What's On

5th – 23rd December
Winter Wonderland at the Model Village, Torquay
Experience the real magic of winter!
Amazingly realistic snow effects, as used by the makers of TV and Hollywood films, cover the model landscapes, picturesque thatched villages and gardens. A beautiful winter wonderland landscape stretches out before you and picture-postcard snow scenes evoke nostalgic charm.
Enchanting illuminations and animated lights transform the winter scene from dusk into a magical wonderland.
THE ENCHANTED FOREST - A magical indoor trail past the glowing elves workshop, through the enchanted light forest and finishing with 'A Dream of Christmas' in 4D. Illuminated throughout the day.
Babbacombe Model Village
Hampton Avenue, Torquay
01803 315315
www.babbacombemodelvillage.co.uk

11th – 24th December
Santa in the Caves
Kents Cavern
A magical place to met Father Christmas
Santa returns to the caves with his troop of helpers to offer a magical and memorable Christmas visit.
www.kents-cavern.co.uk

11th December
Imperial Ball
This historic Christmas ball is one not to be missed! Held in the beautiful Barcelo Imperial Hotel, the Imperial Ball is a fabulous social event that should be firmly penciled into everyone's Christmas calendar. Book early to avoid disappointment.
Tel: 01803 295433 (Linda Dickinson)

15th December – 3rd January
Ice Rink
Take the chance to slip and slide on Torbay's only Artifical Ice Rink this Christmas at the Riviera International Conference Centre. The Ice Rink will be open to the public from the 15th December - 3rd January and two fully qualified instructors will be available for group and private lessons at some of the sessions.
07981 839897.

17th – 20th December
Christmas Continental Market
The Continental Market returns to Torbay Road this Christmas. Make sure you don't miss out on any Christmas gift bargains.

17th December
Christmas Dinner and Dance
Christmas Dinner and Dance with Dancing Duo Henry and Jeannie at the Livermead House Hotel on Torquay Seafront. Tickets in advance £25 each.
01803 325905

20th December
Torquay Christmas Market
For a truly festive experience get yourself down to the Torquay Christmas Market at Vaughan Parade, Torquay Harbour. Held on Sunday 29th November and Sunday 20th December, from 10.00am to 3.00pm. The market will consist of delicious food stalls and high quality gifts, perfect for those trying to find Christmas presents! The Salavation Army brass band will be in attendance to help get everyone in the festive spirit!

9th, 16th, 26th & 28th December
Christmas Cracker variety show
Curtain up, cue the music, turn down the lights and join with us for a show that promises you a cracker full of comedic moments and musical treats for all the family this yuletide season.
Adults £16.00

Babbacombe Theatre, Babbacombe, Torquay
Box Office 01803 328 385

22nd December -13th January
Jack and the Beanstalk
It's Pantomime time - oh yes it is! - and this year the Palace Theatre in Paignton is producing Jack and the Beanstalk. Can Jack save his mother from financial ruin with only a handful of his magic beans? Can he keep the old cow? Just how big is his beanstalk? Can he escape the evil giant? Find out in this traditional tale as you boo the baddies, cheer the goodies and join in the songs. Not sure if you want to? Oh yes, you do!

Box office: 01803 665800. The box office is open 10:30am - 5:30pm Monday to Saturday.

30th November – 12th December
Evita
Featuring some of the most famous and inspiring stage music ever written, including the classic songs 'Don't Cry For Me Argentina', 'On This Night of a Thousand Stars', 'Oh What a Circus', 'You Must Love Me' and 'Another Suitcase in Another Hall', Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's extrodinary musical Evita embarks on a spectacular national tour. Bringing to life the dynamic, larger than-life persona of Eva Peron, wife of former Argentine dictator Juan Peron, Evita tells the story from her young and ambitious beginnings to the enormous wealth and power she gained and her ultimate rise to sainthood. With more than 20 major awards to its credit, including the Oscar- winning film version starring Madonna and Antonio Banderas, and featuring one of the most coveted roles in musical theatre, this brand-new production of the smash hit show truly promises to be The Theatrical event of the year!

13th December
Royal Marines Christmas Spectacular
19.30
The Band of HM Royal Marines Portsmouth present their 20th military Christmas concert. The Royal Marines Band, Portmouth perform live in concert with a hint of Christmas flavour, featuring the ever-popular Corps of Drums.  As with all Royal Marines band concerts this is always a sell-out so be sure to book early.

17th December - 3rd January
Annual Pantomime: Cinderella
Recipe for Festive fun and Frolics
Ingredients
1 Fairy Godmother
1 cup of  Buttons
1 Dandini
1 Handsome Prince
2 Ugly Sisters
1 Cinderella

Method
Take 1 Handsome Prince and 1 beautiful, kind and innocent girl,
Combine with 2 ugly step sisters, the worst in the world.
Sprinkle in the star dust of 1 Fairy Godmother and add  a generous helping of Buttons.
Whisk until light and fluffy.
Bake at The Princess Theatre  between 17th December and 3rd January alternating between 2pm and 7pm.
Put it together and what have you got?
Bibbidi – Bobbidi – Boo!!!

Box Office Numbers:
Ticketmaster: 08702 414 120
Groups (10+ tickets): 01803 380 842