With panoramic sea
views, Felixstowe's Spa Pavilion Theatre offers a variety of
entertainment to suit all tastes and ages. The theatre can
seat 900 people and has all the technical equipment and
expertise necessary to present headline acts as well as local
amateur productions.
The theatre is managed by Openwide Coastal Ltd on
behalf of the Council.
The Spa Pavilion is home to the famous
Felixstowe Drama Festival (new window) and for
the past five years the theatre has hosted a
summer youth project (new window) for 9 to 24
year olds from the local area. This year, from Sunday 3 to
Saturday 16 August, the project will perform an adaptation of the
famous 1962 film Summer Holiday.
What's on at the Spa
- Thursday 2 to Saturday 4 October - Seaside Special
direct from Cromer Pier.
- Wednesday 8 to Saturday 11 October - Ipswich Operatic
and Dramatic Society presents Sounds Familiar.
Sunday 12 October - Marti
Wilde and the Wild Cats.
- Thursday 16 October - An evening with Jimmy
Greaves.
- Sunday 19 October - Tango Tango!
- Thursday 23 to Saturday 25 October - Stage Door Theatre
Company presents South Pacific.
- Sunday 26 October - Charlie Landsborough.
- Wednesday 29 October - Stan Stennett’s 'Bless Em
All!'
- Friday 31 October - Jimmy Jones.
- Saturday 1 November - Syd Lawrence Orchestra plays
Strictly Big Band.
- Sunday 2 November - Katy Setterfield as Dusty
Springfield in concert.
- Sunday 9 November - Mad About the
Musicals.
- Thursday 13 November - Mountaineer Simon Yates presents
'Beyond the Void'.
- Friday 14 November - C’Mon Everybody' rock 'n roll
show.
- Saturday 15 November - Caburlesque presents Party in
the Past.
- Sunday 16 November - Magic a kind of
ELO.
- Wednesday 19 November - Rolling Back the
Years.
- Friday 21 November - The Dream Boys, the ultimate
ladies night (18+ only).
- Saturday 22 November - Con & Dec the
Bachelors.
- Tuesday 25 November - Vienna Festival Ballet presents
Swan Lake.
- Saturday 29 November - The Elvis Collection starring
Billy J McGregor.
- Sunday 30 November - Christmas
Crooners.
For full programme details (new window) go to the
Spa Pavilion website.
Buying tickets
You can buy tickets in person and by telephone from the Spa
Pavilion Box Office, Spa Pavilion Theatre, Undercliff Road,
Felixstowe, Suffolk IP11 2DX. Telephone: 01394
282126.
When booking direct with the Spa box office, there is a credit
card charge of £1.50 per transaction - no charges are incurred when
using a debit card. There will also be a £1.00 charge if you wish
your tickets to be posted otherwise you can pick them up at the box
office for free.
The box office is open Monday to Saturday, 10am - 5pm and 10am -
2pm on Sundays.
You can also buy tickets:
Bar and restaurant
The Spa Pavilion has a
bar and restaurant (new window) with excellent
sea views. Pre-show suppers are available before all evening
performances but make sure you book early to secure a place.
Interval drinks can be pre-ordered at the bar prior to
the performance.
The restaurant is open all year round from 9am until 5pm (4pm
off peak) and serves breakfast, morning coffee, lunches and
afternoon tea. A traditional Chef's roast is served on Sundays
between 12noon and 2.00pm. The Spa can cater for celebratory events
such as weddings, birthdays and other special occasions. Call
01394 282957 for the restaurant or information
about catering.
The Parlour
During the summer season you can enjoy the Spa's sea front
alfresco style eatery which offers continental style coffees, a
range of snacks, luxury ice creams and a selection of beers, wines
and spirits.
Accessibility
The Spa Pavilion is accessible to patrons with mobility
difficulties. There are six spaces at the front of the
auditorium for wheelchair users and adapted toilet facilities.
Entry is via pathway from the gardens or via passenger lift from
the ground floor to the restaurant.
Guide dogs are welcome in selected areas and a loop system is in
operation for some shows. When booking, please discuss your
requirements with the box office staff who will be pleased to
help.
Directions
The Spa Pavilion is well signposted. Simply follow the brown
tourist signs from the A14. The main car park is situated off
Ranelagh Road and is free after 6pm. Blue badge holders have a
limited number of spaces directly outside the theatre.
Follow this link to get a location map (new
window).