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William Shakespeare's Macbeth at Torquay Royal Lyceum Theatre

Royal Lyceum Theatre 29 Abbey Road, Torquay TQ2 5NQ

Saturday Dec 2nd - 7.30pm

Ticket and show information at https://www.southdevonplayers.com/box-office.html

Shakespeare's classic drama of ambition, power and fate, first thought to be performed in 1606, is now brought to life in a dramatic new adaptation performing the original text, set in a post-World War 3, near-future wasteland. Run-time: 2 hours 40 mins. Interval takes place between Acts 3 and 4, for a length of time designated by the venue. Broadly suitable for all ages. This is a key text in schools, so...

Watcombe Beach reopens to the public

Watcombe Beach has officially reopened to the public following repair works and the creation of a new access point.

Located on the edge of Torquay, it was closed by Torbay Council in February 2020 after storms and heavy rains destroyed much of the path and steps leading down to the beach, making it difficult to access the beach safely.

Groundwork South Trust, Watcombe ward...

Multi-sensory rave experience Foreverland to arrive in Torquay with 'Dopamine Dreams' tour

The nation's most stimulating and immersive party returns to The Foundry for key stop on its 22-date UK tour.

The multi-sensory rave experience, Foreverland, will return by popular demand to The Foundry in Torquay on Friday 20th October with its all-new Dopamine Dreams tour. Fresh off the back of three sold-out shows at the world-famous Printworks London, Foreverland is on the road, taking...

Beauty and the Beast 

This festive season panto magic will be sprinkled in abundance as the Princess Theatre, Torquay, welcome a new, multi-award-winning pantomime production company to the venue - with a wealth of experience and a proven track record of delighting audiences across the country. Jordan Productions will be presenting the classic ‘tale as old as time’, Beauty and the Beast , in true pantomime style, with live music, stunning sets, slick choreography, sensational costumes and of course, plenty of audience participation and panto fun!

Tickets on sale via...

Tom Chapman, founder of The Lion's Barber Collective

Torquay Barber Tackles Men's Mental Health Issues From His Barber Chair

Wellness experts and advocates are gearing up to inspire and enlighten visitors at this year's SpaFest, taking place at cinch presents CarFest from the 25th to the 27th of August at Laverstoke Park Farm in Hampshire.

Among these remarkable advocates stands Tom Chapman, who has created a safe haven from his barber chair. Following the tragic loss of his friend Alex in 2015, Tom founded...

Torquay anti-social behaviour operation hailed a success as it moves to Paignton

Following the success of the first phase of Operation Loki in Torquay, Devon & Cornwall Police have extended the South Devon side of the operation into Paignton, allocating additional resources to tackle anti-social behaviour in the town centre.

Two weeks of additional resource will run from 17th – 30th April, as well as increased patrols to speak to local businesses and...

Multiple arrests as Torquay anti-social behaviour operation reaches midway point

Devon & Cornwall Police’s period of intensification around anti-social behaviour in Torquay town centre has resulted in 33 arrests in the first 11 days leading up to 31 March.

Operation Loki is a four-week period of increased activity by Devon & Cornwall Police in central Torquay where residents and businesses have become increasingly concerned about the use of illegal drugs...

Cockington Court Announces Alien Egg Trail for Easter

This Easter, take a trip to Cockington Court and discover the Alien Eggs that have landed in the grounds. Pick up a trail map from the Manor House and hunt down the extra-terrestrial creations in this family friendly, Easter Egg trail around the Cockington Court estate.

A team of local sculptures, makers, painters and artists have created a wide range of alien-inspired, eye-catching...

Dangers of driving with glaucoma are brought into focus by latest 4D technology

THE brave new world of virtual reality is driving sight awareness in the South West, thanks to an innovative Torquay optometrist.

Simon Simmonds, a director at the Specsavers Torquay stores, recently used the cutting-edge 4D world as part of a lecture to demonstrate the all-too-real dangers of getting behind the wheel of a car for people who have glaucoma.

He was able to let...

Les Miserables: The Memoirs of Jean Valjean (theatre - TORQUAY)

Les Miserables: The Memoirs of Jean Valjean is a 3 hour stage drama (not the musical!) bringing Victor Hugos's famous novel to life.

Torquay ​Royal Lyceum Theatre 29 Abbey Road, Torquay TQ2 5NQ

Friday June 16th - Show starts at 7.30pm Doors open at 6.30pm. Tickets can be bought at https://www.southdevonplayers.com/box-office.html

Tickets £10 (adults) £8 (Concessions)

This is a show suitable for all ages, and is a classic tale of redemption, compassion and revolution; set between 1815 and 1832 in France. Jean Valjean, a workman who is jailed for stealing a...

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