Things to do in Paignton

An Evening with Jimmy Tarbuck

An Evening with Jimmy Tarbuck will see the acclaimed comedian and raconteur reflecting on a remarkable life in showbusiness, the seeds of which were sown in chi…

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The Manfreds

The '60s group Manfred Mann is now considered, more than ever, one of the finest and most respected bands from that era.

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The Wall of Floyd

Come and enjoy a night to remember with a fantastic show from The Wall of Floyd.You will hear Pink Floyds iconic hits faithfully re-created including Shine on Y…

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An Evening With Steve Cradock: Travellers Tunes

Ocean Colour Scene guitarist Steve Cradock is responsible for some of the most distinctive riffs of the past 30 years.

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Simon Fowler - The Ocean Colour Scene Songbook and Beyond

He's the singer/songwriter who wrote the tunes for the Britpop generation. Simon Fowler, frontman for Ocean Colour Scene, penned The Riverboat Song, The Circle,…

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Lipstick On Your Collar

Lipstick On Your Collar is back with its brand new show.Step back in time to the golden era of music where the jukebox roared and feet didn't touch the floor.

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Brendan Cole and James Jordan

Brendan Cole and James Jordan are the original bad boys of ballroom. The Strictly Come Dancing icons are TV royalty.

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Chris Difford: An Intimate Evening Of Stories And Songs

Chris Difford co-wrote the classic Squeeze hits Cool For Cats, Up The Junction, Labeled with Love, Tempted, and Black Coffee In Bed, alongside Squeeze co founde…

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The Dolly Show

As seen on BBC ONE, ITV This Morning, Channel 5, Sky, ITV London; featured in The Times, Daily Mail and Metro, and voted the UK's BEST Dolly Parton Impersonator…

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In a Big Country: Bruce Watson

Big Country founder and guitarist, Bruce Watson, dominated the charts in the 1980s and has never looked back.

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The Forbidden Realm Of Conspirancies: Uncovered

What if everything you've been told is a lie?The Forbidden Realm of Conspiracies: Uncovered invites you to explore a world where theories that challenge everyth…

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Dear Zoo Live!

Dear Zoo the timeless children's classic book returns to the stage!See our characters write to the Zoo. Who will be delivered?

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Noel Fitzpatrick: Beyond Supervet

Noel Fitzpatrick takes to the stage this autumn as he brings his uplifting and motivating show back on the road, told with passion, humour and raw truth, learne…

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Dom Joly: The Conspiracy Tour

Its been twenty-five years since Trigger Happy TV burst onto our screens, transforming the hidden camera format with its surreal universe of characters and unfo…

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Bell Bottom Georgie, the UKs ultimate tribute to Lainey Wilson

Step into the world of Bell Bottom Georgie, the UKs ultimate tribute to Lainey Wilson, the reigning queen of country music.

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Tamsin Winter - Book Club

Join us in person for an virtual talk and Q&A with the award-winning author and Queen of Teen, Tamsin Winter.

Paignton Library & Information Centre, Paignton

The Eras Experience: Taylor Swift Tribute by Xenna

Step into the unparalleled world of Taylor Swift in this electrifying show featuring the incredible: Xenna.

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A Puzzling Problem: A Locked Room Mystery

The young adventurers, Tommy and Tuppence, need your help. They have been framed for murder and need you to solve the mystery and find the true killer before th…

Paignton Library & Information Centre, Paignton

Go West - We Close Our Eyes (And Other Stories) - An Intimate Evening with Singer, Peter Cox

Go West arrived on the charts like a comet. With classic hits like We Close Our Eyes, Call Me, Faithful, and King of Wishful Thinking, which featured on the Jul…

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Let it be - Rowcroft Charity Concert

Rowcroft Charity Show in loving memory of Nigel Beer.

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Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Doorstep Arts

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 producti…

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Stop-Motion Animation Workshop: Small World Animation

Create your vessel and cast off! Design a boat using, paper, card and other materials then bring your story to life through stop-motion animation. Small World A…

Paignton Library & Information Centre, Paignton

Beauty & the Beast Jr

Theatretrain Torbay is delighted to present this much-loved show!

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Torbay Literary Festival: Paul Burrell Life with the Queen, the King and Princess Diana

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 Eliz…

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Torbay Literary Festival: Readers Theatre - Sea-themed adventures

Readers Theatre: Sea-themed adventures for 6-11 year olds (limited to 120 people) Join us for an interactive, sea-themed Readers Theatre experience.

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Torbay Literary Festival: Local Poetry Showcase

LOCAL POETRY SHOWCASE Brixham-based poets John and Susie Miles will entertain you with a selection of their work.

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Torbay Literary Festival: Kathy Lette, Unleashed on Torbay

11:00-13:00 Monday 10th August 2026 28.00Kathy Lette is a force of nature. The Australian and British author came to prominence in 1979 with her novel Puberty B…

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Torbay Literary Festival: Su Pollard - More than just a Yellowcoat

Su Pollard - More than just a Yellowcoat14:30-16:30 Monday 10th August 2026 (Main Stage) 28.00Su Pollard is probably best known for her role in the sitcom, play…

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Torbay Literary Festival: Sarah Pearse

Sarah Pearse: Opening Author Event Local author Sarah Pearse has taken the literary world by storm.

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Torbay Literary Festival: Christopher Biggins There is nothing like a Dame

19:30-21:30 Tuesday 11 August 2026 (Main Stage) 28.00 Christopher Biggins There is nothing like a Dame. Some people need no introduction.

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Torbay Literary Festival: John Hegley: New and Selected Potatoes

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, son…

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Torbay Literary Festival: Open Mic

Open Mic. Hosted by Ella Hall Are you brave enough to read out your work to an audience.

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Torbay Literary Festival: Crime at the Sharp End

'Crime at the Sharp End.Join Professor Richard Handy FRSB, a pathologist and leading expert on chemical poisons, and an expert witness.

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Torbay Literary Festival: Stephanie Austin, The Other Queen of Devon Murder Mysteries

09:15-10:15 Tuesday 11 August 2026 Stephanie Austin The Other Queen of Devon Murder Mysteries. South Devon has a long history of strong female authors, from Aga…

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Torbay Literary Festival: Louis Barfe

09:15-10:15 Wednesday 12 August 2026 (Main Stage) Louis Barfe presents an insightful and hilarious insight in the world of light entertainment. Louis Barfe is p…

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Torbay Literary Festival: The Second Coming of David Bowie

19:00-20:00 Alexander Larman will discuss his acclaimed book, Lazarus, which explores David Bowies final years, including commercial failures to 21st century cr…

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Torbay Literary Festival: Melvyn Hayes

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.

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Torbay Literary Festival: Keeping the Reader Guessing

Keeping the Reader Guessing Thriller writer Miranda Ramphul discusses with crime writers Caroline Serpall , Helena Dixon and Abi Yardimci how they create tensio…

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Torbay Literary Festival: Ann Widdecombe

11:00-13:00 Wednesday 12 August 2026 (Main Stage) 28.00 Ann Widdecombe will talk both about her life and her writing. Few politicians are as well known or well…

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Torbay Literary Festival: Cruel and Unusual

CRUEL AND UNUSUAL - Are Writers Worse than the Characters they Create? Morgen Witzel and Helena Dixon lead a discussion with fellow crime writers David Sharp, M…

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Torbay Literary Festival: Georgina Moore

09:15-10:15 Thursday 13 August 2026 Georgina Moore will discuss her hugely popular novels The Garnett Girls and River of Stars The Sunday Times bestselling nove…

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Torbay Literary Festival: Lady Ann Glenconner, Manners and Mischief

11:00-13:00 Thursday 13 August 2026 28.00 Lady Ann Glenconner, Princess Margarets Lady-in-Waiting and a Maid of Honour at Queen Elizabeth IIs Coronation, offers…

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Torbay Literary Festival: Merlin Holland

Merlin Holland Oscar Wildes only grandson offers his insight into his grandfathers life, and most uniquely after-life. Fans of Oscar Wilde will never have a gre…

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Torbay Literary Festival: Final Open Mic

Open Mic. Hosted by Ella Hall Are you brave enough to read out your work to an audience.

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Torbay Literary Festival: A.N Wilson, The Wise and Their Works

The Wise and Their Works celebrates the 175th anniversary of the Great Exhibition in 2026.The men who inspired the Great Exhibition of 1851 - Henry Cole, Sir Ro…

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Torbay Literary Festival: Lesley Pearse A life lived to the full

Lesley Pearse A life lived to the full Lesley Pearse lives in Torquay and is a British novelist with global sales of over 10 million copies.

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Torbay Literary Festival: Chris Manby and Simon Robinson

09:15-10:15 Thursday 14 August 2026 Chris Manby and Simon Robinson speak about War Babies the extraordinary stories of the forgotten children of World War Two.…

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Torbay Literary Festival: Helen Lederer

Helen Lederer The third funniest woman in the world Dawn French Helen Lederer is one of the most recognisable female comics on television.

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