TORQUAY’S very own Steve Cradock, long-serving guitarist with Paul Weller, lead guitarist of Ocean Colour Scene and occasional member of the Simmertones, plays Plymouth Guildhall on Saturday May 26 as part of his UK tour.
The Guildhall will welcome stylish mods and soulful sisters from all over the South West for a live set from Steve and a bevy of renowned Northern Soul DJs spinning an eclectic fusion of Mod, Indie and Northern Soul tunes all night long.
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Tickets can be bought at David and David Hair Salon or John Brown outfitters, both in Mayflower Street, Plymouth.
Torquay Operatic and Dramatic Society present The Haunting of Hill House until Saturday May 26. Despite warnings about its evil reputation, four visitors, including Eleanor and Theodora, conduct an experiment to investigate the supposedly supernatural occurrences in the remote mansion.
But nothing can prepare them for what lurks in Hill House, because the house is alive with a will and desires of its own. And what it desires most is Eleanor. It all takes place at the Little Theatre in Torquay.
Brit Floyd is a new show celebrating the amazing musical legacy of Pink Floyd. Having performed to more than 50,000 fans in the UK in 2011, Brit Floyd — The World’s Greatest Pink Floyd Show is returning to the UK for a second time to perform a brand new show, A Foot in the Door.
Especially created by Brit Floyd musical director Damian Darlington to celebrate the release of the new, official Pink Floyd best of album, A Foot in the Door, the performance will include all of Pink Floyd’s best work in its entirety and as selected by the Pink Floyd band members themselves.
As an extra bonus, and back by popular demand, Brit Floyd will also include a full, 23-minute show-stopping rendition of Echoes, taken from Pink Floyd’s classic 1971 album, Meddle.
It plays the Princess Theatre in Torquay on Tuesday May 29.
Have you heard the one about the accountant who went into showbiz, combining mind-boggling magic and top-class comedy?
The good news is this remarkable entertainer is coming to Brixham Theatre for one night only. The date for your diary is Friday May 25 — when the irrepressible Ian Keable brings Funny Tricks to town.
His aim, he says, is a show where the laughs are as memorable as the magic.
And he seems to be getting it right! He has been voted the British Magical Champion of Comedy and also received The Magic Circle Comedy Award.
Ian Keable will be demonstrating some of the techniques he uses to mystify his audience.
The show is aimed at adults and children aged 12 and above, and will feature mind-reading, bewildering sleight of hand, and, above all, in his own words, his ‘trademark: laugh-out loud comedy magic’.
The show starts at 7.30pm. Tickets cost £8 (BATS members £7) from www.batsweb.org.uk
IT’S good to see rockers Rude Tiger are back on the road after a bit of a break during which they have been putting the finishing touches to their long-awaited debut album.
They play in Perranporth, Plymouth and St Agnes over the weekend, with the Plymouth gig at the Live Lounge on the Barbican from 10pm on Saturday. Having been chosen to represent England, the band’s appearance in Romania in the final of the Global Battle of the Bands has been postponed until September due to complications with the organisation. Further in the future, the band play The Attic, Torquay, on Friday, June 1, The Barrel House, Totnes, on Friday, June 22, and The Boathouse Beer and Music Festival in Dawlish Warren on Saturday, June 30.
The Humanitarians are live at Pub Alibi in Plainmoor, Torquay, on Friday May 25 from 8pm.
John Mathew from The Humanitarians performs a solo acoustic gig at the Crown and Sceptre in St Marychurch on Saturday. Starting time is 9pm and John will be playing a mixture of original songs and covers.
Dave Paisley brings the music for the Blazing Saddles Country and Western Club at the Cavendish Hotel in Torquay on Wednesday, May 30. Starting time is 7.45pm.
Julie Felix is in concert at Hazelwood House, Loddiswell, on Wednesday, May 30. Throughout her long career, the Californian singer has passionately embraced the cause of peace, singing songs of protest and inspiration to rallies and audiences around the world. Call 01548 821232 for tickets.
AFTER the success of Brixham Folk Club’s regular monthly sessions, the club has joined with Brixham Arts and Theatre Society to stage four larger-scale concerts at Brixham Theatre.
The first folk concert is at 7.30pm on Saturday May 26 and will feature The Mooncoin Ceilidh Band alongside local folk stars Maggie Duffy and Mike Weed.
Described as ‘Brixham’s own Joan Baez’, Maggie Duffy is a singer songwriter who recently made it to the final of www.oldiecomposers.com with her song Peace For The Child, to be sung by Clare Teal.
She has supported the likes of Fairport Convention, The Albion Band, Aly Bain and Phil Cunningham and Sean Cannon as well as recording four CDs.
Maggie is accompanied by Mike Weed, a seasoned professional musician, playing a dazzling variety of whistles and harmonicas and bass guitar.
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