Must-see entertainment in Devon

  • Theatre Royal

    Plymouth

    One of England's largest regional theatres, the Theatre Royal features large-scale touring and homegrown productions on the main stage, the Lyric. Its…

  • Newton Abbot Races

    South Devon

    In a glorious collision of smartly dressed county set and hard-bitten gambling fraternity, the 19-fixture jumps season here lasts all summer. The course…

  • Bike Shed

    Exeter

    Emerging writers are profiled in the Bike Shed's rough 'n' ready subterranean, brick-lined performance space. Its vintage cocktail bar makes a hip setting…

  • Exeter Phoenix

    Exeter

    Exeter's art and soul, the Phoenix is a buzzing blend of indie cinema, a performance space, galleries and a cool cafe-bar (snacks to 7pm).

  • The House

    Plymouth

    Bijou performance space run by Plymouth University, which showcases work by emerging writers and performers, and dance pieces.

  • Plymouth Arts Centre

    Plymouth

    Combines a cracking independent cinema, modern-art exhibitions and a smart cafe-bar.

  • Exeter Picturehouse

    Exeter

    An intimate, independent cinema, screening mainstream and art-house movies.

  • Barn

    South Devon

    An atmospheric independent cinema with a strong international program.

  • Flavel

    South Devon

    Hosts small-scale theatre and dance, plus live music and films.

  • Kings Cinema

    South Devon

    A sweet, three-screen movie house, towards the top of Fore St.