The festive announcement comes after the Government granted the theatre a £1.9 million lifeline.

Plymouth's Theatre Royal announces socially-distanced Christmas programme

Libraries across the region are beginning to re-open - and they are proving more popular than ever before.

Cornwall's libraries thriving as Covid lockdown sparks appetite for books

Its CEO said the money means he won't have to make any more job cuts.

Plymouth's Theatre Royal saved until next April by Government's £1.9m bailout

Tommy Banner from the Wurzels says he's delighted that European Challenge Cup winners Bristol Bears have chosen 'The Blackbird Song' as their unofficial anthem.

Bristol Bears sing Wurzels 'Blackbird' at historic win

The adventurer and former Royal Marine has an action-packed weekend in store for families. 

Bear Grylls brings action-packed festival to Exeter

Rebecca is thought to be set on the Menabilly estate which overlooks St Austell Bay. This photo shows the view overlooking Gribbin Head.

A new film version of Daphne du Maurier’s gothic novel Rebecca is set for release later this month on Netflix.

Netflix remakes Daphne du Maurier’s haunting Cornish tale

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Theatre workers across the West Country who are now looking for jobs elsewhere or re-training have spoken of their fears for the future of the industry.

From producing plays to working at McDonalds - life for redundant theatre staff

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A nana from Devon has becomes a TikTok hit with her funny videos, made during lockdown.

Devon nana becomes social media hit

James Bond has been delayed again but the owners of a cinema in Frome say they're hoping there'll be no more delays.

Independent cinema owners hang on as blockbusters continue to be delayed

The Bristol Hippodrome has confirmed that 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs' will not go ahead this year due to Covid-19. It will take place in 2021 instead

Panto starring John Barrowman postponed

Beachgoers were treated to a ballet flash mob dance in Ilfracombe as dancers wanted to stretch their legs after lockdown. 

Dozens of ballet dancers join flash mob on Ilfracombe beach

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It will host three plays over the coming months, each with a full cast and set. But audiences will be smaller and socially-distanced to follow coronavirus regulations.

Bath's Theatre Royal stages a comeback 

It is one of the first theatres in the country to restart live shows, making the most of their outdoor space.

Live theatre returns to Ilfracombe

The Queen's Theatre in Barnstaple, which has been closed since March because of the coronavirus pandemic, has now taken another hit after torrential rain flooded the town centre. The roof and interior have been affected.

Covid-hit theatre is damaged in Barnstaple flash floods

The comedian said to the audience member "to live in the moment".

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