Entertainment & Reviews

Mid Devon GAC host concert with Crediton Strummers

On Saturday 4 July at 7.00pm Mid Devon Good Afternoon Choir welcome the Crediton Strummers as their special guests for a concert at Crediton Congregational Church, High Street, Crediton EX17 3LF to raise funds for Force cancer charity.

The choir is part of a family of 30 fun and...

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Gloria In The Mist

Gloria In The Mist The Drum, Theatre Royal Plymouth Wednesday 30 November – Friday 23 December

This Christmas the UK’s favourite female French/English comedy duo, Spitz & Co, return to The Drum by popular demand following their hilarious and award-winning production of Gloriator in The Drum last year.

Assisted once again by over-enthusiastic tour manager Josephine, French...

Einaudi comes to Plymouth

After his epic performance amid the icy waters of the Arctic Ocean, Ludovico Einaudi is releasing his composition ‘Elegy for the Arctic’ as a brand new single on 11th November. It will also be available on a new Deluxe Edition of his album ‘Elements’, out the same day on Decca Records.

In June, Einaudi performed ‘Elegy for the Arctic’ on a grand piano against the backdrop of the...

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The Emperor’s New Clothes

The Emperor’s New Clothes The Lyric, Theatre Royal Plymouth 29 November – 14 January 2017

Get ready to meet an eccentric Emperor who loves clothes more than anything! But despite a wardrobe the size of Paris, he hasn’t got a stitch to wear for his Birthday! A new outfit must be found! When two ‘designers’ come to town with a promise to create him an outfit that's "never been seen...

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Marti Pellow brings Mysterious Tour to Plymouth

The pop icon and internationally renowned musical theatre star will take to the stage at Plymouth Pavilions on Monday 27 March.

The tour announcement coincides with Marti’s new album Mysterious, which will be released next year.

Marti said: “I’m coming out with my full band and horns for the first time in over a decade – and I can’t wait to tear your playhouse down!”

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That’ll Be The Day returns with a new Christmas show

Prepare yourself for a party as the legendary That’ll Be The Day, the ‘Number One Award Winning’ entertainment show, returns with its Brand New 2016 Christmas Show!

That’ll Be The Day is all about nostalgia and live entertainment, reflecting the music and tone of an era that changed the course of music history and youth culture forever. Trevor, Gary and the gang celebrate the festive...

BBC Big Band comes to Plymouth

Join the internationally acclaimed BBC Big Band, conductor Barry Forgie, and the extraordinary vocal talents of vocalists Jeff Hooper, for a fun-filled programme of festive favourites - with a swing twist!

A real Christmas cracker of a programme, featuring big band settings of favourite yule-tide numbers such as Let It Snow, It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas, It’s The Most...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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