TOP SECRET - THE MAGIC OF SCIENCE This is your opportunity to surround yourself with the mystery of magic, cleverly fused with wondrous and miraculous feats of science. Hold on to your seats as the Palace Theatre is transformed into a real-life science laboratory and lots of unbelievable "how did they do that!" moments. Experience […]
Running weekly as part of a ten-week course, from Wednesday 18 January to Wednesday 22 March 2023, 10am to 12.15pm This ten-week course is an opportunity for those who enjoy creative writing to have fun sharing work, ideas and motivation. It is suitable for beginners as well as those with some experience of writing who […]
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 […]
As part of the English Riviera Literature Festival 2023. Clare is a former teacher, now award-winning children’s author, from Torbay. She has published over 40 books and has more publishing in the next few years. When Clare isn’t writing stories, she is inspiring children to write their own. Clare loves all opportunities to meet and […]
Come and meet friendly local authors and hear them read from their books. Readings, book signings, book stalls and much more, taking place in Stage Left, our arts and function room at Palace Theatre. Plus, the South Hams Authors Network will be on hand to give advice and information to aspiring writers. An event as […]
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 […]
As part of the English Riviera Literature Festival 2023. Clare is a former teacher, now award-winning children’s author, from Torbay. She has published over 40 books and has more publishing in the next few years. When Clare isn’t writing stories, she is inspiring children to write their own. Clare loves all opportunities to meet and […]
As part of the English Riviera Literature Festival 2023. Have you ever wanted to write and publish fiction? Now is the chance to learn the inside tips and tricks to getting published.In this 2 ½ hour workshop, Award-winning women’s fiction author Helga Jensen will discuss what it takes to get published. From the writing techniques […]
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, […]
Running weekly as part of a ten-week course, from Wednesday 18 January to Wednesday 22 March 2023, 10am to 12.15pm This ten-week course is an opportunity for those who enjoy creative writing to have fun sharing work, ideas and motivation. It is suitable for beginners as well as those with some experience of writing who […]
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 […]
An afternoon event especially for Friends of the Palace Theatre. Our spring lunch event ticket includes delicious in-house catering, raffles with great prizes including theatre tickets, a host of entertaining speakers and updates about your favourite local theatre. Come along and meet other Friends, all proceeds raised support the Palace Theatre activities. Our delicious Spring […]
Annual showcase from Totnes School of Dance
Annual showcase from Totnes School of Dance
There is so much to yell about. There’s the modern world in which you spend so long trying to work out iTunes, that it’s easier to form a band and learn the songs. But there’s also so much to be delighted with. Like the fact that everyone in Northampton knows the sign that says ‘Family […]
Annual showcase from Totnes School of Dance
Annual showcase from Totnes School of Dance
Torbay and South West England Dance Festival Schedule 2023 SATURDAY 1 APRIL > Session one 9:15 – 12:40 | Session two 1:25 – 4:45 | Session three 5:30 – 9:00 SUNDAY 2 APRIL > Session one 9:15 – 12:45| Session two 1:30 – 4:45 | Session three 5:30 – 9:10 MONDAY 3 APRIL > Session one 9:15 – […]
