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Toby’s Garden Festival Reveals Official 2026 Line-Up

Set against the stunning backdrop of Powderham Castle on Friday 1st and Saturday 2nd May 2026 (10am–5pm), Toby’s Garden Festival has revealed an exciting programme of expert speakers and special guests set to headline this year’s event. Building on the 2026 theme of Discovery, the festival’s...

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Cashless Entertainment in the UK

Over the last few years, paying for entertainment in the UK has changed dramatically. At concerts, cinemas, and even gaming platforms, cash is quickly disappearing. Most people are now reaching for a contactless card or their phone to pay.

The growth of cashless entertainment in the UK is mainly due to changing consumer habits. People expect faster, more convenient ways to pay....

Julia Donaldson and Sara Ogilvie’s adored children’s book The Detective Dog returns to the stage for 10th anniversary UK Tour

In celebration of Julia Donaldson and Sara Ogilvie’s best-selling children’s book The Detective Dog marking 10 years, Tiny and Tall Productions are bringing their beloved stage adaptation to theatres across the UK this spring – including Theatre Royal Plymouth (TRP) 29 -30 May 2026. Specially created for Deaf and hard of hearing family audiences, this heartwarming story of one curious dog...

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This Is Me: New photography exhibition celebrates the people of North Devon

The Museum of Barnstaple and North Devon’s annual Documentary Photography Open exhibition opens this April featuring works submitted by members of the public in response to the theme, ‘This Is Me’.

The exhibition provides a fascinating insight into who the people of North Devon are today. Alongside contemporary photographs, the museum will display a collection of historic portraits...

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Will Young to star in Cinderella at Theatre Royal Plymouth

Theatre Royal Plymouth and Crossroads Pantomimes , the world’s biggest pantomime producer, have announced that pop icon and stage star Will Young will headline this year’s pantomime as The Fairy Godfather in Cinderella , running from Friday 4 December 2026 to Sunday 3 January 2027 .

Will Young has spent the last two decades at the forefront of British pop after bursting onto the...

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Devon’s Growing Gaming Culture

Gaming isn’t the first thing people think of when it comes to Devon. It’s usually the sea, the countryside, the views, the slower pace. That hasn’t really changed, but what has changed is how people spend their evenings once they’re here.

Rainbow Casino

Rainbow Casino in Plymouth keeps things simple. You can walk in without really knowing what you’re doing and still feel...

Fawlty Towers - The Play checks in and breaks records at the Princess Theatre!

The Princess Theatre, Torquay is proud to announce that Fawlty Towers - The Play has delivered one of the most remarkable weeks in our venue's history, breaking multiple records and writing a new chapter in the story of one of Britain's best-loved comedies.

The production ran from 14–18 April 2026, with the show's writer and creator, John Cleese, personally opening the production on...

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REVIEW: CLUBNIGHT Ibiza Anthems makes a magical debut in Torquay

A packed night at Arena Torquay on 28 March 2026 saw CLUBNIGHT Ibiza Anthems deliver a vibrant celebration of classic dance music to the heart of Torbay.

The launch event drew a diverse crowd of all ages, by a shared love of old-school Ibiza sounds. South Devon DJs Luna V, CA15LEY, B@SSFAITH and DJ Stride kept the energy high, guiding clubbers through more than four decades of...

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Lympstone Manor Announces Celebration of Speed 2026

The annual and much anticipated festival Celebration of Speed returns to Lympstone Manor on Wednesday 8 July 2026; sponsored by Dolcetti. This year brings a spectacular day of world-class cars, bike displays and virtual F1 experiences hosted by Ant Anstead, Jenson Button, Aaron Shelby and Jennie Gow & Rob Smedley. The event is complemented by excellent food from Michael Caines MBE and...

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John Cleese returns to Torquay

Comedy legend John Cleese visited Torquay for the first time in 55 years for the Gala Opening of 'Fawlty Towers - The Play' at the Princess Theatre this evening (Tuesday 14 April).

Torquay is widely known as the inspiration behind the much-loved BBC comedy which 50 years on comes to life on stage holding a special place in the history of Fawlty Towers.

The production stars...

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English National Ballet returns to Theatre Royal Plymouth this month after 36 years

English National Ballet will return to Theatre Royal Plymouth (TRP) this month (APRIL) after a 36 year hiatus; having last performed on The Lyric stage in 1990.

English National Ballet will be performing its latest programme, Body & Soul , which is an innovative double bill of works by Crystal Pite and Kameron N. Saunders. Currently playing at Sadler’s Wells, London, the...

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