5th
April DOUg StAnHOpe Overview
princess theatre, torquay Martin witts presents Doug Stanhope ‘A freewheeling articulacy of which this still-thrilling comic is capable, electrifying comedy.’ the guardian. brutal, shambolic, savage and unpredictable, no-holds-barred comedian who displays scant respect for any personal, moral, or social boundaries. He is a raging, vitriolic, viciously brilliant critic of the stupidity of our social and political systems and the moronic saps who sustain it, and he’s the funniest comic you will ever see. box Office: 0844 871 3023
10th - 12th April
CHineSe StAte CirCUS: Yin YAng Overview
princess theatre, torquay this unique extravaganza showcases only the best in entertainment; witness acrobats defying gravity as the ancient discipline icarian games returns to centre stage. An act rarely seen in circus arts, steeped in tradition, this remarkable display of human juggling where the human body becomes catapult and catcher in an elaborate, explosive and highly choreographed presentation of power, poise and
agility. box Office: 0844 871 3023 11th
– 12th April DArA O briAin
plymouth pavilions Following 2010’s 150 date sell out tour of the UK & ireland and best selling DvD this is the Show, irish funny man Dara O briain hits the road again with a brand new show for 2012. Dara is one of the most recognisable faces of british tv, hosting Mock the week, the Apprentice - You’re Fired, Stargazing live and 3 Men in a boat. box Office -
0845 146 1460 14th
April DereK ACOrAH
Babbacombe Theatre, Torquay the star of living tv’s ‘paranormal egypt’,’ ghost towns’, ‘Most Haunted’, ‘Most Haunted live’ and most recently Sky real lives’ ‘Derek Acorah’ show, brings his hugely entertaining evening of psychic abilities to the babbacombe theatre by popular demand. wherever he appears his shows are sell-outs, so book early to avoid disappointment. box office: 01803 328385
18th
April
rHOD gilbert: tHe MAn witH tHe FlAMing bAttenberg tAttOO
plymouth pavilions rhod’s stand-up rants on life’s minor irritations are legendary, but this year, he’s a more mellow fellow altogether. He’s now so laid-back he even let someone tattoo a battenberg on him. will the new, chilled-out rhod get his girl and live happily ever after, or will it be microwaved baked potato for one again? Could it be the Mr Angry of comedy as you’ve never seen him
before? box Office - 0845 146 1460 19th
April
rHOD gilbert: tHe MAn witH tHe FlAMing bAttenberg tAttOO
princess theatre, torquay (See Above). box Office: 0844 871 3023
20th April An AUDienCe witH pAM AYreS
Babbacombe Theatre, Torquay pam Ayres brings her latest show to the english riviera following the recent publication of her autobiography, the necessary Aptitude. “if you get the chance to see pAM AYreS, do; don’t think you’re the wrong generation to appreciate it, trust me, there were all ages in that hall and no-one left that hall without sore ribs from laughing. Anyone who can be on stage for 2
hours...and have an entire theatre curled up in small, squeaking balls of glee deserves goddess status.” - Sunday Mail box office: 01803
328385 10th
- 14th April
MAttHew bOUrne’S nUtCrACKer! 2012
theatre royal, plymouth Hailed by the Observer as “the undisputed king of dance theatre”, Matthew bourne’s company new Adventures has produced some of the most successful dance productions of the last two decades including Swan lake, edward Scissorhands and last year’s sell-out hit, Cinderella. box office
01752 230440 26th
- 28th April
Derren brOwn: SvengAli Overview
princess theatre, torquay Dubbed a ‘psychological illusionist’ by the press, Derren brown is a performer
who combines magic, suggestion, psychology, misdirection and showmanship in order to seemingly predict and control human behaviour, as well as performing mind-bending feats of mentalism. this is sure to be one of the hottest tickets in town, so book now! box Office: 0844 871 3023
27th - 29th April SHAngHi bY CirqUe DU Ciel
plymouth pavilions the highly awaited and internationally acclaimed, production of ‘ShangHi’ by Cirque Du Ciel, returns by overwhelming popular demand, to the UK for 2012. this production was originally directed in China by Cirque Du Soleil’s guy Caron, has been theatrically reworked to appeal to audiences all ages. box Office - 0845 146 1460
MUSiC 8th
March
DArtMOUtH OrCHeStrA - Spring COnCert St Clements Church, Darmouth Conductor Sid Davis 7.30pm. beethoven, bizet, Delibes, Debussy and others. tickets £6 at the door. Contact nicolette Coward 01803 832168 for further details”
8th March
tHe DUblinerS plymouth pavilions
2012 is a major landmark year for the Dubliners. it marks the 50th Anniversary of the founding of the band in O’Donoghues pub on Merrion row in Dublin’s fair city. the band have also just won a bbC radio 2 lifetime Achievement award! box Office - 0845
146 1460 11th
March tHe HOllieS
princess theatre, torquay the Hollies 50 Years On the Adventure Continues? Still pure Hollies. Still the tight, clean vocal harmonies, meticulously honed, precisely melded. though its composition has changed since emerging in the 1960s, a component of the magnificent british pop revolution, the Hollies hallmark sound has not wavered. box Office: 0844 871 3023
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