The Torbay Thespis
The Performance Listing for Amateur Productions in South Devon, from Dawlish to South Brent, compiled by John Miles. Last updated 13 June 2026.
‘Thespis’ is a newsletter, produced by John Miles, of all the information on amateur drama productions in the Torbay and South Devon area.
Please consider supporting all our local AmDram companies, if any of the productions catch your eye. You will find contact details on the below Thespis; if there are any issues with the websites, phone numbers or other details, please contact the author, John Miles, not SBADS – thank you.
Auditions
Aladdin
14 July to 2 August 2026
Launch: 14th July 7.30pm Community Centre. Auditions: 2nd August all day. Parish Centre. Performances: 30th Nov - 6th Dec.
See above
The Government Inspector
26 July 2026
Launch at 2pm. Check beforehand. Teignmouth Players are also looking for a co-director to work with and learn as part of the team with Amy Burton-Smith on 'Daisy Pulls it Off'. Due for production next year. Contact TP for details.
Victoria Hall, Shaldon
Productions
Towards Zero
9 June to 30 July 2026
Director James Mackenzie-Thorpe
Every Tues/Wed/Thurs
Palace Theatre
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
26 June to 1 August 2026
Open air at Dartmouth Castle
Dartmouth Castle
Totnes Fringe Festival
9 to 12 July 2026
A multitude of theatrical experiences. Details on www.totnesfringe.uk
Key for Two
5 to 8 August 2026
Directed by Marilyn Adams
Shaftesbury Theatre
Yes, Prime Minister
10 to 22 August 2026
Directed by Chris Mitchell
Little Theatre
Highnotes and Heartbeats
29 August 2026
Organised by Margaret Long and Andrew Malcolm, with Donna and Steve Lock
In aid of Rowcroft Hospice and Jay's Aim, performances from the worlds of light opera and musical theatre.
Shaftesbury Theatre
The Mirror Crack’d
14 to 19 September 2026
Directed by Maggie Campbell
Little Theatre
Love from a Stranger
16 to 18 September 2026
Directed by Patti Dine
Brixham Theatre
The Hitch Hiker
18 to 19 September 2026
Directed by Roger Tarrant
Staged as a radio play
Cliffden Hotel
Trap For a Lonely Man
22 to 26 September 2026
Directed by Pamela Hoad
The Palace Theatre
The 39 Steps
23 to 26 September 2026
Director, Jill Brock
Marlborough Village Hall
Haunting Julia
12 to 17 October 2026
Directed by John Miles
Little Theatre
Disney’s ‘Frozen’.
26 October to 1 November 2026
Directed by Emily Whittet
Torbay Premiere of the adult version
Palace Theatre
The Girl On The Train
9 to 14 November 2026
Directed by Sarah O’Connor
Little Theatre
The Deep Blue Sea
24 to 27 November 2026
Directed by Andrew Kenyon
The Palace Theatre
The Government Inspector
26 to 28 November 2026
Victoria Hall
Aladdin
30 November to 6 December 2026
Directed by Zoe Tresise
Kingskerswell Village Hall
A Christmas Carol
7 to 12 December 2026
Directed by Jon Manley & Paul Davenport
Little Theatre
Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice
15 to 20 February 2027
Directed by Jolyon Tuck
Little Theatre
Ladies in Lavender
15 to 20 March 2027
Directed by Jill Pettigrew
Little Theatre
Dead Reckoning
19 to 24 April 2027
Directed by Lisa Phillips
Little Theatre
The Winslow Boy
17 to 22 May 2027
Directed by Andrew Kenyon
Little Theatre
The Odd Couple
14 to 19 June 2027
Directed by Anna Reynolds
Female version
Little Theatre
The Brittas Empire
16 to 22 August 2027
Directed by Anna Reynolds
From the TV series
Little Theatre
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