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Mid Devon GAC host concert with Crediton Strummers

On Saturday 4 July at 7.00pm Mid Devon Good Afternoon Choir welcome the Crediton Strummers as their special guests for a concert at Crediton Congregational Church, High Street, Crediton EX17 3LF to raise funds for Force cancer charity.

The choir is part of a family of 30 fun and...

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Elvis Presley On Stage

If you never saw Elvis Presley live in concert – this is the closest you’ll ever get!

What was it like to experience an Elvis concert in Las Vegas? Those who were there say it was the pinnacle of entertainment – a ticket that was hard to be had – the biggest and best show in Sin City. Now, in celebration of the 60th Anniversary of Rock & Roll and Elvis’ first recording session...

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Richard and Adam: The Impossible Dream Tour

Britain’s Got Talent finalists Richard and Adam have enjoyed the last few weeks at number one in the UK Album charts with their Impossible Dream album, and now, the Welsh singing brothers are bringing their remarkable harmonies to Plymouth Pavilions on Sunday 9 March, as they embark on their very first UK tour.

Millions watched this summer as the singing brothers from Holywell, wowed...

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Mark Gatiss to revive BBC's 'Ghost Story for Christmas'

Sacha Dhawan ( Last Tango In Halifax , Being Human ; The History Boys ), John Castle ( I, Claudius ), Louise Jameson ( Doctor Who , Doc Martin ) and Una Stubbs ( Sherlock , Til Death Do Us Part ) will star in The Tractate Middoth , a brand new drama for BBC Two this Christmas.

They will be joined in the cast by David Ryall ( The Village , Outnumbered ); Eleanor Bron ( Bedazzled , Women...

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Lee Evans - Work-In-Progress 2014

Comedy giant and genuinely nice guy, Lee Evans has announced he will head to Plymouth next August to prepare for his upcoming Monsters Arena Tour . Lee will be in the city from 7 – 9 August 2014 with a series of special shows where he will try out new material.

Plymouth audiences are more than used to Evans heading south to test out new material and the city always welcomes him with...

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Strictly returns with a sparkling new line-up

Strictly Come Dancing returns to BBC One this autumn with another bejewelled line-up of celebrities ready to compete for the coveted glitter ball trophy.

The BBC has announced that the 11th series shimmies back onto TV screens with an exclusive Strictly Come Dancing 2013 Premiere on BBC One, Saturday 7 September 2013 at 6.50pm, hosted by none other than Sir Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly...

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Frank Turner and The Sleeping Souls include Plymouth Pavilions in their biggest ever headline tour

Frank Turner has announced his biggest ever headline tour for February 2014.

The seven date arena tour includes a show at Plymouth Pavilions, with tickets on sale from Friday 30 August.

Frank Turner, who headlined Wembley Arena last year and was also chosen to open Danny Boyle's stunning Olympic Opening Ceremony, has had a busy year even by his own standards. Following the...

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Calling all wannabe comedians in the South West!

Do you think you are funny?! How do you fancy showcasing some of your comedy genius for some BIG names in the business. Not only could you walk away with a £3,000 prize, but you will also have a chance to get your face in front of our star-studied judging panel.

Going from funny guy to comedy superstar takes just one big break, this could be it. You could be the next Stephen Merchant...

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Support act and more tickets for Jake Bugg's Plymouth show

Tickets for Jake Bugg’s Plymouth Pavilions show on Sunday 20 October sold out in record time earlier in the year, so it will be good news to fans who missed out that a limited amount of tickets will become available this Friday 9 August from 9am.

Support details have also been announced with Los Angeles duo ‘honeyhoney’ bringing their effortless blend of alt.country, folk, pop rock to...

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From spin doctor to THE Doctor: Peter Capaldi revealed as new timelord

In a special live broadcast, the BBC today announced that the role of The Doctor in its 50-year-old flagship Saturday night sci-fi show Doctor Who would next be played by Peter Capaldi.

Amid much hype and speculation, Peter Capaldi was unveiled as the next Doctor during a special live television event on BBC ONE on Sunday evening (4 August).

Widely regarded as one of the...

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Buckfast Abbey hosts ‘Shadowlands’ marking 50 years since CS Lewis’s death

CS Lewis is remembered this year in Shadowlands , a new production by the Unleashed Theatre Company, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of his death.

Hosted by Buckfast Abbey, as part of its regular programme of artistic events, they have commissioned the Unleashed Theatre Company, made up of gifted and enthusiastic people drawn from Baptist, Anglican, Catholic & Pentecostal...

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