Quay Theatre
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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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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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Had a brilliant evening , thoroughly enjoyed "That Eighties Band ", great venue and lovely staff
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Rather run down and cramped. Not a good venue for a school festival.
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The Quay is a wonderful theatre. A beautiful old building with an intimate auditorium. A great bar upstairs with some real ales on offer. Always a great mix of live theatre, music and cinema. Plus a nice place to stop for a coffee. Friendly atmosphere as well.
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Great little theatre
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Lovely cosy theatre with varied professional/amateur programme. Bar bit unaccessible for disabled.
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Wonderful venue. With the addition of the Sunday cinema! Me and my family have returned time and time again
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Really worth a visit. Food superb
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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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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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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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