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Royal William Yard launches its first literary festival

Popular Plymouth destination, Royal William Yard, is launching its first literary festival this September. Read Write Yap – a play on the site’s initials – is a month-long celebration of reading, writing and spoken word, bringing a programme of events, drop-in activities and...

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Dinnerladies announces UK Tour with a stop in Torquay!

A brand new stage adaptation starring stage and TV favourite Les Dennis as maintenance man Stan, with the full cast of dinnerladies to be announced.

More than 25 years after it first aired on BBC One, Victoria Wood's much-loved sitcom dinnerladies is heading to the stage, in the first piece of Victoria’s work to be produced by her estate.

Featuring a story inspired by the...

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Switching Music Streaming Services: A Practical Guide to Moving Your Library

Music streaming has become one of the more personal aspects of digital life. The playlists people curate over years, the liked songs that accumulate into a portrait of their taste, the albums saved for quiet evenings or long commutes: these collections represent real time and real care. When a streaming service raises its prices, loses content you value, or simply falls out of favor with how...

Brass Bands Unite for Free Music Festival and Global Live Stream

Bandamonium Devon 2026: 30 Brass Bands Unite for Massive Free Music Festival and Global Live Stream, 24th-26th July 2026.

Sponsored by Geneva Instruments Devon’s premier brass music celebration, Bandamonium, returns this year with its biggest lineup to date, featuring 30 spectacular brass bands in a day of non-stop musical performances. In a passionate commitment to keeping live music...

Former Branscombe Primary teacher follows up on Amazon No.1 bestseller

Author and former Branscombe C of E Primary School teacher KJ Akay (known professionally as Jennifer Akay), 81 is celebrating a breakthrough year in 2026, after her childhood memoir The Fruits of Victory eventually soared to #1 in Amazon’s Regional UK Biographies chart. Recounting her upbringing in post-war Barnsley, the book struck a powerful chord with readers nostalgic for a simpler time -...

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Hounds of Love Bring the Magic of Kate Bush to Torquay's Babbacombe Theatre this July

Fans of legendary singer-songwriter Kate Bush are set for an unforgettable evening as Hounds of Love arrive at Babbacombe Theatre on Sunday 26th July. Hounds of Love is a seven-piece live band made up entirely of devoted Kate Bush fans, united by a passion for recreating the atmosphere, artistry and theatricality of one of Britain’s most iconic performers. The show celebrates Kate Bush’s...

Live music fans urged to plan their travel now ahead of Devon’s biggest music this Summer

Plan your travel now! That’s the message to concertgoers heading to Devon’s biggest music event of the year.

With TK Maxx presents Live At Powderham just two weeks away, organisers are urging ticketholders to make their plans for getting to and from the headline shows now to ensure they have the best possible experience.

Live At Powderham runs for four nights from Thursday...

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Exeter

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The Box Plymouth launches ‘Summer of Expression’ with major exhibitions and celebration of young creativity

Art Fund Museum of the Year 2026 finalist The Box Plymouth is inviting audiences from across the South West to enjoy a vibrant ‘Summer of Expression’ featuring new exhibitions, family-friendly activities and inspiring displays showcasing the region’s creative talent.

At the heart of the season are two major shows: Echoes of Us (20 June-20 September) and Gillian Ayres: A Life in...

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Devon theatre company celebrates TV deal, London debut & 20th anniversary, coming to Exeter

The South Devon Players, a touring theatre company based in Brixham, with previous international arts awards for it's staging of classical literature in new ways and at venues designed to reach both regular theatre-goers and those new to live shows, is celebrating its 20th anniversary, with a whole slew of great things happening for the team.

As well as its summer tour of The Scarlet...

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Exeter

A Review of the Bigger Catch Bass Fishing Rapid Fire Slot

Released by Blueprint in 2025, Bigger Catch Bass Fishing Rapid Fire is an online slot game that is based on the popular theme of fishing, whilst also incorporating the Rapid Fire mechanic. Making the most of animated visuals, Bigger Catch Bass Fishing Rapid Fire is set at a tranquil lake, with plenty of fishing elements and icons seen throughout both the background and playgrid. Not to...

Tickets on Sale for Totnes Fringe Festival’s 2026 Programme

Tickets are now on sale for Totnes Fringe Festival 2026, with more than £1,000 worth of tickets sold on the very first day - an early sign of the growing excitement surrounding the Festival. Returning from July 9–12, the four-day event will present an ambitious programme of over 70 performances across 17 indoor and outdoor venues, once again transforming pubs, halls, gardens, the castle,...

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