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SEPT 24
-APR 25
THEATRE
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Box office and enquiries 01803 665800

WELCOME...
...to the Palace Theatre Paignton
The Palace is managed by Jazz Hands, a local
Community Interest Company, set up in 2018 to
keep this lovely theatre open. Of course the theatre
has been going much longer than this ( since 1890 to
be precise) and one of our longest serving team
members is Technical Manager, Clive Simmons.
Clive first came to work at the Palace for the 1980
pantomime: ‘I love the magic of a production going
from a blank stage to a dazzling performance.
It’s amazing dealing with West End and touring
producers but it’s our amateur companies - like Bijou,
and Paignton Panto and local dance and theatre
schools - that can be the most rewarding. It’s great to
be part of developing an idea into a full stage
production, making the most of this fabulous venue
and theatre team.’
‘I’ve been lucky to meet
lots of lovely people
over the years, from
celebrities to the
youngsters that have
worked for us that
have gone on to fantastic careers in music and theatre.
We’re like a family here and we all say we’re just
happy being in show-business’.
TAKE YOUR SEAT AND...
...ENJOY THE SHOW!
Where to buy TICKETS
THEATRE BOX OFFICE... The theatre box office is
normally open 11:00am to 3:00pm (Monday to Friday)
and is always open one hour before performances.
www.palacetheatrepaignton.co.uk
TICKET AGENTS:
Brixham Library - www.torbay.gov.uk/libraries
English Riviera Visitor Information, Torquay - www.englishriviera.co.uk
Churston Library - www.torbay.gov.uk/libraries
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...SEPTEMBER
Rave On: The Ultimate 50s
and 60s Experience
Transporting you back to the fabulous 50’s and
swinging 60’s in stunningly authentic style.
Charting the meteoric rise of Rock and Roll, join us for an
exhilarating evening of toe-tapping, sing-along iconic classics,
vibrant vintage costumes, colourful staging and dancing in the
aisles! Enjoy hits from the likes of Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly,
Chuck Berry, The Beatles, Connie Francis, Neil Sedaka, Little
Richard, Roy Orbison, Lulu, The Beach Boys and many more.
Take a step back in time and experience the history of rock
and roll music like never before.
Thursday 19 September - 19:30 | Tickets £26
Paignton Comedy Club:
Headliner Joe Thomas
Chuckl. Proudly presents Paignton Comedy Club at
The Palace Theatre featuring Joe Thomas, Paul McCaffrey
and Mike Gunn.
Joe Thomas, Star of The Inbetweeners and Fresh Meat, is a
regular on the stand-up circuit, delighting audiences up and
down the country, while also trying to persuade them he’s not
actually a teenage boy. Paul McCaffrey has a string of TV credits
including Live At The Apollo, and Russell Howard’s Good News
and Mike Gunn credit’s include Michael McIntyre’s Comedy
Roadshow. Prepare yourselves, for stand up at its best!
Friday 20 September - 19:30 | Tickets £23
Blood Money
Absolutely nothing is what it seems in this riveting thriller
from Bijou Theatre Productions.
Mike Mason and his wife Liz, tried to cover up a hit and run
accident which left Carol Mitchell Dead. Seven years later,
just as the couple thought they had got away with this dark
secret, they receive a call from someone claiming to be their
murdered victim.
This amateur production of Blood Money is directed by Daniel Chambers and
presented by Bijou Theatre Productions by arrangement with Concord Theatricals
Ltd on behalf of Samuel French Ltd www.concordtheatricals.co.uk.
Tuesday 24 - Friday 27 September - 19:30 | Tickets £11 - £15
For enquiries contact the Palace on 01803 665800 3

SEPT/OCT...
The Mersey Beatles
60th anniversary celebration of ‘A Hard Days Night’.
The world’s favourite Liverpool-born tribute to the Fab Four
are back with an all-new show celebrating this beloved and
iconic 1964 album and movie which perfectly captured The
Beatles at their pop peak. The Mersey Beatles will play the
entire A Hard Day’s Night album in the first half of their show
- followed by a hit-packed collection of Beatlemania classics.
This is a truly unique and stunning live concert experience no
fan of The Beatles will want to miss!
Saturday 28 September - 19:30 | Tickets £26
Cats in Space
A musical feast of the highest calibre with original
rock music. This is no tribute; this is the real deal…
Get ready for take off!
Imagine, if you will, a heady mix of Queen, ELO, Elton John and
all things 70s… then you have CATS in SPACE, a band brimming
with majestic songs, boasting soaring vocal harmonies,
power chord guitars, thundering drums and bass as well as
huge, symphonic keyboards. Landing on the UK Rock scene
in 2015, they quickly built up a reputation as one of the finest
Classic Rock bands to emerge this century, and within a
short space of time.
Friday 4 October - 19:30 | Tickets £25
Shaun Ryder - Happy
Mondays, and Fridays,
and Saturdays, and Sundays
He’s the wild man of rock who became a national treasure
following appearances on Celebrity Gogglebox, and I’m
A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here.
Happy Mondays and Black Grape frontman Shaun Ryder is
hitting the road for a new, spoken word tour. Shaun redefined
the sex’n’drugs’n’rock’n’roll lifestyle during the halcyon days of
Madchester. Fans can look forward to a carnival of excess,
wild tales, and improbable truths.
Saturday 5 October - 19:30 | Tickets £30 | VIP options available
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...OCTOBER
Death of a Suffragette
A protesting Suffragette dies in a tragic accident,
leaving a historic mystery to unravel.
An historian working on a new book chances upon the details
of the death of a protesting Suffragette who fell off a platform
at Paddington Station. He believes it could have been murder
and calls together all those who were involved with the victim;
they are shocked to have been brought back together after all
these years. Secrets are revealed, tensions rise, and the truth
will be revealed before the evening is out. An original classic
whodunnit from Moonstone Theatre Company.
Friday 11 October - 19:30 | Tickets £13.50 - £15
Murder Mystery
Afternoon Tea
Join Moonstone Theatre Company in solving a mystery,
whilst enjoying a fabulous afternoon tea in Stage Left.
The rivalry between Lower Ashford and Willingham village
cricket teams was legendary and the villagers had come out in
good numbers to support their teams. A leading batsman
collapsed and was taken into the cricket pavilion where, sadly,
he was found to have died; early indications were that he had
been poisoned. Who had wanted the leading batsman dead?
Your booking includes afternoon tea served on best china with
a selection of sandwiches, savouries, cakes and cream tea.
Saturday 12 October - 14:00 | Tickets £26
Tenors Unlimited
Indulge yourself in an exciting night’s entertainment as
these great showmen captivate you with soaring vocals,
velvet harmonies and a killer sense of humour!
The dynamic duo - Paul Martin and Jem Sharples - will be
sharing their love of singing some of the greatest opera,
pop and musical theatre songs ever written. Their repertoire
includes popular classics with crooner and pop favourites,
as well as original songs. These range from Pearl Fishers Duet,
Nessun Dorma, Some Enchanted Evening, You’re Just Too
Good To Be True, to Moon River and Carry You composed
by Paul Martin.
Sunday 13 October - 19:30
Tickets £25 - £28 (Family £70)
For enquiries contact the Palace on 01803 665800 5

OCTOBER...
A Body in Barcelona:
Murder Mystery Evening
Join us in Stage Left for a Spanish-themed evening with a
delicious Tapas-style dinner and a glass of Sangria. Ole!
David Lancaster heads to Barcelona with friends, however, the
trip turns into a nightmare when he is found slumped on a
bench - murdered. Detective Chief Inspector Appleby of Scotland
Yard is flown over to assist the Spanish police, and he arranges to
meet four key suspects. It becomes clear that there are long
buried secrets and tensions between those present. Who was
responsible for David Lancaster’s death? And why?
Friday 18 October - 19:30 | Tickets £29.50
Paignton Comedy Club:
Headliner Dylan Moran
Irish comedian, actor and writer Dylan Moran
is a comic force to be reckoned with.
Chuckl. in association with The Palace Theatre proudly
presents Paignton Comedy Club, featuring headliner
Dylan Moran. Dylan is perhaps best known for co-writing
and starring in the critically acclaimed Channel 4 sitcom
Black Books, but movie fans will recognise him from his roles
in popular films like Shaun of the Dead, Run Fatboy Run, and
Notting Hill. Dylan will be joined by a host of other fantastic
comedians from the comedy circuit for a night to remember!
Saturday 19 October - 19:30 | Tickets £25
A Vision of Elvis
Put on your blue suede shoes and step into The Palace
to celebrate the music of the King of Rock ’n’ Roll.
The UK’s supreme Elvis, award-winning Rob Kingsley,
and his talented cast recreate a breath-taking live Elvis
Presley concert. Officially Endorsed by Ed Bonja, Elvis’s
Photographer and Road Manager, who said: ‘On stage Rob
Kingsley looks extraordinarily like Elvis. He sings like Elvis,
but most importantly, he seems to capture the very soul of
Elvis - hell, he even walks like Elvis!’ A truly authentic Elvis
musical spectacular!
Thursday 24 October - 19:30 | Tickets £17.50 - £24.50
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Christian Garrick &
The Budapest Café Orchestra
Refreshingly unconventional and snappily attired boutique
orchestra, the BCO redeliver gypsy and folk-flavoured music
in their own fresh and surprising way.
From Balkan and Russian traditional pieces to artful distillations
of the Romantic masterpieces and Gaelic folk anthems.
Their infectious music will get into your bloodstream and stay
there forever. A hugely entertaining show, featuring immense
skill and profound musicianship… a show by the BCO is enough
to make you want to book that holiday down the Danube!
Friday 25 October - 19:30 | Tickets £20
...OCTOBER
Alfie Moore: A Face for Radio
Writer and presenter of BBC R4 hit It’s a Fair Cop shares
more hilarious stories from the worlds of grime and crime.
Thirty years of shift-work, initially in the Sheffield steelworks
and then as a copper on the beat (where he was punched
in the face quite a lot), has left him with ‘a face for radio’.
A face not so much ‘lived in’ as inhabited by a settlement of
squatters with little regard to property maintenance and
repair. In his 40s a surprising career shift turned middle-aged
Alfie from street cop to BBC radio star.
Saturday 26 - October 19:30 | Tickets £19
In My Life: An Evening
with Alan Johnson
Sailing dangerously close to National Treasure status,
Alan Johnson is one of the most popular politicians
of recent times.
‘In My Life’ is a joy for Baby Boomers everywhere as Alan evokes
life in post-war Britain, sharing his remarkable story from
tenement slum to postman to the corridors of Westminster
against a backdrop of swinging London, and his failed attempts
to achieve his true calling in life – to become a pop star!
An evening of music and conversation with tales from
Westminster and from his bestselling memoirs.
Tuesday 29 October - 19:30 | Tickets £24
Box office and enquiries 01803 665800 7

NOVEMBER...
Rock for Heroes
Let ‘Rock for Heroes’ take you back to that Summer of ’69
and join us for the biggest celebration of the Heroes of Rock!
Classic rock anthems, incredible musicians, sensational vocalists
and a rocktacular experience; with a lot of laughs thrown in!
Performed by a superb 7-piece band, the show breathes new life
into the music of Guns ‘N’ Roses, Bon Jovi, Van Halen, Dire Straits,
Fleetwood Mac, Queen and more! You’d be Livin’ on a Prayer if you
missed it! A show for all the family and a must see for any rock fan!
Friday 1 November - 19:30 | Tickets £15 - £23
The Lucky 7 Club -
Spooktacular Soiree
Deliciously dark, innovative, intelligent, provocative,
inspiring, jaw-dropping - marvel at the spooky costumes
and the glitter and glam ghouls - that’s just the audience!
A decadent night of the top international freaky deaky
burlesque performances with a hell raisin’ after party - think
From Dusk Til Dawn, Shaun of The Dead and Nightmare before
Christmas all rolled into one monster mashup! So get your
Halloween glad rags on, mingle with monsters, hang out with
horrors, and dance with the devil at this fabulous Spooktacular.
Saturday 2 November - 19:00 | Tickets £25
Draculin: ‘Bats Out of Hell’ Tour
This emerging local band are bringing a music feast to
the Palace for lovers of rock.
Draculin released their first single Sweet Dreams in 2023 and
are making waves on the festival circuit with appearances at
Abbfest, the prestigious Respect Festival in Exeter and the
International Music Festival in Llangollen. Their Palace Theatre
show is a combination of their own songs and classic anthems
from the legends of rock music. It will be high tempo and a
feast for lovers of this kind of music.
Sunday 3 November - 19:00 | Tickets £8 - £12
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Viva la Vida
Experience the energy and euphoria of the most uplifting
live Greatest Hits of Coldplay in this lively, interactive
and immersive performance.
For over 25 years, Coldplay have been recognised as quite simply
one of the biggest bands on the planet; truly a musical giant.
Now, celebrating this incredible quarter of a century,
Viva la Vida is a full-scale tribute production jam packed with
incredible recreations of some of the biggest hits in music
history. Talented musicians and a charismatic frontman who is
truly the closest lookalike to Chris Martin anywhere on earth!
Friday 8 November - 19:30 | Tickets £14 - £18
...NOVEMBER
Diamonds are Forever
Hancock’s Half Hour
- The Lost TV Episodes
Commemorating 100 years of Tony Hancock, and 70 years
of Hancock’s Half Hour.
The award-winning theatre company Hambledon Productions
are delighted to be recreating three, ‘lost’ episodes from the
original television series. Missing from the BBC archives, this
UK Tour will mark the very first time these hilarious scripts have
been brought to life since their original broadcast. Take a trip
to 23 Railway Cuttings, East Cheam and join Kenneth, Hattie,
Sid and ‘The Lad Himself’ for three classic TV episodes of this
ground-breaking, timeless comedy.
Wednesday 13th November - 19:30 | Tickets £16 - £20
Experience the music of Dame Shirley Bassey and
Neil Diamond like never before! Back by popular demand,
join us for an unforgettable performance.
Experience the legendary music of Dame Shirley Bassey and
Neil Diamond, icons with careers spanning decades, in a
captivating tribute. Featuring hits from both artists, this
unforgettable performance is backed by a dynamic 10-piece
live band. Following a previous sold-out show at the Palace
Theatre, they return to dazzle audiences once more. Don't
miss the chance to enjoy classic hits and timeless tunes in an
electrifying live experience!
Friday 15 November - 19:30 | Tickets £18 - £22.50
Box office and enquiries 01803 665800 9

NOVEMBER...
Too Much Too Young
Pack your bags and get ready to board the Night Boat
to Cairo as we celebrate the iconic story of Two-Tone
and beyond!
Join the non-stop Ska party that tells the story of one of the
most influential musical movements in British pop culture.
With a dynamic cast featuring some of the finest performers
from across the UK, a 9-Piece live band and an authentic
recreation of the iconic sound that formed an era. A musical
feast with hits from Madness, Bad Manners,
The Specials, The Selecter, and The Bodysnatchers.
Saturday 16 November - 19:30 | Tickets £22 - £26
The Nutcracker
As the clock strikes midnight, strange things begin to
happen… Clara’s toys around the Christmas tree come
to life, while the room fills with an army of mice.
Ballet Theatre UK bring to life one of Tchaikovsky’s most popular
compositions in this much-loved traditional Christmas ballet,
featuring top dancers from companies around the world.
Enjoy the festive tale of Clara as she journeys into a world of
magical snowflakes, dancing dolls and a Christmas tree that
reaches the sky. This opulent new production promises magical
choreography, exquisite costumes, breath-taking scenery
and an atmosphere of fantasy and illusion.
Thursday 21 November - 19:30
Tickets £17 - £20 (family £58)
Paignton Comedy Club:
Headliner Seann Walsh
Chuckl. proudly presents Paignton Comedy Club at The
Palace Theatre. Prepare yourselves, for stand up at its best!
Seann Walsh, described as ‘the best observational comedian
of his generation’ - The Guardian, has starred in Netflix’s Flinch,
8 Out of 10 Cats, Live at the Apollo, Tonight at the London
Palladium and can be seen acting in Jack Dee’s ITV sitcom
Bad Move where he plays audience favourite, Grizzo.
Terry Alderton, a full-on 100mph comedian, will hurtle you
through an ad-libbed riot of exuberant, loose-limbed physical
comedy. As seen on Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow.
Friday 22 November - 19:30 | Tickets £23
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Don’t Dress for Dinner
A comedy in which everyone knows a secret, forcing a
frenetic series of mistakes, mishaps and manoeuvres.
Bernard's wife Jacqueline is going away to visit her mother,
so he has planned a sneaky romantic weekend with his mistress,
Suzanne. He has invited his best friend, Robert, to provide an
alibi and arranged for Suzette, a Cordon Bleu cook, to create a
deliciously intimate dinner. What could possibly go wrong?
This amateur production of Don’t Dress for Dinner is directed by Julie Sharp and
presented by Bijou Theatre Productions by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd
on behalf of Samuel French Ltd www.concordtheatricals.co.uk
Tuesday 26 to Friday 29 November - 19:30 | Tickets £11 - £15
...NOV/DEC
Wreath Making Workshops
Get crafty and make your own beautiful Christmas
wreath this year - a perfect gift or for your own
festive decorations.
Come and join us for a fun session making your own
traditional wreath to take home. We will have all the
equipment you’ll need and a lovely array of natural materials
and bits’n’baubles. The workshops are very relaxed with
mince pie and hot chocolate or mulled wine for a warming
festive spirit and lots of ideas to help you make your own
fantastic wreath.
30 November and 1, 7, 8 December - 10:30 and 14:00
Tickets £30 - all materials provided
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Maddy Prior and
The Carnival Band
Carols and Capers: The Fortieth Anniversary
and Farewell Tour 2024
Steeleye Span’s Maddy Prior and The Carnival Band have been
a firm fixture over the festive period, with their unique take on
timeless Christmas music, ever since 1984. To mark the fortieth
anniversary, this tour will be not only a celebration, but also a
farewell for Carols and Capers. There’s plenty of humour -
putting their inimitable stamp on a range of familiar and
not-so-familiar festive fare. This guarantees to be a Christmas
Party to remember - a celebration of a unique partnership.
Friday 6 December - 19:30 | Tickets £27.50
Box office and enquiries 01803 665800 11

DEC/JAN...
A Christmas Carol
A radio adaptation of Charles Dickens’ Christmas classic,
live on stage starring television favourites Colin Baker
(Doctor Who, The Brothers) and Peter Purves
(Blue Peter, The Office).
Presented by the Crime and Comedy Theatre Company, our
setting is a radio studio, our actors ready as if for a radio
broadcast, and our sound effects created live, all combining
to transport the audience to Victorian London, for this 180th
anniversary production of Dickens’ timeless tale of charity,
forgiveness and redemption at Christmas.
He was a tight-fisted hand at the grindstone, Scrooge
- a squeezing, grasping, covetous, old sinner!
Saturday 7 December - 19:30 | Tickets £18 - £21.50
Sleeping Beauty
A spectacular family panto from the
multi-award-winning Paignton Pantomime
Productions.
All seats are just £13 - £15 – exceptional value for a festive
family outing.
Prepare to be dazzled by your favourite panto cast as they
bring the magical story of Sleeping Beauty to life in a
production full of artistry and magic, re-awakening this
tale-of-old, with bucket-loads of comedy!
Tickets £13 - £15
Order your turkey tapas when you book your tickets.
There’ll be cheering, booing and al
the very best of pantomime traditions!
Saturday 21 December
14:30
Sunday 22 December
14:30
Monday 23 December
19:30
Thursday 26 December
14:30
Friday 27 December
19:30
Saturday 28 December
14:30
Sunday 29 December
14:30
Monday 30 December
19:30
Wednesday 1 January
14:30
Tuesday 2 January
19:30
Wednesday 3 January
19:30
Thursday 4 January
14:30 and 19:30
Friday 5 January
14:30
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...DEC/JAN/FEB
Paignton Comedy Club
Now a regular feature in our calendar, Chuckl.
proudly presents Paignton Comedy Club at The
Palace Theatre.
The following dates are in the diary so look out for
the line-up announcements nearer the time with
more exciting headliners right here in Paignton
and prepare yourselves for stand up at its best!
Friday 13 December
Friday 1 February
Friday 28 June
Beauty and the Beast
Be our guest this Christmas and enjoy a tale as
old as time.
Our panto season continues with Wonder Pantomimes
bringing the story of Beauty and the Beast to the Palace
Theatre, as part of a six-week national tour. Bookworm Belle
lives a quiet provincial life that quickly turns to danger when
she finds herself imprisoned by a hideous Beast. Will the
Beast learn how to love and to be loved in return? Will Belle
melt the Beast’s frosty heart? Will the spell be broken before
the last rose petal falls?
Sunday 12 January - 14:00
Tickets £14 - £16 (family £54)
The Business of Murder
A psychological thriller about revenge centering on an
interlocking triangular relationship.
Meet Dee, a successful television playwright; Hallet, a detective
superintendent; and Stone, a humorless, prissy man. Dee arrives
at Stone's flat, and is rather surprised when Hallett, with whom
she is having an affair, also arrives. After many twists and turns,
the precise nature of the trio's relationship is revealed and all
three are very much concerned with the business of murder.
This amateur production of the Business of Murder is directed by Pam White and
presented by Bijou Theatre Productions by arrangement with Concord Theatricals
Ltd on behalf of Samuel French Ltd www.concordtheatricals.co.uk.
Wednesday 5 - Saturday 8 February - 19:30 | Tickets £11 - £15
Box office and enquiries 01803 665800 13

FEBRUARY...
Genesis Connected
Celebrating the music of Genesis and the biggest selling
acts connected: Peter Gabriel, Phil Collins and Mike &
The Mechanics
Enjoy a show with an incredible mix of material, from
atmospheric anthems to chart toppers. Hits spanning from the
late 70s onwards include Turn It On Again, Sledgehammer,
In The Air Tonight, Over My Shoulder, Against All Odds,
That’s All, Solsbury Hill, You Can’t Hurry Love, The Living Years
and many more. The frontman, Pete Bultitude, is not only an
incredibly versatile vocalist, but he is also a truly gifted
drummer, just like Phil Collins.
Friday 14 February - 19:30 | Tickets £22 - £25
Sleeping With Beauty
Dive into the funniest, filthiest, most wickedly fabulous
pantomime that’s anything but a fairy tale.
Definitely no kids allowed!
A side-splitting, adults-only twist on the classic Sleeping Beauty
where we follow Princess Awhorin and her friends as they ‘sleep
around’ and fight against the devilishly horny Carabosse.
A pantomime that proves happily ever after can be a bit more
complicated and a lot more fun! Just one encounter with a little
prick could wear our princess out for a hundred years! You’ll be
gagging for more in this outrageously naughty Panto from the
UK’s most renowned Adult Pantomime Producer.
Saturday 15 February - 17:00 and 20:00 | Tickets £27
Psychic Sally
The nation’s favourite psychic is back on tour!
Sally has been wowing theatre audiences young and old
around the world for over 12 years. Her show will have you on
the edge of your seat, as she continues to bring mediumship
into the 21st century. Whether you know her from her hit TV
series, through watching her on Celebrity Big Brother or
reading one of her best-selling books, there is nothing quite
like seeing Sally live on stage. With Sally’s love, laughter and
warmth, this show is a unique evening not to be missed.
Wednesday 19 February - 19:30 | Tickets £26
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The Irish House Party
Back for a second year because the audience feedback
was so fabulous - the live music, Irish dancing and banter
is infectious and enters the psyche in seconds.
Incredibly talented musicians and dancers who simply want
to bring you the sound and fun of Ireland in an intimate and
homely setting. The show itself features All Ireland champion
musicians and dancers who just love to share fascinating
stories about the music and the instruments themselves.
We look forward to seeing you at The Irish House Party soon!
Thursday 20 February - 19:30 | Tickets £20
...FEBRUARY
The Frog Prince
And they lived HOPPILY ever after… Kissing a frog has started
a whole new kind of adventure for our heroic princess.
Who said Pantos are only for Christmas?! Join professional
pantomime company, TaleGate Theatre Productions, on a
Mardi Gras adventure that is toad-ally wild! It’s sure to be both
hilarious and spectacular. Packed with songs, slapstick, silliness,
audience participation, and all the fairytale magic of traditional
pantomime! You’d be hopping mad to miss it!
Friday 21 February - 14:00 | Tickets £14 - £16
Woman Like Me
The Little Mix Show
The electrifying energy of Little Mix brought to life on
stage, captivating fans old and new in an unmissable
celebration of their phenomenal music career.
Woman Like Me features the ultimate playlist of Little Mix’s
greatest hits, including Black Magic, Secret Love Song,
Power and, of course, Woman Like Me. Join us as we
celebrate the unstoppable force that is Little Mix and
experience the magic of their music up-close like never
before. Get ready for a night of top-quality performances and
heartfelt moments in this tribute to the global phenomenon.
Saturday 22 February - 19:00
Tickets £17 (family £64)
Box office and enquiries 01803 665800 15

MARCH...
Everybody’s Talking
About Jamie
Jamie New is 16 and lives on a council estate in Sheffield.
Jamie doesn’t quite fit in. He dreams of becoming a drag queen.
Jamie is terrified about the future. Jamie is going to be a sensation.
Supported by his brilliant loving mum and surrounded by his
friends Jamie overcomes prejudice, beats the bullies and steps out
from the darkness into the spotlight. 16 is the edge of possibility
and it is time to make his dreams come true. Toads Stage Musical
Company are delighted to return to the Palace Theatre with their
adult amateur premier of this brilliant musical straight from two
sell out west end runs and a national tour.
Tuesday 4 to Saturday 8 March 2025 | Tickets £TBC
Let Us Take You To Paris
Brace yourself for an exciting and charismatic performance
presented by Fifi la Mer & Oliver Wilby, who regularly perform
their sell-out show at Ronnie Scott’s Jazz club.
Shut your eyes and you will be transported to Paris to enjoy
an evening of French music including works from Edith Piaf,
Charles Trennet, Django Reinhardt and Serge Gainsbourg.
Experience a slice of the French repertoire spanning a century;
a performance of their unique arrangements. Along the way
you will hear tales of life in Paris throughout the golden era of
French music.
Sunday 9 March - 19:30 | Tickets £18
Tiny Tim’s Biggest
Adventure
With over 10 million followers on social media, you may
have seen the hilarious videos of the legend
that is Tiny Tim’s Adventures.
Seven years ago, Tiny Tim decided to go on his own
adventure, navigating through adult life and posting about
his calls on social media. He’s racked up an astonishing
120 million views on YouTube. Now it’s your turn to join the
man behind the voice on his BIGGEST adventure to date.
Come along for a night with Tiny Tim live on stage... in person!
Tuesday 11 March - 20:00
Tickets £22 (VIP options available)
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Rebeca Ortega Flamenco
- Silences
A theatrically spun dance show and an unmissable evening
of authentic flamenco dance and music from Spain.
Rebeca Ortega’s passion and versatility have established her as a
prominent figure in the current flamenco scene. She returns to
the Palace with a new show after a very successful debut here
last year. Accompanied by traditional musicians, her flamenco
show shares the spirit of Spain expressed through the depth of
the seguiriya, the femininity of the guajira, the intensity of the
farruca, and the rhythms of the jaleos and bulerías.
Pre theatre tapas available, with sangria of course.
Friday 14 March - 19:30 | Tickets £15 - £17
Dinosaur Adventure Live!
...MAR/APR
Ashley Hutchings 80th
Birthday Tour - With Special
Guest Blair Dunlop
Folk legend Ashley Hutchings ’The Guvnor’ turns 80 years
old in 2025. 'Superb musicianship and a voice that will
give you shivers’
After founding the groundbreaking folk/rock band Fairport
Convention, Ashley went on to form Steeleye Span and
subsequently the first of many Albion Bands. To celebrate
this momentous milestone, Ashley, with his son Blair Dunlop,
present a night of songs and reminiscences of a remarkable
life in folk music.
Monday 24 March - 19:30 | Tickets £20
The Greatest Prehistoric Show on Earth – 65 million years in
the making… Are you ready for the adventure?
Stomp, Roar and Swish your tail as we introduce you to some of
the most incredible species ever to have lived on planet Earth.
An unforgettable Jurassic experience for all the family to enjoy.
Feel the excitement as you come face-to-face with a T-Rex and
hear it’s roooooooarrrrrr! This awe-inspiring interactive stage
show captivates both young and young at heart, immersing
audiences in the enthralling and realistic world of Dinosaurs.
Tuesday 15 April - 14:00 and 16:30 | Tickets £15 - £17.50
Box office and enquiries 01803 665800 17

APRIL...
The Ultimate Bubble Show
Join Ray, International Bubbleologist and Guinness World
Record Holder, and help him in his quest to complete the
bubble game and make the ultimate bubble.
This is a fast paced show full of high energy and surprises as
Ray uses various different gases to create incredible bubble
sculptures, effects and magical displays. Watch in amazement
as Ray creates a volcano bubble, a soap bubble carousel,
a bubble ghost and even a tornado inside a bubble! Book now
for this unique, family friendly, spectacular show that will
appeal to all audiences.
16 April - 14:30 and 17:00
Tickets £10 - £12 (family £40)
Hannay Stands Fast
A rip-roaring comedy for the whole family to enjoy -
another of John Buchan’s classic Hannay stories re-told
for the stage through laughs, daring-do and utter chaos!
A thrilling sequel to The 39 Steps, Hannay Stands Fast sees
our dashing hero, Richard Hannay back in the fray on a
mission to thwart a new and deadly threat to his beloved
England. Hannay’s mission is to head down to Cornwall to
infiltrate a secretive organisation and learn their dastardly
plans. Can he save the day to keep the nation safe for
another day?
Friday 18 April - 19:30 | Tickets £12 - £16
Fleetwood Mac and
Tom Petty Legacy Show
The music of two titanic bands and one iconic female singer
in one great evening’s entertainment.
Europe’s only tribute to Fleetwood Mac, Stevie Nicks and
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers bring you the music of
two great live bands that are so closely tied together by the
legendary Stevie Nicks. Enjoy the classic songs of both bands
along with favourite songs from The Traveling Wilburys,
Stevie Nicks collaborations and many more.
Saturday 19 April - 19:45 | Tickets £24
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Swing from Paris
...APR/MAY
An evening of stylish jazz and vintage swing.
Often described as ‘the finest gypsy jazz...’, Swing from Paris are
a UK quartet of violin, guitars and double bass. Inspired by the
great swing bands of the 1930s and ‘40s, they present their
own versions of music by Gershwin, Piazzolla, John Lewis,
Django Reinhardt, Stéphane Grappelli and the Hot Club of
France. They’ve been seen on the BBC’s Hairy Bikers, and
have appeared at major jazz festivals including Cheltenham,
Brecon and the Django Reinhardt Festival at Samois sur Seine.
Friday 25 April - 19:30 | Tickets £19
Singin’ I’m no a Billy, He’s
a Tim - 20th Anniversary Tour
A hilarious yet powerful award-winning comedy - a sensation
at the Edinburgh Festival and now touring Internationally.
A play exploring bigotry and ethnic identity, Singin’ I’m No
A Billy, He’s A Tim is a phenomenon in Scotland where it has
sold out countless nationwide tours. What happens when on
the day of the Old Firm Match, you lock up a Celtic and Rangers
fan in a cell together? Fireworks! And a weird kind of unity.
Israeli vs Palestinian, Catholic vs Protestant, Celtic vs Rangers…
When tribal factions clash, can reason ever prevail? Age 16+
Saturday 26 April - 19:30 | Tickets £28 - £30
When We Are Married
Hilarity and pandemonium break out when three
long-married couples – respected pillars of society -
discover that they have been living in sin for 25 years.
The Helliwells, the Parkers and the Soppitts were married on
the same day by the same parson. They gather at the
Helliwell home to celebrate their silver wedding only to hear
that the parson who conducted the triple wedding ceremony
was not authorised to do so. Pandemonium breaks out.
This amateur production of ‘When We Are Married’ is presented by Bijou Theatre
by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. on behalf of Samuel French Ltd.
www.concordtheatricals.co.uk
Wednesday 30 April to Saturday 3 - May 19:30
Tickets £11 - £15
Box office and enquiries 01803 665800 19

MAY/SEP...
MAKE A NIGHT OF IT
Enjoy a delicious pre-show meal,
served in ‘The Prop Store’. Check out
the menus online but these
normally include chilli, curry,
lasagne and tasty pies.
You can book your meals
when you buy tickets or
contact us nearer the
time but pre-booking
is essential.
FORWARD DATES...
High Jinx Show - 17 May
Zoots - 18 May
Jive Talkin’ - 23 May
Taylor Swift Tribute - 31 May
Bijou - Agatha Christie - 10 Jun to 31 Jul
The 80s Movie Mixtape - 7 Jun
The Bootleg Shadows - 8 Jun
Tommy Blaize - 14 Jun
The All Seasons - 12 Jul
Lipstick on your Collar - 1 Sep
The Rozzers - 12 Sep
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WORKSHOPS AND ACTIVITIES
Write time Write Place
A Ten Week Creative Writing Course: Wednesdays
18 September to 20 November 2024, 10.15am to 12.30pm.
Tutor Chris Woodhouse will guide you through these
creative writing workshops enabling you to have fun
sharing work, ideas and motivation. It is suitable for
beginners as well as those with some experience of
writing who would welcome guidance, encouragement
and feedback. Whether you are a short story writer, a poet,
a teller of anecdotes, want to write your memoirs or novels
or just want to explore different forms of creative writing,
you will be made very welcome.
Spaces are limited and must be booked in advance.
£120 per person to attend all ten classes.
Anne George Dance and Exercise workshops
Fitness instructor Anne George runs a range of dance and
exercise workshops in Stage Left, taking a fun and
interactive approach to improving strength, flexibility,
balance and easy dance moves!
Easy Exercise classes run on most Wednesday.
Ann will also be hosting a range of dance and exercise
classes through the Autumn and winter season so please
get in touch direct. If you would like to know more on
07778 426653.
Eternal Spirit
Thursdays in Stage Left, evenings of Spiritual Healing
and private readings from the Eternal Spirit group.
Bingo
Once a month in Stage Left, join in with our jolly Bingo
sessions. Eyes down at 13:30 with prizes to be won and all
in aid of the Palace Theatre, operated by Community
Interest Company, Jazz Hands CIC.
Charity Events
Jazz Hands CIC is not-for-profit and we have partnered
with local charity ESSW, hosting events to raise money for
humanitarian causes.
Charity Auction Friday 4 October
Charity Quiz Night Friday 6 December
All details are correct at time of going to press but all are subject to
change without notice. Full and up to date details of all events and
our booking terms and conditions can be found on our website.
Box office and enquiries 01803 665800 21

AUDIENCE AT THE PALACE
The Palace Theatre is so much more than shows, music and drama.
Come along to our monthly Thursday talks with interesting folk
sharing stories on fabulous subjects from our local culture and
heritage, literature, festivities and food and drink.
You’re sure to enjoy discovering something new. Teas and coffees are
included, and the chat is free! Tickets £6. Please contact us if you are
in a setting that could benefit from remote viewing of these talks.
Funded as part of Torbay’s Local Heritage Grant Scheme,
made possible by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Weird History at Halloween
Dr Kevin Dixon has stories galore of pixies, witches,
druids, ghosts, cunning folk, the Devil, pet cemeteries,
and secret societies in his virtual tour of Torbay’s
weird history and landscape.
17 October
Life Upon the Wicked Stage
Brenda Loosemore is a local actress who shares her
colourful stories from over 60 years of the local
theatrical scene. She has appeared in plays,
pantomimes, musicals, and open-air Shakespeare.
14 November
Paignton Heritage Society Quiz
Join the members of the Paignton Heritage Society
Quizmasters, Karen and Iris for their annual local
history festive quiz. Discover how much you know
about Paignton’s past at this fun event.
12 December
Zoos and Conservation
Meet Paignton Zoo’s Wild Planet Trust as they tell
how modern zoos contribute to conservation. With
two zoos, three nature reserves and several off-site
projects, hear more about this conservation work.
16 January
Geopark: The Rock Connects Us
Nick Powe will reflect on two decades running Kents
Cavern, and his continuing involvement with Torbay’s
prestigious UNESCO designation, the English Riviera
UNESCO Global Geopark.
23 January
The Sensational 70s
The Palace welcomes back author Don Evitts for
another one of his time machine talks. He'll take you
back to the 70s, playing music, showing photographs
and testing your memories along the way.
13 February
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Agatha Christie’s Devon
Join Matt Newbury, the Creative Director of the
Agatha Christie Festival, for a fun illustrated tour
around the Agatha Christie Country, discovering the
fascinating and surprising life of the world’s most
successful author.
13 March
William Scoresby, David Hinchcliff
David Hinchliffe’s talk starts at a memorial on the wall
of a Torquay church that can only hint at the
extraordinary life of William Scoresby - whaling
captain, Arctic explorer, scientist and clergyman.
17 April
Hunts Cider: Family Tradition and Heritage
Hear Richard Hunt tell the story of Hunts Cider, a
cherished local producer with deep roots in Torbay.
Learn about the heritage and culture that has made
them a cornerstone of the community.
15 May
Facts and Fiction
Local author, Alison Huntingford, shares the facts
surrounding a Napoleonic POW camp that inspired
her latest novel ‘Dance a Fearful Jig’. A chance
encounter and a blossoming love story.
12 June
When Life Gives You Lemons
Be inspired by Natasha Hill who at 29 with 2 small
children was diagnosed with Cancer. Twenty years after
her life was turned upside down, she reflects on life as
a police officer and the toolbox we should all have.
17 July
A Stroll Through Paignton in Old Pictures
Author and journalist Nick Pannell makes a welcome
return to the Palace and explores the history of
Paignton from its ancient roots to Victorian town with
a fascinating slide show.
14 August
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