Palace Theatre Paignton
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Palace Avenue, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 3HF
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| Palace Theatre (2 Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2020) |
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A Socially Distanced ConcertFinally the show can go on!
Chris Blurton first performed at The Palace Theatre as a child in a concert staged by his piano teacher thirty years ago. After a period of forced closure, it’s now time to get back to performing live in front of an audience and what better way than at the Palace? Chris…
Voodoo Room - A Tribute to Hendrix, Clapton and CreamBe part an incredible homage, to Three Legends in Music (Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton & Cream) in this explosive new production. Packed with an incredible high energy & performed by some of the UK’s finest musicians. This powerhouse performance will transport you back in time to the original…
CANCELLED - Alan Johnson - In My LifeAlan Johnson is one of the most popular politicians of recent times and now a best-selling author, his memoirs selling half a million copies to date.
Inspired by his latest book, In My Life, in this highly entertaining show Alan tells his personal story with the help of some of the music that has…
POSTPONED - Strangers on a Train SetLipService go off the rails in Strangers on a Train Set
Challenging a youth to turn down his music, Irene Sparrow, inventor of the left-handed crochet hook (patent pending, as seen on Dragon’s Den) finds herself under suspicion of murder after the train emerges from a tunnel with the young man…
‘An Audience’ at the PalaceWe invite to come along to our new ‘An Audience’ at the Palace events.
Monthly talks with interesting folk on fabulous subjects! A time to socialise, discuss and learn loads of fascinating new stuff.
Supported by South Devon and Torbay Community Grants Fund.
CANCELLED - ChicagoRoxie Hart murders her disloyal lover and convinces her husband, Amos, to take the rap. When he finds out he’s been duped, he turns on Roxie. Convicted and sent to death row, Roxie and another murderess, Velma Kelly, compete for the spotlight and the headlines with the help of Billy Flynn, the…
The Ghost TrainArnold Ridley’s classic drama was first produced in 1925 and filmed no less than three times. A very silly young man accidentally strands six passengers at a small Cornish wayside station. Despite the psychic stationmaster’s weird stories of a ghost train, they decide to stay the night in the…
The Beach Boys Tribute ShowSpread the word – they’re back at The Palace! After a successful tour of 2018, this block buster UK tour comes back to the Palace Theatre Paignton.
Beach Boyz Tribute Band is back in town with its brand new 2019 show The Beach Boys® Tribute Show! See the boys up close as featured on BBC TV, BBC…
Rock for HeroesMusic, Laughter & A Rockin’ Night Out!
Fundraising in support of Help for Heroes
Following on from our hugely successful first years of touring, building an almost cult following, the incredible “Rock for Heroes” is back on the road for 2020; bringing the perfect combination of your favourite…
English Riviera Film FestivalThe English Riviera Film Festival is a celebration of film-making in the South West and a supporter of the film makers worldwide . That has developed from a one day event in 2015 to a International recognised Film Event in October 2018 . Our aim is to promote the English Riviera and the South West…
Day and Night - The Doris Day SongbookA celebration of the life of Doris day, featuring over 24 popular hits from the Doris day songbook, the songs interwoven with stories, anecdotes and facts about the life of this special lady.
The show also features a male singer and projection to recreate the nostalgia of a bygone era, the day…
Lady Boys of Bangkok: Flight of FantasyThe Ladyboys of Bangkok are back with their most elaborate show yet – Flight of Fantasy!
Climb aboard for the ride of your lives as 16 of the world’s most glamorous showgirls (who just happen to be men !) take you soaring to a new world of dazzling diamante dipped song and dance destinations …
Genesis ConnectedGenesis Connected are a tribute show celebrating the music of Genesis and the biggest selling acts connected: Peter Gabriel, Phil Collins and Mike & the Mechanics.
This show has an incredible mix of material, from atmospheric anthems to chart toppers that will get the crowd dancing in the aisles.…
Jack and the BeanstalkJack’s back in 2020!
“A masterclass on how to deliver first class entertainment”, “it is all about the audience’s enjoyment” and “a magical experience” were just three of the comments received for Sleeping Beauty last Christmas.
Now Jack’s back to deliver another fabulous pantomime at the Palace…
The Best of Take That performed by Rule the WorldTHE BEST OF TAKE THAT Performed by RULE THE WORLD
As Take That celebrate thirty years dominating the charts, Rule the World present an exciting high-energy production dedicated to the UK’s number one Boy Band. This spectacular tribute comes complete with a five-piece line up and supporting…
The Circus of HorrorsAgainst all odds the Circus of Horrors is back performing in a Covid Safe environment.
When the Circus of Horrors started in Glastonbury ’95 people thought it would run for 25 weeks let alone 25 years, yet here we are a quarter of a century later and the Circus of Horrors is still touring all over…
Jeremy Vine - What the hell is going on?!Jeremy Vine is one of the UK’s most successful broadcasters. In more than thirty years at the BBC, he’s presented Newsnight, Panorama, Crimewatch, Eggheads and Points of View — as well as his daily Jeremy Vine Show on BBC Radio 2, the UK’s most listened-to radio news programme. Plus his daily…
Ian Waite and Vincent Simone: Act 2strictly theatre co presents
Ian Waite and Vincent Simone….Act Two
The Ballroom Boys double act Ian Waite and Vincent Simone are set to return in 2020 with a brand new show – Ian Waite and Vincent Simone….ACT TWO, after the roaring success of their 5 star rated 2019 tour! The fabulous Strictly…
Complete MadnessSweeney Entertainments proudly present COMPLETE MADNESS
Re-live the madness of Madness!
A sensational theatre extravaganza featuring the amazing talents of this five-piece band who will take you on a musical journey through the story of one of Britain’s most memorable, visual and fun bands…
Diamonds are ForeverDIAMONDS ARE FOREVER is a fabulous celebration of the music of DAME SHIRLEY BASSEY and NEIL DIAMOND.
Top Vocalist JONATHAN MARK performs the hits of legendary singer/songwriter NEIL DIAMOND, spanning 50 years.
Then DEBBIE FARRELL (as seen on STARS IN THEIR EYES) graces the stage as she performs…
The Little Mix ShowNow playing it’s 4th successful year touring the UK and having played to over 50,000 people around the country, the Little Mix Show is back!
A highly energetic show that follows in the footsteps of the award-winning girl band, Little Mix.
This iconic 5-star rated show has live vocals and is full of…
Mark Watson: How Can You Almost WinIn 2017, Mark Watson – a man prone to considerable anxiety, with multiple phobias and a history of piss-poor self-esteem – was asked to go on Celebrity Island with Bear Grylls. It really wasn’t for him at all because his favourite things include safety, comfort, food and not being scared and…
Choice Grenfell: A tribute to Joyce GrenfellIn these somewhat uncertain times comes a wonderful evening of warmth, wit and gentle humour.
A full length show featuring some of the best of Joyce’s hilarious songs and monologues from Stately As A Galleon and School Nativity Play to A Terrible Worrier and First Flight.
Joyce is our guide for a…
Rave On with The BluejaysRave On is the 1950’s musical sensation sweeping the nation. Featuring multiple award winning band The Bluejays, a group comprised of stars from West End
Productions The Buddy Holly Story, Million Dollar Quartet and Dreamboats & Petticoats, Rave On transports you back to the fabulous 50’s in…
Happy Feet 11Miss Jenny’s School of Dance presents Happy Feet 11 — An all dancing, all singing show, showcasing many different genres of dance.
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The Barricade BoysDirect from London’s West End and Broadway, The Barricade Boys are back on the road with their FIVE STAR international tour! Fabulous harmonies, incredible vocals, dashing good looks and fantastic personalities. The Barricade Boys showcase the UK’s finest male voices from the world’s longest…
Strictly Come Dancing's Neil Jones in GingerlandStrictly Come Dancing’s Neil Jones in GINGERLAND
Straight from his Directorial and Choreographic debut at Sadler’s Wells, London, BBC Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer Neil Jones presents his brand new live dance show, GINGERLAND.
Join Jones as he goes from the back of Claudia’s area to…
Abba ForeverSweeney Entertainments presents:
ABBA Forever is one of the UK’s leading International tribute shows and theatre audiences from across Great Britain and Sweden have long enjoyed this superb recreation of possibly the world‘s greatest pop band.
The unique ABBA sound is replicated with an…
The Bootleg ShadowsWe are delighted to welcome ‘The Bootleg Shadows’ back to the Palace Theatre!
A Must-See Concert Tribute to the World’s Greatest Instrumental Group. The Bootleg Shadows offer an outstanding Tribute for a night of foot tapping classics, celebrating the music of The Shadows & Cliff Richard, with…
Jenny Eclair: Sixty! (FFS!)Having hit 60 (but still a year younger than Madonna), Jenny Eclair AKA ‘The Face of Vagisan’ confronts a new decade of decrepitude. Now that it takes 20 minutes of scrolling down to find her DOB when she’s filling in forms online, should she celebrate or crawl into a hole? What will her 60’s hold…
Waiting for GodotA clown show, an absurdist black comedy and an existential classic, Waiting for Godot has been famously described as ‘a play in which nothing happens, twice’
In fact a lot happens. Two tramps beneath a solitary tree discourse at random, sing, play games, bicker, make-up, sleep, eat a carrot and…
Francis Rossi - I Talk Too MuchLegendary Status Quo lead singer Francis Rossi will share the extraordinary secrets of his 50-plus years in rock’n’roll when he takes to the stage for an intimate evening of chat and music.
In Francis Rossi: I Talk Too Much, the founder, lead singer and lead guitarist of Status Quo will talk about…
Dracula: The Bloody TruthLe Navet Bete in association with Exeter Northcott Theatre present Dracula: The Bloody Truth
Award-winning kings of comedy Le Navet Bete bring their 5-star, smash-hit show Dracula: The Bloody Truth to the Palace Theatre!
From the awkwardly charming seaside town of Whitby to the dark and sinister…
Glenn Miller and Big Band SpectacularCelebrating the Golden Age of Big Band and Swing
Glenn Miller and Big Band Spectacular
presented by The Moonlight Serenede Orchestra UK
Founded by trumpeter Kevin Cunningham, the Moonlight Serenade Orchestra UK has wowed audiences in Concert Halls and Theatres all over Great Britain. Known for…
Happy Days Are Here AgainIn 2020, we will celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the end of the war in Europe. 75 years ago, millions of people took to the streets to celebrate peace and to look forward to a brighter future.
This uplifting, heartwarming show is full of patriotic nostalgia to celebrate that event. Hand…
Michael Portillo: A Game of Two HalvesMichael Portillo makes a welcome return to Paignton to talk about his life and career. After studying at Cambridge University, he worked with Mrs Thatcher, briefing her before press conferences. As a Conservative politician, he took just over a decade to go from a seat in the Commons to being seen…
Lucy Worsley: A Very British MurderAn illustrated tour through the dark story of our fascination with murder, with renowned historian Lucy Worsley.
Lucy has covered the history of this very British obsession in a book and BBC TV series. Here she shares its secrets and explores the history of this phenomenon in forensic detail,…
Madagascar the Musical JRPQA Torbay Production of Madagascar – A Musical Adventure JR.
We are so excited to be able to showcase our students amazing talent in this Dreamworks classic and cant wait to Move it, Move it!
Based on the DreamWorks Animation Motion Picture. Book by Original Music and Lyrics by Kevin Del Aguila…
David Harper’s ‘A Romp With The Georgians’David Harper’s ‘A Romp With The Georgians’ is coming to Paignton in September.
The show takes a funny look at life during the period from 1714-1830. A time in Britain of growth (e.g. empire) discoveries (e.g. Australia) inventions (e.g. roller skates) and shocking tales (e.g. electrified…
Only Fools and Boycie: An Intimate Evening with the Only Fools and Horses actor John ChallisEnjoy an intimate evening with John Challis, one of the nation’s greatest comedy actors, best known as Boycie in BBC1’s Only Fools and Horses. In this one-off show the national treasure will reveal secrets from the set with stories and anecdotes from his dazzling career. Having worked with some of…
The Zoots – Sounds of the SixtiesThe Zoots are coming back to Paignton and they‘re bringing the Sounds of the Sixties!
EARLY BIRD BOOKING TICKETS £16.00
“The Zoots are impossible not to like” – The Stage
Experience THE Sixties show that’s wowing audiences around the world, selling out and headlining venues from the Palladium…
Jive Talkin’ perform the Bee GeesRenowned as the original and very best Bee Gees tribute show, and THE ONLY Bee Gees tribute show that have actually performed with the original Bee Gees! In 1997 Gary & Darren from Jive Talkin performed LIVE on HEART FM with THE BEE GEES and received great compliments from both Maurice andBarry…
The Wall of FloydReturning to the Palace in 2020 … The Wall of Floyd, an established leading tribute to Pink Floyd from the South Coast of England.
Made up of 7 core members, with collectively over 75 years of studio and live performance between them, the band aim to sonically reproduce Pink Floyd’s music as…
Agatha Christie’s Spider’s WebThis is another thrilling tale from the pen of the Queen of Crime Agatha Christie.
Full of Red Herrings and sub plots just what one would expect.
Clarrissa is the wife of a diplomat. She is very clever at spinning tales of adventure but when a murder takes place in her drawing room she finds…
The Rat Pack is Back - 21st Anniversary TourThe hit show ‘The Rat Pack’ is back and perfectly captures not only the wonderful music and comedy of the original legends, but also the remarkable personalities of the stars who truly ruled the entertainment world. The Rat Pack is Back is Britain’s longest running tribute to Frank Sinatra, Dean…
Bye Bye Baby – A celebration of Frankie Valli and the Four SeasonsBye Bye Baby – A celebration of the music of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons.
Bye Bye Baby are a jaw-dropping tribute to the musical phenomenon ‘Jersey Boys’ and the timeless, iconic music of ‘Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons’.
Incredible four part harmonies, roof raising falsetto complete…
Rhythm of the DanceSeen by over 7 million people in 58 countries.
Internationally recognised as one of the most popular and busiest Irish step dance shows, now in its 21st year of touring the world this incredible live show enjoys continued success year after year and is a big hit everywhere. Featuring World…
Lipstick on your collarStep 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 – you are in for an evening of back to back hits from the 1950s and 60s!
EARLY BIRD BOOKING OFFER FIRST 100 seats at £20.00
Grab…
VictoriousJoin award-winning musical comedy performer Hannah Brackenbury as she presents a joyful and poignant musical tribute to the late, great comedy genius Victoria Wood.
Winner of Best Show (Funny Women Awards 2019) and Best of the Festival (Brighton Fringe 2018), this hilarious and uplifting hour-long…
The Sixties InvasionDozy, Beaky, Mick and Tich…The Casuals…the Equals three amazing 60s bands brought together for a spectacular show on stage at the Palace in Paignton. A stunning must see show featuring a sensational line-up of musicians that exceeds expectation on every level. Taking you on a magical rollercoaster…
T Rextasy - The Greatest Hits TourSweeney Entertainments presents T.REXTASY
Marc Bolan, with his band T.Rex, was one of the most flamboyant and charismatic stars of the original glam rock era. With Bolan’s special ingredient of Rock-a-Boogie songs, the band had a string of huge hits throughout the 1970s including Love to Boogie,…
Dom Joly's Holiday Snaps - Travel and Comedy in the Danger ZoneDom Joly is best known as the creator of Trigger Happy TV. And now the writer and broadcaster is undertaking his first UK tour since 2011, giving fans a rare opportunity to see him live.
Dom will be talking about his exploits as a serial globe-trotting and seeker of dangerous travel spots. From…
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