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Lewis Capaldi to headline Live at Powderham 2026

Global superstar Lewis Capaldi will headline a massive outdoor show in the Devon countryside in 2026 – marking the star’s biggest ever solo show in the South West.

After unprecedented demand that saw the biggest ever rush for tickets across both pre-sale and general...

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Drake Circus reveals line-up of local talent for live summer sessions at The Barcode

Drake Circus has unveiled the line-up of talented local performers for Barcode Live – with the first session taking place on Thursday 3rd July.

Every Thursday throughout July and August, visitors can enjoy free performances from some of the region’s most exciting up-and-coming artists as part of an initiative to showcase new talent and celebrate Plymouth’s vibrant cultural scene....

Flamenco Fire comes to Dartington Hall

Prepare for a night of passion, palmas altas and pulsating rhythms as acclaimed international flamenco sensation Nadia Marquez Mora performs her only UK date this year at Dartington’s Great Hall on Friday, 25 July 2025 (19:30–21:30).

Nadia has been dancing since the age of four. Born in Murcia and based in Alicante, she has performed with the famous dance companies of Cristóbal Reyes...

ChromCadillacs & Cruisers: Cofton’s Biggest Car Show Yet Roars to Life!

The chequered flag has come down on another unforgettable American Car Show at Cofton Holidays, and what a weekend it was. With over 200 jaw-dropping vehicles on display and 3,500 guests soaking up the vibrant atmosphere, the 2025 event was the biggest and best in the show’s eight-year history.

From the growl of Mustangs to the gleam of classic Cadillacs, petrolheads, families and...

The Guv is back, baby, with a brand-new stand-up show for 2026

There’s no denying the world’s a mess daddio, but there is a glimmer of hope as the globe’s favourite Pub Landlord returns with his like-nobody-else Common Sense hot-takes for the masses, offering a much-needed truth tonic (pint for the fella/glass of white wine for the lady) for these whacked out and troubled times. With a fresh and frothing pint to hand, a barrel of laughs to pour from, and...

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Seaton Wetlands Welcomes BBC Countryfile!

East Devon District Council’s Countryside Team recently hosted the BBC’s Countryfile team at Seaton Wetlands Nature Reserve for two days of filming.

Presenters Sammi Kinghorn and Matt Baker visited the council-owned and managed reserve to learn about its biodiversity and the important conservation work taking place. The episode, which also features footage from Seaton Tramway and...

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Champion of Champions British Firework Championships return to Plymouth

Plymouth Hoe will once again come alive with colour and excitement this summer as it hosts the British Firework Championships on Wednesday, 13 and Thursday, 14 August 2025.

Sponsored by Associated British Ports (ABP), the UK’s leading port operator, this year’s event promises to be even more spectacular, as six previous winners return to compete for the title of ‘Champion of...

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Dawlish Gears Up for South West’s Top American Car Show

Cruise down to Cofton Holidays near Dawlish for the annual American Car Show, taking place from Friday 20th to Sunday 22nd June 2025. Over 3,500 visitors are expected to enjoy a weekend packed with classic cars, live music, entertainment, and family fun. More than 200 American vehicles will be on display, including Mustangs, Cadillacs, Chevrolets, Pontiacs, Buicks, and Jeeps.

Now in...

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Shane Richie to return to Plymouth for the pants played with gold

Theatre Royal Plymouth and pantomime producer Crossroads Pantomimes have today (06 June 2025) announced that television, recording, musical theatre and pantomime star Shane Richie will headline this year’s Theatre Royal pantomime, Dick Whittington in the title role from Friday 12 December 2025 to Saturday 10 January 2026.

A celebrated panto legend, Shane returns to Plymouth following...

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Record ticket sales for opening day of Sidmouth Summer Play Festival.

Opening day box office sales were at a record high, eclipsing the previous record by over 30%.

It is encouraging to see ticket sales doing so well, with year on year growth. Audiences near and far clearly have an appetite for live performance at the theatre.

The Manor Pavilion Theatre, Sidmouth, hosts the longest running Repertory Theatre season in the UK. Paul Smith, who is...

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Top names on the bill for 48th Dartmoor Folk Festival

AN impressive line up, including some new artists, are on the bill for this year’s Dartmoor Folk Festival, the 48th, which will take place in the foothills of Dartmoor from Friday, August 8 to Sunday, August 10.

Headlining at South Zeal, near Okehampton, will be English folk band The Demon Barbers, which is well-known for its energetic live performances, fusing traditional folk...

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