The irresistible dancers of Ailey are back in Plymouth after their sell-out last visit in 2010 with a dazzling array of offerings.
Under the leadership of Artistic Director Robert Battle, Ailey continues to wow audiences and critics around the world. The all-star lineup will include new works by some of today’s most acclaimed choreographers, as well as Ailey classics including the beloved crowd-pleaser Revelations, the most widely seen modern dance work in the world.
“THE CROWD STARTS CHEERING BEFORE THE CURTAIN GOES UP” – The New York Times
Playing fields that have been dogged by drainage and condition problems have been officially opened following a major revamp.
Staddiscombe playing fields are ready for the new football season after the eight full-size senior football pitches had high specification drainage and new goal posts installed.
Other works carried out by the contractors include soil improvements and...
Sam Hussey from Plymouth has been selected as the eighth winner of the Jessops Share Your Summer competition; winning an exhibition in 52 store high streets across the UK!
Share Your Summer is a campaign by camera and photography experts, Jessops, searching for the very best summer snaps to showcase in the windows of its 52 nationwide stores.
Due to an increase in demand for home delivery, milk&more is looking for milkmen and women to join the team based at Plymouth. An essential part of British life for generations, the milkman provides a valuable and convenient service to the local community. The milkman was the nation’s original doorstep delivery service, with milk first being delivered to homes 150 years ago. Today the...
Following two triumphant tours, spectacular show The Glenn Miller Story comes to Theatre Royal Plymouth on Tuesday 6 September – Saturday 10 September. This extraordinary tale of America’s most famous big band leader stars music legend Tommy Steele.
It’s been 70 years since Glenn Miller vanished over the English Channel as he flew to Paris to entertain the troops during the Second World War. Did he crash? Was he shot down? Will the mystery ever be solved?
Featuring a 16 piece orchestra, a full supporting company of performers and dazzling choreography, the story of one of...
Bill Kenwright’s production of one of the greatest family musicals of all time, The Sound of Music comes to Theatre Royal Plymouth Tuesday 13 – Saturday 17 September.
BBC1’s The Voice runner-up and award-nominated Lucy O’Byrne continues in the role of Maria in this spectacular five-star production. Star of stage and screen Andrew Lancel joins the company as Captain Von Trapp and Rebecca Caine as Mother Abbess.
This wonderfully lavish staging of the classic musical is produced by Bill Kenwright, directed by Martin Connor, choreographed by Olivier Award winner Bill Deamer...
The final in the current run of Tea Dance with a Twist! events takes place this Saturday 13 August at Plymouth Guildhall. 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.
‘Awesome! Fantastic! One of the best tea parties I’ve been...
An evening of dancing held in Plymouth at The Life Centre on Saturday 6 August 2016 raised a grand total of £750 for the South West Mesothelioma Support Group, whilst at the same time raising awareness of asbestos related cancer. The event was organised by mesothelioma patient Wally Wright.
Thanks go to asbestos specialist solicitors Novum Law for their sponsorship, plus all those who...
Neighbourhood policing teams are urging residents and businesses in the Whitleigh area of north Plymouth to contact them about local anti-social behaviour and drug and theft crimes after the recent arrest of five people.
After an increase in reports of anti social behaviour and acquisitive crimes in the area, officers including local Neighbourhood teams, drug dogs, detectives and...
Police are investigating an attempted robbery that took place at CJ Brown’s Newsagent in Thurlestone Walk, Leigham, Plymouth.
Two men walked into the store at around 9.45am on Sunday 7th August demanding to be given money. One of the suspects threatened a female shop worker with a kitchen knife but when the alarm was activated both suspects ran off. The member of staff was not harmed...
