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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...

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The Red Shoes world premiere in Plymouth

New Adventures are delighted to announce the World Premiere of Matthew Bourne’s production of The Red Shoes, opening at the Theatre Royal Plymouth on Monday 21 November with an eight week Christmas season at Sadler’s Wells.

A beloved fairy-tale and Academy Award-winning movie, The Red Shoes has seduced audiences and inspired generations of dancers with its tale of obsession, possession...

Review: Catfish and The Bottlemen at Plymouth Pavilions

Just hours before the gig, Plymouth Pavilions acted as our fairy Godmother by allowing us to go to the ball, or in this case a ram-packed sweaty gig; by releasing a new batch of Catfish and The Bottlemen tickets. What a way to start the week off!

It’s a frosty Monday night at The Plymouth Pavilions and endless rows of slightly drunken agitated fans are erupting into chants every time...

Music and Dance night at Plympton Academy

Plympton Academy is hosting a Music and Dance night on Friday November 11 at 7.30pm.

More than eight bands will be taking part including the Sixth Form band Pheonix. They currently perform at open evenings, assemblies and public events.

Other bands taking to the stage on the night include the Year 7 and 10 band, a percussion group, a steel pan group, a choir and several solos...

Admire Buckland Abbey’s autumn colour

This autumn, walkers and their four legged friends will be able to enjoy Buckland Abbey’s autumn colour for longer as the estate is open throughout November for the first time.

The National Trust estate, garden, restaurant and shop will now be open daily from 10.30am until 4pm, so that walkers can enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the woodland walks and finish off with a warming...

Tea Dance with a Twist returns

The popular monthly inter-generational social event, Tea Dance With A Twist! is back at Plymouth Guildhall on Saturday 12 November, co-hosted by Plymouth Dance and Miss Ivy Events.

Whether you prefer to waltz, jive, cha cha cha or lindy hop, or even if you’re a complete novice, Tea Dance with a Twist! is a chance to don your dancing shoes and trip the light fantastic down memory lane...

Have fun but stay safe on Bonfire Night

Devon and Cornwall Police and Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service have come together to issue a joint community message across our region encouraging those celebrating Guy Fawkes Night to remember that fireworks are explosives and should be respected.

Each year both services receive reports and are called out to deal with children and adults being injured by fireworks across our...

Review: Bastille at Plymouth Pavilions

I was lucky enough to enjoy a night at the Plymouth Pavilions on Saturday night. I am a huge Bastille fan especially after seeing them live at Radio 1s Big Weekend at Powderham Castle this summer. Their Wild World tour encompasses a gruelling schedule finshing in May 2017 with several dates in the United States.

There were two acts supporting Bastille on Saturday in Plymouth –...

Bonfire Night in Plymouth

With just over a week to go until Bonfire Night, plans are in place for Plymouth to host a family evening of fireworks, fun, entertainment and most of all…..a bonfire!

Taking place on Saturday 5 November on Plymouth Hoe, the evening celebrations will begin at 4pm when fairground rides and catering stands open.

Radio Plymouth will keep visitors entertained with an exciting...

Things to do around Plymouth for Halloween

Halloween is upon us, but if you haven’t yet made any plans to celebrate this unique holiday with your friends and family, consider the many fun and frightful activities that are taking place throughout Plymouth.

Check out some of the many memorable things that you can do around Plymouth on Halloween so that you can plan an unforgettable day and night. Just be sure to reserve your...

Plymouth and Barnstaple choirs triumph in Devon Schools Choir Competition

CLIC for Christmas 2016 - final lineup revealed

Schools from Barnstaple and Plymouth have won a chance to perform in a major fundraising concert in Exeter Cathedral.

The Park Community School and Devonport High School emerged victorious from the Devon Schools Choir Competition, run by La La Choirs at Southernhay URC on October 6.

The schools will now perform in Exeter’s...

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