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A £1.9million grant for Theatre Royal Plymouth is a “lifeline” for “the entertainment heart” of the South West, says actress and broadcaster Lesley Joseph.

Meanwhile, TV presenter and comedian Brian Conley said: “More power to the government for giving them the backing they need.”

The theatre is one of 35 major cultural organisations and venues to receive grants of between £...

The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) has launched an exciting new Sensory Scavenger Hunt activity pack to keep children in the South West of England entertained over the half-term break.

The pack, which can be downloaded from RNIB’s website and is for children of all ages, helps young explorers understand their senses beyond sight through fun challenges. These include...

Prepare for a riotous summer evening of laughter as promoter M&B announces a huge comedy event for 2021.

Comedy In The Park, an exciting all-day comedy extravaganza, will take place at the stunning grounds on Powderham Castle in Devon on Saturday 14th August 2021. John Bishop headlines the event with support from Katherine Ryan, Jason Manford, Rob Beckett, Paul Chowdhry and host...

The doors to Theatre Royal Plymouth have sadly been closed to the public for over six months, the first time in its 37-year history, but preparations are now underway to welcome back audiences for five socially distanced small-scale pop-up performances. TRP are announcing these limited special performances as they highlight their Community Celebration Week which shines a spotlight on their...