What's on
Every Saturday
Torre Outdoor Saturday Market
Make sure you take a trip down to this Portobello Road-style market which takes place every Saturday in Brunswick Square, Torre. This market has a lively atmosphere and has stalls selling everything from arts and crafts and antiques to vintage clothing and bric-a-brac.
28 April 2010
Paignton Zoo Barbecue Night
Experience Paignton Zoo ‘after hours’ at one of our new Barbecue Nights. Featuring animal enrichment at selected enclosures, Jungle Express train rides around Gibbon Island and more. All enjoyed with sumptuous locally sourced Barbecue food and musical entertainment in our Island Restaurant and garden.
Tickets: £15 Adult , £12 Children
10% discount for Annual Members
Family Saver £45 (2 adults & 2 children) (not valid with any other discount)
Time: 5.00pm - 9.00pm
Paignton Zoo, Paignton
30 April - 1 May 2010
Food and Art Festival
Expect over 30 food and arts stalls providing shoppers with a mouth watering taster of the finest food and drink in the locality. There will also be an opportunity to see and buy an array of beautiful handmade arts and crafts from some of region's most talented artists, as well as participating in family craft workshops, from paint-your-own ceramics with China Blue to drawing master classes and even an Open Mic music opportunity to show off your talent!
The Festival has attracted some great local and regional producers in its line up - from the finest Chocolate Heaven Made in Devon to Yarde Ice Cream. The Festival also boasts a spicy twist from the Thai Star Restaurant and Thai Delight accompanied by some exotic Thai Dancing to entertain the crowds. There will also be a Cookery Theatre sponsored by Caterfood, with demonstrations by some of our very best local and regional chefs headed up by the Grand Hotel's very own Richard Hunt. Richard will be appearing on Channel 4 TV later this month in 'Iron Chef' and he will certainly be on his mettle for us as he pits his skills against the public in various cooking challenges. He will be joined by Peter Gorton from the highly acclaimed Horn of Plenty. They will use the produce on sale to create some simple and tasty meals. There will be prizes on offer too, including dinner for two at The Grand and a beautiful hamper of local food.
A fantastic two day festival that's not to be missed!
Find out all the latest events at
LAL Excursions
20/04 Dartmouth & Kingswear
21/04 Cockington & Torquay
Country Pub
22/04 Exeter walk & shops
23/04 Taste of Dartmoor
24/04 South East Cornwall
27/04 Totnes walk & shops
Jazz Night
28/04 Coleton Fishacre
29/04 Plymouth Barbican & Hoe
30/04 Coast Drive
01/05 Stonehenge & Salisbury
04/05 Kents Cavern caves
05/05 Dartington Hall
Country Pub
06/05 Exeter walk & shops
07/05 A taste of Dartmoor
08/05 SW Cornwall/Land's End
11/05 Totnes walk & shops
Jazz Night
12/05 Brixham & Berry Head
13/05 Plymouth Barbican & Hoe
14/05 South Hams Highlights
15/05 Weymouth & Portland
Full descriptions of all excursions are printed in the LAL Torbay Guide and at
This programme may change. Please see this week’s excursion planner, available from the Excursions counter and at
Princess Theatre
Princess Theatre
Torbay Road
Torquay
Devon
TQ2 5EZ
01803 290288
23 April 19.30
The Solid Silver '60s Show
The UK’s original and premier '60s show is back celebrating 25 sensational years!
Bringing together the unforgettable talents of Dave Berry, Mike Pender, Brian Poole, Peter Sarstedt all backed by Vanity Fare with Swinging Blue Jeans and The Troggs.
Expect all your favourite '60s hits including The Crying Game, Little Things, Sweets for My Sweet, Needles & Pins, Twist and Shout, Do You Love Me, Where Do You Go To My Lovely, Frozen Orange Juice Wild Thing, Love is All Around, Hippy Hippy Shake , Good Golly Miss Molly and many more.
24 April 19.30
Essence of Ireland
Capturing the true spirit of the Emerald Isle, Essence of Ireland is a breathtaking show of brilliant choreography, superb musicianship and dazzling costumes.
With a selection of the finest dancers and musicians, Essence of Ireland sweeps audiences along a breath taking journey of music, song and dance with a kaleidoscope of colour and a backdrop of extremely infectious high octane live music.
With a mixture of traditional and modern songs, a touch of Irish craic and endless energetic dance routines, that give you flavours of other genres such as Salsa, Country as well as Irish Dance -- anyone Irish or otherwise, that is a fan of quality music and dance cannot fail to be mesmerised by this truly wonderful show.
Described by the Irish World as "Entirely unique" and "Highly Recommended", the critically acclaimed Essence of Ireland is taking theatres by storm, with audiences continually left enthralled and spellbound by the high energy and outstanding dance routines that give the show the true Essence of Ireland.
Box Office Numbers:
Ticketmaster: 08702 414 120
Groups (10+ tickets): 01803 380 842
Little Theatre
Wed 21st April 2010 - 7.30pm
An Evening with the Family
inspired by Hammer Horror
Rogue Theatre invites you to an evening of stories, dark secrets, music and intrigue.
An eccentric family live in an isolated mansion deep in the forest. As the evening erupts into a revelation of astonishing stories and secrets the party atmosphere is disturbed by a haunting, and a figure in the shadows. For the Family is this their greatest fear? - Has truth finally come to dinner?
Bookings:
The box office is open every morning, Monday to Friday between 10.30am and 1.30pm. During the run of all plays the box office is also open from 6.30pm - 8.00pm.
By Phone: 01803 299330
Babbacombe Theatre
Sunday 25th April 2010
3:00pm
Olde Tyme Music Hall
Buckingham Dance Studios presents…Old Tyme Music Hall.
Hilarious local favourite Wayne Champagne leads the way as Chairman, of a host of tomorrow’s stars, performing all your favourite songs like Oh Mr Porter, Burlington Bertie, Laughing Policeman and the Lambeth Walk. Step back in time with a new generation of performers as they dazzle you with everything from Nijinsky’s Firebird Ballet Solo to the "Can Can", featuring Oliver Taylor former West End star of Billy Elliot. Special Guest Act The Stage Door Johnnies will leave you laughing in the aisles with this glittering song and dance extravaganza. Under Musical Direction of Mr Phil Hawkes from London’s West End this really is a show for all ages!
Babbacombe Theatre
(01803) 328385
