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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,…

Come along to our fabulous Stage Left venue for a FREE Movement and Mindfulness taster session with teacher, Anne George. Learn light relaxation techniques and gentle yet powerful movements to reduce stress, tension and anxiety. To benefit body and mind. Suitable for adults, all abilities welcome. Limited spaces available, booking in advance required. Several dates available: May 27, June 3, June 10, June 17, June 24, July 1. Please bring a pillow or cushion to use during the relaxation exercises,…

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…

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

Come along to our fabulous Stage Left venue for a FREE Movement and Mindfulness taster session with teacher, Anne George. Learn light relaxation techniques and gentle yet powerful movements to reduce stress, tension and anxiety. To benefit body and mind. Suitable for adults, all abilities welcome. Limited spaces available, booking in advance required. Several dates available: May 27, June 3, June 10, June 17, June 24, July 1. Please bring a pillow or cushion to use during the relaxation exercises,…

New Circus of Horrors show will be a celebrating  25 years of sensational Rock N Roll Circus.  You can now enjoy the Circus of Horrors with the whole Family! The new SpecDracula will include an amazing phantasmaglorious amalgamation of acts, driven by a rock n roll sound scape, a show that will have you sat on the edge of your seat when not falling off it with laughter. Perfect for your little Monsters. The almighty cast that stormed into the finals…

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…

Come along and enjoy an afternoon of poetry celebrating Identity and Difference, Home and Belonging. Join in the participatory Poetry Workshop as part of the Poems from the Palace project with Louisa Adjoa Parker - South West based, acclaimed writer, poet and speaker, and Diversity & Inclusion consultant for The Inclusion Agency. The workshop will include warm up exercises, group discussion, writing exercises, editing and performance practice skills and an opportunity to share your work within a supportive environment. Please…

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…

Come along to our fabulous Stage Left venue for a FREE Movement and Mindfulness taster session with teacher, Anne George. Learn light relaxation techniques and gentle yet powerful movements to reduce stress, tension and anxiety. To benefit body and mind. Suitable for adults, all abilities welcome. Limited spaces available, booking in advance required. Several dates available: May 27, June 3, June 10, June 17, June 24, July 1. Please bring a pillow or cushion to use during the relaxation exercises,…

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…

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.  

Come along to our fabulous Stage Left venue for a FREE Movement and Mindfulness taster session with teacher, Anne George. Learn light relaxation techniques and gentle yet powerful movements to reduce stress, tension and anxiety. To benefit body and mind. Suitable for adults, all abilities welcome. Limited spaces available, booking in advance required. Several dates available: May 27, June 3, June 10, June 17, June 24, July 1. Please bring a pillow or cushion to use during the relaxation exercises,…

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 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…

Come along to our fabulous Stage Left venue for a FREE Movement and Mindfulness taster session with teacher, Anne George. Learn light relaxation techniques and gentle yet powerful movements to reduce stress, tension and anxiety. To benefit body and mind. Suitable for adults, all abilities welcome. Limited spaces available, booking in advance required. Several dates available: May 27, June 3, June 10, June 17, June 24, July 1. Please bring a pillow or cushion to use during the relaxation exercises,…

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…

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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…

Come along to our fabulous Stage Left venue for a FREE Movement and Mindfulness taster session with teacher, Anne George. Learn light relaxation techniques and gentle yet powerful movements to reduce stress, tension and anxiety. To benefit body and mind. Suitable for adults, all abilities welcome. Limited spaces available, booking in advance required. Several dates available: May 27, June 3, June 10, June 17, June 24, July 1. Please bring a pillow or cushion to use during the relaxation exercises,…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

Mike Holgate: Murder & Mystery on the GWR The romance of the Great Western Railway and the Golden Age of steam continues to hold a fascination for many.  Local historian, Mike Holgate presents the darker side of ‘God’s Wonderful Railway’ with true and bizarre events that paint the railway in a chilling and sinister light. Drawing on contemporary court records and newspaper accounts of the day and compelling stories of murder, death and mystery surrounding those who built, worked and…

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…

Cult hit event Solve-Along-A-Murder-She-Wrote returns to Paignton with an interactive screening of the classic Murder, She Wrote episode “Broadway Malady”. Jessica heads to New York City but soon gets caught up in a murder mystery only JB Fletcher (or you!) can solve!  Solve-Along-A-Murder-She-Wrote is a unique and hilarious night featuring games, prizes and audience participation, with special permission from NBC Universal Television. See the show Time Out rated one of 2019’s 50 Great Nights Out in London that has played…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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. 10:30am | £5…

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…

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.

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 Palace Theatre. The…

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. …

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 12 AUGUST 10:30am | £5 F Friends £3

Spread the word – they’re back at The Palace!  After a successful tour of 2019, this block buster Beach Boys Tribute comes back to the Palace Theatre Paignton as part of their 2021 UK tour. Beach Boyz Tribute Band is back in town with its show The Beach Boys® Tribute Show! See the boys up close as featured on BBC TV, BBC Radio Wales and BBC and independent local radio stations across the UK.  Come join a journey in time and…

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…

This performance will take place in STAGE LEFT (adjacent to the Palace Theatre) Join award-winning musical comedy performer Hannah Brackenbury as she presents a joyful and poignant musical tribute to the late, great comedy genius Victoria Wood. Winner of Best Show (Funny Women Awards 2019) and Best of the Festival (Brighton Fringe 2018), this hilarious and uplifting hour-long show celebrates the life and musical work of a much-missed British comedy icon.  Featuring a generous helping of classic Victoria Wood songs including…

Panto time? Oh Yes It Is! Hot Rock Productions is excited to be bringing summer pantomime to the Palace Theatre, with the fun-filled family pantomime Alice in Wonderland, featuring stunning scenery, colourful costumes, toe-tapping songs and bucket loads of laughter. Join Alice as she falls down the rabbit hole and finds herself in the most peculiar place she’s ever seen! She’ll need to have her wits about her as the evil, but hilarious, Queen of Hearts is after the secret…

Have you ever sat watching a pantomime wondering what mischief and mayhem the cast would get up to if there weren’t children in the audience? Well now you can find out as Hot Rock Productions brings their summer pantomime to the Palace Theatre, with the fun-filled ADULTS ONLY pantomime Alice in Wonderland, featuring stunning scenery, colourful costumes, toe-tapping songs and bucket loads of laughter. Join Alice as she falls down the rabbit hole and finds herself in the most peculiar…

Panto time? Oh Yes It Is! Hot Rock Productions is excited to be bringing summer pantomime to the Palace Theatre, with the fun-filled family pantomime Alice in Wonderland, featuring stunning scenery, colourful costumes, toe-tapping songs and bucket loads of laughter. Join Alice as she falls down the rabbit hole and finds herself in the most peculiar place she’s ever seen! She’ll need to have her wits about her as the evil, but hilarious, Queen of Hearts is after the secret…

This free ‘taster’ workshop is for adults who would like to explore their interest in creative writing. It is suitable for beginners who would like to try out and build on their skills as well as those who already enjoy writing for pleasure. In a supportive and encouraging atmosphere participants will find stimulation and motivation through informal writing exercises and discussion. The taster workshop will lead to an opportunity to sign up to a six week course exploring different forms of…

THE FREDDIE and QUEEN EXPERIENCE are the UK's Premier Queen & Freddie Mercury Tribute Band who are internationally and critically acclaimed. The last band we had on our stage before we were forced to close on 16 March 2020, are now coming back in August 2021. And we cannot wait. After a sell out show during Paignton Regatta in the summer of 2019 and a sell out in 2020, the Freddie and Queen Experience is back to wow the English Riviera…

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THE  ANIMALS - Over 16 years since the breakup of The Animals and Animals II in 2001, three of the original and founder band members of ‘Hilton Valentine’s Animals’, ‘The Animals’, and ‘Animals II’ (who were ultimately responsible for the successful reincarnation of The Animals in the 1990’s featuring Hilton Valentine and John Steel) still all continue to perform and tour together, keeping the 40 year heritage of the band based within its Tyneside roots, and continue their legacy of…

An Audience at the Palace daytime talk. Sharon Berry is the founder and CEO of Storybook Dads, a national charity that helps to maintain family ties between prisoners and their children. Storybook Dads runs in over 100 UK prisons (including women’s prisons) and enables prisoners to send a recording of themselves reading a story to their children. Monthly talks with interesting folk on fabulous subjects!  A time to socialise, discuss and learn loads of fascinating new stuff. Price includes a…

Darling Buds of May actor Tyler Butterworth tells the funny, moving and unashamedly nostalgic story of his much-loved parents, the nation’s first female TV impressionist Janet Brown, and the inimitable Carry On star Peter Butterworth. From heroic wartime escapades at POW camp Stalag Luft 111, to a night at Chequers with Mrs Thatcher, A Bit of a Carry On is a warm and uplifting journey from wartime to showtime, taking us deep into the golden age of British TV & film comedy - With classic…

Sweeney Entertainments presents T.REXTASY Marc Bolan, with his band T.Rex, was one of the most flamboyant and charismatic stars of the original glam rock era. With Bolan's special ingredient of Rock-a-Boogie songs, the band had a string of huge hits throughout the 1970s including Love to Boogie, Telegram Sam, Jeepster and 20th Century Boy. T.Rextasy have now been performing around the world for over 25 years, a career that ironically out lives Marc’s very own T.Rex. The band is now…

Running weekly from Wednesday 15 September to Wednesday 20 October 2021, 10am to 12.15pm Suitable for Beginners who would like to explore an interest in creative writing and those who already enjoy writing for pleasure. Join a supportive and encouraging atmosphere where you will find stimulation and motivation through informal writing exercises and discussion. An opportunity to have fun whilst developing your own writing skills and style and explore different forms of writing. There is an expectation that participants will…

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…

Running weekly from Wednesday 15 September to Wednesday 20 October 2021, 10am to 12.15pm Suitable for Beginners who would like to explore an interest in creative writing and those who already enjoy writing for pleasure. Join a supportive and encouraging atmosphere where you will find stimulation and motivation through informal writing exercises and discussion. An opportunity to have fun whilst developing your own writing skills and style and explore different forms of writing. There is an expectation that participants will…

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 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…

1935. An Assize Judge finds himself in a village hall confronted with a case he thought was over. Was the man he had sentenced to hang guilty or innocent?                Would there be a further death? An original Classic Period murder mystery whodunit from Moonstone Theatre.

Running weekly from Wednesday 15 September to Wednesday 20 October 2021, 10am to 12.15pm Suitable for Beginners who would like to explore an interest in creative writing and those who already enjoy writing for pleasure. Join a supportive and encouraging atmosphere where you will find stimulation and motivation through informal writing exercises and discussion. An opportunity to have fun whilst developing your own writing skills and style and explore different forms of writing. There is an expectation that participants will…

Returning to the Palace in 2021 ... 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…

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…

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…

Running weekly from Wednesday 15 September to Wednesday 20 October 2021, 10am to 12.15pm Suitable for Beginners who would like to explore an interest in creative writing and those who already enjoy writing for pleasure. Join a supportive and encouraging atmosphere where you will find stimulation and motivation through informal writing exercises and discussion. An opportunity to have fun whilst developing your own writing skills and style and explore different forms of writing. There is an expectation that participants will…

Bye Bye Baby - A celebration of the music of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. Bye Bye Baby are a jaw-dropping tribute to the musical phenomenon ‘Jersey Boys’ and the timeless, iconic music of ‘Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons’. Incredible four part harmonies, roof raising falsetto complete with energetic and stylish choreography – all backed by their excellent 4-piece band – ensures that Bye Bye Baby is a show that will make it a night remember! The show…

The Old Saltway  ‘An Audience’ at the Palace daytime talk with local speaker, Colin Vosper on The Old Saltway, the route described by Deryck Seymour in his book on Torre Abbey. The route has interesting historical stories and facts linked to various places along the way from Coombe Cellars to Totnes and is a mix of churchways /lychways, manor boundaries and old trading or pack-horse routes with very few roads. Colin's talk will focus on the route used in the context…

Music. Fashion. Art. Jazzie B’s Soul II Soul became the biggest sound system in the world by redefining contemporary culture as they went to number one on the charts and won two Grammy Awards. Enjoying number one albums with their iconic triple-platinum debut, Club Classics Vol One and the platinum global smash Vol II: A New Decade, Soul II Soul also enjoyed huge hits with Keep On Movin’, Back To Life and Get A Life, among many others. Jazzie started…

Be part of an incredible homage, to Three Legends in Music (Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton & Cream) in this explosive new production. Packed with an incredible high energy & performed by some of the UK's finest musicians. This powerhouse performance will transport you back in time to the original concerts, delivering the true spirit of these legendary superstars. This is the true fans production, a collection of outstanding musicians who have not only performed the songs, they have lived the…

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…

Running weekly from Wednesday 15 September to Wednesday 20 October 2021, 10am to 12.15pm Suitable for Beginners who would like to explore an interest in creative writing and those who already enjoy writing for pleasure. Join a supportive and encouraging atmosphere where you will find stimulation and motivation through informal writing exercises and discussion. An opportunity to have fun whilst developing your own writing skills and style and explore different forms of writing. There is an expectation that participants will…

The Elvis Years is an outstanding musical production which brings to the stage the incredible and compelling story of the ‘king of rock and roll’ - Elvis Presley. Join Mario Kombou (Jailhouse Rock, West End), our all-star band and our award-winning singers for an unforgettable journey through over 50 golden greats spanning over three decades – from the early Sun Records hits to the majestic Las Vegas performances, via The Jordanaires, the army years, authentic re-creations from the Hollywood movies…

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…

Running weekly from Wednesday 15 September to Wednesday 20 October 2021, 10am to 12.15pm Suitable for Beginners who would like to explore an interest in creative writing and those who already enjoy writing for pleasure. Join a supportive and encouraging atmosphere where you will find stimulation and motivation through informal writing exercises and discussion. An opportunity to have fun whilst developing your own writing skills and style and explore different forms of writing. There is an expectation that participants will…

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.

Mark your diaries everyone! We are moving to the autumn so that as many of our committee, performers, families and teachers can be vaccinated. We’ve booked the half term break so that as many of you as possible can take part. The important changes! - Entry deadline will be: 20th September 2021 - Ages of performers taken as of 1st September 2021. - Entries will be done using our new online entry system (currently being built) - trophies to be…

Mark your diaries everyone! We are moving to the autumn so that as many of our committee, performers, families and teachers can be vaccinated. We’ve booked the half term break so that as many of you as possible can take part. The important changes! - Entry deadline will be: 20th September 2021 - Ages of performers taken as of 1st September 2021. - Entries will be done using our new online entry system (currently being built) - trophies to be…

Mark your diaries everyone! We are moving to the autumn so that as many of our committee, performers, families and teachers can be vaccinated. We’ve booked the half term break so that as many of you as possible can take part. The important changes! - Entry deadline will be: 20th September 2021 - Ages of performers taken as of 1st September 2021. - Entries will be done using our new online entry system (currently being built) - trophies to be…

Mark your diaries everyone! We are moving to the autumn so that as many of our committee, performers, families and teachers can be vaccinated. We’ve booked the half term break so that as many of you as possible can take part. The important changes! - Entry deadline will be: 20th September 2021 - Ages of performers taken as of 1st September 2021. - Entries will be done using our new online entry system (currently being built) - trophies to be…