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The Pit Orchestra revives popular Battleship Potemkin event in centary year

Plymouth’s eclectic The Pit Orchestra will revive one of its landmark works this December with a special film-with-live-orchestra performance in celebration of the centenary of what is considered one of the greatest films ever created, Battleship Potemkin.

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Biography of Devon's Natural Mr Universe Ed Akay becomes a bestseller

Ed Akay, a Natural Mr Universe Gold Medallist and 3-time UK Para Bodybuilding Champion recently released his biography “From Darkness” penned by Photographer Jason Reading and set to a backdrop of his photography.

The book has quickly become a Bestseller on Amazon making the number 1 spot in both the Portrait and Portrait Photography categories as well as number 12 in Exercise and...

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Unforgettable experiences from Glastonbury 2025

Few UK festivals are as anticipated as Glastonbury. Taking place from 25th to 29th June, the show held more than its fair share of triumphs and controversies. The dynamic event has always had just as many messy moments as it has victories, and 2025 was no exception. From new music from some of the world’s most influential artists to surprise visits from the universe’s favourite Doctor, there...

A FAIRYTALE ENDING: Couple who met in Theatre Royal Plymouth’s 2005 pantomime return 20 years later to relive the magic

Helen Noble (now Tudor) and Graham Tudor, a couple who met performing in Theatre Royal Plymouth’s 2005 pantomime, Jack and the Beanstalk , returned to the city this week to mark their 20th anniversary. Their chance meeting in the festive production which featured the legendary Chuckle Brothers, became the beginning of a lifelong love story.

In 2005, both Helen and Graham were cast at...

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Cosy community cinemas pop-up in Devon and Torbay libraries

Libraries Unlimited is bringing back its popular Films at the Library programme, transforming libraries across Devon and Torbay into cosy community cinemas from29th October.

The new season of low-cost screenings promises something for everyone. From a heartwarming drama inspired by a true story, Mr Burton, to setting sail on an animated animal adventure with Flow. Whether you're...

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Barnum: The Circus Musical is coming to Torquay

The Princess Theatre, Torquay have announced that Barnum: The Circus Musical will be playing the Torquay Stage in August 2026 as part of it's UK Tour! Matt Rawle ( Cabaret, Evita, Les Misérables ) will take centre stage as the legendary 19th century showman P.T. Barnum. This spectacular production directed by Jonathan O’Boyle and choreographed by Oti Mabuse will feature an extraordinary...

National Children’s Choir of Great Britain visiting Tiverton for audition day

Auditions will take place in Tiverton on Sunday 2nd November

The National Children’s Choir of Great Britain (NCCGB) has opened audition spaces for budding young singers who wish to join the choir at Easter 2026. These are open to any enthusiastic young singers aged between 9 and 19. Successful candidates take part in two residential choral courses per year, spending a week at Easter and...

Seaton Woman Makes a Name for Herself on New ITV Game Show

A local woman has made it to the sixth episode of the hit ITV show, 99 to Beat.

Bella Tolman, who lives in Seaton, East Devon, has overcome the challenges presented and has gained quite a lot of screen time as a result. With a calm demeanour and quick thinking, she's certainly been a standout contestant on the show.

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Critically acclaimed comedy the last laugh written and directed by Paul Hendy

Following a successful West End run, New York season and UK tour, producers Jamie Wilson Productions and Emily Wood for Evolution Productions are delighted to announce that the critically acclaimed comedy The Last Laugh will return for a UK and Ireland tour in 2026, coming to Theatre Royal Plymouth from 05 – 09 May 2025. Tickets will be on sale soon.

The Last Laugh features Britain’s...

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Theatre Royal Plymouth is one of the only UK venues to stage Broadway and West End drama, Punch

Theatre Royal Plymouth (TRP) will become one of only three venues in the UK to stage the sell-out 5-star production Punch next year, alongside Nottingham Playhouse and Leeds Playhouse.

This true story of hope, humanity, and the possibility of change enjoyed a sell-out run at the Young Vic before transferring to Broadway and the West End. It will now be staged at TRP from 14 - 18...

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Live theatre in the wilds of Dartmoor

This October, live theatre is coming right to the heart of Dartmoor. Jubilee Hall, Chagford, will host Wild - a powerful production created by Black Country Touring.

It’s a fitting location for a show that asks: what does “wild” mean to you? For some, it’s the crash of waves or the howl of a wolf. For others, it’s the wilderness on their doorstep or the untamed spark inside...

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