Entertainment & Reviews

The Countdown Is On For Plymouth’s Christmas Light Switch On

The start of Plymouth’s exciting festive calendar will be launched this Thursday with the Christmas Lights Switch on in the city centre.

The hotly anticipated annual event will launch the Christmas countdown and mark the start of Thursday late night shopping for all those hunting for their perfect gifts. Visitors will be able to enjoy the entertainment before exploring the great shops...

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International Reel Rock Film Tour comes to Plymouth

The International Reel Rock Film Tour is returning to the UK and Ireland this November, bringing a night of thrilling climbing and adventure films to venues up and down the UK.

The Tour will premier four new films, starring top adventurers as they take on mind-blowing challenges in spectacular locations all around the world.

Join 19-year-old Margo Hayes as she pushes mind and...

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New ‘relaxed’ story-time sessions with Father Christmas at Saltram

Father Christmas will be telling stories and singing songs during four half-hour performances in the stables at Saltram, which have been decorated as a magical grotto. For the first time, these ‘relaxed’ sessions have been designed to welcome audience members who might benefit from a more informal experience, such as those with autism and sensory or communication needs.

Christmas just...

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New ‘relaxed’ story-time sessions with Father Christmas at Saltram to welcome families with autism and communication needsNew ‘relaxed’ story-time sessions with Father Christmas at Saltram to welcome families with autism and communication needs
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A Reason to Talk comes to Plymouth

Following sell-out and award-winning seasons A Reason To Talk comes to Theatre Royal Plymouth Thursday 16 – Saturday 25 November.

Is A Reason to Talk a story of extremes, of bi-cultural upbringing, or is it simply the story of all mothers and daughters?

Sachli Gholamalizad, a young Belgian actress of Iranian descent, questions her troubled relationship with her mother. Through...

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Handmade gifts at MAKE - Devon Guild's New Exhibition

It's getting just a little bit close to the C-word, and as the Guild's annual Christmas crafts show opens next Friday, staff are already delighting in the handmade exhibits flooding in for display in their gallery.

MAKE is the popular annual selling exhibition which heralds winter and the festive season. Bovey's gallery will showcase the best contemporary craftwork from...

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Theatre Royal Plymouth announces spring 2018 season

This spring Theatre Royal Plymouth welcomes the best of musicals, drama, dance and opera to the South West.

New musical The Band featuring the songs of Take That and the West End hit Jersey Boys both grace the stage. Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures return to Theatre Royal Plymouth with Cinderella, one of their most loved productions.

The Royal Shakespeare Company’s critically...

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Elf the Musical eturns to Theatre Royal Plymouth

Full casting has been confirmed for Elf: The Musical which heads to Theatre Royal Plymouth Saturday 11 – Saturday 18 November.

Appearing alongside previously announced Ben Forster as 'Buddy' and Liz McClarnon as 'Jovie' will be James Allen, Charlie Birtwistle and twins Lochlan and Riley White in the shared role of Michael Hobbs.

The shows Christmas 2017 season cast also...

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The search is on to find the new Miss England

The search for the new Miss England has started.

One winner will be crowned Miss England South West in May who will then represent Devon and Cornwall in the finals of Miss England 2018. The runner up will also be sent to the Miss England Finals 2018 to represent their county.

The current winner is Therapy Radiographer Stephanie Hill from Hope Valley Derbyshire who is proudly...

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Remember, remember… Organised displays are the safest place to enjoy a firework display

Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service have been working alongside the National Fire Chiefs Council and a North Devon family to highlight the potential dangers of having a firework display at home.

The Fire Service encourage everyone to attend an organised firework display as they are safer and they have safe and well organised displays.

Maisie’s story

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Police appeal after stabbing in Plymouth park

Police are investigating an attempted robbery in Plymouth in which a man was stabbed.

The incident happened in Victoria Park, Millbridge, sometime between 7.35pm and 7.45pm on Sunday 29 October.

The victim, aged 30 and from Plymouth, was walking through the park just before Polruan Terrace. As he approached the steps which lead up to North Road West inside the park, he was...

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