Entertainment & Reviews

Cinema in the City films announced

The details of ten films which are to be shown following a fundraising campaign have been now been announced.

The films, screened by Plymouth Arts Centre, were funded as a result of a successful Crowdfunder campaign to run Cinema in the City, a series of cinema events this summer which raised £5,345.

Films have been chosen specifically to suit their screening locations. Wes...

An evening with author Susmita Bhattacharya

Book lovers will have a chance to get up close and personal with one of Plymouth’s most successful authors on Tuesday 30 June.

Susmita Bhatthacharya will be giving a free talk on her writing and her journey to becoming a published writer at Plymouth’s Central Library.

Susmita’s novel The Normal State of Mind was published in March this year. Described as “a deliciously bold...

Fitz to take over Judi's show

David Fitzgerald is to take over the presenting slot currently occupied by Judi Spiers.

Fitz and his Producer Monica Ellis will be moving to the Mid-Morning Show on BBC Radio Devon from Monday 6 July.

The BBC also announced this afternoon that Pippa Quelch will be the new voice of Drive Time.

Pippa, who was born and grew up in Devon, will present a mixture of news,...

More big names announced for MTV Crashes Plymouth!

Four more acts have been announced including the hottest girl group in pop music, Little Mix, will be one of the acts crashing Plymouth this summer. Jesy, Perrie, Jade and Leigh-Anne will be joined by Irish rockers, Kodaline for Day One of MTV Crashes Plymouth on Wednesday 22 July.

American electro house superstar, Steve Aoki, will also be coming to the Hoe to play an exclusive South...

Judi Spiers show controversially axed

Popular BBC Radio Devon presenter Judi Spiers has been contoversially dropped by station bosses.

The broadcasting stalwart announced the news to shocked listeners on her regular morning slot today.

She told her audience that after 15 years in the job, this week would be her last.

A friend of Judi’s told the Daily the broadcaster was ‘saddened but wanted to continue...

Billy Elliot to play at Theatre Royal Plymouth

The producers of the multi award-winning smash hit Billy Elliot the Musical are delighted to announce that the first ever UK and Ireland tour will open at the Theatre Royal Plymouth where it will play from Wednesday 24 February to Saturday 2 April 2016. Tickets go on sale next week, 24 June 2015. Following Plymouth, the tour will continue to play until May 2017 with details of further venues...

Magician Jamie Raven heads for Plymouth

"You have made me believe in Magic!!!" — Simon Cowell (Britain's Got Talent 2015)

Magician Jamie Raven who wowed the judges and audiences on this year’s Britain’s Got Talent has announced his debut nationwide UK tour for February 2016.

Jamie Raven’s audition on Britain’s got Talent, which has had over 11 million hits on YouTube alone, catapulted him straight through to the...

Major Enid Blyton exhibition opens in Plymouth

The first major exhibition celebrating the life and work of one of Britain’s best known children’s authors opens at Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery this week.

Born in 1897, Enid Blyton was the best-selling English language author of the 20th century and remains one of the most popular writers of all time. Her first book was published in 1922 and her work has been in print ever...

National craft festival is coming to Plymouth

Plymouth City Council, Plymouth College of Art and Mount Edgcumbe are joining forces to bring a national festival of contemporary craft to Plymouth this autumn.

‘Acts of Making’ is a two-week festival produced by the Crafts Council that celebrates contemporary craft through performances, live installations and workshops.

Supported by Arts Council England and Plymouth Culture,...

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