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Summer/Outdoor Family Theatre in Devon
Summer 2022 is a bumper year for family theatre and cinema in Devon. We’ve pulled together some fantastic performances and screenings both indoor and outdoor for this season.
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For other listings and confirmed performances beyond the summer season don’t forget to check out our frequently updated listings page for more family friendly events and activities
From 23rd July - Boxtree Productions – The Three Musketeers
23rd July – Castle Hill, Filleigh, EX32 0RQ
24th July - Hartland Abbey, Bideford, EX39 6DT
27th July – Buckfast Abbey, Buckfastleigh, TQ11 0EE
Family friendly musical adaptation of the classic story with comical characters and sword fights.
23rd July to 7th August - Red Riding Hood - Soapbox Children’s Theatre, Just inside Devonport Park at the corner of Milne Place and Exmouth Road, Plymouth. PL1 4QH. www.stiltskin.org.uk
Promenade performance based on the traditional tale with a Stiltskin twist
Dates from 27th July
Cave Cinema Underground Film Festival
Kents Cavern, Ilsham Road, Torquay, TQ1 2JF. www.kents-cavern.co.uk
27th July – Grease (PG)
27th July – Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (PG)
29th July – The Greatest Showman (PG)
4th August – Indiana Jones and The Temple of Doom (PG)
10th August – Encanto (PG)
11th August – Indiana Jones and The Last Crusade (PG)
26th August – Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (PG)
Film screenings in the Kents Cavern caves
31st July - Cinderella - Powderham Castle, Powderham Estate, Exeter, EX6 8JQ.
Adaptation of the classic story from Chapterhouse Theatre Company.
2nd August - The Munch Mission - Rougemont Gardens, Exeter.
Show full of mystery and quirky comedy recommended for those aged 6+. Part of the Theatre In The Park 2022.
4th August - King Arthur - Hartland Abbey, Hartland, Stoke, Bideford, EX39 6DT.
Humorous adaptation of the classic story from The Last Baguette. Drama workshop for 6 to 11 year olds available beforehand – see website for details.
From 6th August - Awful Auntie
6th August – Killerton House, EX5 3LE
7th August – Hearn Field, TQ12 4RR
16th August – Hartland Abbey, EX39 6DT
17th August – Castle Hill, EX32 0RQ
30th August – Arlington Court, EX31 4LP
31st August – Blackberry Farm, EX22 7NP
Adaptation of the classic David Walliams story from Heartbreak Productions
9th August - Rapunzel - The Big Sheep, Abbotsham, Bideford, EX39 5AP.
Adaptation of the classic story with slapstick humour and puppetry from IKP
Dates from 10th August - Rapunzel
10th August - RHS Rosemoor, Torrington
Adaptation of the classic story from Immersion Theatre
14th August - The Gunpowder Plot - Powderham Castle, Exeter, EX6 8JQ.
Family friendly show promising an explosive evening of short fuses and tall tales in this historical tale.
18th August
The Wind In The Willows
13th August – Crediton Town Square.
18th August - Powderham Castle, Exeter, EX6 8JQ
Theatrical retelling of Kenneth Grahame’s classic story by Calf 2 Cow
From 28th August - Peter Pan
28th August – Cockington Court, TQ2 6XA
29th August – Castle Hill Estate, Filleigh, EX32 0RQ
Adaptation of the classic Peter Pan story from Illyria Theatre.
7th to 24th July - One Clown’s Dream – Paulos Circus - Darts Farm Shopping Village, EX3 0QH.
Circus show from Paulos Circus
26th to 30th July - Carousel - Budleigh Salterton Public Hall.
Presentation of Rodger and Hammerstein’s classic musical.
29th to 30th July - Seussical Jnr- The Landmark, Ilfracombe, EX34 9BZ
Dr Seuss’s best-loved characters take part in this musical caper.
Sidmouth Folk Festival events
29th July to 5th August
Family evening performances at Sidmouth Folk Festival
Visit the website to find out more about ticket options. Recommended for ages 6 to 11.
30th July – Dustbin Doris
All Saints Church Hall, Sidmouth
A tale of courage and rescuing creatures great and small from Rhubarb Theatre.
31st July – Beowulf
Unitarian Hall, Sidmouth
Part of the famous Anglo-Saxon epic employing engaging storytelling with puppetry
1st August – Dangerous Dave
All Saints Church Hall, Sidmouth
Silly stunts with this miniature superhero from Noisy Oyster
2nd August – Family Show with The Spooky Men’s Chorale
All Saints Church Hall, Sidmouth
3rd August – Family Show with Circus Berzercus
Clowning, juggling, unicycling, magic and audience participation.
All Saints Church Hall, Sidmouth
4th August – Steam Stomping Ceilidh
Blackmoor Marquee, Sidmouth
From 16th July - Lightyear (PG) - The Flavel Art Centre, Flavel Place, Dartmouth, TQ6 9ND.
Legendary space ranger Buzz Lightyear embarks on an intergalactic adventure alongside recruits Izzy, Mo, Darby and his robot companion, Sox.
From 29th July - Minions: The Rise of Gru (U) -The Flavel Art Centre, Flavel Place, Dartmouth, TQ6 9ND.
In this Minions sequel, join young Gru as he tries to join a famous group of supervillains.
From 29th July - The Railway Children Return (PG) - The Flavel Art Centre, Flavel Place, Dartmouth, TQ6 9ND.
A group of children are evacuated to a Yorkshire village during the Second World War, where they encounter a young soldier who, like them, is far away from home.
30th and 31st July - Matilda Jr -Palace Theatre Paignton, Palace Avenue, Paignton. TQ3 3HF.
Stage adaptation of the classic Roald Dahl favourite
Selected dates from 2nd August - Shipwreck Sam
2nd August (am) – Beacon Family Centre
2nd August (pm) – Sidmouth Library
5th August (am) – Holsworthy Library
5th August (pm) – Torrington Library
9th August (am) – Newton Abbot Library
9th August (pm) – Totnes Library
10th August – Barnstaple Library
12th August – Tavistock Library
Join Shipwreck Sam and Bonnie Betty in a quest for chocolate treasure in this interactive and multi-sensory show recommended for ages 4 to 10.
8th and 9th August - Lightyear (PG) - Pavilions Teignmouth, Den Crescent, Teignmouth, TQ14 8BG.
Legendary space ranger Buzz Lightyear embarks on an intergalactic adventure alongside recruits Izzy, Mo, Darby and his robot companion, Sox.
9th to 13th August - Gangsta Granny – Live on Stage! - Theatre Royal Plymouth, Royal Parade, Plymouth, PL1 2TR.
Stage adaptation of the story by David Walliams
10th August - The Grimm Sisters - Pavilions Teignmouth, Den Crescent, Teignmouth, TQ14 8BG.
Join the Grimm Sisters as they tell twisted tales with a mix of live music, singing and comedy.
10th and 11th August - In The Night Garden - Queen’s Theatre Barnstaple, 100 Boutport Street, Barnstaple, EX31 1SY.
Join Igglepiggle as he looks for his friends in the Night Garden by following their funny sounds until he finds them all.
13th August - Clifford The Big Red Dog (PG) - The Shaftesbury Theatre, Brunswick Place, Dawlish, EX7 9PB.
Screen adaptation featuring the much loved giant hound.
15th to 20th August
Singin’ In The Rain - Theatre Royal Plymouth, Royal Parade, Plymouth, PL1 2TR.
Critically acclaimed stage production of the classic film.
15th to 18th August
Minions: The Rise of Gru - Pavilions Teignmouth, Den Crescent, Teignmouth, TQ14 8BG.
In this Minions sequel, join young Gru as he tries to join a famous group of supervillains.
17th and 18th August - Hexwood School of Sorcery - Palace Theatre Paignton, Paignton, TQ3 3HF.
Join Maisey on her adventures through sorcery school as she meets lots of eccentric and hilarious characters.
5th August - Hasbro Stars Live - Princess Theatre, Torbay Road, Torquay, TQ2 5EZ.
See the PJ Masks heroes, My Little Pony, Mr and Mrs Potato Head and more in this stage show with fun, laughter and lots of singing and dancing.
17th August - Milkshake! Live – Milkshake Monkey’s Musical - Princess Theatre, Torquay, TQ2 5EZ.
See Monkey and some of his favourite friends plus two Milkshake presenters in this all-singing, all-dancing live show.
19th August - Pop Princesses - Queen’s Theatre, 100 Boutport Street, Barnstaple, EX31 1SY.
Musical show featuring four fairytale princesses singing a soundtrack of top pop hits from artists including Little Mix, Ariana Grande as well as films and musicals.
From 26th August
DC League of Superpets -The Flavel Art Centre, Flavel Place, Dartmouth, TQ6 9ND.
Join Krypto the Super-dog and his friends as they try to save Superman and the rest of the Justice League in this animated film
26th to 27th August
Dracula: The Bloody Truth - The Gateway, The Town Hall, Fore Street, Seaton. EX12 2LD.
Humorous retelling of the Dracula story, recommended for age 8+
26th to 31st August - DC League of Super-Pets - Pavilions Teignmouth, Den Crescent, Teignmouth, TQ14 8BG.
Join Krypto the Super-dog and his friends as they try to save Superman and the rest of the Justice League in this animated film
30th and 31st August
Brainiac Live: Remixed - Exeter Northcott Theatre, Stocker Road, Exeter, EX4 4QB.
Science show for age 6+
3rd September - Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (PG) - Knightshayes Court, Bolham, Tiverton, EX16 7RQ.
Outdoor cinema performance of the classic film
3rd September - Encanto (PG) - Saltram House, Plymouth, PL7 1UH. www.adventurecinema.co.uk
Outdoor cinema performance of the much loved Disney film.