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Top names on the bill for 48th Dartmoor Folk Festival

AN impressive line up, including some new artists, are on the bill for this year’s Dartmoor Folk Festival, the 48th, which will take place in the foothills of Dartmoor from Friday, August 8 to Sunday, August 10.

Headlining at South Zeal, near Okehampton, will be English folk band The...

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The Shift to Online Bingo

For dwellers along the River Dee, bingo has been an activity enjoyed by many for decades. For those who still rightfully enjoy their night out at one of the many bingo establishments located along the river from Connah’s Quay to Chester, there is no need to panic. The opportunity to be part of the live action is still there for you, but over the past years, another form of bingo has emerged...

Theatre Royal Plymouth says 'Hi Ho' to pantomime cast

Theatre Royal Plymouth (TRP) and Crossroads Pantomimes have announced that Briana Craig will star in this year’s charming family-friendly pantomime, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs , as the cast gathered at Boringdon Hall yesterday.

Briana is a familiar face in Plymouth having recently starred in The Artist at TRP in May. Briana was joined by fellow pantomime co-stars Birds of a...

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Ocean Film Festival World Tour splashes into the UK

Dive into a night of ocean adventure!

The Ocean Film Festival World Tour is bringing a new collection of thrilling ocean-themed films to venues around the UK this autumn - including The Landmark Theatre in Ilfracombe on 5 October.

The Ocean Film Festival is a celebration of the planet’s oceans, with wild seafaring voyages and fascinating marine-life – up on the big screen...

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Exmouth Art Group’s 78th Annual Exhibition coming in October 2024

Exmouth’s highly respected Art Group is busy preparing for their 78th annual exhibition, being held in the beautiful Ocean Suite at Ocean on Exmouth Seafront, displaying a wide range of artwork in all mediums and styles, and a raffle supporting the RNLI in its 200th year. It will run from Thursday 10 October to Monday 21 October, 10am to 5pm daily.

The yearly event rejoices in the...

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The Autumn/Winter Season in The Drum

Theatre Royal Plymouth (TRP) is looking forward to hosting the upcoming season in The Drum, with a range of fantastic shows across different genres on offer.

Throughout September, October and November, audiences have a choice of interactive show, Love Letters Straight From Your Heart , that differs every night depending on the audience participation, to a returning James Wilton Dance...

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Renowned Ukrainian sand artist comes to East Devon

Oksana Merhut, a Ukrainian sand-animation artist, will come to perform in Honiton this September.

Audiences will be offered a unique opportunity to see sand animation, a beautiful artform, widely used in Ukraine since 2006.

Sand animation is a form of art, where the artist creates live pictures in the sand. One image transforms seamlessly into another on a screen accompanied...

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Devon-based contemporary circus theatre company announce first shows

New North Devon-based contemporary circus theatre company Kook Ensemble has announced its first two shows: premiering in Devon and touring, Filibuster, is a solo show created with and performed by gentleman juggler Tom Gaskin and inspired by silent movie physicality.

The show premieres and plays several venues in Devon, and tours to venues including Jackson’s Lane in London. It will...

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Acclaimed Author and Folklorist Mark Norman Brings ‘Scooby-Doo’ to Dartington Hall This September

Acclaimed author, podcaster, and folklorist Mark Norman is set to discuss his groundbreaking new book at an event at Dartington Hall this September. Combining academic analysis with one of pop culture’s most memorable names, ‘Zoinks! The Spooky Folklore Behind Scooby Doo’ is set to be published on October 17th by Oak Tree Books and Chinbeard Books.

Norman, a Devon resident and the...

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UK’s first Asian Hornet Pantomime performed in Devon

Tiverton Beekeepers (a branch of Devon Beekeepers’ Association) are doing their bit to help raise awareness of the threat posed by Asian hornets, by staging the first ever pantomime about the invasive insects.

The performance, “The Attack of the Yellow-Legged Asian Hornet”, will take place at Plymtree Country Fayre and Horse Show, on Bank Holiday Monday, 26th August.

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Upcoming productions for musical lovers at Theatre Royal Plymouth

Calling all musical lovers! Theatre Royal Plymouth (TRP) has a great range of shows coming up this year and next, that are sure to provide unforgettable experiences filled with stunning performances, breathtaking visuals, and mesmerising music.

From a funny, fierce and fabulous jukebox musical featuring X Factor winner Matt Cardle, & Juliet , to the return of the multi-award-...

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