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First biography of local legend and elusive villain

An Elizabethan Assassin: Theodore Paleologus: Seducer, Spy and Killer by John Hall

The first biography of a mercurial character from the Elizabethan underworld

Seducer, spy and ruthless assassin, Theodore Paleologus, claimed to be heir to the ancient family of emperors of Byzantium and became intimately involved with the great courtiers and notorious villains of the Elizabethan...

Tinside Lido celebrates 80th birthday

Plymouth’s spectacular Tinside Lido will be celebrating its 80th birthday in style with a weekend full of 1930s vintage charm.

Visitors to the art deco complex on Saturday 12 and 13 September will be able to step back in time and enjoy a cream tea at poolside café, with music from the era and staff dressed in 1930s swimwear and lifeguard uniforms.

Entry will cost just one penny...

Wrestling stars gear up for a spectacular night of action

The stars of Plymouth Wrestling are gearing up for a spectacular night of action this September, in Stonehouse and it’s all in aid of Plymouth Foodbank.

‘September Slam’ will be a night of hard-hitting grappling action and will be headlined by Danny Walsh making his first defence as he puts his heavyweight title on the line against Josh Knott. The event will also feature an exciting...

Rugby World Cup comes to Walkabout

With the World Cup not far away, the big question everyone’s facing is ‘where’s the best place to catch all the action?’ And if you didn’t get a ticket to the game then there’s only one answer – Walkabout. For the ultimate rugby experience, great food and drinks deals, and an awesome atmosphere, look no further than Walkabout on Union Street.

The pinnacle of rugby tournaments will see...

Dust a must for forthcoming art project

Do you have any dust going spare? Artist Catherine Bertola is asking local people for their help in completing her latest installation.

Catherine is one of six makers whose work will be featured in the ‘Acts of Making' festival, organised by the Crafts Council.

The 14-day festival will take place from Saturday 12 to Saturday 26 September at Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery...

Choral support for Brain Tumour Research

The University of Plymouth Choral Society has raised vital funds for the University’s Brain Tumour Research Centre of Excellence at a signing workshop.

The choir, led by musical director Simon Ible, sang favourite choruses by Handel, Vivaldi, Mozart and Bach at St Paul’s Church, Yelverton.

The event offered free admission to an informal afternoon performance with a retiring...

Plymouth art student’s work to be viewed by millions

A Plymouth art student is one of just 20 graduates to be chosen as a ‘brightest young star’ and to have their work showcased to millions as part of a national campaign.

Honey Parast, a graduate of Plymouth University, will see her artwork displayed at major shopping malls and railway stations across the UK, as part of Creative Review magazine’s Talent Spotting initiative. This is...

Ocean Film Festival World Tour comes to UK Marine Capital

The Ocean Film Festival World Tour returns to the UK this autumn after a highly successful first Tour in 2014. This year, due to popular demand, Britain’s Marine Capital will be included on the Tour schedule, offering audiences the chance to immerse themselves in the wonders of the ocean without getting their feet wet.

On 6 September, Plymouth will host the Tour’s inaugural open-air...

Glyndebourne Tour offers diverse line-up of World-class opera

On the road this autumn, Glyndebourne Tour offers diverse line-up of World-class opera.

Theatre Royal Plymouth 24 – 28 November 2015

Booking is now open for the 2015 Glyndebourne Tour which boasts a diverse line-up of World-class operas from Mozart, Donizetti and Handel. Now in its 47th year, Glyndebourne Tour will present three main stage productions, two of which transfer...

Summer's End Cider Festival returns

Plymouth's ‘Summer’s End’ Cider Festival returns to see off the Summer in style!

Diaries at the ready, Saturday 5th September, the city is getting ready for another fantastic Cider Festival at Plymouth Pavilions, the third trip to the quaint village of ‘Summer’s End’ where the cider always flows, the music plays and we dance long into the night.

Supporting local artists...

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