Entertainment & Reviews

New Children's book can help us all find happiness

New illustrated children’s book ‘Finding Ray’s Key’ by Sam Goddard shows that real happiness is possible - and it’s beautifully simple.

At a time when many parents, carers, and children lead disconnected and digitalised lives, the book offers a gentle reminder of the idea of connection - to ourselves, to others, to nature and the real world around us.

For Author Sam Goddard –...

An Officer and a Gentleman - The Musical comes to Plymouth

An Officer and a Gentleman - The Musical comes to Theatre Royal Plymouth Monday 20 – Saturday 25 August.

This brand-new musical is based on the 1982 Oscar-winning film starring Richard Gere which tells the story of Zack Mayo who is in training to become a US Navy Pilot. When Zack rolls into boot camp with a bit too much of a swagger, drill Sergeant Foley doesn’t make life easy for him...

Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story returns home to Plymouth in 2019

Having just completed a hugely successful 6-month tour of the US & Canada, smash hit rock & roll musical Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story is set to celebrate its 30th anniversary next year by making a triumphant return to its original opening venue and spiritual home, Theatre Royal Plymouth. Buddy will open on Tuesday 3rd September 2019 and play for 1 week before embarking on a UK wide...

Watch films under the stars at Plymouth Arts Centre’s unique Open Air Cinema by the sea

Plymouth Arts Centre has announced the films that will be shown this summer, at the spectacular waterside venues of Tinside Lido, Mount Edgcumbe and Royal William Yard. Plymouth Arts Centre has been taking its cinema on tour each summer for a sell-out series of events since 2012.

The programme has expanded due to popular demand, with two weekends at Tinside Lido. The 1935 Art Deco Lido...

City’s treasure collections boosted by Medieval gold finger ring from Wembury

A beautiful Medieval ring, officially classed as Treasure, has been acquired for the city’s permanent collections.

The gold finger ring set with a sapphire dates from around AD 1100-1500 and most probably belonged to a high ranking member of the clergy. It was discovered in the parish of Wembury in 2014 by metal detectorist, Robin Barker and recorded through the Portable Antiquities...

Summer Holiday The Musical heads to Plymouth

The brand new feel-good stage musical Summer Holiday is touring the UK and the famous red double-decker bus will be stopping at Theatre Royal Plymouth from Tuesday 26 - Saturday 30 June.

Summer Holiday tells the story of Don and his friends as they journey together in a red double-decker bus through Paris, the Alps, Italy and Greece. Along the way they pick up a girl singing group and...

Some Mothers Do ‘Ave ‘Em

The first ever stage production of popular 1970s classic TV comedy, Some Mothers Do ‘Ave ‘Em comes to Theatre Royal Plymouth Tuesday 5 – Saturday 8 June.

Betty has exciting news for Frank, but he’s preoccupied by possible fame as a magician. With guests arriving for dinner and crossed wires all round, priceless misunderstandings are on the menu.

Joe Pasquale stars as the...

A Grand 'Bray' Out at The Donkey Sanctuary Ivybridge

The Donkey Sanctuary Ivybridge’s Open Day will be held on Saturday 2 June and promises a packed day of fun and activities for the whole family.

isitors will be able to meet the resident herd of donkeys, watch donkey care demonstrations and a variety of donkey activities. There will also be the chance to interact with the donkeys to learn more about these wonderful animals and how they...

Prominent Devon artists exhibit in Cornwall

The president of Plymouth Watercolour Society is looking forward to exhibiting in St. Ives, Cornwall from the end of May.

Michael Hill, who lives in Plymouth, will be showing 10 of his latest paintings at Salthouse Gallery, Norway Square, St Ives from May 26 to June 2.

He will be exhibiting with Dartmoor landscape painter Shirley Kirkcaldy.

“I know Shirley from my...

TLC Thursdays at The Brook Inn

The Brook Inn at Plympton St Maurice is introducing a new weekly get-together for people in the local area who live alone, are feeling lonely or simply would like to meet more people.

Each Thursday afternoon (starting Thursday May 17th) from 3.30pm - 4.30pm, we’ll be offering a cuppa and a friendly venue to chat.... and it’s absolutely FREE.

TLC Thursdays were inspired when...

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