Palace Theatre What's On March - October 2023

WELCOME...

...to the Palace Theatre Paignton

When we looked back on 2022 we had to give you all a virtual pat on the back for helping us to have such a fabulous year; a record number of shows, a record breaking panto and an incredibly busy programme of events, workshops and private parties in Stage Left. Across the country there are theatres struggling and we are so proud that, with your support, we are looking at a very bright future.

Do please consider joining the Friends of Palace Theatre – you’ll be very welcome at our Friends events and you’ll also benefit from best possible prices on

This lovely old Victorian theatre always needs a bit of TLC and we have lots of improvements planned for 2023.

And we are always on the lookout for new shows and events to bring to the Palace for you. We hope you’ll find something that grabs you and that we’ll see you soon.

Maureen, Deirdre and the Palace Team.

TAKE YOUR SEAT AND...

... ENJOY THE SHOW!

Where to buy TICKETS

THEATRE BOX OFFICE... The theatre box office is normally open 11:00am to 3:00pm (Monday to Friday) and is always open one hour before performances. www.palacetheatrepaignton.co.uk

TICKET AGENTS:

Brixham Library - www.torbay.gov.uk/libraries

English Riviera Visitor Information, Torquay - www.englishriviera.co.uk

Chelston Post Office, Torquay - www.chelstonpostoffice.co.uk

Pincombes Estate Agents - www.pincombes.co.uk

Churston Library - www.torbay.gov.uk/libraries

WHAT’S ON...

Budapest Café Orchestra

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. A small, but impeccably formed, orchestra of just four players, the BCO combines violin, guitar, accordion, double bass, saz & balalaika to dazzling effect, creating an awesome aural alchemy normally only characteristic of far bigger ensembles.

Friday 24 March - 7:30pm | Tickets £10 - £20

Showtime 2023

Totnes School of Dance presents their annual showcase featuring performances by local talented dancers.

Totnes School of Dance has been teaching people to dance since 1995, and holds classes in Totnes, South Brent and Ipplepen.

Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 March

Please visit our website for ticket information

An Evening and A Little Bit of A Morning with Mark Steel

The critically acclaimed Mark Steel’s in Town was voted the 6th best radio comedy ever and Mark is a regular on the BBC’s Have I Got News For You, QI and BBCR4’s News Quiz.

Mark has been named newspaper columnist of the year and is author of the award-winning audiobook, Who Do I Think I Am. This is stand-up, so whatever has happened in the room, in the town or in the world that day will almost certainly be in the show. Strictly 14yrs+ (Likely to be swearing and adult content.)

Saturday 25 March - 8pm | Tickets £17

...APRIL

Three Little Pigs

Once upon a time, in a muddy field by the sea, there lived Three Little Pigs.

Join Lost The Plot Theatrical and our three pigs as they excitedly leave the family stay in search of new adventures! Will they make a pig’s ear out of it, or will they raise the roof? It’ll take brains, bravery and curly-tails to build bridges and forge friendships with each other and those they meet along the way. Get those trotters tapping and those snouts a-squealin’ with new catchy songs, dancing and plenty of audience participation for piglets of all ages. There’s snout left to do but book your tickets for this oink-tastic musical!

Saturday 15 April - 11:30am and 2pm | Tickets £12.50

Early bird family ticket available

A Sting in the Tale

A Bijou Theatre Production

A thriller by Brian Clemens and Dennis Spooner. Two once successful crime writers trying to write a play to pay off their mounting debts. As the plot develops, they realise who better to accomplish the perfect murder than themselves.

Bijou Theatre Productions produce four plays a year here at the Palace plus the annual Agatha Christie Season.

Wednesday 19 - Saturday 22 April - 7:30pm

Tickets £11 - £15

Pre-theatre dining available

Dreamcoat Stars

Featuring stars from the hit production Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.

Experience the powerful star vocals of four Josephs, coming together for a magical evening of West End and Broadway musical classics. This colourful production is packed with vibrant and energetic songs from the nation’s most loved musicals including Joseph, Jesus Christ Superstar, SIX, Wicked, Phantom of the Opera, Mamma Mia, We Will Rock

You, Jersey Boys, Les Misérables, Moulin Rouge and more. Draw back the curtains, sing along and relive all your favourite productions in one epic show.

Wednesday 26 April - 7:30pm | Tickets £24

APRIL/MAY...

A Night to Remember - Motown Show

Take a trip back to 1960s Detroit with the celebrated stage production A Night To Remember Motown Show.

Join the stellar cast, featuring lead vocalist Bizzi Dixon

- The Voice UK finalist and West End Tour principal - together with the Motown Divas, harmoniously backed by the amazing show band to authentically recreate the sound responsible for lifting an entire generation to its feet. Bringing you energetic live entertainment, marvellous costumes, and choreography to truly revive the most pulsating era of music the world has ever seen.

Saturday 29 April - 7:30pm | Tickets £25 - £26

Alfie Moore: Fair Cop Unleashed

Join BBC Radio 4’s cop-turned-comedian Alfie Moore for his latest stand-up tour show.

Fair Cop Unleashed is based on a dramatic real-life incident from Alfie’s police casebook. Relive with him the thrilling ups and downs of the night a mysterious clown came to town and more than one life ended up in the balance. It was no laughing matter - but this show certainly is! Enjoy Alfie’s unique brand of humour hilariously woven together with his personal insights into his life on the front-line of the police force. It’d be a crime to miss it! Age advisory 14+

Sunday 30 April - 7:30pm | Tickets £18

Happy Days Presents: Variety Rules The Waves

Variety as it should be, guaranteed to leave you with a smile on your face!

Happy Days Productions are delighted to bring you their brand-new show with songs, laughter, magic and mirth; a traditional style Variety Show. Their incredible vocalists will bring you all your favourite music from the 40s, 50s, 60s and 70s, including a special tribute to Neil Diamond. Add to that Comedy, Magic, beautiful dancers in their magnificent dazzling costumes and of course singalongs, this two-hour spectacular is sure to have something for everyone.

Thursday 4 May - 2pm | Tickets £16 - £18

Kings and Crowns - a Gala Opera Concert

Come and celebrate the weekend of the Coronation with plenty of celebratory fizz and sparkle in an evening of famous opera solos, choruses and incidental music.

Our theme of Royalty and Nobility will include such favourites Nessun Dorma and Take a Pair of Sparkling Eyes

Soloists Anna Gregory (Soprano) and Ceri Davies (Tenor) are supported by the Red Earth Opera Chorus and Orchestra, conducted by Jane Anderson-Brown.

Sunday 7 May - 7:30pm | Tickets £10 - £15

Family ticket available

Gary Delaney: Gary in Punderland

Get ready to dive into a rabbit hole of the best jokes in the world - star of Live at the Apollo and sell-out sensation Gary Delaney is back!

One of the most sought-after joke writers in the country and longstanding Mock the Week special guest, Gary has been through the laughing glass and he’s ready to bring you a brand-new show with hit after hit of the kind of one-liners only a master could craft. If you’re hunting for snark, Gary’s got it covered!

‘A cavalcade of brilliantly inventive puns’ Guardian.

Friday 12 May – 7.30pm | Tickets £20

UK’s No 1 Peter Kay Tribute - Simon Mark

Blithe Spirit A Bijou Theatre Production.

Madame Arcati is a medium who is invited one evening by the Condomines to their house in Kent. Mr. Charles Condomine is a novelist who doesn’t believe in the supernatural but simply wishes to use the evening’s events as subject material for a new book. Events take an unexpected turn when the supposed charlatan really does summon a presence from the other side.

We’re doing it, we’re here! Direct from Bolton!!

Join Simon Mark the UK’s most authentic tribute act to the comedy sensation, Peter Kay with a fantastic support act to start the night. With Peter Kay coming back after 12 years, we bring you the next best thing right on your doorstep. Delivering the iconic routines of the much-loved funny man, Simon’s Tribute to Peter Kay will have you in fits of laughter from ‘Garlic Bread’ to his ‘Misheard Song Lyrics’

A funny, whimsical evening. Be careful what you wish for!

Wednesday 23 to Saturday 26 November - 7:30pm

Tickets £11 - £15

Saturday 20 May - 7:30pm | Tickets £18 - £20

Jive Talkin’ Perform the Bee Gees

A two-hour explosion of music and vocal harmony, this is a night not to be missed!

The only Bee Gees tribute show to have performed with the original Bee Gees! Jive Talkin’ is very much a family affair, with brothers Gary and Darren Simmons taking the roles of Maurice and Barry Gibb, with Darren’s son Jack taking on the role of Robin Gibb and supported by a four piece band ensuring that every note in every song is just right! Enjoy hits including Tragedy, Night Fever, Massachusetts, Stayin Alive, Jive Talkin, and many more.

Friday 26 May - 7:30pm | Tickets £15 - £23

Woman Like Me - the Little Mix Show

This iconic 5-star rated show has live vocals and is full of commercial pop video choreography.

Now playing its 5th successful year touring the UK and having played to over 100,000 people around the country, the Little Mix Show is back! The energetic show that follows in the footsteps of the award-winning girl band, Little Mix. Suitable for kids, tweens, teens and adults alike, The Little Mix Show brings the full pop concert experience to you. The Little Mix Show features all of Little Mix’s chart-topping hits including the brand-new Confetti album.

Saturday 27 May - 7pm | Tickets £15

Sounds of the Sixties with the Zoots

The Zoots are coming back to Paignton and they‘re bringing the Sounds of the Sixties!

Experience THE Sixties show that’s wowing audiences around the world. The Zoots are here to make your whole family bop to the ’60s beats that everybody loves - with legendary numbers by The Beatles, The Stones, The Monkees, The Beach Boys, The Kinks, The Four Seasons, Elvis and dozens more of your favourite artists. Feel the groove that’s thrilling audiences of stage and screen, in more than 30 countries!

Saturday 28 May - 7:30 pm | Tickets £17.50 - £22

Mother Goose

The #Cracking Panto for all the family with all your favourite traditions - a fabulous fairy, a brut of a baddie and a fella in a frock!

Everyone loves Mother Goose but she’s not happy as she wants to be beautiful! The evil, self-obsessed Demon Vanity can offer her everything her heart desires but there’s a price… she must give up her prized goose! Starring Liam Mellor as Billy Goose, Jimmy Burton-Iles as Mother Goose and Robert Squire as Demon Vanity. Liam Mellor & Hot Rock Productions.

Monday 29 May - 2pm | Tickets £12 - £14

Marti Pellow - Pellow Talk

Enough living has been done for a life to unfold. Enough years have passed for a story to be told.

‘Pellow Talk is a chance to learn all about me, not just as a singer and songwriter with Wet Wet Wet, but as a boy and a man. The evening will be wrapped in music, from songs you know to ones you’ll get to know, with laughter as we travel from the banks of the River Clyde to the top of the charts and Broadway and beyond’, Marti.

Thursday 1 June - 7:30pm

Tickets from £30 with VIP options available

Voodoo Room - A Tribute to Hendrix, Clapton and Cream

Be part of an incredible homage, to Three Legends in Music (Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton & Cream).

Packed with an incredible high energy and performed by some of the UK’s finest musicians. This powerhouse performance will transport you back in time to the original concerts, delivering the true spirit of these legendary superstars. This is the true fans production, a collection of outstanding musicians who have not only performed the songs, they have lived the life! No wigs. No pantomime. Just great music played by great musicians!

Friday 2 June - 7:30pm | Tickets £19

Agatha Christie’s The Hollow

An unhappy game of romantic follow-the-leader explodes into murder one weekend at The Hollow.

At the home of Sir Henry and Lucy Angkatell Dr Cristow, the Harley Street lothario, is at the centre of the trouble when, assembled in one place, we find his dull but devoted wife Gerda, his mistress and prominent sculptor Henrietta and his former lover and Hollywood film star Veronica. As the list of romantic associations grow so does the list of potential suspects when Cristow is shot dead. Nearly everyone has a motive. A Bijou Theatre Production.

6 June to 27 July, every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday - 7:30pm | Tickets £13 - £15

The Bootleg Shadows

An outstanding tribute for a night celebrating the music of The Shadows and Cliff Richard.

A must-see concert tribute to the world’s greatest instrumental group with plenty of humour to make it a night out to remember! You can expect to hear the hits, from Apache in 1960 up to Riders in the Sky along with Summer Holiday and Bachelor Boy. With a few ‘wild cards’ like The Beatles or Fleetwood Mac! For anyone who loves the sounds of the 60’s - and enjoys a few laughs on the way.

Saturday 10 June - 7:30pm | Tickets £14 - £22

The Unravelling Wilburys

This top tribute show is more than just a tribute - they are the complete package!

The fabulous Unravelling Wilburys are made up of Sticky Willy, Walter, Thumper, Blind Melon and Honky Tonk Wilbury, the “real” Wilbury brothers, who first presented their songs in Nashville back in 1987. The show tells the story of how their songs were (allegedly) stolen by Messrs Orbison & Co. at Nashville’s Tootsies Bar and the hard road they had to tread to get ‘em back. Their great combination of brilliant musicianship and tongue in cheek humour has had rave reviews throughout the UK.

Friday 16 June - 7:30pm | Tickets £17 - £18

Family ticket available

...JUNE/JULY

The Freddie and Queen Experience

The internationally and critically acclaimed Queen & Freddie Mercury Tribute Band

Ian as Freddie Mercury replicates Freddie’s live shows with the looks, mannerisms, vocals, charisma, high energy and showmanship that Freddie was so famous for. THE FREDDIE and QUEEN EXPERIENCE is made up of some of the finest musicians in UK, including arguably the most established and best professional Brian May Tribute, Andy Wills. The full band perform with replica outfits, instruments and perform a full recreation of QUEEN’s live shows, based around QUEEN’s 86 ‘Magic Tour’.

Saturday 17 June - 7:30pm | Tickets £15 - £20

Shadow of Cliff

Jimmy Jemain, the UK's Number one Cliff tribute artist, is indeed the very Shadow of Cliff. Age 14 he performed as part of a support band for Cliff at a charity event and was inspired to follow a career in music. His amazing act won Stars in the Eyes and he performed at Cliff’s 70th birthday party. ‘I have achieved all this after being inspired by the great man himself all those years ago. He is a wonderful role model and a true gentleman.’

Friday 30 June - 7:30pm | Tickets £17 - £18

All Seasons, Live!

Crammed with singalong hits, The All Seasons is a fabulous West End experience.

Young, vibrant and talented; The All Seasons are a guaranteed hit. Immaculately costumed in the iconic red jackets, the boys offer a show that faithfully recreates the sound that has been the soundtrack to our lives for over half a century. The All Seasons is an exhilarating revue of the best of Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons, presented as a live all-singing, all-dancing fully-staged show that has impressed audiences throughout the UK and abroad.

Saturday 15 July - 7:30pm | £16 - £21

One Accord Summer Concert

One Accord singers are pleased to present their summer 2023 concert.

Enjoy a fabulous blend of original arrangements, including medleys from The Greatest Showman, The Beatles and The Beachboys plus many other songs, covering a wide range of musical styles. A relaxing evening in Stage Left with songs you’ll love.

Saturday 15 July - 7:30pm | £10 - £12

Family ticket available

West End Magic

London’s longest-running theatre magic show, presents some of the most exciting names in magic and variety in the UK.

An exciting, family-friendly show offering an amazing mixture of magic, comedy and variety acts, featuring British Champion of Magic Oliver Tabor, magical compere Wayne Trice plus special guest acts. The show features incredible award-winning magic, mind reading mysteries, hilarious comedy and can include ventriloquism, juggling and crazy stunts. The perfect treat for all the family, suitable for ages 5 to 105. Guaranteed to deliver the best in magic, illusion, comedy and variety.

Saturday 22 July - 7:30pm | Tickets £10 - £15

Ventriloquest: A Life in the Day of Arthur Lager

A unique two-hour show of pure ventriloquism and comedy starring Steve Hewlett.

Steve Hewlett is on a quest to bring Arthur Lager to life in this unique story of a ‘Dummy’ who has lived life before the ventriloquist came along. You will see a ventriloquist share his masterclass of ventriloquism, laughter and characters.

From the Britain’s Got Talent Finals to the Royal Albert Hall, from Bognor Butlins to Branson, Missouri in America, and now on its 3rd UK tour. A fun family show and masterclass in ventriloquism, pathos and humour.

Saturday 29 July - 7:30pm | Tickets £12 - £15

Lipstick on your Collar

Direct from London’s West End… step back in time to the golden era of music where the jukebox roared and feet didn’t touch the floor.

Get your dancing shoes at the ready, grab yourself a milkshake and relax. An evening of back-to-back hits from the 1950s and 60s! From the birth of Rock ‘n’ Roll through to the Beat Group sounds of the British Invasion and beyond, packed with over forty hits from the likes of Connie Francis, Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry, The Beatles, Cliff Richard and Cilla Black. Performed by a full live band, featuring some of the country’s top musicians, enjoy excellent vocals, tight harmonies and an infectious sense of fun.

Friday 11 August - 7:30pm | Tickets £15 - £20

Crazy Comedy Company

The freshest and funniest show you’ll see this year. Leading the madcap mayhem is Jordan Conway, comedian, actor, total lunatic with enough energy to light up the national grid. Joel Hatton tries to keep him in check whilst attempting to juggle and unicycle, with not much help from the acromaniac Matt Knight. Adding, glamour and aerial skills, but not much common sense is the amazing Romy Bauer. Together they present the freshest and funniest new family show in the business suitable for all ages including seniors and adults without kids!

Saturday 19 August - 2:30pm | Tickets £15

The Beach Boys Tribute Show

The UK’s Premier Tribute to the Music of America’s Greatest Band – The Beach Boys®.

A stunning show packed with glorious vocal harmonies and California sunshine. So, grab your Hawaiian shirt, come join in the fun as we take you to a California beach party where you’ll hear the soundtrack to the surfing era with hits like Surfin’ Safari Surfin’ USA, Surf City, Surfer Girl and I Get Around. Then be amazed by the sheer brilliance of acclaimed Pet Sounds’ classics like God Only Knows, Wouldn’t It Be Nice and Sloop John B

Saturday 26 August - 7:30pm | Tickets £21

The Mersey Beatles

Fans of The Beatles prepare to be wowed by the world’s favourite Liverpool-born tribute to the Fab Four.

The Mersey Beatles have been rocking sold-out shows around the globe since 1999 with their truly authentic and widely acclaimed celebration of John, Paul, George and Ringo. The band - who clocked up more than 600 appearances in a 10-year residency at Liverpool’s legendary Cavern Club - brilliantly exude the inner and outer spirit of the original Fab Four, from the costumes, instruments, cheeky Scouse wit and, of course, that brilliant era-defining Mersey sound. So, roll up, roll up for this very special ‘Magical History Tour’ - a splendid time is guaranteed for all!

Saturday 9 September - 7:30pm | Tickets £26

Rave On: The Ultimate 50s and 60s Experience

An evening of back-to-back hits, vibrant vintage costumes, colourful staging and plenty of dancing in the aisles!

Charting the meteoric rise of Rock and Roll, Rave On is a thrilling tour through music’s most revolutionary decades. Featuring note perfect renditions of the most loved songs from the 50s and 60s, Rave On is performed by an incredibly talented, era-obsessed group of young musicians. From the emergence of Rock and Roll at Sun Records in Memphis, Tennessee to the British Invasion and beyond, this is a musical adventure you won’t want to miss.

Saturday 16 September - 7:30pm | Tickets £20 - £22

The Wall of Floyd

Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of The Moon Album.

Experience the true and magical replication of Pink Floyd’s back albums, delivered by a line-up of musicians with a talent that will simply take your breath away. The band delivers a spectacular live musical performance enhancing the latest digital technology to perform unforgettable hits from The Wall, Wish You Were Here, The Dark Side of The Moon and The Endless River. A fantastic and memorable evening of musicianship and sound combined with a simply stunning all new light show.

Tuesday 19 September - 7:30pm | Tickets £22 - £24

Abba Forever

Dynamic non-stop choreography, stunning visuals, top-class musicianship and an ALL LIVE performance.

Sweeney Entertainments presents ABBA Forever - a show that captivates audiences from the opening refrain to the final sing-along chorus of this two-hour spectacular. The unique ABBA sound is replicated with an incredible attention to detail, using a six-piece band featuring electric and acoustic guitars, keyboards and piano, drums and bass guitar. Two outstanding ABBA girls complete the line-up, adding the essential glitz and glamour to a well-polished and gently humorous show.

Saturday 23 September - 7:30pm | Tickets £27.50

Cats in Space Tour - Kickstart the sun tour 2023

Imagine if you will, a heady mix of Queen, ELO, Elton John and all things 70s… then you have CATS in SPACE

A band brimming with majestic songs, boasting soaring vocal harmonies, power chord guitars, thundering drums and bass and huge, symphonic keyboards. The band members boast impressive pedigrees, having played with such musical giants as Asia, Ian Gillan, T’Pau, The Sweet, Robin Trower and Jeff Wayne’s War of the Worlds.

Saturday 30 September - 7:30pm | Tickets £24.50

Paul Young - Behind the Lens

On the 40th Anniversary of No Parlez, Paul is touring the UK with stories from his incredible career.

Paul Young broke into the big time 40 years ago when No Parlez went to number one and iconic hits like Wherever I Lay My Hat (That’s My Home) followed with the number one album, The Secret Of Association and the worldwide hit Everytime You Go Away, not forgetting an appearance at Live Aid and more. Now, on the 40th anniversary of No Parlez, he’s releasing a remarkable new record and publishing his extraordinary memoir; both called Behind The Lens.

Wednesday 4 October - 7:30pm

Tickets from £30 with VIP options available

An Evening with Sir Geoffrey Boycott – A Brand New Knight Out!

Geoffrey shares personal film footage from an incredible career – some which has never been seen before. He recalls hilarious anecdotes featuring the larger-than-life personalities he has encountered on the way – among them Brian Close, Fred Trueman, Ian Botham, Harry Secombe and his great pal, Brian Clough. There is also a chance for the audience to ask Sir Geoffrey their own questions. Photos, films, Aggers wind-ups and hysterical anecdotes.

Friday 6 October – 7:30pm | Tickets £25

Rock For Heroes

The Rocktastic Laugh a minute show, the incredible “Rock for Heroes” is back on the road.

The boys and girls are back in town celebrating the greatest heroes of ROCK in this sublime musical spectacle! Rock For Heroes transports you back to the memories of hearing these iconic bands for the first time, celebrating the legendary members of The Rock n Roll Hall of Fame! Brought to you by a 7-piece live band with incredible singers and musicians. Featuring over 20 classic rock songs, amazing lighting, and sound.

Friday 13 October - 7:30pm | Tickets £21 - £23

The Wizard of Oz

Join Ballet Theatre UK as we follow the yellow brick road and discover all the wonders of Oz.

Join Dorothy, the Scarecrow, Tinman, and Lion, (and yes Toto too) as they seek the Wonderful Wizard to find that there’s no place like home! The Wizard of Oz is a two act, full-length, ballet adaptation of the iconic tale by L. Frank Baum, told through the magic of classical dance. Set to a classical score which brings the story to life, this production is family friendly and is the perfect way to introduce children to the classical ballet.

Thursday 19 October - 7:30pm | Tickets £17 - £20

...STAGE LEF T EVENTS

at T he Tea

Refreshments served from 2pm to 3:30pm

22nd April 2023

3rd June 2023

21st October 2023

16th December 2023*

Christmas special with One Accord

Enjoy a fabulous Saturday afternoon tea experience.

Delight in the gentle and elegant atmosphere with a host of talented local musical performers who will entertain you and your friends.

Ticket price includes a choice of fresh tea or coffee, freshly prepared sandwiches, cakes and nibbles, scones, preserves and delicious clotted cream for £16 per person, add a glass of fizz £5.50 per person. *Christmas Special £25 per person.

Take 2 Music Nights

Join us for an evening of music, food and entertainment with duo Take2.

Barry Palmer has a long history in the music industry including performing with Mike Oldfield. Lesley Stuckey plays in a number of folk and classical groups around the area. Together they bring you a night of songs from the 60s, 70s and beyond - all perfect for singing and dancing the night away. Join in with the ‘Live Jukebox’ and choose your own song from their ever-expanding playlist.

Saturday 3 June and Saturday 14 October - 7:30pm Tickets £16

Murder Mystery Afternoon Tea

- An afternoon of treats and intrigue

With Moonstone Theatre Company Murder at the Village Fayre

Residents of the small country parish were all ready for their annual Village Fayre, or so they thought, but as preparations were under way there were tensions and secrets in the village which were beginning to surface.

Saturday 8 July, 1pm - 3pm | Tickets £22 includes afternoon tea

FRIENDS OF...

… a wonderful group of supporters that love the theatre, supporting its community-focussed activities and helping with the care and maintenance of this lovely building. Join today and enjoy a range of benefits including reduced price tickets on selected shows and a chance to come along to our ‘Friends-Exclusive ‘ events.

Exclusive Friends events

Meet the team and hear updates about the theatre and its programme.

We’ll have news on our priority event booking for Friends and an update on our growing volunteer programme.

Summer Buffet with glass of fizz included Saturday 24 June 6pm - 8pm | Tickets £15

ALSO COMING...

Pig Racing (Stage Left) - Friday 14 April

Pig Racing and Charity Auction (Stage Left) - Saturday 23 September

Dr and the Medics - Friday 3 November

Tenors Unlimited - Friday 10 November

An Evening with Tommy Cannon - Saturday 11 November

BRNC Christmas Concert - Friday 1 December

Paignton Pantomime Productions’ Aladdin - December/January

...ALSO COMING

The Fun Lovin’ Crime Writers

Just announced This crime-writing super-group will be opening the Agatha Christie Festival 2023 at The Palace. Between them Val McDermid, Chris Brookmyre, Mark Billingham, Luca Veste, Doug Johnstone, and Stuart Neville have sold over 20 million books worldwide. Now they’re rocking out on the stage instead of the page. Murder on the dancefloor is guaranteed… These award-winning crime writers will also be hosting and afternoon tea and talk at the Palace on the same day. More Agatha Christie Festival events will be added so please check our website and www.agathachristiefestival.com.

Friday 8 September 8:00pm | Tickets £16 - £20 Festival

Torbay and South West of England

A celebration of dance, speech and drama showcasing the region’s top talent.

Dance Festival – 1st to 9th April

Speech and Drama Festival – 27th and 28th April

Please visit our website for ticket information.

Doorstep Arts

Does your child love to sing, dance, act or perform?

Doorstep Arts Studio Courses are based at the Palace Theatre. These sessions support children and young people to develop performance skills, including acting, singing, dance, and music. Sessions are held in Stage Left on Mon, Tues & Wed evenings weekly.

Visit www.doorsteparts.co.uk to find out more or to sign up for a taster session.

Photocredits Palace Theatre, Simmons/Wallis wedding, Harding/Keen wedding, Emily Appleton and Simon Day.

for a wide range of events including weddings, children’s parties, private celebrations, charity events and business meetings and conferences.

Photo credits Palace Theatre, Simmons/Wallis wedding, Harding/Keen wedding, Emily Appleton and Simon Day.

WEDDINGS - PARTIES - PRIVATE HIRE

Stage Left, our recently renovated event space, is perhaps the most unusual venue in town!

We host a wide range of events and pride ourselves on making each event just as you would wish it to be. Theatre-takeover; you can hire the entire theatre, or for smaller events our flexible spaces may be just what you need.

We can cater for parties of any size and designed to suit your event; anything from a cup of tea to a delicious home-cooked buffet.

Call us on 01803 665800 or email functions@palacetheatrepaignton.co.uk for details and menus.

TALKS - WORKSHOPS - ACTIVITIES

Audience at the Palace

FASCINATING FACTS

Creative

Join us for our exciting series of monthly daytime talks throughout the year.

A time and space to socialise and discover fascinating facts and hear interesting stories on a Thursday morning. Doors open 10am for a 10:30am start - Ends 12pm. £6 per talk (a cup of tea or coffee included) with some concessions available.

Thursday Dates: 11 May (Dr Todd Gray) - 15 June (Alison Huntingford) - 13 July (Peter Marsden and Jenny Ridd) - 14 September (speaker tbc) - 12 October (Don Evitts) - 9 November (Chris Mackenzie-Thorpe) and 7 December (Paignton Heritage Society Quiz event) An opportunity for those who enjoy creative writing to have fun sharing work, ideas and motivation.

Suitable for beginners as well as those with some experience of writing who would welcome guidance, encouragement and feedback. Led by Chris Woodhouse, who has created and taught many courses and workshops in the subject over some thirty years, the weekly sessions will include sharing work, discussion, writing exercises and suggested topics. Whether you are a short story writer, a poet, a teller of anecdotes, want to write your memoirs or novels or just want to explore different forms of creative writing you will be made very welcome.

Course running weekly from Wednesday 12 April until Wednesday 14 June - 10am to 12:15pm. Booking in advance required, £120 per person.

Thursdays 2pm to 3:30pm

Come along and enjoy an entertaining afternoon playing bingo in Stage Left.

Our bingo sessions take place once a month and are great fun and a chance to see old friends again and make new ones. £2 entrance fee, includes a cup of tea or coffee. £5 for 5 games. Great cash and raffle prizes, all in aid of the Palace Theatre.

Thursdays: 4 May - 1 June - 6 July - 3 August 7 September - 5 October - 2 November and 7 December

TALKS - WORKSHOPS - ACTIVITIES

Dance with Flavia Beginners

Ladies and Couples Dance Workshops

Beginners Ladies Class, 11:30am - 12:30pm No partner required. Suitable for beginners as well as those with some dance experience. Each class will focus on a new dance and is a fun and interactive way of learning. £17 per person

Beginners Couples Six Week Course, 12:45pm - 1:45pm Flavia will focus on the Ballroom Tango and Rumba. This course is aimed at beginners or for those who have never danced Ballroom & Latin. £210 for all six classes. Price admits 2 people

Class Dates: Saturday 13 May - 27 May - 10 June - 24 June - 15 July and 29 July

Fitness and Wellbeing Classes with Anne

George of Stairway

Coaching

MOVE IT OR LOSE IT! A fun session with lovely music and exercises to improve Balance, Strength, Stamina, Flexibility & Confidence, Plus plenty of giggles along the way! Suits all abilities for age group 60 plus! - Wednesdays, 2pm.

HAPPY DANCING! Enjoy a lively dance workout with many different styles - Disco, Latin, Ballroom (no need for a partner), Selected Thursdays (usually two each month), 2pm.

Contact Anne for further details and to book your place: 07778 426653 or email: anne@stairwaycoaching.co.uk

Exercise-Easy with Anne George

A fun and interactive approach to improving strength, flexibility, balance and confidence using gentle exercises, stretches and breathing techniques that work!

This class ideally suits people who are looking to ease back into physical activity after illness, recovering from surgery, with neurological conditions (eg Parkinsons) and for those with low mobility. Fitness instructor Anne will invite participants to spend an hour of enjoyable movement that will benefit both body and mind.

Supported by Torbay Council and Torbay On The Move Back to Sport 2 Project. Prices £2 or £5 per class - pay what you can option. Booking in advance required.

Wednesdays 10 May - 17 May - 24 May and 31 May | 12pm to 1pm

Palace Theatre, Palace Avenue, Paignton, Devon. TQ3 3HF

01803 665800

info@palacetheatrepaignton.co.uk www.palacetheatrepaignton.co.uk palacetheatrepaignton

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Parking: there is roadside parking around Palace Avenue and a car park off Crown and Anchor Way. Please check pay and display times when you park.

The Palace Theatre Paignton is operated by Jazz Hands, a Community Interest Company

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