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Three major artworks secured for The Box, Plymouth’s collections

The Box, Plymouth has acquired three major contemporary works of art for its permanent collections, including a work by Kehinde Wiley - the artist who recently painted Barack Obama’s portrait and the final ever commissioned portrait by and of Michael Jackson.

The works were acquired through the Contemporary Art Society’s prestigious Collections Fund Prize. Founded in 2012, the Fund is...

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Plymouth confirmed as host city for British Art Show 9

The UK’s largest touring exhibition of contemporary British Art will be heading to Plymouth again in 2021, following the official announcement by London’s Hayward Gallery that the city has been selected as one of the four host locations for British Art Show 9 (BAS 9).

Plymouth will join Manchester, Wolverhampton and Aberdeen for the ninth iteration of this prestigious exhibition,...

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Who will be the new James Bond?

James Bond is one of the most well known and long running franchises in the entertainment industry. In fact, most of us will include at least one James Bond movie in our list of favourite action packed, casino, spy movies. So that we will always find a lively and impassioned debate on who will be the new James Bond and whether that person will be able to live up to expectations and indeed...

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TV adventurers to talk at South West Outdoor Festival in Devon

Two well-known TV adventurers, Monty Halls and Conrad Humphries, who have both recently appeared in their own adventure series on Channel 4, will be appearing at the National Trust’s 2018 South West Outdoor Festival. They will be holding talks and walks, plus there's a chance for festival goers to sail on the Bounty’s End, the boat used by Conrad in the Channel 4 series ‘Mutiny,’ over the...

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Bingo night headlined by Mr Motivator is coming to Plymouth

This Autumn, a mad-cap brand of bingo will be popping in Plymouth thanks to a new partnership between national brand Mecca Bingo, and a special edition bingo tour that will be headlined by 90’s icon, Mr. Motivator.

The event – named ‘Bingo Lingo’ - was first launched in the summer of 2016 at Cardiff events venue, The DEPOT. It promises a new and exciting breed of bingo that features...

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National Theatre comes to Vue

Two diverse but equally outstanding productions from National Theatre are coming live to Vue Plymouth and will form part of its September Big Screen Events calendar.

Vanessa Kirby (The Crown) and Eric Kofi Abrefa (The Amen Corner) feature in NT Live: Julie on Thursday 6th September. Wild and newly single, Julie throws a late night party, where Jean and Kristina clean up in the kitchen...

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Birmingham Royal Ballet: Autumn 2018 Season

Birmingham Royal Ballet tours to Theatre Royal Plymouth with the funny and tender La Fille mal gardée on Thursday 11 – Saturday 13 October. This charming ballet was an instant hit when it was created by Frederick Ashton for the Royal Ballet in 1960. Inspired by Ashton’s love of the English countryside, La Fille mal gardée includes some of his most virtuoso, energetic choreography as well as...

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Best multiplayer games to play online

Playing games can be exciting, especially when you have a passion for what you’re playing! You have a range of players to select from, themes to choose from, in addition to numerous obstacles to face, which can be exciting and thrilling. In as much as playing games solo has its perks, being able to play with other people can add to the excitement as you have someone you can compete against....

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A guide to matched betting

If you’re a fan of sport , and sports betting, matched betting might be a term you’re familiar with. The term refers the method used by punters to steadily accumulate profits by essentially covering each potential outcome in a scenario in which there are only two possibilities.

For example, a tennis match is ideal for matched betting as there are only two possible outcomes - no draws....

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The World Encompassed at Buckland Abbey

The World Encompassed exhibition at Buckland Abbey celebrates Francis Drake’s famous voyage around the world, exploring his adventures and discoveries as well as his personal life at home at Buckland Abbey.

When Francis Drake returned from his circumnavigation of the globe, it was to a rapturous reception. The World Encompassed is an account of this voyage based on the notes and...

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