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  1. The Agatha Christie Festival
    The programme can be viewed by carrying out a diary search via www.englishriviera.co.uk/whats-on and on The Agatha Christie Festival website www.iacf-uk.org. Agatha Christie is Torquay's most well-known resident and the best selling author of all time. Every year Torquay celebrates the life and work of its most famous resident with a Festival, supported by the Arts Council of England, and this year is no exception. Over 10 days, packed with expert speakers and other features, the International Agatha Christie Festival will celebrate Agatha Christie and her astonishingly rich and diverse legacy.
    1. 13/09/202521/09/2025
    2. 12/09/202620/09/2026
    3. 11/09/202719/09/2027
  2. Bay of Lights
    During winter, the English Riviera plays host to an exciting event: The Bay of Lights! Taking place throughout Torquay, Paignton and Brixham, the whole Bay will come alive with a flurry of illuminated events.

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  1. Torbay School of Dance presents Let’s Dance neon pink illuminated sign saying Let's Dance

    Dates

    From:
    6 Dec 2025

    Address

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

    Telephone

    01803 665800

    Paignton

    Dates

    From:
    6 Dec 2025

    Torbay School of Dance - Let's Dance

    December 6 @ 19:00 to 21:30

    £10 – £15

    Torbay School of Dance was established 53 years ago in Paignton and is still run by Mrs Jillian Webber, one of the original founders of the school. Classes are offered in…

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    Dance

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  2. Its A Wonderful Life

    Dates

    From:
    8 Dec 2025to13 Dec 2025

    Address

    Little Theatre, St Marks Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 2EL

    Telephone

    01803 299330

    Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    8 Dec 2025to13 Dec 2025

    Adapted from the Frank Capra film by Mary Elliott Nelson
    Directed by Julie Hancocks

    A DRAMA

    It is Christmas Eve 1946 in Bedford Falls. Down-on-his luck banker George Bailey feels that life has passed him by, and he is at the end of his tether. He…

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    Performance

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  3. Sleeping Beauty, Princess Theatre, Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    12 Dec 2025to3 Jan 2026
    From:
    28 Dec 2025

    Address

    The Princess Theatre, Torbay Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5EZ

    Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    12 Dec 2025to3 Jan 2026
    From:
    28 Dec 2025

    A DREAM of a pantomime for all the family as Sleeping Beauty comes to the Princess Theatre, Torquay next Christmas from 12 December 2025 until 3 January 2026, from the team behind this year’s smash hit production “Jack and the Beanstalk”!
    The…

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    Type:

    Christmas

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  4. Murder Mystery Afternoon tea: A shocking Christmas!, Palace Theatre, Paignton

    Dates

    From:
    13 Dec 2025

    Address

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

    Telephone

    01803 665800

    Paignton

    Dates

    From:
    13 Dec 2025

    Join Moonstone Theatre Company to help them solve a mystery, whilst enjoying a fabulous afternoon tea experience, held in Stage Left.

    It was coming up to Christmas in 1943. The Palmer family had been looking forward to a normal, happy family…

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    Participatory Event

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  5. Diva of the Decades, Babbacombe Theatre, Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    13 Dec 2025

    Address

    Babbacombe Theatre, Babbacombe Downs Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3LU

    Telephone

    01803 328385

    Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    13 Dec 2025

    Welcome ladies to the electrifying world of Diva of the Decades! Embark on a sensational journey through the ages as we celebrate the powerhouse voices and iconic performances of the biggest Divas in music history. This enchanting stage show is…

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    Type:

    Music

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  6. Christmas By Candlelight, Babbacombe Theatre, Torquay, Devon

    Dates

    From:
    19 Dec 2025

    Address

    Babbacombe Theatre, Babbacombe Downs, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3LU

    Telephone

    01803 328385

    Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    19 Dec 2025

    Experience the Enchantment of ‘Christmas - The Candlelight Concert’ in an Unforgettable Festive Musical Celebration presented by Xperience Live

    Prepare to immerse yourself in the holiday spirit as our incredible singers and live band deliver a…

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas

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  7. Robinson Crusoe Panto Palace Theatre

    Dates

    From:
    20 Dec 2025to4 Jan 2026

    Address

    Palace Theatre, Palace Theatre, Paignton, TQ3 3HF

    Telephone

    01803665800

    Paignton

    Dates

    From:
    20 Dec 2025to4 Jan 2026

    PANTO 2025!

    This is PPP’s 90th production and for the very first time we bring Robinson Crusoe and the Pirates to the stage. This is a truly exotic swashbuckling hilarious adventure with everything a good pantomime should be with all the usual…

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    Performance

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  8. Robin Hood, Palace Theatre, Paignton

    Dates

    From:
    11 Jan 2026

    Address

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

    Telephone

    01803 665800

    Paignton

    Dates

    From:
    11 Jan 2026

    Join the Merry Men for a fun-filled, action-packed pantomime as Robin Hood takes on the dastardly Sheriff of Nottingham! With heroic hi-jinks, slapstick silliness, and plenty of audience participation, this family-friendly adventure is full of…

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    Family

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  9. Devon Young People's Theatre in association with TOADS Theatre Company

    Dates

    From:
    23 Jan 2026to24 Jan 2026

    Address

    Little Theatre, St Marks Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 2EL

    Telephone

    01803 299330

    Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    23 Jan 2026to24 Jan 2026

    Come and support our young performers as they showcase their talent through monologues, scenes and original work. Enjoy an evening of diverse pieces that will transport you into a magical world of storytelling.

    If you are ages 7-18 and have a…

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    Performance

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