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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...

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

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A perfect union of education as original Lenkiewicz paintings are exhibited at Torbay Art Show

*** EVENT CANCELLED DUE TO THE ONGOING COVID-19 situation ***

Visitors to the second Torbay Art Show over the weekend of 21st and 22ndMarch 2020 , are in for a unique opportunity. A large selection of original paintings, observations, drawings and limited edition prints from Robert Lenkiewicz’s “Observations on Local Education” will be on display for all to enjoy.

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DS:UK celebrate Dire Straits’ Brothers in Arms album in Shaftesbury

DS:UK are the UK’s finest tribute show to Dire Straits. The band have been performing across the UK since 2016 and the band are bringing their 2020 “Brothers in 85” tour to the Shaftesbury Theatre in Dawlish on the 27th March 2020.

The iconic “Brothers in Arms” album is Dire Straits’ biggest release, and it still sits in the Top 20 of the most successful albums of all time....

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Plymouth Military Wives Choir to perform at Vue

The Plymouth Military Wives Choir will be singing side by side this week as they perform at Vue Plymouth to celebrate the release of new film Military Wives .

As the inspirational story hits screens on Friday 6th March, the choir will be there to entertain customers and give a preview of what they will have in store.

Now with over 2,000 members, the Military Wives Choirs...

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Slot machines or tables games: what’s better?

Main image © BonusCatch .

It’s one of the most common questions I hear asked by new casino players: what’s better, slot machines or table games?

I must admit I’m a sucker for slot machines. I love all the snazzy soundtracks, flashing lights and funky animations. And I love the fact that many slots give you the chance to win life-changing, multi million-pound jackpots from...

Coffee with Vera

Theatre Royal Plymouth will be presenting four free performances of Ruth Mitchell’s Coffee with Vera , a solo performance in the form of a coffee morning, in the foyer of TRP on Friday 6 and Saturday 7 March.

The character of Vera Jockleson co-hosts a coffee morning with Ruth and recounts how this form of social gathering was a monthly event for the Ladies Guild at the Plymouth...

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Electrifying contemporary dance company Acosta Danza comes to Plymouth Theatre Royal

As ballet superstar Carlos Acosta takes up the reins at Birmingham Royal Ballet, his critically-acclaimed company of Cuban dancers, Acosta Danza, embarks on a ten-venue nationwide tour of its latest programme, Evolution , coming to Theatre Royal Plymouth from Friday 27 – Saturday 28 March.

Evolution sees Acosta make a guest appearance in the iconic Rooster, choreographed by...

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The First Remote Online Slots are Here

Not all of us have the capability to take a trip to our favorite gambling spots whenever we want. Technology though has made such activities easier and more convenient for gambling enthusiasts - you can already play live casino games online like roulette, blackjack and poker.

There’s more brewing in Atlantic City too; the Garden State has witnessed the unveiling of the first remote...

A classical culture treat on the big screen at Vue Exeter

Three brilliant pieces of classical entertainment are just some of the big screen events coming to Vue Exeter in March. On Tuesday 17th March, Beethoven’s only opera, Fidelio comes to the big screen. This new production, conducted by Antonio Pappano, is an uplifting story of risk and triumph. Jonas Kaufmann plays the political prisoner Florestan, with Lisa Davidsen as his wife Leonore (...

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NT Connections comes to Theatre Royal Plymouth

Theatre Royal Plymouth will be presenting seven plays by ten different schools and young theatre groups as part of Connections , the National Theatre’s annual festival of new plays for youth theatre and schools from Tuesday 24 – Saturday 28 March.

Every year brand new plays are written exclusively for Connections by some of theatre’s most exciting playwrights, giving over 5000 young...

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Jon Culshaw: The Great British Take Off - spring tour is coming to Devon

Celebrated comedian, impressionist and star of BBC Radio 4’s Dead Ringer ’s Jon Culshaw (accompanied by legendary comedy producer and author Bill Dare ), takes to the road for a new run of their acclaimed show The Great British Take Off , following sell out runs at the Edinburgh Festival and across the UK.

And the good news is that the tour will be coming to The Palace Theatre in...

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