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LipService go off the rails in Strangers on a Train Set Challenging a youth to turn down his music, Irene Sparrow, inventor of the left-handed crochet hook (patent pending, as seen on Dragon’s Den) finds herself under suspicion of murder after the train emerges from a tunnel with the young man dead. But this is no ordinary train, each passenger is reading a book, each book is a portal into a parallel universe of train related crime fiction.  With clever use of…

A rock ‘n’ roll history with local personality and legendary music promoter, Lionel Digby.  Lionel takes us back to the 60’s and 70’s with music memorabilia from his extensive archive, including the first live rock ‘n’ roll dance that took place at Palace Theatre’s then badminton hall (now known as Stage Left). Hear about the many rock concerts that he organised in Torbay with up and coming recording artists and supporting local bands of the day.

Sadly due to Covid-19 CHICAGO has been cancelled. Roxie Hart murders her disloyal lover and convinces her husband, Amos, to take the rap. When he finds out he’s been duped, he turns on Roxie. Convicted and sent to death row, Roxie and another murderess, Velma Kelly, compete for the spotlight and the headlines with the help of Billy Flynn, the slickest lawyer in town. Roxie and Velma ultimately join forces in search of the "American Dream". Chicago boasts a dazzling…

Sadly due to Covid-19 CHICAGO has been cancelled. Roxie Hart murders her disloyal lover and convinces her husband, Amos, to take the rap. When he finds out he’s been duped, he turns on Roxie. Convicted and sent to death row, Roxie and another murderess, Velma Kelly, compete for the spotlight and the headlines with the help of Billy Flynn, the slickest lawyer in town. Roxie and Velma ultimately join forces in search of the "American Dream". Chicago boasts a dazzling…

Sadly due to Covid-19 CHICAGO has been cancelled. Roxie Hart murders her disloyal lover and convinces her husband, Amos, to take the rap. When he finds out he’s been duped, he turns on Roxie. Convicted and sent to death row, Roxie and another murderess, Velma Kelly, compete for the spotlight and the headlines with the help of Billy Flynn, the slickest lawyer in town. Roxie and Velma ultimately join forces in search of the "American Dream". Chicago boasts a dazzling…

Sadly due to Covid-19 CHICAGO has been cancelled. Roxie Hart murders her disloyal lover and convinces her husband, Amos, to take the rap. When he finds out he’s been duped, he turns on Roxie. Convicted and sent to death row, Roxie and another murderess, Velma Kelly, compete for the spotlight and the headlines with the help of Billy Flynn, the slickest lawyer in town. Roxie and Velma ultimately join forces in search of the "American Dream". Chicago boasts a dazzling…

Sadly due to Covid-19 CHICAGO has been cancelled. Roxie Hart murders her disloyal lover and convinces her husband, Amos, to take the rap. When he finds out he’s been duped, he turns on Roxie. Convicted and sent to death row, Roxie and another murderess, Velma Kelly, compete for the spotlight and the headlines with the help of Billy Flynn, the slickest lawyer in town. Roxie and Velma ultimately join forces in search of the "American Dream". Chicago boasts a dazzling…

Music, Laughter & A Rockin’ Night Out! Fundraising in support of Help for Heroes Following on from our hugely successful first years of touring, building an almost cult following, the incredible "Rock for Heroes" is back on the road for 2020; bringing the perfect combination of your favourite Rock & Pop artists, fundraising in support of the fantastic Help for Heroes. We will be collecting for this amazing cause, after every show. Our aim is to raise 2.5 million (it’s…

A celebration of the life of Doris Day, featuring over 24 popular hits from the Doris Day songbook, the songs interwoven with stories,  anecdotes and facts about the life of this special lady. The show also features a male singer and projection to recreate the nostalgia of a bygone era, the Day at Night Band are also featured on stage and the climax is the recreation of Doris Day's last performance in 1975  for CBS.

The Ladyboys of Bangkok are back at the Palace Theatre in Paignton, Devon with their most elaborate show yet - Flight of Fantasy!  Climb aboard for the ride of your lives as 16 of the world’s most glamorous showgirls (who just happen to be men !) take you soaring to a new world  of dazzling diamante dipped song and dance destinations  . Comedy turbulence is definitely the in-flight order of the day as your cabin crew,  Ole and Jamie John,…

The Ladyboys of Bangkok are back at the Palace Theatre in Paignton, Devon with their most elaborate show yet - Flight of Fantasy!  Climb aboard for the ride of your lives as 16 of the world’s most glamorous showgirls (who just happen to be men !) take you soaring to a new world  of dazzling diamante dipped song and dance destinations  . Comedy turbulence is definitely the in-flight order of the day as your cabin crew,  Ole and Jamie John,…

Bijou Theatre Productions is celebrating 65 years of continuous production. Started in a stable at the back of the then Gerston Hotel by a lady called Greta Huggins it has grown from a private members 50 seat theatre to the thriving business it is today. But what a journey and what fun! Join Wendy Caplan and Jill Farrant, Directors of Bijou Theatre Productions

Create a beautiful Christmas wreath to hang on your door or above your fireplace.    Come and join us for a fun session making your own traditional wreaths to take home. We will have a vast array of natural materials on hand for you to use and lots of ideas to help you make your own fantastic wreath, a perfect gift or a wreath for yourself which you can bring out each year.   Cost: £20 per traditional wreath. All…

Create a beautiful Christmas wreath to hang on your door or above your fireplace.    Come and join us for a fun session making your own traditional wreaths to take home. We will have a vast array of natural materials on hand for you to use and lots of ideas to help you make your own fantastic wreath, a perfect gift or a wreath for yourself which you can bring out each year.   Cost: £20 per traditional wreath. All…

After their sell out show in 2019, Genesis Connected are back on our stage! Genesis Connected is a tribute show celebrating the music of Genesis and the biggest selling acts connected: Peter Gabriel, Phil Collins and Mike & the Mechanics. This show has an incredible mix of material, from atmospheric anthems to chart toppers that will get the crowd dancing in the aisles. Hits spanning from the late 70s onwards including; Turn It On Again, Sledgehammer, In The Air Tonight, Over My…

Create a beautiful Christmas wreath to hang on your door or above your fireplace.    Come and join us for a fun session making your own traditional wreaths to take home. We will have a vast array of natural materials on hand for you to use and lots of ideas to help you make your own fantastic wreath, a perfect gift or a wreath for yourself which you can bring out each year.   Cost: £20 per traditional wreath. All…

Create a beautiful Christmas wreath to hang on your door or above your fireplace.    Come and join us for a fun session making your own traditional wreaths to take home. We will have a vast array of natural materials on hand for you to use and lots of ideas to help you make your own fantastic wreath, a perfect gift or a wreath for yourself which you can bring out each year.   Cost: £20 per traditional wreath. All…

Experience THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS this December! Featuring festive favourites including IT’S BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS, SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN and WHITE CHRISTMAS. Torbay’s ultimate Christmas show is guaranteed to get you in the Christmas spirit. With singing, dancing and laughs all round, this show will take you on a sleigh ride through classic, pop and rock Christmas hits to fill you full of festive cheer. Sit back and enjoy beautiful harmony, toe-tapping routines and…

Kate Strasdin, Senior Lecturer in Cultural Studies at Falmouth University, outlines the history of Hollywood movie costumes, from the earliest productions to the present day. Kate will also shine a spotlight on certain iconic designers and costumes and will consider, too, the impact of ‘Hollywood Style’ on popular culture.

Create a beautiful Christmas wreath to hang on your door or above your fireplace.    Come and join us for a fun session making your own traditional wreaths to take home. We will have a vast array of natural materials on hand for you to use and lots of ideas to help you make your own fantastic wreath, a perfect gift or a wreath for yourself which you can bring out each year.   Cost: £20 per traditional wreath. All…

Create a beautiful Christmas wreath to hang on your door or above your fireplace.    Come and join us for a fun session making your own traditional wreaths to take home. We will have a vast array of natural materials on hand for you to use and lots of ideas to help you make your own fantastic wreath, a perfect gift or a wreath for yourself which you can bring out each year.   Cost: £20 per traditional wreath. All…

Experience THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS this December! Featuring festive favourites including IT’S BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS, SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN and WHITE CHRISTMAS. Torbay’s ultimate Christmas show is guaranteed to get you in the Christmas spirit. With singing, dancing and laughs all round, this show will take you on a sleigh ride through classic, pop and rock Christmas hits to fill you full of festive cheer. Sit back and enjoy beautiful harmony, toe-tapping routines and…

Experience THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS this December! Featuring festive favourites including IT’S BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS, SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN and WHITE CHRISTMAS. Torbay’s ultimate Christmas show is guaranteed to get you in the Christmas spirit. With singing, dancing and laughs all round, this show will take you on a sleigh ride through classic, pop and rock Christmas hits to fill you full of festive cheer. Sit back and enjoy beautiful harmony, toe-tapping routines and…

Jack's back in 2020! “A masterclass on how to deliver first class entertainment”, “it is all about the audience’s enjoyment” and “a magical experience” were just three of the comments received for Sleeping Beauty last Christmas. Now Jack's back to deliver another fabulous pantomime at the Palace Theatre, Paignton.  The same experienced production team will be on hand to guide Jack up the beanstalk to rescue the Princess from the scary giant with the help or hindrance of the usual pantomime characters…

Experience THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS this December! Featuring festive favourites including IT’S BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS, SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN and WHITE CHRISTMAS. Torbay’s ultimate Christmas show is guaranteed to get you in the Christmas spirit. With singing, dancing and laughs all round, this show will take you on a sleigh ride through classic, pop and rock Christmas hits to fill you full of festive cheer. Sit back and enjoy beautiful harmony, toe-tapping routines and…

Experience THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS this December! Featuring festive favourites including IT’S BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS, SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN and WHITE CHRISTMAS. Torbay’s ultimate Christmas show is guaranteed to get you in the Christmas spirit. With singing, dancing and laughs all round, this show will take you on a sleigh ride through classic, pop and rock Christmas hits to fill you full of festive cheer. Sit back and enjoy beautiful harmony, toe-tapping routines and…

Jack's back in 2020! “A masterclass on how to deliver first class entertainment”, “it is all about the audience’s enjoyment” and “a magical experience” were just three of the comments received for Sleeping Beauty last Christmas. Now Jack's back to deliver another fabulous pantomime at the Palace Theatre, Paignton.  The same experienced production team will be on hand to guide Jack up the beanstalk to rescue the Princess from the scary giant with the help or hindrance of the usual pantomime characters…

Jack's back in 2020! “A masterclass on how to deliver first class entertainment”, “it is all about the audience’s enjoyment” and “a magical experience” were just three of the comments received for Sleeping Beauty last Christmas. Now Jack's back to deliver another fabulous pantomime at the Palace Theatre, Paignton.  The same experienced production team will be on hand to guide Jack up the beanstalk to rescue the Princess from the scary giant with the help or hindrance of the usual pantomime characters…

Experience THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS this December! Featuring festive favourites including IT’S BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS, SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN and WHITE CHRISTMAS. Torbay’s ultimate Christmas show is guaranteed to get you in the Christmas spirit. With singing, dancing and laughs all round, this show will take you on a sleigh ride through classic, pop and rock Christmas hits to fill you full of festive cheer. Sit back and enjoy beautiful harmony, toe-tapping routines and…

Experience THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS this December! Featuring festive favourites including IT’S BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS, SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN and WHITE CHRISTMAS. Torbay’s ultimate Christmas show is guaranteed to get you in the Christmas spirit. With singing, dancing and laughs all round, this show will take you on a sleigh ride through classic, pop and rock Christmas hits to fill you full of festive cheer. Sit back and enjoy beautiful harmony, toe-tapping routines and…

Jack's back in 2020! “A masterclass on how to deliver first class entertainment”, “it is all about the audience’s enjoyment” and “a magical experience” were just three of the comments received for Sleeping Beauty last Christmas. Now Jack's back to deliver another fabulous pantomime at the Palace Theatre, Paignton.  The same experienced production team will be on hand to guide Jack up the beanstalk to rescue the Princess from the scary giant with the help or hindrance of the usual pantomime characters…

Jack's back in 2020! “A masterclass on how to deliver first class entertainment”, “it is all about the audience’s enjoyment” and “a magical experience” were just three of the comments received for Sleeping Beauty last Christmas. Now Jack's back to deliver another fabulous pantomime at the Palace Theatre, Paignton.  The same experienced production team will be on hand to guide Jack up the beanstalk to rescue the Princess from the scary giant with the help or hindrance of the usual pantomime characters…

Jack's back in 2020! “A masterclass on how to deliver first class entertainment”, “it is all about the audience’s enjoyment” and “a magical experience” were just three of the comments received for Sleeping Beauty last Christmas. Now Jack's back to deliver another fabulous pantomime at the Palace Theatre, Paignton.  The same experienced production team will be on hand to guide Jack up the beanstalk to rescue the Princess from the scary giant with the help or hindrance of the usual pantomime characters…

Jack's back in 2020! “A masterclass on how to deliver first class entertainment”, “it is all about the audience’s enjoyment” and “a magical experience” were just three of the comments received for Sleeping Beauty last Christmas. Now Jack's back to deliver another fabulous pantomime at the Palace Theatre, Paignton.  The same experienced production team will be on hand to guide Jack up the beanstalk to rescue the Princess from the scary giant with the help or hindrance of the usual pantomime characters…

Jack's back in 2020! “A masterclass on how to deliver first class entertainment”, “it is all about the audience’s enjoyment” and “a magical experience” were just three of the comments received for Sleeping Beauty last Christmas. Now Jack's back to deliver another fabulous pantomime at the Palace Theatre, Paignton.  The same experienced production team will be on hand to guide Jack up the beanstalk to rescue the Princess from the scary giant with the help or hindrance of the usual pantomime characters…

Jack's back in 2020! “A masterclass on how to deliver first class entertainment”, “it is all about the audience’s enjoyment” and “a magical experience” were just three of the comments received for Sleeping Beauty last Christmas. Now Jack's back to deliver another fabulous pantomime at the Palace Theatre, Paignton.  The same experienced production team will be on hand to guide Jack up the beanstalk to rescue the Princess from the scary giant with the help or hindrance of the usual pantomime characters…

Jack's back in 2020! “A masterclass on how to deliver first class entertainment”, “it is all about the audience’s enjoyment” and “a magical experience” were just three of the comments received for Sleeping Beauty last Christmas. Now Jack's back to deliver another fabulous pantomime at the Palace Theatre, Paignton.  The same experienced production team will be on hand to guide Jack up the beanstalk to rescue the Princess from the scary giant with the help or hindrance of the usual pantomime characters…

Jack's back in 2020! “A masterclass on how to deliver first class entertainment”, “it is all about the audience’s enjoyment” and “a magical experience” were just three of the comments received for Sleeping Beauty last Christmas. Now Jack's back to deliver another fabulous pantomime at the Palace Theatre, Paignton.  The same experienced production team will be on hand to guide Jack up the beanstalk to rescue the Princess from the scary giant with the help or hindrance of the usual pantomime characters…

Jack's back in 2020! “A masterclass on how to deliver first class entertainment”, “it is all about the audience’s enjoyment” and “a magical experience” were just three of the comments received for Sleeping Beauty last Christmas. Now Jack's back to deliver another fabulous pantomime at the Palace Theatre, Paignton.  The same experienced production team will be on hand to guide Jack up the beanstalk to rescue the Princess from the scary giant with the help or hindrance of the usual pantomime characters…

Jack's back in 2020! “A masterclass on how to deliver first class entertainment”, “it is all about the audience’s enjoyment” and “a magical experience” were just three of the comments received for Sleeping Beauty last Christmas. Now Jack's back to deliver another fabulous pantomime at the Palace Theatre, Paignton.  The same experienced production team will be on hand to guide Jack up the beanstalk to rescue the Princess from the scary giant with the help or hindrance of the usual pantomime characters…

Deller’s Cafés:  Dr Paul Cleave shares his research on Devon’s long history of hospitality, taking us back to the elegant days of Deller’s Cafes in Exeter and Paignton. Fondly remembered, Deller’s became a byword for quality, service and style. Discover some of the secrets of their success and their place at the heart of the communities they served. ‘An Audience at the Palace’ event; monthly talks with interesting folk on fabulous subjects. Price includes a cup of tea/coffee. Thursday 9 April…

THE BEST OF TAKE THAT Performed by RULE THE WORLD As Take That celebrate thirty years dominating the charts, Rule the World present an exciting high-energy production dedicated to the UK’s number one Boy Band. This spectacular tribute comes complete with a five-piece line up and supporting dancers, magnificent lighting, fast costume changes and exceptional live vocals. The result is an incredibly accurate portrayal of a Take That concert. Rule the World have featured on ITV’s Daybreak as well as appearing alongside…

Against all odds the Circus of Horrors is back performing in a Covid Safe environment. When the Circus of Horrors started in Glastonbury '95 people thought it would run for 25 weeks let alone 25 years, yet here we are a quarter of a century later and the Circus of Horrors is still touring all over the World, still getting rave reviews & still getting loads of media coverage. The show performed for the 4th consecutive year at last years…

BBC Radio 2's Jeremy Vine brings his view of the world to the stage at the Palace, Paignton Devon - you'll laugh, you'll cry! Jeremy Vine is one of the UK's most successful broadcasters. In more than thirty years at the BBC, he's presented Newsnight, Panorama, Crimewatch, Eggheads and Points of View — as well as his daily Jeremy Vine Show on BBC Radio 2, the UK's most listened-to radio news programme. Plus his daily Channel 5 show. He's been…

Strictly theatre co presents Ian Waite and Vincent Simone… Act Two, a brand new touring show for 2021 coming to Paignton, Devon The Ballroom Boys double act Ian Waite and Vincent Simone are set to return in 2021 with a brand new show - Ian Waite and Vincent Simone… ACT TWO, after the roaring success of their 5 star rated 2019 tour!  The fabulous Strictly Come Dancing stars promise another wonderful evening of old-fashioned variety - dance, comedy and song! With…

Robert Garnham ‘Spout’ Award-winning spoken word artist, Robert Garnham, has performed his show, Spout, at festivals all over Britain, including the Edinburgh Fringe. Enjoy an hour of poems, monologues and silliness, all about tea. Come and see what he’s been brewing (he always likes to create a stir)! ‘An Audience at the Palace’ event; monthly talks with interesting folk on fabulous subjects. Price includes a cup of tea/coffee.   Thursday 14 May 10:30am | £5 F Friends £3

Sweeney Entertainments proudly present COMPLETE MADNESS Re-live the madness of Madness! A sensational theatre extravaganza featuring the amazing talents of this five-piece band who will take you on a musical journey through the story of one of Britain's most memorable, visual and fun bands. Complete with crazy costumes, comedy and chirpy banter, Complete Madness invite you to their 'House of Fun'. Featuring all the favourites... Baggy Trousers, One step Beyond, It Must Be Love, Driving In My Car.....This highly visual…

DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER is a fabulous celebration of the music of DAME SHIRLEY BASSEY and NEIL DIAMOND. Top Vocalist JONATHAN MARK performs the hits of legendary singer/songwriter NEIL DIAMOND, spanning 50 years. Then DEBBIE FARRELL (as seen on STARS IN THEIR EYES) graces the stage as she performs the hits of DAME SHIRLEY BASSEY backed by a fabulous 8 piece band.

ON SALE SOON Now playing it’s 4th successful year touring the UK and having played to over 50,000 people around the country, the Little Mix Show is back! A highly energetic show that follows in the footsteps of the award-winning girl band, Little Mix. This iconic 5-star rated show has live vocals and is full of commercial pop- video choreography. Suitable for kids, tweens, teens and adults alike, The Little Mix Show brings the full pop concert experience to the…

In 2017, Mark Watson - a man prone to considerable anxiety, with multiple phobias and a history of piss-poor self-esteem - was asked to go on Celebrity Island with Bear Grylls. It really wasn’t for him at all because his favourite things include safety, comfort, food and not being scared and miserable. But the experience changed the shambolic comedian for the better, and now he's written a sort of motivational talk about what it taught him. But still with jokes.…

An evening celebrating the very best of much-loved Joyce Grenell in the company of one of Britain's best-loved comediennes. In these somewhat uncertain times comes a wonderful evening of warmth, wit and gentle humour. A full length show featuring some of the best of Joyce’s hilarious songs and monologues from Stately As A Galleon and School Nativity Play to A Terrible Worrier and First Flight. Joyce is our guide for a delightful delve into some of her most endearing characters, ably accompanied by her trusted…

Rave On is the 1950’s musical sensation sweeping the nation. Featuring multiple award winning band The Bluejays, a group comprised of stars from West End Productions The Buddy Holly Story, Million Dollar Quartet and Dreamboats & Petticoats, Rave On transports you back to the fabulous 50’s in stunningly authentic style. Charting the meteoric rise of Rock and Roll, Rave On is a thrilling tour through music’s most revolutionary decade. Prepare to be enthralled as the Bluejays recreate note perfect renditions…

The Man Who Wrote Alfie ‘An Audience’ at the Palace event on the life of Bill Naughton, the man who wrote Alfie as well as The Family Way and Spring and Port Wine. Ken Beevers, a former Bolton librarian, tells the fascinating story of the Irishman brought up in Bolton who worked as a weaver, a coal-bagger and a lorry driver before hitting the big time as a playwright. Monthly talks with interesting folk on fabulous subjects!  A time to…

Miss Jenny's School of Dance presents Happy Feet 11 -- An all dancing, all singing show, showcasing many different genres of dance.

Miss Jenny's School of Dance presents Happy Feet 11 -- An all dancing, all singing show, showcasing many different genres of dance.

STARS FROM LES MISERABLES IN ONE UNMISSABLE CONCERT Direct from London’s West End, THE BARRICADE BOYS are theatre land's most exciting vocal group. Powerhouse vocals, slick dance routines and an incredible array of varied music transport you back through every era, right up to modern day.  After three sell out shows in London’s West End, two sell out UK and US tours including many international one-off concerts and not forgetting an appearance on Broadway, at the St James Theatre, The…

Strictly Come Dancing’s Neil Jones in GINGERLAND, his amazing new dance show with comedy, special effects and outstanding dancing. Straight from his Directorial and Choreographic debut at Sadler’s Wells, London, BBC Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer Neil Jones presents his brand new live dance show, GINGERLAND. Join Jones as he goes from the back of Claudia’s area to starring in his very own dance show like you have never seen before - comedy, special effects and a lot of outstanding dancing. Neil will show…

As a magician/illusionist, ventriloquist, dancer, choreographer and actress (GSMD), Anne’s colourful career has included directing shows and as CEO of a leading UK entertainment company. Her continuing story is varied, amusing and highly entertaining. 10:30am | £5 F Friends £3

Sweeney Entertainments presents: ABBA Forever is one of the UK’s leading International tribute shows and theatre audiences from across Great Britain and Sweden have long enjoyed this superb recreation of possibly the world‘s greatest pop band. The unique ABBA sound is replicated with an incredible attention to detail, using a six-piece band featuring electric and acoustic guitars, keyboards and piano, drums and bass guitar. Two outstanding ABBA girls complete the line-up, adding the essential glitz and glamour to a well-polished…

We are delighted to welcome ‘The Bootleg Shadows’ back to the Palace Theatre! A Must-See Concert Tribute to the World’s Greatest Instrumental Group.  The Bootleg Shadows offer an outstanding Tribute for a night of foot tapping classics, celebrating the music of The Shadows & Cliff Richard, with plenty of humour to make it a night out to remember! With their immaculate appearance, synchronised dance movements and clean, pure melodic sound, The Shadows chalked up 35 hits of their own (not counting…

Having hit 60 (but still a year younger than Madonna), Jenny Eclair AKA ‘The Face of Vagisan’ confronts a new decade of decrepitude. Now that it takes 20 minutes of scrolling down to find her DOB when she’s filling in forms online, should she celebrate or crawl into a hole? What will her 60’s hold for this 1960’s babe and is it a legal requirement to buy Nordic walking poles? PS, ‘I’m carrying quite a lot of excess lock down…

A clown show, an absurdist black comedy and an existential classic, Waiting for Godot has been famously described as ‘a play in which nothing happens, twice’ In fact a lot happens. Two tramps beneath a solitary tree discourse at random, sing, play games, bicker, make-up, sleep, eat a carrot and contemplate suicide all while waiting for the mysterious Mr. Godot. Who never arrives. Theatre Nation will bring their customary blend of wit theatricality and expressive physicality to Samuel Beckett’s groundbreaking…

Arnold Ridley's classic drama was first produced in 1925 and filmed no less than three times. A very silly young man accidentally strands six passengers at a small Cornish wayside station. Despite the psychic stationmaster's weird stories of a ghost train, they decide to stay the night in the waiting room. Soon they regret this decision as ghostly and not so ghostly apparitions materialize, before the young man reveals the true reason behind the night's events.

Arnold Ridley's classic drama was first produced in 1925 and filmed no less than three times. A very silly young man accidentally strands six passengers at a small Cornish wayside station. Despite the psychic stationmaster's weird stories of a ghost train, they decide to stay the night in the waiting room. Soon they regret this decision as ghostly and not so ghostly apparitions materialize, before the young man reveals the true reason behind the night's events.

Arnold Ridley's classic drama was first produced in 1925 and filmed no less than three times. A very silly young man accidentally strands six passengers at a small Cornish wayside station. Despite the psychic stationmaster's weird stories of a ghost train, they decide to stay the night in the waiting room. Soon they regret this decision as ghostly and not so ghostly apparitions materialize, before the young man reveals the true reason behind the night's events.

Arnold Ridley's classic drama was first produced in 1925 and filmed no less than three times. A very silly young man accidentally strands six passengers at a small Cornish wayside station. Despite the psychic stationmaster's weird stories of a ghost train, they decide to stay the night in the waiting room. Soon they regret this decision as ghostly and not so ghostly apparitions materialize, before the young man reveals the true reason behind the night's events.

Legendary Status Quo lead singer Francis Rossi will share the extraordinary secrets of his 50-plus years in rock’n’roll when he takes to the stage for an intimate evening of chat and music. In Francis Rossi: I Talk Too Much, the founder, lead singer and lead guitarist of Status Quo will talk about his mishaps and adventures of life on the road with one of the biggest and most loved bands ever. Francis is a true member of British Rock Royalty. …

Le Navet Bete in association with Exeter Northcott Theatre present Dracula: The Bloody Truth Award-winning kings of comedy Le Navet Bete bring their 5-star, smash-hit show Dracula: The Bloody Truth to the Palace Theatre! From the awkwardly charming seaside town of Whitby to the dark and sinister Transylvanian mountains, join esteemed Professor Abraham Van Helsing and his three idiotic actors as they frantically try to uncover the truth behind Bram Stoker's infamous Count... with hilarious consequences. A collaboration with one of…

Le Navet Bete in association with Exeter Northcott Theatre present Dracula: The Bloody Truth Award-winning kings of comedy Le Navet Bete bring their 5-star, smash-hit show Dracula: The Bloody Truth to the Palace Theatre! From the awkwardly charming seaside town of Whitby to the dark and sinister Transylvanian mountains, join esteemed Professor Abraham Van Helsing and his three idiotic actors as they frantically try to uncover the truth behind Bram Stoker's infamous Count... with hilarious consequences. A collaboration with one of…

Le Navet Bete in association with Exeter Northcott Theatre present Dracula: The Bloody Truth Award-winning kings of comedy Le Navet Bete bring their 5-star, smash-hit show Dracula: The Bloody Truth to the Palace Theatre! From the awkwardly charming seaside town of Whitby to the dark and sinister Transylvanian mountains, join esteemed Professor Abraham Van Helsing and his three idiotic actors as they frantically try to uncover the truth behind Bram Stoker's infamous Count... with hilarious consequences. A collaboration with one of…

The Moonlight Serenade Orchestra musicians have credits ranging from 1920’s trad jazz, BBC Big Band, Jazz Funk and West End shows behind them. ​ In Concert, in addition to Big Band numbers, there are solos spots from a number of our top notch musicians and fabulous renditions from our Star vocalists. ​ From playing under the wing of a Bomber at the American Air Museum to selling out their appearance at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the MSO UK always hits…

In 2020, we will celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the end of the war in Europe. 75 years ago, millions of people took to the streets to celebrate peace and to look forward to a brighter future. This uplifting, heartwarming show is full of patriotic nostalgia to celebrate that event.  Hand clapping, foot tapping songs, singalongs, songs that won the war, songs to make you smile and to touch your heart and a good old fashioned cockney knees up. With…

Local historian, Phil Badcott provides an entertaining account of Sir Walter Raleigh's life and legacy. Follow the life and legends of the soldier, explorer, author, statesman and poet born in East Devon and who died in 1618. Learn about his incredible achievements and whether he lived out his motto, Amor et Virtute – By Love and Virtue.  

Michael Portillo makes a welcome return to Paignton to talk about his life and career. After studying at Cambridge University, he worked with Mrs Thatcher, briefing her before press conferences. As a Conservative politician, he took just over a decade to go from a seat in the Commons to being seen as possible future Prime Minister. His political career came to a humiliating end when he lost his seat in May 1997. Since then, he has reinvented himself as a broadcaster…

An illustrated tour through the dark story of our fascination with murder, with renowned historian Lucy Worsley. Lucy has covered the history of this very British obsession in a book and BBC TV series. Here she shares its secrets and explores the history of this phenomenon in forensic detail, examining not only the crimes themselves but also how murder became a form of middle-class entertainment through novels, plays, artefacts and the press. From a Regency serial killer to Agatha Christie,…

PQA Torbay Production of Madagascar – A Musical Adventure JR. We are so excited to be able to showcase our students amazing talent in this Dreamworks classic and cant wait to Move it, Move it! Based on the DreamWorks Animation Motion Picture.  Book by Original Music and Lyrics by Kevin Del Aguila George Noriega & Joel Someillan.  This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International (Europe). All authorised performance materials are also supplied by MTI Europe www.mtishows.co.uk…

David Harper’s ‘A Romp With The Georgians’ is coming to Paignton in September. The show takes a funny look at life during the period from 1714-1830. A time in Britain of growth (e.g. empire) discoveries (e.g. Australia) inventions (e.g. roller skates) and shocking tales (e.g. electrified beds!) Known for his brightly coloured trousers, David Harper is a BBC TV antiques presenter and historian - he’s always had a fascination with how the Georgians lived, loved and entertained themselves...from the strange…

Enjoy an intimate evening with John Challis, one of the nation's greatest comedy actors, best known as Boycie in BBC1's Only Fools and Horses. In this one-off show the national treasure will reveal secrets from the set with stories and anecdotes from his dazzling career. Having worked with some of the biggest names in show business, he'll be spilling the beans about Only Fools and Horses co-stars like Sir David Jason and Nicholas Lyndhurst and friends and fellow performers like…

The Zoots are coming back to Paignton and they‘re bringing the Sounds of the Sixties! EARLY BIRD BOOKING TICKETS £16.00  “The Zoots are impossible not to like” – The Stage Experience THE Sixties show that’s wowing audiences around the world, selling out and headlining venues from the Palladium to Old Trafford – with the spectacular sounds of The Zoots! The Zoots are here to make your whole family bop to the ’60s beats that everybody loves – with legendary numbers…

Dr Kevin Dixon: Torbay in the Movies Join us on a tour of movies made in Torbay over the past hundred years. All were a product of their time. Historical epics, dramas, horrors, these films featured Oliver Reed, Flora Robson, Christian Slater, Alec Guinness, Donald Sutherland. Some were great, some were good and then there were others... 10:30am | £5 F Friends £3

Back at the Palace after a sell out show in 2019, an amazing tribute to the Bee Gees packed with all the great hits. Renowned as the original and very best Bee Gees tribute show, and THE ONLY Bee Gees tribute show that have actually performed with the original Bee Gees! In 1997 Gary & Darren from Jive Talkin performed LIVE on HEART FM with THE BEE GEES and received great compliments from both Maurice and Barry Gibb. As with…

Returning to the Palace in 2020 ... The Wall of Floyd, an established leading tribute to Pink Floyd from the South Coast of England. Made up of 7 core members, with collectively over 75 years of studio and live performance between them, the band aim to sonically reproduce Pink Floyd's music as accurately as possible with a stage show to match. The band combine live musical performance with the latest digital technology to perform fan favourites from across Pink Floyd's…

This is another thrilling tale from the pen of the Queen of Crime Agatha Christie. Full of Red Herrings and sub plots just what one would expect. Clarrissa is the wife of a diplomat.  She is very clever at spinning tales of adventure but when a murder takes place in her drawing room she finds live drama harder to cope with.  Desperate to dispose of the body before her husband arrives with an important politician she enlists the help of…

This is another thrilling tale from the pen of the Queen of Crime Agatha Christie. Full of Red Herrings and sub plots just what one would expect. Clarrissa is the wife of a diplomat.  She is very clever at spinning tales of adventure but when a murder takes place in her drawing room she finds live drama harder to cope with.  Desperate to dispose of the body before her husband arrives with an important politician she enlists the help of…

This is another thrilling tale from the pen of the Queen of Crime Agatha Christie. Full of Red Herrings and sub plots just what one would expect. Clarrissa is the wife of a diplomat.  She is very clever at spinning tales of adventure but when a murder takes place in her drawing room she finds live drama harder to cope with.  Desperate to dispose of the body before her husband arrives with an important politician she enlists the help of…

This is another thrilling tale from the pen of the Queen of Crime Agatha Christie. Full of Red Herrings and sub plots just what one would expect. Clarrissa is the wife of a diplomat.  She is very clever at spinning tales of adventure but when a murder takes place in her drawing room she finds live drama harder to cope with.  Desperate to dispose of the body before her husband arrives with an important politician she enlists the help of…

This is another thrilling tale from the pen of the Queen of Crime Agatha Christie. Full of Red Herrings and sub plots just what one would expect. Clarrissa is the wife of a diplomat.  She is very clever at spinning tales of adventure but when a murder takes place in her drawing room she finds live drama harder to cope with.  Desperate to dispose of the body before her husband arrives with an important politician she enlists the help of…

This is another thrilling tale from the pen of the Queen of Crime Agatha Christie. Full of Red Herrings and sub plots just what one would expect. Clarrissa is the wife of a diplomat.  She is very clever at spinning tales of adventure but when a murder takes place in her drawing room she finds live drama harder to cope with.  Desperate to dispose of the body before her husband arrives with an important politician she enlists the help of…

The hit show 'The Rat Pack’ perfectly captures not only the wonderful music and comedy of the original legends, but also the remarkable personalities of the stars who truly ruled the entertainment world. The Rat Pack is Back is Britain's longest running tribute to Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jnr. ‘The Rat Pack’ includes all of the hit songs made popular by the legendary performers such as "Ain’t That A Kick In The Head", "The Lady Is A…

This is another thrilling tale from the pen of the Queen of Crime Agatha Christie. Full of Red Herrings and sub plots just what one would expect. Clarrissa is the wife of a diplomat.  She is very clever at spinning tales of adventure but when a murder takes place in her drawing room she finds live drama harder to cope with.  Desperate to dispose of the body before her husband arrives with an important politician she enlists the help of…

This is another thrilling tale from the pen of the Queen of Crime Agatha Christie. Full of Red Herrings and sub plots just what one would expect. Clarrissa is the wife of a diplomat.  She is very clever at spinning tales of adventure but when a murder takes place in her drawing room she finds live drama harder to cope with.  Desperate to dispose of the body before her husband arrives with an important politician she enlists the help of…

This is another thrilling tale from the pen of the Queen of Crime Agatha Christie. Full of Red Herrings and sub plots just what one would expect. Clarrissa is the wife of a diplomat.  She is very clever at spinning tales of adventure but when a murder takes place in her drawing room she finds live drama harder to cope with.  Desperate to dispose of the body before her husband arrives with an important politician she enlists the help of…

Kerry’s back on tour after what she thought would be a little 'she' time. No chance. Her bosh-like nature will never let her rest.  Well, that and a needy cat, a constantly disappointing camper van, ever-raging feelings of mum guilt and bewilderment at the phasing out of thimbles.  All will be explained. As seen on Mock The Week, Live At The Apollo, Taskmaster, Michael McIntyre’s Big Show, Cats Does Countdown, After Life, Save Me and Call The Midwife and heard on The News…

This is another thrilling tale from the pen of the Queen of Crime Agatha Christie. Full of Red Herrings and sub plots just what one would expect. Clarrissa is the wife of a diplomat.  She is very clever at spinning tales of adventure but when a murder takes place in her drawing room she finds live drama harder to cope with.  Desperate to dispose of the body before her husband arrives with an important politician she enlists the help of…

This is another thrilling tale from the pen of the Queen of Crime Agatha Christie. Full of Red Herrings and sub plots just what one would expect. Clarrissa is the wife of a diplomat.  She is very clever at spinning tales of adventure but when a murder takes place in her drawing room she finds live drama harder to cope with.  Desperate to dispose of the body before her husband arrives with an important politician she enlists the help of…

This is another thrilling tale from the pen of the Queen of Crime Agatha Christie. Full of Red Herrings and sub plots just what one would expect. Clarrissa is the wife of a diplomat.  She is very clever at spinning tales of adventure but when a murder takes place in her drawing room she finds live drama harder to cope with.  Desperate to dispose of the body before her husband arrives with an important politician she enlists the help of…

This is another thrilling tale from the pen of the Queen of Crime Agatha Christie. Full of Red Herrings and sub plots just what one would expect. Clarrissa is the wife of a diplomat.  She is very clever at spinning tales of adventure but when a murder takes place in her drawing room she finds live drama harder to cope with.  Desperate to dispose of the body before her husband arrives with an important politician she enlists the help of…

This is another thrilling tale from the pen of the Queen of Crime Agatha Christie. Full of Red Herrings and sub plots just what one would expect. Clarrissa is the wife of a diplomat.  She is very clever at spinning tales of adventure but when a murder takes place in her drawing room she finds live drama harder to cope with.  Desperate to dispose of the body before her husband arrives with an important politician she enlists the help of…