5 things to do in April

Ahoy there me hearties! The record-breaking Brixham Pirate and Shanty festival returns for another year of seafarin' shenanigans and swashbuckling skulduggery in Brixham! Last year they officially broke the Guinness World Record for the most pirates gathered in one place with a staggering 1,469 people in fancy dress and this year the organisers plan to smash their own record! Expect more pirate-themed fun than you can shake a wooden leg at, including the "Aargh Factor" - a sea shanty talent competition! Pirate Days also take place in Brixham every Thursday throughout the holiday season.

We're also arranging a special tour from LAL Torbay - look out for more information later.

Brixham Harbour
30 Apr 2010 - 3 May 2010

• Friday 30th April - Pirates of the Caribbean Night
• Saturday 1st May - Pirate Fun Day
• Sunday 2nd May - World Record Attempt Day!
• Monday 3rd May - Market and Fun Day.

www.brixhampiratefestival.co.uk

The scene is set for a delightfully devious celebration of crime and thriller writing on the English Riviera, as some of the country’s most scheming criminal minds descend on South Devon’s beautiful bay. Over four days the festival will host talks from eminent authors, murder mystery plays and crime writing workshops, in the birthplace of the greatest selling crime writer of all time, Dame Agatha Christie.

20 - 24 April.
Events around Torbay and at LAL. See Sleuths: Crime Festival for more information about this event. For information about events in Torbay, see
www.englishriviera.co.uk

Experience Paignton Zoo ‘after hours’ at one of our new Barbecue Nights. Featuring animal enrichment at selected enclosures, Jungle Express train rides around Gibbon Island and more. All enjoyed with sumptuous locally-sourced barbecue food and musical entertainment in our Island Restaurant and garden.

Paignton Zoo, Paignton
28 April 17.00 - 21.00
Tickets are £15. Booking is essential. Telephone Paignton Zoo on 01803 697500 or e-mail
info@paigntonzoo.org.uk

You won’t have a better chance to experience the true spirit of the Emerald Isle than the enchanting Essence of Ireland dance spectacular.

Princess Theatre, Torquay
24 April 2010,

19.30, £23
0844 847 2315
www.princesstheatre.org.uk