Princess theatre hunstanton info attractions caravans. The princess theatre is a 472seat venue open all year round for a variety of shows from comedy to drama, music for all tastes, and childrens productions. Princess theatre hunstanton places to go lets go with. Also hosting the very popular sunset wine bar, with live music on the terrace. Booking tickets princess theatre, hunstanton traveller. The princess theatre reopened on 5th july 1981 with a live show and operated a mix of live performances and cinema use. Under the local government act 1972, hunstanton urban district was abolished and, administratively, hunstanton became part of the newly created west norfolk district later renamed kings lynn and west norfolk district. The princess theatre stands overlooking the wash and green in the busy east coast resort of hunstanton. Hunstanton uk attractions sea life theatre funfair. We booked tickets a week or so before and collected them from a very helpful young lady on the reception desk. Prior to this the boats were launched by borrowed horses. Sep 12, 2019 an excellent indoor centre outlining the history of our victorian seaside town. Nov 02, 2018 the princess theatre hosts all types of entertainment including shows, concerts and pantomime. Melbournes iconic princess theatre is regarded by many as melbournes most spectacular landmark.
They have played on or produced some of the biggestselling albums ever released and performed in. Hunstantons more recent history revolves around the vision of henry styleman le strange. Hunstanton uk is one of only a handful of victorian seaside resorts in norfolk, much like cromer and sheringham, all of which came to prominence due to the building of the railways. Princess theatre new york, 29th street, open from 1875 to 1907, known as the princess theatre from 1902 to 1907 princess theatre new york city, 19801984, operating on site of the latin quarter nightclub. Pier amusement centre, the green, hunstanton by hanco atm systems. Hunstanton uk, coastal walk, history and attractions. In 1840, there was very little to be found between old hunstanton and heacham. An intimate theatre venue situated with the best views in hunstanton. His shows contain music featured on his studio albums including gods plan, life is a. Hunstanton is a seaside town in norfolk, england, with a population of 4,229 at the 2011.
Edp peoples choice awards finalists are revealed whats on. Views in this section are very good, with good legroom towards the rear of the theatre and at the front of each separate section. The late princess of wales and her two children princes william and harry, the princess royal and her two children peter and zara phillips together with lady jane fellowes all attended on. Princess theatre hunstanton in december 1988 the princess theatre was honoured by an informal visit from the royal family to the pantomime cinderella. History produces stories, and hunstanton uk is no exception and well worth reading about before you visit. Upcoming events, tickets, information, and maps for princess theatre in hunstanton from, the uks biggest entertainment website. Put away your history books and travel back to the past as you browse the collection at hunstanton heritage centre. Check princess theatre in hunstanton, the green on cylex and find. But for his imagination, the town may never have existed in its present form. The theatre bar is located on this level, which is 22 steps up from the main foyer.
Princess theatre, the green, hunstanton, pe36 5ah ppp the theatre hosts a wide range of entertainment including shows, concerts, films and pantomime. First time going to the princess theatre in lovely hunstanton. Summer crowds tend to be smaller now than in the 1980s although the popularity of the town as a tourist destination for daytrippers and holidaymakers has endured, weathering the decline of the british seaside holiday. With old hunstanton already established as a small village, henry le strange conceived the idea for building a bathing resort south of the village with links to the important port town of kings lynn, including the building of a railway. Hunstanton railway station offered services to kings lynn until 1969, when it was closed along with the whole branch line. The princess theatre family days out discover norfolk. Edp peoples choice awards finalists are revealed whats. Attended the last date of this panto on new years day after such a long run the cast could be. Wired for sound celebrating the music of cliff richard princess theatre. Princess theatre 6944 princess theatre, hunstanton. Pier entertainment centre, the green, hunstanton by hanco atm systems. The princess theatre hosts all types of entertainment including shows, concerts and pantomime.
Princess theatre hunstanton norfolk tourist information. Princess theatre, harry potter and the cursed child. The population of hunstanton according to the census was 2,511. Princess theatre edmonton, alberta princess theatre, toronto, ontario opened as the academy of music in 1890. Princess theatre hunstanton hunstanton night club opening. Princess theatre hunstanton 2020 all you need to know. Movie theaters in hunstanton, england cinema treasures.
Best hotels near princess theatre, hunstanton, england. Showcasing top quality live performances, top acts, films and live theatre screenings. An entertaining evening with nigel farage hunstanton. The historic birth of the town is an interesting story in itself and i cover more of the history of hunstanton below. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the dates you selected.
Hunstanton, known colloquially as sunny hunny, is a modest seaside town in northern norfolk, facing the wash. Hunstanton railway station used to offer services to kings lynn but was closed along with the branch line it was on in 1969 tourism. Peter asher and albert lee perform a world without love in. It had a recorded population of 4,961 at the 2001 census. Princess theatre in hunstanton, gb cinema treasures. The princess theatre torquay has a capacity of 1492 seats, including 1072 seats in the stalls and 420. The film of matthew bournes live ballet sleeping beauty screened at hunstantons princess theatre on 3 may 2016. Hunstanton is the only resort on the east coast that faces west so you can see some beautiful sunsets setting over the sea, a great experience especially is you sit on the princess. Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the information displayed here is accurate, always check with the venue before attending especially during the. Its also happens to be one of the busier towns in norfolk, full of attractions, accommodation. His shows contain music featured on his studio albums including gods plan, life is a river and hold on to your hat.
Dating back as far as 1854, the theatre was purchased by marriner theatres in 1986 and plans were put in place for its total refurbishment and to ensure its future viability as a live theatre venue. The princess theatre provides a wide variety of entertainment spanning across live shows, films and. Children love going to the theatre and the princess theatre in hunstanton has had some royal children in the audience. Hunstanton is an east coast town but stands where the coast has curved all around norfolk and down into the wash, so the town faces west and is one of the few places on the east coast in england where the sun can be seen to set. Contact the princess theatre box office on 01485 53 22 52. It has had several closures and a period on bingo, but is currently thriving with a mixed theatre and cinema use. She was best known for her leading roles in the cult films konga and beat girl, gordon became the subject of singer scott walkers song. Dec 31, 2016 the film of matthew bournes live ballet sleeping beauty screened at hunstantons princess theatre on 3 may 2016. Derek ryan has become one of country musics leading entertainers and makes his highly anticipated return to hunstanton for a performance of his selfpenned hits along with a sprinkling of country classics. Currently the venue and all facilities are temporarily closed following the prime ministers announcement on monday, 16 th march, and in order to protect our customers and our shows, we have, regrettably, taken the decision to cancel all shows and cinema, as a precautionary measure until the 30th june 2020. With regret we have made the difficult decision to shutdown view, we would like to thank all the team who worked here and all our users for making this journey possible. Princess theatre theatre hunstantonnorfolk visit norfolk. Excellent family pantotime singing very good, fabulous dame, all.
Movie theaters in hunstanton, england showing 1 open movie theater all theaters 2 open 1 showing movies 1 closed 1 demolished 1 restoring 0 renovating 0. The princess theatre is a 472seat venue open all year round for a variety of shows from comedy to drama. Claire gordon 16 january 1941 april 2015 was an english film actress and comedian known for leading and cameo roles in many british films from the late 1950s to the mid1980s, and for working with most of the television comedy stars of that time. Hotels near princess theatre, hunstanton on tripadvisor. Princess theatre fremantle, western australia princess theatre launceston, tasmania princess theatre melbourne, victoria princess theatre woolloongabba, brisbane 18881889 in canada.
The terrace bar at the front of the theatre is open to the public, and is a great vantage point for watching the famous hunstanton sunsets. We work together as a team of individuals who all have different areas of expertise to enable the smooth running of the venue. There is a good selection of familyfriendly shows to choose from such as dance, comedy, musicals, well known stories and fairytales. An intimate theatre situated on the norfolk coast line, comprising of stalls, front circle, and upper circle, with a seating capacity of 464. An excellent indoor centre outlining the history of our victorian seaside town. The princess theatre is a 472seat venue, open all year round, hosting a wide variety of shows from comedy to drama, music for all tastes and childrens productions. The hunstanton civic society volunteers have put together a venue well worth a visit, they are safeguarding the history of the town its buildings, people and history for generations to come. Hunstanton is home to glebe house school, an independent coeducational preparatory school. A cinevariety house it has a shallow stage with flying. Anybody who loves the beach will definitely enjoy spending some time at hunstanton beach.
Other places to visit near princess theatre before you leave, check out the other things to do here. It was refurbished and renamed the princess theatre after the princess of waleslady diana spencer. Princess theatre hunstanton the green, pe36 5ah hunstanton rated 4. The princess theatre hunstanton in the small coastal resort of hunstanton in north norfolk lies a historic yet amazing establishment known as the princess theatre. Sleeping beauty was created for the new adventures 25th birthday celebrations and completed bournes trio of reimagined tchaikovsky ballet masterworks beginning in 1992 with nutcracker. Hunstanton is famous for being the only resort on the east coast that actually faces west. Follow the princess theatre provides a wide variety of entertainment spanning across live shows, films and live theatre screenings from around the world. In august 20, regular film shows had been dropped from the programming, but continued with special one day screenings. As individuals in the world of music, peter asher and albert lee have done it all.
Boots, 19 high street, hunstanton by national westminsternatwest. Timeline history of hunstanton, norfolk visitor uk. Tickets for events at the princess theatre can be purchased via uk. A safety barrier in front of row a may slightly inhibit the view of those in that particular row. Check prices on bed and breakfast in west acre tonight apr 7 apr 8 check prices in west acre for tonight, apr 7 apr 8 tomorrow night apr 8 apr 9 check prices in west acre for tomorrow night, apr 8 apr 9 this weekend apr 10 apr 12 check prices in west acre for this weekend, apr 10 apr 12 next weekend apr 17 apr 19 check prices in west acre for next weekend, apr 17 apr 19.