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Event starts today Welcome to the world of Highnotes and Heartbeats! Two unmissable charity concerts which are hitting the stage at the Shaftesbury Theatre, Dawlish, on 29 August 2026 - one afternoon, one evening, double the magic! Prepare for powerhouse performances from the worlds of light opera and musical theatre, featuring the iconic numbers that make your heart soar, and maybe even a little ...

Event starts today Joni Mitchell and Bob Dylan are both ranked in Rolling Stone’s ‘Top Ten Singer-Songwriters of All Time’ and their legacy is honoured in this stunning tribute from The Big Yellow Tambourine Man Band. With unrivalled musical authenticity this multi-instrumentalist five-piece covers all the hits including ‘Like a Rolling Stone’, ‘Both Sides Now’, ‘Blowin’ in the Wind’ and ‘Big ...

Event starts today Back by popular demand, the New Jersey Boys return for another unmissable entertainment featuring the music of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons and much more. This highly acclaimed show continues to play to capacity audiences and standing ovations. Featuring the amazing falsetto voice of Einar Vestman and the humour of all round entertainer Gary Gould, this packed two set ...

Event starts today Get ready for a fast-paced farce filled with chaos, charm and cheeky deception! When Harriet, a clever and resourceful woman, juggles two secret lovers to keep her comfortable lifestyle afloat, things go swimmingly… until they both turn up on the same day! With a dizzying mix of mistaken identities, unexpected visitors, and a best friend with her own share of secrets, Key for ...

Event starts today The Notebook follows the lifelong bond between a working-class young man and an upper-class young woman whose summer romance evolves into a powerful love story tested by time, distance, and societal pressures. Told through tender readings by an elderly man to a woman with memory loss, the film blends youthful passion with themes of commitment and enduring affection. Acclaimed ...

Event starts today Teignmouth Film Society In a French village in rural Provence in the 1920s, an old man and his only remaining relative cast their covetous eyes on an adjoining vacant property. They need its spring water [...] Location: Shaftesbury Theatre Friday, 24 July 2026 Start 20:00

Event starts today Local authors John Townsend, Rolande Burrows, Viv Wilson and Barnaby Wilde talk about their books. Writers in their own words, sharing ideas, confessions and stories with you. Words matter so much to the blind and [...] Location: Shaftesbury Theatre Thursday, 16 July 2026 Start 18:45

Event starts today Bringing you the timeless sounds of Motown & Northern Soul and featuring over 30 iconic hits including "Red Light Spells Danger", The Supremes Do I Love You (Indeed I do), "Tainted Love", "Ain’t No Mountain High Enough", just to name a few. This unforgettable production promises to take you on a journey through some of the most beloved songs in the music industry. Starring Sandy ...

Event starts today When celebrated crime novelist Harold Craven invites an ambitious young journalist to his remote country home, she’s expecting an interview… not a murder scene. But as fiction begins to blur with reality, the truth becomes harder to write — and even harder to survive. Full of twists, mind games, and sharp dialogue, Murder in Writing is a tense and stylish thriller that will keep ...

Event starts today This original, fast-paced and riotous adaptation of HG Wells’ classic story boasts 15 characters, played by just three energetic actors, aided by quick and silly costume changes, prop manipulation, whacky imagination and tons of tongue-and-cheek fun! This theatrical, comedic re-telling is brought to you by Our Star Theatre Company, after their hugely successful 2023 UK tour and ...

Event starts today When the steel mills of Buffalo, New York close down, a group of unemployed steelworkers find themselves struggling financially and questioning their worth. Jerry Lukowski is facing the loss of custody of his son Nathan due to unpaid child support. Desperate and out of options, Jerry hatches an outrageous plan after witnessing the success of a male strip show: he and his friends ...

Event starts today Song Sung Blue follows the true story of a Milwaukee couple who rise to fame as a Neil Diamond tribute act while navigating love, tragedy, and resilience. Location: Shaftesbury Theatre Tuesday, 28 April 2026 Start 14:00 Contact: event organiser

Event starts today Starring David Tennant, Rosamund Pike, Billie Connolly, Ben Miller. Doug and Abi take their kids on a family vacation. Surrounded by relatives, the kids innocently reveal the ins and outs of their family life and many intimate details about their parents. It's soon clear that when it comes to keeping a big secret under wraps from the rest of the family, their children are their ...

Event starts today In the evening, the event moves across the road to the Shaftesbury Theatre for an evening of electronic music with some of the most talented live performers within our community. Location: Shaftesbury Theatre Saturday, 21 March 2026 Start 19:00 Contact: Event organiser

Event starts today Set against the eerie stillness of a lonely lakeside home, this gripping psychological thriller will have you questioning every word, every glance… and every shadow. As secrets from the past come to light, a seemingly quiet evening unravels into a tense and chilling showdown. Written by Hugh Mills, The House by the Lake is a masterclass in suspense - rich in character, haunting ...