100 Boutport Street, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1SY
The Queen’s Theatre in Barnstaple is the main receiving theatre for North Devon, with a 655-seat auditorium and a programme of touring drama, musicals, ballet, comedy and orchestral concerts that covers the full range of performing arts throughout the year. It is one of the Landmark Theatres group’s properties, and the programming reflects the company’s commitment to bringing quality touring work to regional audiences.
For those who enjoy live performance, the Queen’s is a very worthwhile resource during a North Devon stay. The summer programme in particular tends to include productions that are genuinely well-reviewed, and booking ahead is advisable for anything popular. The panto in winter is a local institution.
The building is centrally located in Barnstaple town centre on Boutport Street, a short walk from the Pannier Market and the Museum of Barnstaple. An evening at the Queen’s combines naturally with dinner in one of Barnstaple’s restaurants, and the town’s central position makes it accessible from most parts of North Devon.
Box office operates Monday to Friday 10am to 3pm, Saturday 10am to 2pm. Online booking available through the Landmark Theatres website. Barnstaple is about 12 miles from Woolacombe, with reliable parking in the town centre car parks.
The Queens Theatre has been part of Barnstaple’s cultural life for generations and continues to programme with genuine ambition for a venue of its size. The acoustics are excellent and even seats towards the back of the auditorium provide a good view of the stage. Booking online in advance is straightforward and strongly recommended for popular productions. From Woolacombe, Barnstaple is an easy twenty-minute drive, making an evening at the theatre a very manageable addition to a Byron stay.
The Queen’s Theatre box office operates weekday mornings and Saturday mornings, and full booking details are available through the Landmark Theatres website. The theatre is a central component of Barnstaple’s cultural life, and the quality of touring productions it attracts reflects the organisation’s strong relationships with national touring companies. For those visiting North Devon in late autumn or early December, the annual pantomime is a particularly popular and well-produced event that draws audiences from across the region. Barnstaple town centre has good dinner options within easy walking distance of the theatre.
