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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. Clarissa 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. Clarissa 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…

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…

Enjoy a fabulous Saturday afternoon tea experience in Stage Left our newest event suite. Delight in the gentle and elegant atmosphere with a host of talented local musical performers who will entertain you and your friends. Served from 2pm to 3.30pm. The Afternoon Tea experience ticket price includes scones, cream and jam, cocktail sandwiches/rolls of various fillings (choose 3 fillings: egg mayo, smoked salmon and cream cheese, cucumber, mushroom pate, butternut squash pate, ham and mustard, cheese and pickle), a…

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…

Book JUNE tickets here (26 and 27 JUNE from 0930-18:30) TORBAY & SOUTH WEST OF ENGLAND DANCE FESTIVAL 2021 – PART 1. ADJUDICATOR – LINDA YOUNG DAY 1 - SATURDAY 26 JUNE SESSION ONE 9.30     Lyrical 9&10 years - LY2 10.30  Tap 6 years & under - T1 10.50  Street/Hip Hop 12 years & under - S1 11.05    BREAK 11.20    Song & Dance 5 years & under - SD1 11.20    Song & Dance 6 years - SD2 11.40    Tap 10…

Book JUNE tickets here (26 and 27 JUNE from 0930-18:30) TORBAY & SOUTH WEST OF ENGLAND DANCE FESTIVAL 2021 – PART 1. ADJUDICATOR – LINDA YOUNG DAY 1 - SATURDAY 26 JUNE SESSION ONE 9.30     Lyrical 9&10 years - LY2 10.30  Tap 6 years & under - T1 10.50  Street/Hip Hop 12 years & under - S1 11.05    BREAK 11.20    Song & Dance 5 years & under - SD1 11.20    Song & Dance 6 years - SD2 11.40    Tap 10…

Book JUNE tickets here (26 and 27 JUNE from 0930-18:30) TORBAY & SOUTH WEST OF ENGLAND DANCE FESTIVAL 2021 – PART 1. ADJUDICATOR – LINDA YOUNG DAY 1 - SATURDAY 26 JUNE SESSION ONE 9.30     Lyrical 9&10 years - LY2 10.30  Tap 6 years & under - T1 10.50  Street/Hip Hop 12 years & under - S1 11.05    BREAK 11.20    Song & Dance 5 years & under - SD1 11.20    Song & Dance 6 years - SD2 11.40    Tap 10…

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…

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…

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…

Join us for an entertaining morning as we present the rich history and culture of Paignton, as part of Heritage Open Week. Learn more about Paignton’s historic venues with fascinating stories from the past as well as current activities and future plans. All proceeds raised will support the participating venues: Palace Theatre, Paignton Heritage Society, The Oldway Trust/Friends of Oldway/Oldway Garden Volunteers, Paignton Picture House. 10.30am  - Palace Theatre presentation – Clive Simmons, Technical Manager: Paignton’s theatres – past and present…

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 UK professional premiere of The Stranger, Agatha Christie’s intense and engaging psychological thriller, performed as a costumed, rehearsed reading. In this fast-moving, witty and suspenseful play, two young women win a sweepstake….but they hadn’t gambled on what would happen next! From the pen of the world’s most successful woman dramatist, a newly-discovered piece never before performed in the UK.  

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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.…

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.

Enjoy a fabulous Saturday afternoon tea experience in Stage Left our newest event suite. Delight in the gentle and elegant atmosphere with a host of talented local musical performers who will entertain you and your friends. Served from 2pm to 3.30pm. The Afternoon Tea experience ticket price includes scones, cream and jam, cocktail sandwiches/rolls of various fillings (choose 3 fillings: egg mayo, smoked salmon and cream cheese, cucumber, mushroom pate, butternut squash pate, ham and mustard, cheese and pickle), a…

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…

Book JUNE tickets here (26 and 27 JUNE from 0930-18:30) TORBAY & SOUTH WEST OF ENGLAND DANCE FESTIVAL 2021 – PART 1. ADJUDICATOR – LINDA YOUNG DAY 1 - SATURDAY 26 JUNE SESSION ONE 9.30     Lyrical 9&10 years - LY2 10.30  Tap 6 years & under - T1 10.50  Street/Hip Hop 12 years & under - S1 11.05    BREAK 11.20    Song & Dance 5 years & under - SD1 11.20    Song & Dance 6 years - SD2 11.40    Tap 10…

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…

Book JUNE tickets here (26 and 27 JUNE from 0930-18:30) TORBAY & SOUTH WEST OF ENGLAND DANCE FESTIVAL 2021 – PART 1. ADJUDICATOR – LINDA YOUNG DAY 1 - SATURDAY 26 JUNE SESSION ONE 9.30     Lyrical 9&10 years - LY2 10.30  Tap 6 years & under - T1 10.50  Street/Hip Hop 12 years & under - S1 11.05    BREAK 11.20    Song & Dance 5 years & under - SD1 11.20    Song & Dance 6 years - SD2 11.40    Tap 10…

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…

Book JUNE tickets here (26 and 27 JUNE from 0930-18:30) TORBAY & SOUTH WEST OF ENGLAND DANCE FESTIVAL 2021 – PART 1. ADJUDICATOR – LINDA YOUNG DAY 1 - SATURDAY 26 JUNE SESSION ONE 9.30     Lyrical 9&10 years - LY2 10.30  Tap 6 years & under - T1 10.50  Street/Hip Hop 12 years & under - S1 11.05    BREAK 11.20    Song & Dance 5 years & under - SD1 11.20    Song & Dance 6 years - SD2 11.40    Tap 10…

The Official UK No: 1 Tribute show as voted by The Agents Association of Great Britain for three successive years,  comes direct From London’s Leicester Square Theatre, The 02 and a Royal Command Performance. The acclaimed David Alacey (Lovejoy & Inspector Alleyn) stars as Frank Sinatra alongside Paul Drakeley (Inside Out – BBC) as Dean Martin. They are joined by former Eastenders star and ITV's popular weather presenter - Des Coleman as Sammy Davis Jnr in the original Rat Pack…

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.

4 and 5 NOVEMBER - Auditorium 6 NOVEMBER - Stage Left Details to follow

4 and 5 NOVEMBER - Auditorium 6 NOVEMBER - Stage Left Details to follow

4 and 5 NOVEMBER - Auditorium 6 NOVEMBER - Stage Left Details to follow

SOUL TRAIN will soon steam into a town near you and on board will be a fine feast of soulful gems. Harking back to the wonderful days when the dance floor was king, the show features a fun presentation of 60s and 70s soul classics. From the early days of Tamla Motown, Stax and Atlantic records through to the disco years and beyond (dig out those flares!) Featuring a fun feel good production are classic hit songs by Stevie Wonder,…

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

We are all in need of lifting our spirits, having a good old sing song and a really good laugh. If that sounds like a good idea, then this is the show for you! On the 8th May 1945, millions of people took to the streets to celebrate peace and to look forward to a brighter future. This show brings you the songs heard at those parties, songs that won the war, good old fashioned singalongs and beautiful ballads. The…

Dom Joly is best known as the creator of Trigger Happy TV. And now the writer and broadcaster is undertaking his first UK tour since 2011, giving fans a rare opportunity to see him live. Dom will be talking about his exploits as a serial globe-trotting and seeker of dangerous travel spots. From North Korea though the Congo and Syria to Chernobyl, he's visited some of the most unusual places on the planet. Joly famously attended school with Osama Bin Laden and armed with a…

After their sell out show in 2019, Genesis Connected are back on our stage!  A little later than planned, but worth waiting for. 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…

Climb aboard for the trip of a lifetime as the world’s most glamorous showgirls (who just happen to be men!) send you soaring to spectacular diamante-dipped song and dance destinations, with over 400 stunning costumes.  Comedy turbulence is the in-flight order of the day as your cabin crew, led by the one and only Ole take you mile high at the biggest party in the sky!  Pop icons perform in amazingly choregraphed dance routines with huge hits from Destiny’s Child, Shania Twain, Little Mix, the…

Climb aboard for the trip of a lifetime as the world’s most glamorous showgirls (who just happen to be men!) send you soaring to spectacular diamante-dipped song and dance destinations, with over 400 stunning costumes.  Comedy turbulence is the in-flight order of the day as your cabin crew, led by the one and only Ole take you mile high at the biggest party in the sky!  Pop icons perform in amazingly choregraphed dance routines with huge hits from Destiny’s Child, Shania Twain, Little Mix, the…

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.

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…

The fascinating story of Edward VIII’s abdication. Set in Marlborough House between 1936 and 1945, this powerful play focuses on the private family drama of Edward VIII and the Royal Family leading up to the abdication. An engrossing and moving study of both a major constitutional crisis and an overwhelming issue of private and public conflict. “A gripping and often moving insight into comparatively recent history.”

The fascinating story of Edward VIII’s abdication. Set in Marlborough House between 1936 and 1945, this powerful play focuses on the private family drama of Edward VIII and the Royal Family leading up to the abdication. An engrossing and moving study of both a major constitutional crisis and an overwhelming issue of private and public conflict. “A gripping and often moving insight into comparatively recent history.”

The fascinating story of Edward VIII’s abdication. Set in Marlborough House between 1936 and 1945, this powerful play focuses on the private family drama of Edward VIII and the Royal Family leading up to the abdication. An engrossing and moving study of both a major constitutional crisis and an overwhelming issue of private and public conflict. “A gripping and often moving insight into comparatively recent history.”

The fascinating story of Edward VIII’s abdication. Set in Marlborough House between 1936 and 1945, this powerful play focuses on the private family drama of Edward VIII and the Royal Family leading up to the abdication. An engrossing and moving study of both a major constitutional crisis and an overwhelming issue of private and public conflict. “A gripping and often moving insight into comparatively recent history.”

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…

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…

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 and all equipment 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. Cost: £25 per traditional wreath. All materials provided, as well as a…

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 and all equipment 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. Cost: £25 per traditional wreath. All materials provided, as well as a…

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…

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 and all equipment 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. Cost: £25 per traditional wreath. All materials provided, as well as a…

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 and all equipment 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. Cost: £25 per traditional wreath. All materials provided, as well as a…

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 and all equipment 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. Cost: £25 per traditional wreath. All materials provided, as well as a…

An Audience at the Palace - The Peintona Paladin, a fun local history quiz with Paignton Heritage Society. Join Karen and Iris of Paignton Heritage Society as they challenge your knowledge of Paignton's rich history. Come along and take part in this fun and fascinating local history poser and be crowned 'The Peintona Paladin' A time to socialise, discuss and learn loads of fascinating new stuff. Price includes a cup of tea/coffee. Thursday 9 December 10:30am | Tickets £5 F

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 and all equipment 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. Cost: £25 per traditional wreath. All materials provided, as well as a…

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 and all equipment 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. Cost: £25 per traditional wreath. All materials provided, as well as a…

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 and all equipment 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. Cost: £25 per traditional wreath. All materials provided, as well as a…

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 and all equipment 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. Cost: £25 per traditional wreath. All materials provided, as well as a…

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 and all equipment 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. Cost: £25 per traditional wreath. All materials provided, as well as a…

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 and all equipment 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. Cost: £25 per traditional wreath. All materials provided, as well as a…

Jack's back in 2021! And tickets are on sale now ... “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…

Get swept away by one of the most enchanting fairy tales of all time, as Wonder Productions brings us the most loved pantomime of them all - Cinderella This classic rags to riches story tells us of beautiful young girl who is cruelly treated by her jealous Ugly Step-sisters. If she’s to meet her Prince Charming and find true love before the clock strikes midnight, she'll need all the magic her Fairy Godmother can muster up, along with the help…