Quay Theatre
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Really worth a visit. Food superb
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Visited Sudbury and The Quay theatre for the first time in February for ‘An Evening With Guillem Balague’. What a charming place.
The Quay’s website says that the building itself began life in 1791 as the principal Sudbury Warehouse, 'The Great Granary' for The River Stour Navigation Company. It’s certainly got a very historic feel to it as the walls of the auditorium (which holds about 100 people) are exposed brick and timber.
The seats are new, comfortable and have plenty of legroom even for someone over 6’ tall such as myself. The theatre is a registered charity and is supported by volunteers. This and the building itself give the place an intimate and friendly feel you just don’t get with bigger venues.
The booking process for our show was quick and efficient. When we arrived a man was waiting in reception (a volunteer?) to hand us our tickets. No hunting around to find where to collect them, no long queues, just a great personal service.
There is a small and free car park at the front of the theatre and we had no trouble getting a parking place. Toilets (important to some) were on the ground floor, and were modern and clean.
All in all we had a really great time. Even though The Quay is an 80 mile round trip for us by car, we’ll definitely be back some time soon. Well done to everyone connected with the Quay. You are doing a great job!
The Quay’s website says that the building itself began life in 1791 as the principal Sudbury Warehouse, 'The Great Granary' for The River Stour Navigation Company. It’s certainly got a very historic feel to it as the walls of the auditorium (which holds about 100 people) are exposed brick and timber.
The seats are new, comfortable and have plenty of legroom even for someone over 6’ tall such as myself. The theatre is a registered charity and is supported by volunteers. This and the building itself give the place an intimate and friendly feel you just don’t get with bigger venues.
The booking process for our show was quick and efficient. When we arrived a man was waiting in reception (a volunteer?) to hand us our tickets. No hunting around to find where to collect them, no long queues, just a great personal service.
There is a small and free car park at the front of the theatre and we had no trouble getting a parking place. Toilets (important to some) were on the ground floor, and were modern and clean.
All in all we had a really great time. Even though The Quay is an 80 mile round trip for us by car, we’ll definitely be back some time soon. Well done to everyone connected with the Quay. You are doing a great job!
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Great little theatre but the seats aren't the comfiest and the leg room is very cramped.
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Amazing service and delicious food. Well worth a visit. .. relaxed and friendly!
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Really local theatre run by volunteers but with a loverly interior and a really eclectic range of acts.
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Great venue. Friendly atmosphere. Just wish they had less films on but hey, if it pats it's way who am I to say. Like I say, I always enjoy my visits.
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Lovely place all rounder
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Great venue. Friendly staff nice atmosphere
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5 stars in,shows, bars and staff. X
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Obvious because it is a key place to attend. This theatre (a sort of centre for various attractions to the local community e.g. films, talks, music sessions, opera & ballet relayed from The Met, Royal Opera House, Covent Garden etc plus a delicious and interesting independent restaurant) is a very friendly place. Lots of volunteers - well prepared - give welcome and assistance. The help I have received here with wheelchair seating and manoeuvring, parking and other matters has been notable on many occasions. Just go for a bar visit and to discover what is on offer. Small but beautifully staffed.
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A superb little theatre in the Quay area of Sudbury market town. The theatre has a bar open each evening and a five star (tripadvisor 5* cost bracket 2£) pop-up restaurant, Shillingtons, Thursday though to Saturday which is now so popular it has a waiting list of around five weeks.
The theatre is used for amateur and professional plays, live relay of international opera, ballet and plays from London, New York, sand other international venues, and touring national comedians and singers.
The theatre is used for amateur and professional plays, live relay of international opera, ballet and plays from London, New York, sand other international venues, and touring national comedians and singers.
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Lovely place to visit
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Annual Panto, great fun.
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Great venue, nice bar area and cosy performing space. Fancy dress hire on top floor very good
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Great Venue.
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This community based theatre is small in size, a little over 100 seats but big on atmosphere and with it's staff of volunteers is very customer focused, it presents some wonderful productions with appeal across all ages and tastes, including live streaming of opera and ballet from Covent Garden. With very recent films showing some afternoons it is a haven for seniors and the disabled on a winters day, or any other time really.
It has a reasonably priced bar with a very good selection of wines, beers and spirits, there is also a wonderful dining experience from a "pop up restaurant" available for some performances, check first. Where else can you watch live opera from Covent Garden and be home with a glass of wine well before the audience have managed to find a taxi
It has a reasonably priced bar with a very good selection of wines, beers and spirits, there is also a wonderful dining experience from a "pop up restaurant" available for some performances, check first. Where else can you watch live opera from Covent Garden and be home with a glass of wine well before the audience have managed to find a taxi
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A thoroughly entertaining and fun filled evening.
The theatre is very intimate and even though I was in the back row I felt totally engaged with the performance.
Very comfortable seats and lots of leg room which is a bonus when you're 6ft 4!
Nice to have your pre ordered drinks available at the interval, and a lovely touch at the end with the cast lined up in the hallway chatting to theatre goers as they left.
Will return :)
The theatre is very intimate and even though I was in the back row I felt totally engaged with the performance.
Very comfortable seats and lots of leg room which is a bonus when you're 6ft 4!
Nice to have your pre ordered drinks available at the interval, and a lovely touch at the end with the cast lined up in the hallway chatting to theatre goers as they left.
Will return :)
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37 cub scouts and leaders on our annual trip to the pantomime . It's a great way to end our term at our lovely local theatre .
Yes it's a bit corny but the kids love it and it's great fun .
Really must visit during the year .
Yes it's a bit corny but the kids love it and it's great fun .
Really must visit during the year .
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Saw the excellent Purple Zeppelin here in it's quaint compact theatre.
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Fantastic little theatre.
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Lovely and welcoming. Used to be my second home but since moving 10 yrs ago, today's visit was very encouraging. The building looks in great shape. Auditorium seats and new carpets all through makes me realise the Quay is still doing GREAT.
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Great place to see a film, seats get very uncomfortable after a while.
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We really enjoyed our visit last week to see the show. All the staff are so helpful and have time for you.
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Good place
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Great evening out.The performance was very enjoyable, actors excellent, costumes amazing and very friendly atmosphere. We'll certainly be going again.
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