Plymouth

Barbershopopera: El Matador - A Christmas close shave!

Venue: 
The Drum, Theatre Royal, Plymouth
Event Date: 
Monday, December 16, 2013 - 19:45 to Monday, December 23, 2013 - 19:45
Category: 

A festive feast of wit and excitement from the six-time award-winning close harmony comedy group, Barbershopera.

Bullfighter Estevez Johnson returns to his homeland of Shavingham, Norfolk to find the town falling to the evil megalomania of champion hairdresser, Trevor Sorbet. Estevez, inspired by his new-found affection toward town crier Vicky, must find the courage to save the town and find out what really matters most – saving Christmas.

Highly lauded for their innovative lyrics, wildly delightful storytelling and phenomenal close harmony singing, audiences are left...

The Little Red Hen

Who will help me plant these grains of wheat?”

“Not I said the Pig.” “Not I said the Rat.” “Not I said the Cow.”

“Fair enough,” said the Little Red Hen, “I’ll do it myself!”

Making bread is hard work, but it would be a lot easier if the lazy farm yard animals lent a hand! An adaptation of the nursery favourite, featuring a host of animal puppets, sing-along songs and comic routines. It’s a treat for the whole family with no scary bits!

From the company who charmed you with The Hare and the Tortoise, The Elves and the Shoemaker and The Enormous Turnip....

Local Architects Win Sustainability Award

HLM Architects Plymouth have won a 'Sustainable Construction New Build' award at the Cornwall Sustainability Awards 2013 for their work on Brannel School.

The aim of Cornwall Sustainability Awards is to encourage, reward and gain recognition for some of the excellent work businesses in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly are doing to improve their sustainability.

The ‘...

A servants’ Christmas returns to Saltram

This year, visitors to National Trust’s Saltram Estate in Plympton will have the chance to experience Christmas with the servants. For this special family event on 14 and 15 December, the domestic areas of this Palladian mansion will be brought to life with tours that see the hustle and bustle of a whole host of servants preparing to celebrate the festive season.

Families joining in...

'Traffic Courts' up and running in 29 areas

All areas should have a dedicated traffic court within the next six months, Justice Minister Damian Green said today.

Devon and Cornwall has a dedicated traffic court at Bodmin Magistrates’ court. The local area decides on how often motoring offences are heard, depending on the needs of the region.

Subject to judicial agreement to list all low-level traffic cases together,...

New flood maps show fewer people "at risk"

New flood maps issued by the environment agency show that less people in Devon and around England are now being classed as ‘at risk’ of flooding.

The maps, from the Environment Agency, show areas of the country at risk of flooding from rivers and the sea and help communities and businesses protect their properties from flooding.

The new maps, as well as providing a vital...

Woman seriously injured in collision

A 78-year-old woman suffered serious head injuries after being in collision with a van in Bideford on Thursday, 12 December, 2013.

The woman was walking her dog in Eastbourne Terrace in Westward Ho! at around 3pm when she was in collision with a Vauxhall Combo van.

She sustained a serious head injury and was taken to Derriford Hospital in Plymouth by air ambulance. The woman...

New Poet Laureate announced for Plymouth

Plymouth has announced its first ever Poet Laureate to help raise the profile of important events and spark discussion about current topics affecting Plymouth people.

Michael Sullivan (nom de plume ‘Sullivan the Poet’) was recently appointed Poet Laureate by Plymouth City Council to act as a key voice in the city, tapping into public opinion and expressing popular views through poetry...

Alison Seabeck MP expresses concern about support for those with Diabetes

Diabetes UK calls for Government action to end the postcode lottery of diabetes healthcare, which is fuelling a major health crisis.

Ms Seabeck attended Diabetes UK’s parliamentary launch of its State of the Nation 2013 report, which has highlighted huge regional variations in people’s ability to access quality diabetes healthcare. The report also shows that while there have been...

Planning permission granted for new bus link road in Derriford

Proposals for a new bus link road between Derriford Hospital and the University of St Mark and St John (Marjon) have been given the green light by city planners.

The Marjon Link Road Scheme will provide a two-way, bus-only road between Marjon and Derriford Hospital, with a segregated cycleway and footpath. It will allow buses to bypass part of the A386 and Derriford Roundabout,...

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