Come and join Doorstep Arts, DYT and DAS Groups this August for a truly exciting theatrical experience! The performance begins with a brand-new devised production performed by Doorstep Youth Theatre […]
Come and join Doorstep Arts, DYT and DAS Groups this August for a truly exciting theatrical experience! The performance begins with a brand-new devised production performed by Doorstep Youth Theatre […]
Come and join Doorstep Arts, DYT and DAS Groups this August for a truly exciting theatrical experience! The performance begins with a brand-new devised production performed by Doorstep Youth Theatre […]
Beauty and the Beast Jr
Beauty and the Beast Jr
The brand new Torbay Literary Festival is being held at The Palace Theatre, Paignton between 10th-16th August 2026, and a whole raft of famous writers will be appearing including: Georgia […]
Sarah Pearse: Opening Author Event Local author Sarah Pearse has taken the literary world by storm. Her debut novel ‘The Sanatorium’ reached No1 on The Sunday Times bestseller list and […]
Reader’s Theatre: Sea-themed adventures for 6-11 year olds Join us for an interactive, sea-themed Reader’s Theatre experience. Through poetry, picture books and dramatic extracts, children will explore rhythm, character and […]
Kathy Lette: Unleashed on Torbay Kathy Lette is a force of nature. The Australian and British author came to prominence in 1979 with her novel ‘Puberty Blues’; she has since […]
LOCAL POETRY SHOWCASE Brixham-based poets John and Susie Miles will entertain you with a selection of their work. Both were integral players in the Torbay Poetry Festival and are well-loved […]
Su Pollard - More than just a Yellowcoat Su Pollard is probably best known for her role in the sitcom, playing Peggy in Hi-di-Hi! However, she has also enjoyed a […]
Paul Burrell – Life with the Queen, the King and Princess Diana For over two decades Paul Burrell was the silent witness to history – first as footman to Queen […]
Stephanie Austin The Other Queen of Devon Murder Mysteries. South Devon has a long history of strong female authors, from Agatha Christie to Mary Wesley. Stephanie Austin, in recent years, […]
Open Mic: Hosted by Ella Hall An opportunity for any published or unpublished authors to read from their work. These will be chosen at random by our host, Ella Hall, […]
John Hegley: New and Selected Potatoes New and Selected Potatoes is the spud-in-cheek title of the compilation of 10 volumes of work by poet, comic, singer, songwriter and glasses-wearer, John […]
Crime at the Sharp End. Join Professor Richard Handy FRSB, a pathologist and leading expert on chemical poisons, and an expert witness. He is author of a series of historical […]
Roger Lewis Our greatest and funniest living biographer? Roger Lewis has redefined the art of biography. He has written books about Laurence Olivier, Anthony Burgess, and Charles Hawtrey. His biography […]
Christopher Biggins There is nothing like a Dame. Some people need no introduction. We are thrilled to have ‘Biggins’ join us in a unique event in which we will explore […]
Louis Barfe presents an insightful and hilarious insight in the world of light entertainment. Louis Barfe is probably the leading expert in the country on British television, radio and music […]
Open Mic. Hosted by Ella Hall Are you brave enough to read out your work to an audience. Guests are invited to this free event to share their poetry, or […]
Ann Widdecombe will talk both about her life and her writing. Few politicians are as well known or well liked as Ann Widdecombe. Known for her forthright no-nonsense approach to […]
Open Mic. Hosted by Ella Hall Are you brave enough to read out your work to an audience. Guests are invited to this free event to share their poetry, or […]
Keeping the Reader Guessing Thriller writer Miranda Ramphul discusses with crime writers Caroline Serpall , Helena Dixon and Abi Yardimci how they create tension and suspense in their novels and […]
Melvyn Hayes – Still with us and making us laugh Few people can be genuinely called a ‘Living Comedy Legend’ but Melvyn Hayes certainly warrants that title. He has spent […]
