The Finalists have been announced for the 2020 Devon Tourism Awards and we are delighted to tell you that our wonderful Technical Manager, Clive Simmons, is a finalist in the UNSUNG HERO category. Clive has worked at the Palace Theatre, largely on a part-time basis,...
Fixing up, clearing out and sorting is the order of the day for lockdown at the Palace. Join our amble through the theatre archives, as we reveal the stories, stars and sensations from its 130 year life. The Palace Theatre was opened in 1890 as the Paignton Public...
Following Government guidelines and to protect our customers, performers and team, we are closing The Palace Theatre at this time. We are immediately rescheduling all performances for March and April and will keep you updated on our plans for the coming weeks as we...
We are now part of the National Theatre Tokens scheme. You can buy Theatre Tokens to any value – ideal as gifts for friends and family. You can also redeem that at the theatre so if you’ve been lucky enough to receive them as a gift then you can enjoy any...
The stars of Strictly have inspired a dose of dance fever that is spreading through theatres across the land. Of course there are the large arena shows in Strictly Come Dancing Live but it’s fantastic that strictly-fever has created a number of ballroom-inspired...
Herald Express Chief Reporter, Guy Henderson, is well known to the team here at the Palace and we were all delighted with his latest column, reminiscing about happy times at the theatre. Guy’s most recent visit was to see a Bijou Theatre Productions Thriller:...
With our glass-free auditorium, we traditionally relied on single-use plastic cups so that audiences could enjoy a drink during the show but now the final curtain has closed on this plastic waste. The Friends of the Palace Theatre have kindly purchased a set of...
Well of course there’s a Panto at the Palace this Christmas but in fact our festive season is packed with FIVE different, amazing Christmas shows and pantomimes. The main event is of course the legendary Paignton Pantomime Productions’ 2019 classic,...
‘More events, bigger audiences and a wider programme from the Palace Theatre’ and ‘an incredible effort from an amazing team of staff’ combined to result in a win for Jazz Hands CIC for the management of the Palace Theatre, in Paignton. The...
There is so much amazing music out there and we are determined to showcase some of the very best here at the Palace. We are delighted to now have a new musical thread on offer thanks to David Walden (pictured) of Fougou Music. Fougou promotes live music – jazz, folk,...
Mother Goose at the Palace last winter has won the amazing Paignton Pantomime Productions a second consecutive ‘best in the west’ award. Here are Allan, Elaine and Iain collecting their award at a recent ceremony. We have added the full review below....
Over 40 different shows and more than 100 nights of entertainment are listed in our new summer programme! Please do call in and pick up your copy. Or browse through online. It’s always an exciting time here at the theatre as we confirm dates with some fantastic...
