) act - we are both amateur musicians and keen on Wagner but not being in our first youth, thought we might not last.... However we were hooked by the end of the first act and stayed to the end, enjoying it more and more, particularly the wonderful orchestral music in the third act. The volunteer staff behind the bar and in the two in the auditorium were excellent - very friendly, kind and helpful. This in spite of the fact that the number of people in the auditorium was only 9 including themselves! Very disappointing for the Quay. Perhaps people will give Wagner another chance when the final episode of "The Ring" cycle is live streamed at the Quay.
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Came to a gig last night (Chemistry - A Tribute to Rush). It was my first visit to this gorgeous little theatre and won't be my last! The surroundings are idyllic, being right next to the river, and the theatre is set up perfectly, with the lovely bar being a few steps up from the auditorium. You can pre-order your interval drink of choice and it will be waiting for you without having to queue at the bar. The sound and lighting was amazing and all the staff were very friendly and efficient. Have already booked again. Oh and the band were top notch too!
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First time at this small theatre in Sudbury. Friendly welcome, nice bar which was not expensive. Only about 120 seats but comfortable. Small car park outside with plenty of free parking in Quay St. They dont issue tickets just check your name on entry. Nice place....
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Great little theatre with friendly staff. Near railway station
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Lovely local theatre with a good programme of events. Well run with friendly and helpful staff great pantomime, thank you everyone involved.
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Lovely friendly little theatre.
Always welcoming cosy.
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Lovely little theatre
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Another NT broadcast and a great performance by Imelda Stanton and her real life daughter Bessie. No happy ending to this one.
I love the chance to see these live streamed things but would caution against sitting too close to the screen.
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Lovely little theatre with a variety of events
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The theatre is very small with about 100 seats. The atmosphere is quite intimate as the audience sits close to the stage.
I will certainly return.
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I visited the Quay Theatre as a last minute spur of the moment thing, with 10 minutes to spare, to see PENNED UP. What a wonderful evening, the staff are so friendly, the bar welcoming and reasonable. but must of all the performance was engaging and truly enjoyable. Thank you!
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Very nice place
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Great venue and shows
Must register for car parking
Cosy good atmosphere
Nice bar
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Went to see Robbie Gladwell and friends nov 30th, as ever they were a real treat, and know how to keep an audience happy, we hadn’t seen them at the quay before and it was a lovely place to be, very cosy and to use a poncy word, bijou!, with great staff, easy to park too , we had a great time!. Came back this year to see the rolling clones THE Rolling Stones tribute band , what an evening I so hope they invite them back, it’s a lovely place to be with very friendly staff the very antithesis of some larger and more impersonal venues , highly recommended!.
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Lovely small theatre. Excellent local group performance
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A family group of eight of us went to see The Little Shop of Horrors last night. Youngest nine and the oldest seventythree. We had a great evening. Lots of laughter. The cast was very talented and never missed a beat. All have good singing voices and gave great entertainment. Very professionally done including the sound effects and all other support. Costumes excellent too.

All round a great night out and on our doorstep.

All credit to the Quay theatre team. Thank you.
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Nice cosy and friendly place to watch a show
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Brilliant show last night watching the Stadium Rock Experience - highly recommend a visit - parking free if you register your car in theatre
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Cozy venue. Lots of different shows
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