The Palace Theatre is managed by Jazz Hands, a Community Interest Company, set up in 2018 by Maureen McAllister and Deirdre Makepeace to take on the Palace and bring new life to this ‘grand old lady of Palace Avenue’. Our small team is supported by a gang of lovely...
Bijou Theatre Productions is set to return to the Palace Theatre stage from Tuesday 13 to Friday 16 February with their latest production, the romantic comedy, Laying the Ghost by Simon Williams. Bijou uses local talent to direct their plays, giving them as much...
Join us for our exciting series of daytime talks this year, each one takes place on our beautiful auditorium stage once a month on a Thursday morning. Enjoy fascinating local subjects presented by entertaining local speakers. A cup of tea/coffee is included in your...
The Palace Theatre’s programme of daytime talks resumes in the new year with an entertaining and light-hearted illustrated, virtual tour of Torbay by local historian, Dr Kevin Dixon on Thursday 11 January, 10.30am. ‘Our monthly day time talks continue to be popular,...
The Play on Words Festival (formerly the English Riviera Literature Festival) returns for a third year from Thursday 25 to Saturday 27 April and includes a stellar cast of well known and emerging South west based authors. We’ve expanded our workshop offer too to...
Palace Theatre Video Thanks to our friends at Silver Swan Productions for their amazing work in capturing some special moments at the theatre during 2023. We hope to see you here soon.
He’s the wild man of rock who became a national treasure. Now Shaun Ryder, front man of Happy Mondays and Black Grape, is hitting the road for a new, spoken word tour. Taking in the length and breadth of the UK, Shaun will talk candidly about his hedonistic life in...
Aled Jones is hitting the road for a major UK tour, in which he’ll go Full Circle. Fans can prepare to hear him as they’ve never heard him before, during a series of dates the length and breadth of the UK (and at the Palace Theatre on 31 March 2024) Aled said: “It’s...
Theatre Director, Maureen McAllister, is inviting you to walk another mile in her shoes as she takes to the road heading for Rome next month. She raised over £2,500 last year for the theatre’s community activities and for children caught up in humanitarian crises on a...
Following a stellar auction in 2022, which raised £4,500 for children in crisis, ESSW charitable trust will be holding their second auction in September with ‘lots’ on offer for sports, entertainment, and music fans. The auction will take place in Stage Left at the...
THE FREDDIE and QUEEN EXPERIENCE are the UK's Premier Queen & Freddie Mercury Tribute Band who are internationally and critically acclaimed. Ian as Freddie Mercury replicates Freddie Mercury's live shows with […]
Stairway to the Stars are looking for a wide variety of acts from dance crews, choirs, tributes, speciality, bands, magicians, comedy, musicians, vocalists, and everything in between. It is a […]
Your chance to support emerging talent in the area. This event is a night dedicated to showcasing up-and-coming local artists, raising money for a local charity, and promoting health and […]
The Palace Theatre and Anne George present an Exercise-Easy workshop, a fun and interactive approach to improving strength, flexibility, balance and confidence using gentle exercises, stretches and breathing techniques that […]
Having toured extensively with The Counterfeit Sixties show they now bring you their unique Seventies show from a decade of glam rock through to new wave music, and everything in […]
'Murder at the Manor' - Join Moonstone Theatre Company to help them solve a mystery, whilst enjoying a fabulous afternoon tea experience, held in Stage Left. Please note this event […]
The Improvised Murder Mystery - a classic murder mystery created on the spot in this ingenious and hilarious show by Degrees Of Error. We are delighted to welcome back this […]
The Palace Theatre and Anne George present an Exercise-Easy workshop, a fun and interactive approach to improving strength, flexibility, balance and confidence using gentle exercises, stretches and breathing techniques that […]
Bijou Theatre Productions has gained a great reputation for its association with the ‘Queen of Crime’, Agatha Christie from 1984 to today, and has performed Agatha Christie plays at the […]
Due to popular demand we have added a second date! 'Murder at the Manor' - Join Moonstone Theatre Company to help them solve a mystery, whilst enjoying a fabulous afternoon […]
Book now for this fantastic ten week creative writing course which runs from 18 September to 20 November (every Wednesday) This ten-week course with Chris Woodhouse is an opportunity for […]
Rave On is the 50s and 60s musical sensation sweeping the nation. From the emergence of Rock and Roll at Sun Records in Memphis, Tennessee to the British Invasion and […]
Chuckl. Proudly presents Paignton Comedy Club at The Palace Theatre: Our September show features Joe Thomas, Paul McCaffrey and Mike Gunn. Joe Thomas, Star of The Inbetweeners and Fresh Meat Joe […]
TV icon, Mike Mason and his wife Liz, tried to cover up a hit and run accident which left Carol Mitchell Dead. 7 years later, just as the couple thought […]
Book now for this fantastic ten week creative writing course which runs from 18 September to 20 November (every Wednesday) This ten-week course with Chris Woodhouse is an opportunity for […]
TV icon, Mike Mason and his wife Liz, tried to cover up a hit and run accident which left Carol Mitchell Dead. 7 years later, just as the couple thought […]
TV icon, Mike Mason and his wife Liz, tried to cover up a hit and run accident which left Carol Mitchell Dead. 7 years later, just as the couple thought […]
TV icon, Mike Mason and his wife Liz, tried to cover up a hit and run accident which left Carol Mitchell Dead. 7 years later, just as the couple thought […]
60th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION OF ‘A HARD DAY’S NIGHT’ The Mersey Beatles – the world’s favourite Liverpool-born tribute to the Fab Four – are back with an all-new show celebrating the […]
Book now for this fantastic ten week creative writing course which runs from 18 September to 20 November (every Wednesday) This ten-week course with Chris Woodhouse is an opportunity for […]
"I absolutely believe CATS in SPACE are one of the greatest bands on this planet right now...”- Fireworks Magazine, UK "The best band to emerge since the turn of the […]
Sports and music fans are in for a treat, when some fantastic items go under the hammer at a special charity auction which will be held in Stage Left at […]
He’s the wild man of rock who became a national treasure. Happy Mondays and Black Grape frontman Shaun Ryder is hitting the road for a new, spoken word tour. The […]