Entertainment & Reviews

New West Country gay play, Open Door comes to Exeter

On a dark February night in 1954, a young man catches the Exeter to Bristol express. He never completes his journey. What happens to him on the train changes the life of every queer person in the land...

Who knew? The fight for gay rights began in Exeter! Discover the true story of a...

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Plymouth's first Holi One a big success

Over a thousand people turned out at Newnham Park on Saturday (Saturday 19 July) to join in Plymouth’s first Holi One festival.

After much anticipation, music lovers soaked up a packed day of colour, sun, excitement and entertainment from a host of DJs.

Stephan Dau, founder of Holi One Colour Festivals, was amazed at the turnout. He said: “We were overwhelmed with the number...

Moscow State Circus comes to Plymouth

Set in the mystical centre of Moscow’s cultural & artistic quarter Park Gorkogo (Gorky Park) is the perfect back drop for who are undoubtedly the greatest circus artistes on earth.

Superstar Clowns Splendid Pavlik & Klava invite the audience to this wondrous and mysterious place, a place to romance, a place to stroll & take in Moscow at sunset & a place to see...

Basement Jaxx return to Plymouth

Masters of dance Basement Jaxx will return to Plymouth Pavilions this December as part of their 2014 UK tour, taking in all major venues across the country. With a new album on the way it is no surprise that they are taking their legendary live act back on the road with dates throughout November and July. The band will stop off in Plymouth on Tuesday 9 December.

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Local entertainment night to follow MTV Crashes

A second night of live music will take place on Plymouth Hoe this week as 12 local bands perform on the MTV Crashes Plymouth stage the day after the sell-out event.

Hosted by Plymouth City Council, the event will take place on Wednesday 16 July, with entertainment starting from 5pm.

Deputy Council Leader Peter Smith said: “We’re really excited about this event. Not only does it...

Summer festival will guarantee Plymouth rocks

Newnham Park in Plymouth is the venue for one of the world’s most unique, fun and exciting festival series next week.

The HOLI ONE Colour festival will be taking place on 19 July from noon until 10pm and aims to unite people through music and colour.

Thousands of people are expected to attend to share music, dance, performance art and visual stimulation. Against a backdrop of...

Major city firm backs Ocean City Festival

Plymouth’s Ocean City Festival is returning to our shores in September and is sponsored by Ocean BMW Plymouth.

Running from Monday 8 to Sunday 28 September, this spectacular twenty-day festival of fun will include over 30 events celebrating everything that makes Plymouth’s waterfront location – and its relationship with the sea – so special.

Garry Parker, General Manager of...

Days to go before MTV Crashes Plymouth

Excitement is rising with just days to go until 20,000 people take to The Hoe for the spectacular live music event of the summer.

MTV Crashes Plymouth on Tuesday 15 July with performances from chart-topping artists the Kaiser Chiefs, Example, The 1975 and Kiesza.

Doors to the event, organised by MTV and Plymouth City Council, will be opening at 3.30pm with entertainment...

International Blacksmiths Festival in Exeter

This summer, the West Country is all fired up to host its first gathering of the global blacksmith community for over 30 years. The long wait will come to an end on 13th August when The International Blacksmiths Festival is held at Westpoint Exeter until 16th August 2014.

An exciting comeback for international blacksmithing talent, this event will showcase the best of the craft from...

Audiences invited to experience Heaven on Earth?

A dynamic dance film premiere and performers from across the world are heading for Plymouth as part of a major European cultural initiative.

Heaven on Earth? brings together creative practitioners from Greece, Spain, Turkey and Plymouth to explore the dynamics between people and ports.

It is inspired by the work of French writer, dramatist, film-maker and activist Jean Genet (...

Shakespeare storms Plymouth Arts Centre

Shakespeare from The Globe Theatre is being screened for the first time at Plymouth Arts Centre this summer.

A production of The Tempest, filmed in high definition live at Shakespeare’s reconstructed Globe Theatre in London in 2013, is coming to Plymouth Arts Centre for a storm of a show.

The Tempest is one of three critically-acclaimed productions from Globe On Screen which...

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