Events

A concert of popular and lesser known songs and choruses taken from many of the thirteen light operas written and devised by Arthur Sullivan and W.S. Gilbert and performed by The Gilbert and Sullivan Society (Torbay).  The programme will include the hilarious One Act Opera “Trial by Jury” and will be directed by Mr. Bob Carter. […]

Chuckl. in association with The Palace Theatre proudly presents Paignton Comedy Club. When it comes to stand up comedy Chuckl. is synonymous with great nights out up and down the U.K. Join us as we bring you some of the biggest names in comedy, hand picked artists you’re sure to love and stars of tomorrow you’re […]

Returning in March 2023 is the English Riviera Literature Festival, a three-day literary feast celebrating local authors and the written word. Taking place from Thursday 16 to Saturday 18 March, the festival contains a packed programme of literary-themed events, creative activities for children and adults, fascinating author talks and readings as well as a chance […]

As part of the 2023 English Riviera Literature Festival with author, Stephanie Austin Stephanie Austin is the author of the Devon Mystery Series, published by Allison and Busby, a series of contemporary crime novels set in the Dartmoor town of Ashburton and featuring reluctant amateur sleuth and antique shop owner, Juno Browne.Stephanie lives in Torquay, […]

As part of the English Riviera Literature Festival 2023 with author, Emma Seaman. Local writer Emma Seaman explores the mystery of how the 'Frankenstein' author wrote a story set in South Devon, which lay undiscovered for nearly 200 years in the attic of an Italian villa - and how the tale illuminates details of Mary […]

As part of the English Riviera Literature Festival 2023: The Passionate Life of Georgina, Duchess of Bedford with author, Rachel Trethewey. Georgina, Duchess of Bedford (1781-1853), had a long and happy marriage with one of the richest men in England. Yet she also kept a handsome lover over 20 years her junior - the famous […]

As part of the English Riviera Literature Festival 2023 with author, Andrew Wilson Best-selling biographer and crime novelist Andrew Wilson talks about writing the first biography of Patricia Highsmith, his series of novels featuring Agatha Christie as detective, and his two psychological thrillers, Five Strangers and Murder Grove, written under the name E.V. Adamson. A […]

Argentine Tango King and Strictly Come Dancing legend, Vincent Simone, returns to the stage in 2023 with his brand new show… ‘Tango Passions’.  Also starring Argentine Tango specialist Paula Duarte as his leading lady. Accompanied by world-class Argentine Tango specialists, let the original Italian stallion take you on a journey to Buenos Aires and enjoy his […]

10:30am-4.30pm: South Hams Authors Network: Meet the Authors event in Stage Left. Taking place in Stage Left as part of the English Riviera Literature Festival 2023. Come and meet friendly local authors and hear them read from their books. Readings, book signings, book stalls and much more. The South Hams Authors Network will be on […]

The Concert Band of Britannia Royal Naval College Spring Concert. Step aboard as we whizz around the Around The World In 80 Minutes with the Concert Band of Britannia Royal Naval College, Dartmouth. This epic voyage of adventure starts with a click of the stopwatch from our home in Devon and will circumnavigate the globe, […]

Gala concert bringing together some of the best performances from across the 5 days of the 2023 Torbay Music Festival. This annual concert ends with the presentation of the special awards.

Refreshingly unconventional and snappily attired boutique orchestra, Budapest Café Orchestra, deliver Balkan and Russian traditional gypsy and folk music in their own fresh and surprising way. Admired for their artful distillations of masterpieces by the great Romantic composers their infectious music will get into your veins and stay there forever. BCO play a blistering barrage […]