Lovers of books and writing will enjoy our third annual literature festival, taking place throughout our beautiful theatre. Hear about the topics that have inspired local writers to put pen […]
As part of the Play on Words Festival with Speaker: Dr Todd Gray Only by examining the past can we hope to grasp the nature of modern society and anticipate […]
As part of the Play on Words Festival 2024 (formerly the English Riviera Literature Festival). This participatory workshop will include the chance to look at elements of your own family […]
As part of the Play on Words Festival with Speaker: Rachel Trethewey Virginia Woolf, Agatha Christie and Sylvia Plath are three of our most famous authors, this talk explores the […]
As part of the Play on Words Festival with Speaker: Phil Badcott Local historian Phil Badcott provides an entertaining and informative talk using digitised magic lantern slides from the Torquay […]
As part of the Play on Words Festival 2024 programme (formerly English Riviera Literature Festival) Everybody of a certain age has read an Enid Blyton book. She was loved by […]
Friday 26 April 2024 10am-11.30am: Creative Writing Taster Session with Chris Woodhouse (The Prop Store) This free ‘taster’ workshop with Chris Woodhouse is for adults who would like to explore […]
As part of the Play on Words Festival 2024 (formerly the English Riviera Literature Festival). This free ‘taster’ workshop with Chris Woodhouse is for adults who would like to explore […]
As part of the Play on Words Festival with Speaker: Daughters of Devon with Rosemary Griggs With a unique blend of theatre, history and re-enactment which draws on extensive research […]
As part of the Play on Words Festival with Speaker: Mary Georgina De Grey Writers are in the unique position of being able to reflect on society and investigate its […]
As part of the Play on Words Festival 2024 (formerly the English Riviera Literature Festival). The resident Creative Writing group at the Palace Theatre led by tutor, Chris Woodhouse present […]
Saturday 27 April 2024 10am-11am: Storytelling and Crafts Workshop for Children with Clare Helen Welsh (The Prop Store) Suitable for children aged between 3yrs and 8yrs. Clare is a former […]
As part of the Play on Words Festival 2024 (formerly the English Riviera Literature Festival). Suitable for children aged between 3yrs and 8yrs. Clare is a former teacher, now award-winning […]
As part of the Play on Words Festival with Speaker: Abigail Yardimci How mindful stories help us grow. Author of contemporary, uplifting fiction, Abigail Yardimci, will speak about the themes […]
As part of the Play on Words Festival with Speaker: Adam L.G Nevill Adam L.G Nevill was born in Birmingham, England, in 1969 and grew up in England and New […]
As part of the Play on Words Festival with Speakers: Matt Newbury and Sophie Pierce Join Matt Newbury and Sophie Pierce, the authors of the best-selling Wild Swimming Walks series, as they take you on […]
As part of the Play on Words Festival 2024 (formerly the English Riviera Literature Festival) - PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED An interactive workshop for writers looking to […]
As part of the Play on Words Festival with Speaker: Susan Wilkins - please note that this event has been cancelled, for further details please contact the box office. Susan […]
As part of the Play on Words Festival with Speaker: DCR Bond Self-publishing my first book: what I learned from that experience. DCR Bond (Debbie) was born in London, but grew […]
As part of the Play on Words Festival with Speaker: Sophie Pierce How do we survive the death of those we love and find joy after bereavement? In 2017, Sophie […]
As part of the Play on Words Festival with Speaker: Don Evitts Author Don Evitts returns to the Palace to present another one of his time machine talks. This time […]
