The Quay Theatre is Sudbury's main cultural venue, a 160-seat theatre beside the River Stour that runs a programme of drama, comedy, music, and film throughout the year. The venue is small enough that there is no bad seat in the house, and the programme — a mix of touring productions and local amateur work — is generally of a high standard for a town this size.
The theatre building overlooks the river and the meadows beyond, and the bar area has pleasant views across the Stour. Worth checking the programme when planning a visit — a combination of the Gainsborough museum in the afternoon and a theatre performance in the evening makes a satisfying day in Sudbury.