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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...

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Coffee with a soldier and raider of the Lost Ark

On Friday (23 May), from 11am to 12.30pm, Saltram House near Plymouth will host an illustrated talk recalling the experiences of the 5th Earl of Morley, Montagu Parker, during the First World War and on an expedition to the Holy Land in 1910.

Join Catherine Peck, House and Collections Officer, and Anida Rayfield, Tour Guide Leader and Researcher, as they bring to life one of Saltram’...

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Plymouth's colourful calendar of summer events

Residents of, and visitors to, Plymouth are in for a treat this year as the city plays host to an exciting programme of events to commemorate the First World War centenary and celebrate the 100 year anniversary of the amalgamation of the three towns of Plymouth, Devonport and East Stonehouse, which went on to form the city of Plymouth as we know it today.

The 2014 Plymouth Remembers...

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Kaiser Chiefs to perform when MTV Crashes Plymouth

Chart-topping British band Kaiser Chiefs are the first act to be announced for this summer's eagerly awaited MTV Crashes Plymouth event.

The spectacular live music event, being organised by MTV in collaboration with Plymouth City Council, will take place on Plymouth Hoe on Tuesday 15 July.

After 10,000 tickets were snapped up by Plymouth residents in minutes, 5,000 more tickets...

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Barbican International Jazz & Blues Festival 2014

American musicians will be playing close to the Mayflower Steps at the Barbican International Jazz & Blues Festival 2014.

Mississippi blues guitar-man Robin Henkel will headline the event, which takes place from June 13-15 on The Barbican, close to where the Pilgrims left for the New World in 1620.

The Festival’s music programme is due to run between noon and 9pm on...

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Families buzzing about free events inspired by bee exhibition

Plymouth University will be a hive of activity on Saturday 17 May when it hosts two fun family-friendly events inspired by an exhibition about bees.

‘Bee Happy’ will be led by the Wild About Plymouth team – a partnership between the City Museum and Art Gallery and Plymouth University, which organises a natural history or science-based event each month throughout the year.

The...

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Omid Djalili brings Iranalamadingdong to Plymouth

Omid Djalili is back on tour with a new show, following a sell-out four week West-End residency and is heading to Plymouth Pavilions on 18 February 2015.

A firm favourite with his legendary performances, Omid’s stand-up awards include; ’Time Out Award’ and ‘EMMA Award’ for Best Stand Up and nominated for the ‘South Bank Award'

Omid was the winner of the "Best Actor" Award for...

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Madness announce Plymouth date on new tour

Madness: all for the M.A.D.H.E.A.D. December UK tour.

British legends Madness have today announced details of a brand new UK tour, ALL FOR THE M.A.D.H.E.A.D. for December 2014, heading to Plymouth Pavilions on Monday 8 December. The new tour, their first UK live dates in over a year follows the premise of M.A.D.H.E.A.D:

There is only one MADHEAD. It is about you, above you,...

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Ocean City Festival to return in September

Plymouth will once again be hosting the annual Ocean City Festival from 8-28 September 2014 across the city.

Plymouth businesses and the local community are invited to connect with and participate in this fabulous 20 day festival.

The fun and vibrant festival will focus on all things relating to the ocean and the organisers are inviting anyone who has an event that fits with...

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Art show celebrates city’s history and future

A new exhibition of contemporary local artwork has gone on display at the Council House.

The exhibition is the fourth in the new Council House Art programme, hosted by Plymouth City Council in partnership with Plymouth College of Art, Plymouth University and the University of St Mark and St John to showcase the diverse talent of local artists.

It has been specially curated for...

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