Must-see entertainment in Devon & Cornwall

  • 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…

  • Plaza Cinema

    South Cornwall

    Owned by local chain WTW, the city's four-screen cinema is a great space to watch films, and is a favourite of renowned UK film critic Mark Kermode (who…

  • Hall for Cornwall

    South Cornwall

    In the heart of the city, this is the county's main venue for touring theatre and music. Big-name comedy acts, major touring productions and dance shows…

  • 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…

  • Tolmen Centre

    South Cornwall

    This lively community arts centre is definitely the beating heart of the village, and puts on a surprisingly broad program of live theatre, music, dance…

  • 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.

  • Guildhall

    St Ives

    St Ives' concert hall hosts music and theatre, especially during the annual St Ives September Festival.

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