Treats for Birds 1st of March

Location: Occombe Farm, Paignton.

Join us to make a bird feeder for our feathered friends this Spring.
Meet: Occombe farmyard
Time: 10am - 12pm
Cost: Children £2

Sunday 10:00 - 12:00
Occombe Farm
Preston Down Road
Paignton
TQ3 1RN
01803 520022

Abba Forever Tribute Group 12th of March

Location: Princess Theatre, Torquay.

Box Office - Tel: 0844 847 2315

Showtime - 7.30pm

The unique Abba sound is replicated with an incredible attention to detail, using a six-piece band featuring electric and acoustic guitars, keyboards and piano, drums and bass guitar. Two outstanding Abba girls complete the line-up, adding the essential glitz and glamour to a well-polished and gently humorous show.

The wonderful lyrics penned by Benny and Bjorn are sung in wonderful harmony by all six performers on stage. Dynamic non-stop choreography, stunning visuals, top class musicianship and an ALL LIVE performance ensures that the ABBA Forever Show captivates audiences from the opening refrain to the final sing-along chorus of this two-hour spectacular.

Verdi's Aida 10th of March

Location: Princess Theatre, Torquay.

Box Office - Tel: 0844 847 2315

Showtime - 7.30pm

The splendour of Egypt is set against the grandeur of the Colosseum of Rome in this spectacular new production from Ellen Kent & Amphitheatre Productions.

This fully-staged traditional opera is directed by Ellen Kent in an amphitheatre set designed by London based designer Will Bowen.

Aida is a story of war, jealousy and revenge, centred around is the doomed love of the beautiful Ethiopian slave girl, Aida, and the Egyptian hero, Radames. Aida is a unique mixture of splendid chorus scenes and intimate, lyrical moments which show the Chisinau National Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus at their best.

Fifi Live - The Fairy & the Flowerpots 13th - 14th of March

Location: Princess Theatre, Torquay.
Box Office - Tel: 0844 847 2315

Showtime - 4.30pm

For the first time ever, Fifi and the Flowertots will be appearing live on stage!

It’s a stormy day in Flowertot garden, and look what’s been blown in on the breeze - a magical fairy! But wait – her wand has been swept away in the wind and the lost fairy has to get it back to return home. Who better to help her than everybody’s favourite Flowertot – Fifi Forget-Me-Not and her Flowertot friends!

Come along and join in the fun as we take you on a marvellous, magical, musical journey in this brand new production, featuring these much-loved characters. Join Fifi Live in ‘The Fairy and the Flowertots!’ – be part of the magic…

Paignton Zoo Young Explorers 6th - 14th of March

Location: Paignton Zoo, Totnes Road.,Paignton.

Become a Young Zoo Explorer and discover a whole new fascinating world at Paignton Zoo.
Join us for four fun events and develop super sleuthing skills when you go bug hunting and animal tracking, learn more about aquatic critters when you go pond dipping, and help with keeping the animals in the Zoo entertained when you grow herbs and sunflowers to make toys for them to play with!
Booking information
Tickets for each event cost £15 per child. We do ask that all children are accompanied by an adult, for which there is a charge of £5 each. Book for all four events and receive a discount - £50 for children and £15 for adults. The ticket price includes an Explorer’s pack for the children, light refreshments for everyone and entry to the Zoo all day. There will be plenty of adult content in each event and of course you are welcome, and indeed encouraged, to join in with all the activities! All events start at 10.00 a.m. and will finish at approximately 1.30 p.m.

To book: Please telephone 01803 697500 or downlaod a booking form.

Fashion with Passion Show 18th of March

Location: Living Coast, Torquay Harbourside.
Join us for an evening of green-inspired fashion. There’s eco-fabulous collections designed by local students, inspiring Fair Trade jewellery, ball gowns and cocktail dresses from Dressing Room, gorgeous lingerie by Foxy Lingerie, beautiful bridal wear from The Bridal Box and there’s even an exclusive modelling performance from Devon’s top Burlesque dancers!

Ticket price £7.95 which includes a glass of wine and canapés.
Starts 7.00p.m.

For tickets please telephone 01803 202470


Living Coasts
Torquay Harbourside
Beacon Quay
Torquay
Devon
TQ1 2BG

Telephone (01803) 202470
Fax (01803) 202471
Email: info@livingcoasts.org.uk

Brainiac Live 17th of March

Location: Princess Theatre, Torquay.
Box Office - Tel: 0844 847 2315

Showtime - 7.30pm

Sky One's multi award-winning Brainiac arrives with a bang for the first time live on stafe, more mischienvious than ever seen before on a breathless ride through the wild world of the wierd and wonderful.

Watch live as we delve fearlessly into the mysteries of science and do all of those things on stage that you;re too scared to do at home!
Running time:1 hour 50 mins (incl 20 min interval)

Paignton Art Society Art Exhibition 12th - 26th of March

Location: Paignton Zoo, Totnes Road.,Paignton.

Thursday 12th to Thursday 26th March
A free art exhibition featured in our visitor foyer. Be amazed at what art is available on your doorstep. Available to purchase.

Paignton Zoo, Totnes Rd.,
Paignton, TQ4 7EU
Tel: 01803 697500

National Science & Engineering Week 6th - 15th of March

Location: Paignton Zoo, Totnes Road.,Paignton.

Come and discover more about the science that affects our everyday lives.
Paignton Zoo, Totnes Rd.,
Paignton, TQ4 7EU
Tel: 01803 697500

Solid Silver 60's Show 19th of March

Location: Princess Theatre, Torquay.
Box Office - Tel: 0844 847 2315

Showtime - 7.30pm

The UK’s original and premier 60s show is back once again!

THE SOLID SILVER 60S SHOW, now in its 24th year brings together the unforgettable talents of THE SEARCHERS, WAYNE FONTANA, THE MERSEYBEATS, and very special guest JOHN WALKER (of the Walker brothers) and The DAKOTAS!

Elvis on Tour 20th of March

Location: Princess Theatre, Torquay.
Box Office - Tel: 0844 847 2315

Showtime - 4.30pm

ELVIS ON TOUR -THE LEGEND CONTINUES pays tribute to the early days of pure hip-swivelling rock n roll, the 68 Come Back Special and Elvis's Las Vegas performances.

This production features LEE ‘MEMPHIS’ KING, the UK’s most successful Elvis impersonator, finalist in “The Worlds Greatest Elvis” and in the special edition of “The Weakest Link” both on BBC One TV.

With his outstanding band and singers, his spectacular recreation of Elvis Presley on stage is a true 'must see'!! Don't miss it!

PURE ENTERTAINMENT ! PURE ELVIS !

Chicago- The Musical 24th - 28th of March

Location: Princess Theatre, Torquay.
Box Office - Tel: 0844 847 2315

Showtime - 7.30pmTue, Wed, Thur.

Showtine - 5.00pm and 7.30pm onFriday & Saturday7

Murder, greed, violence, corruption, exploitation, adultery, treachery, ALL THOSE THINGS WE HOLD NEAR AND DEAR TO OUR HEARTS. So begins the musical CHICAGO and creators John Kander, Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse never back off from their bold and sinister promise. SEXY, SASSY, SEDUCTIVE, SENSUAL, SINUOUS, SOPHISTICATED, SLINKY said The Independent on Sunday.

The kiss-and-tell tale of Roxie Hart, a nightclub singer who kills her lover; Velma Kelly the glamorous double-murderess vying to keep her press supremacy; and Billy Flynn, the slick lawyer who has the power to keep them both from death row. AS CLOSE TO MUSICAL HEAVEN AS YOU ARE LIKELY TO GET DAILY TELEGRAPH.

CHICAGO is a look back at vaudeville, a timely satire on the American justice system, and above all a reminder of what great theatre can be.

Roy Chubby Brown 31st of March

Location: Princess Theatre, Torquay.

Box Office - Tel: 0844 847 2315

Showtime - 7.30pm


Roy “Chubby” Brown is a modern day phenomenon!

The King of controversial comedy with his trademark patchwork suit, will surprise, amuse and astonish audiences. He is outrageous, controversial but always funny.

His DVD/Videos which have been released by Universal every year for the past 20 years sell in their millions and find themselves in every guy’s Christmas stocking.

He is as popular as ever. Branded too rude for television, his live acts go from strength to strength bringing shock and awe techniques to an ever increasing audience.

Guaranteed to make your toes curl, your eyebrows raise and put hairs on your chest his shows sell out faster than ice cream in a heatwave, but come with the warning - if easily offended please stay at home.

Alive with Laughter 10th - 11th of March

Location: Babbacombe Theatre, Babbacombe.

‘Alive With Laughter’ opens at the venue on Tuesday 10th February and will run weekly until October 21st. ‘Fun, Fun, Fun’ is assured so forget the worries of the world and allow yourself two hours to sit back and enjoy the comedic moments, magical highlights, fancy footwork and memorable musical numbers with the array of talented artistes, whose ability knows no bounds, when it comes to inducing the delights and admiration of a warm and friendly audience; after all laughter is good for the soul, so come along and raise the roof on the newly refurbished Babbacombe Theatre.
ONE CHILD FREE WITH EACH FULL PAYING ADULT. TO BOOK THIS CONCESSION CALL THE BOX OFFICE ON 01803 328385
Adults £16.00
Seniors £15.00
Children £8.00

Alive with Laughter 17th - 18th of March

Location: Babbacombe Theatre, Babbacombe.

‘Alive With Laughter’ opens at the venue on Tuesday 10th February and will run weekly until October 21st. ‘Fun, Fun, Fun’ is assured so forget the worries of the world and allow yourself two hours to sit back and enjoy the comedic moments, magical highlights, fancy footwork and memorable musical numbers with the array of talented artistes, whose ability knows no bounds, when it comes to inducing the delights and admiration of a warm and friendly audience; after all laughter is good for the soul, so come along and raise the roof on the newly refurbished Babbacombe Theatre.
ONE CHILD FREE WITH EACH FULL PAYING ADULT. TO BOOK THIS CONCESSION CALL THE BOX OFFICE ON 01803 328385
Adults £16.00
Seniors £15.00
Children £8.00

Alive with Laughter 24th - 25th of March

Location: Babbacombe Theatre, Babbacombe.

‘Alive With Laughter’ opens at the venue on Tuesday 10th February and will run weekly until October 21st. ‘Fun, Fun, Fun’ is assured so forget the worries of the world and allow yourself two hours to sit back and enjoy the comedic moments, magical highlights, fancy footwork and memorable musical numbers with the array of talented artistes, whose ability knows no bounds, when it comes to inducing the delights and admiration of a warm and friendly audience; after all laughter is good for the soul, so come along and raise the roof on the newly refurbished Babbacombe Theatre.
ONE CHILD FREE WITH EACH FULL PAYING ADULT. TO BOOK THIS CONCESSION CALL THE BOX OFFICE ON 01803 328385
Adults £16.00
Seniors £15.00
Children £8.00

Alive with Laughter 31st of March - 1st of April

Location: Babbacombe Theatre, Babbacombe.

‘Alive With Laughter’ opens at the venue on Tuesday 10th February and will run weekly until October 21st. ‘Fun, Fun, Fun’ is assured so forget the worries of the world and allow yourself two hours to sit back and enjoy the comedic moments, magical highlights, fancy footwork and memorable musical numbers with the array of talented artistes, whose ability knows no bounds, when it comes to inducing the delights and admiration of a warm and friendly audience; after all laughter is good for the soul, so come along and raise the roof on the newly refurbished Babbacombe Theatre.
ONE CHILD FREE WITH EACH FULL PAYING ADULT. TO BOOK THIS CONCESSION CALL THE BOX OFFICE ON 01803 328385
Adults £16.00
Seniors £15.00
Children £8.00

Origins - Darwin 200 Dig 30th of March - 11th of April

Location: Kents Cavern, Torquay.

Visitor Information - Tel: 01803 215136

Opening Times - 10.00am - 4.00pm

Two major excavations between 30th March and 11th April and again from 31st Aug to 9th Sept 2009.

Excavation Directors Dr Mark White, of the University of Durham, and Dr Paul Pettitt, of the University of Sheffield, said: "We hope that the information recovered from these excavations will contribute to widely-debated issues in human evolution - specifically whether the expansion in numbers of our own species tens of thousands of years ago was connected with the extinction of the Neanderthals. Britain has so far failed to play a role in this fascinating and important debate, and we believe that Kents Cavern is the prime site where answers could be found."

Craft Exhibition - Torre Abbey 8th of March - 28th of June

Location: Torre Abbey, Torquay.

Visitor Information - Tel: 01803 293593

Eight centuries of architecture

and heritage at Torre Abbey have inspired 14 of the Southwest’s finest craft makers to produce a new series of works being exhibited at the Abbey during the spring. The exhibition, entitled Making a Lasting Impression, includes jewellery, weaving, cob, sculpture, ceramics and basket making.

Fairtrade Cookery 7th of March

Location: Occombe Farm,Paignton.

It's fairtrade fortnight - so join us to make your own delicious fairtrade treat!

Meet: Occombe Education Centre
Time: 11am-3pm
Cost: Free

Southwest Endurance Rally 6th - 8th of March

Welcome to the fourth South West Endurance Rally, which takes place over the weekend of Friday 6th – Sunday 8th March 2009 at Newton Abbot Racecourse. We are pleased to announce that It is the second round of the 2009 Endurance Rally Championship.

South Devon Railway Half Price Weekend 21st - 22nd of March

Take a train at South Devon Railway from Buckfastleigh to Staverton or Totnes and only pay half the fare! Take a steam locomotive whilst observing fantastic views on the journey. A fantastic offer not to be missed by any Steam train fan.
Check train times and fares on South Devon Railway's website or phone: 0845 3451420 for
more information.
The Station
Dart Bridge Road
Buckfastleigh
Devon
TQ11 0DZ
Tel: +44 0845 3451420

West of England Brass Band Association 14th - 15th of March

Location: English Riviera Centre, Torquay.

West of England Regional Brass Band Championships .

Horse Racing 29th of March

Race Meeting - Jump - Afternoon

Newton Abbots Races Ltd
Newton Road
Kingsteignton
Newton Abbot
TQ12 3AF
Tel: 01626 353235

Highlights from Gilbert and Sullivan 22nd of March

Location: Coleton Fishacre House, Kingswear.

A great opportunity to enjoy songs from this wonderful era in its original setting - the saloon of Coleton Fiushacre House.

From: 2.30pm until 4.00pm
Price: £10 per person.
Booking Essential Tel: 01803 752466

Britannia Choral Society 29th of March

Location: Britannia Royal Naval College

The Britannia Choral Society will be performing THE CREATION by J. Haydn.
(By kind permission of Commodore J. K. Moores RN)

Tickets are £8.50 each and can be bought from the Tourist Office or Mrs. Victoria Conway 01803-732364
Advance booking essential as Admission Security Arrangements apply.