Entertainment & Reviews

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...

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Creative fun at Museum this summer

There’s a packed programme of summer fun on offer at Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery this August, with plenty of activities to keep the kids busy during the school break.

Drop-in art and craft sessions are running every Wednesday throughout the month, from 10.30am to 1pm (last entries at 12.30pm).

The drop-ins will be inspired by Sir Joshua Reynolds (5 August), the ‘...

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Sing-a-long-a Frozen and Grease

Plymouth Pavilions are delighted to announce a whole day of Sing-a-long-a shows next March! With a family friendly afternoon performance of Sing-a-long-a Frozen at 2pm, and an evening show of Sing-a-long-a Grease at 7:30pm, whichever takes your fancy, you’ll be encouraged to don your best fancy dress and sing your heart out when you join us on Saturday 19 March!

SING-A-LONG-A GREASE...

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Poet celebrates publication of new book

Richard Thomas, a local poet, has just had his second poetry book published.

Since learning he was going to become a father in 2012, Plymouth poet Richard Thomas has been wanting to write about his experience, and several years later his poems have

appeared in a brand new book.

Zygote Poems, the title of the collection, was coined when Richard was writing his...

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Good Food Market and Pennywell Farm Roadshow

August’s Good Food Market at Royal William Yard, Plymouth, will take place this Sunday 2nd August.

The market will feature the finest local artisan produce from across the South West, and as a special summer treat for all the family, the event will also see the return of Pennywell Farm to Royal William Yard with Pennywell’s Pigs and Rabbits Roadshow.

The award-winning family...

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Special visitors attend Enid Blyton exhibition

Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery welcomed some very special visitors to its ‘Mystery, Magic and Midnight Feasts: The Many Adventures of Enid Blyton’ exhibition recently, when the late author’s granddaughter and great-grandchildren popped in to look around the show.

Sara Lane, who lives in Cornwall, her elder children Dominic and Georgina and her youngest son Jeremy, who attends...

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Plymouth Live Music Night returns

Live Music Night returns this week live and loud!

Head to the Piazza this Friday (31 July) to round off July with another cracking free night of music for this month’s Live Music Night.

Four fantastic local artists will be taking to the stage and getting you up on your feet from 6.30pm, including Chay Snowdon, Alex Hart, Propeller and Joker. There will also be plenty of food...

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Ed Byrne brings new show to Plymouth

That bloke. You know. The Irish guy. No, not the bald one. The other one. You know him. The one Carol from work really likes. Wait, that might be Jason Byrne. Anyway. Funny chap.

Has a new show and he’s bringing it to Plymouth Pavilions in May 2016.

Tickets go on sale on Friday July 31 at 10am and are available from www.plymouthpavilions.com or by calling Box Office on 0845 146...

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Fun for all at 38th Dartmoor Folk Festival

The Dartmoor Folk Festival is one of the top family-friendly folk events in the South West.

It provides the perfect opportunity to catch bright new folk acts, high-calibre national and local artists and established performers, all in the foothills of Dartmoor.

Festival events and activities are suitable for all ages, and there is a hugely-successful dedicated children's...

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Morrissey returns to Plymouth

Following his triumphant show at New York’s Madison Square Garden as part of a US tour, Morrissey has announced an extra date for his UK tour in September 2015.

Preceding shows at Hull Arena on Friday 18th and two dates at London’s iconic Eventim Apollo, Hammersmith on Sunday 20th and Monday 21st, Morrissey will now play Plymouth Pavilions on Tuesday 15th September.

The singer...

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MTV Crashes travel information

Tens of thousands of spectators are expected to attend the MTV Crashes two-day music event, which continues on Plymouth Hoe.

Today's Plymouth Herald produced a spectacular front page cover celebrating the opening night (pictured).

Plymouth City Council, which is organising the event in partnership with MTV, is urging people to plan their journeys and use public transport where...

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