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By robz, July 20, 2009 8:34 pm

When You're Smiling II @ Landmark Pavilion

Studio Theatre recreates film, radio comedy and musical stars who kept Britain smiling through the war years in a fast-moving tribute show.

Family fun and laughter in a cabaret-style setting at the Landmark Pavilion, Ilfracombe, North Devon.

Monday 3 August 2009
Monday 10 August 2009
Monday 17 August 2009
Monday 24 August 2009

Tickets: £7.

Book When You’re Smiling II online or call the Landmark box office to book on 01271 324242.

See details of all Studio Theatre’s summer productions at studiotheatreonline.org.uk.

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By robz, July 17, 2009 5:40 pm

Hobson's Choice @ Landmark Theatre, Ilfracombe & Croyde & Pilton, North Devon

Studio Theatre will be staging Harold Brighouse’s comedy, Hobson’s Choice, at

• Friday 24 July 2009 – Pilton Church Hall – tickets on the door £7
• Sunday 26 July 2009 – Landmark Theatre, Ilfracombe – tickets £8.50. Family ticket: £28.00.
• Thursday 30 July2009 – Croyde Village Hall – tickets on the door £7
• Sunday 2nd August 2009 – Landmark Theatre, Ilfracombe – tickets £8.50. Family ticket: £28.00.

Book Landmark tickets online or call the Landmark box office on 01271 324242.

Set in 1880s Salford, Henry Horatio Hobson is a successful shop owner selling shoes made by his employee Will Mossop. Hobson rules his household with a rod of iron, but when his children and shoemaker rebel, what choice is he presented with? Discover the hilarity of his dilemma as Studio Theatre brings this delightful Lancashire comedy to life.

Many will remember the famous film version starring Charles Laughton, John Mills and Brenda De Banzie, and Studio Theatre’s cast bringing the play to life on stage features Alan Bailey, Matt Cann, Larry Fabian, Carla Morgan, Lisa Morgan, James Morrison, Jason Morrison, Sara Pruce, Tony Parker, Peggy Strudwick, Rod Vass and Fenella Watson.

Visit Studio Theatre online for more details.

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By robz, November 16, 2008 11:20 pm

It wouldn’t be Christmas in Ilfracombe without a festive show at the Landmark Theatre. After last year’s smash-hit production of The Vicar of Dibley, this year Small Pond Productions presents It’s Christmaaas, a home-grown mix of song, dance and comedy for the whole family on Friday 19th and Saturday 20th December.

It's Christmaaas at the Landmark Theatre, Ilfracombe

Book your tickets today by calling the box office on 01271 324242 or book online at www.northdevontheatres.org.uk. All tickets £9.

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By robz, October 13, 2008 8:44 pm

Anyone who is involved in theatre will know what goes into producing a show, so it’s quite exciting when everything starts coming together as it is for Me And My Girl at the Landmark Theatre this week.

The Landmark Theatre, Ilfracombe under a full moon

All the line learning, all the preparations, all the singing practice, all the dancing, all the costumes, all the rehearsals: everything is now coming together for Thursday.

The set of Me And My Girl at the Landmark Theatre, Ilfracombe, Devon

Suddenly, the magic is appearing and everyone is being transformed into the 1930s world of Hareford where the show is set. Even the seafront at Ilfracombe took on a magical appearance under the moonlight . . .

The promenade at Ilfracombe, Devon in the moonlight

I just can’t wait until Thursday night!

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By robz, October 3, 2008 11:30 am

Now, a lot of people criticise the Landmark Theatre, calling it a blot on the landscape or looking like a nuclear power station, but for any faults with its external appearance (apparently, the choice of brick used causes an unsightly lichen to turn its cones black!), ‘Madonna’s Bra’ is a wonderful facility for any town, let alone a small seaside town. 

The Landmark Theatre, Ilfracombe, Devon

From Thursday 16th to Saturday 18th October 2008, two Ilfracombe theatrical groups, Small Pond Productions and Studio Theatre, will be staging a spectacular version (we think) of Me And My Girl. With a hired stage set, a cast of 37 and an 11-piece band, it should be a great evening’s entertainment.

See Me And My Girl at the Landmark Theatre, Ilfracombe, Devon

I’m biased, of course, because I’m playing Parchester, the family solicitor, but I genuinely do think this will be a great show and appeal to many people with such songs as The Sun Has Got His Hat On, Leaning On a Lamppost and The Lambeth Walk. Oi!

Book your tickets from the Landmark Theatre box office.

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By robz, July 31, 2008 10:11 pm

Studio Theatre and Small Pond Productions are delighted to present Me and My Girl at the Landmark Theatre, Ilfracombe, Devon on:

8.00pm Thursday 16th October 2008 – tickets £10
8.00pm Friday 17th October 2008 – tickets £12
2.30pm Saturday 18th October 2008 - tickets £10
8.00pm Saturday 18th October 2008 – tickets £12
Book your group to see Me and My Girl

Book 10 tickets for any performance and get 11th ticket free.

Thursday 16th evening and Saturday matinée 18th October performances only – for groups of 20 or more – all seats £8.50 – call the Landmark Theatre box office on 01271 324242 and book your group now.

The show

Book and lyrics by L. Arthur Rose and Douglas Furber. Music by Noel Gay. Book revised by Stephen Fry. Contributions by Mike Ockrent.

Originally produced at the Adelphi Theatre by Richard Armitage.

Subsequently produced at the Marquis Theatre, New York City by Richard armitage, Terry Allen Kramer, James M. Nederlander and Stage Promotions Ltd & Co.

A stunning production

If you have seen Studio Theatre’s production of Hello Dolly! and Small Pond’s production of Vicar of Dibley, you will know the high production values we aspire to in acting, singing, dancing, performance, costume and set. Me and My Girl promises to be a stunning production directed by Lee Baxendale and featuring the talented members of both companies.

Book now for a marvellous musical evening of entertainment from one of the best shows ever written.

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By robz, July 10, 2008 10:01 am

The perfect holiday night out for the whole family

After its success with The Vicar of Dibley, Small Pond Productions returns with a brand new weekly Monday-night summer show.

Packed with toe-tapping show-tunes, mystical magic and cheeky seaside comedy, Summer Showtime also features a live band plus a full-supporting company and is a truly great night out for all the family to enjoy.

• Monday 21 July – Landmark Pavilion, Ilfracombe
• Monday 28 July - Landmark Pavilion, Ilfracombe
• Monday 4 August - Landmark Pavilion, Ilfracombe
• Monday 11 August  - Landmark Pavilion, Ilfracombe
• Monday 18 August  - Landmark Pavilion, Ilfracombe
• Monday 1 September - Landmark Pavilion, Ilfracombe

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By robz, July 8, 2008 8:59 pm

Studio Theatre celebrates 10 years of its popular summer musical shows on the 10th anniversary of the opening of the Landmark Theatre by performing a selection of some 40 memorable showstoppers from 40 major musicals performed by a cast of 35, devised and directed by Lee Baxendale.

Performances on:

• Sunday 10th August – Landmark Theatre, Ilfracombe
• Sunday 17th August – Landmark Theatre, Ilfracombe

Tickets £8.50; family ticket £28.00.

Book tickets from the Landmark Theatre box office on 01271 324242 or book online at www.northdevontheatres.org.uk.

Join in the fun of this all-singing, all-dancing celebration of your favourite musical moments in a show for all the family.

Visit www.studiotheatreonline.org.uk for more details.

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By robz, July 4, 2008 1:32 pm

When You’re Smiling, devised by Mike Bennett, is a bubbling summer mix of song, dance and comedy celebrating the stars of the 1940s with performances by Studio Theatre at the Landmark Pavilion and across North Devon.

Laugh at the comedy and listen to the songs of Vera Lynn, Rob Wilton, Flanagan & Allen, Gert & Daisy, the Andrews Sisters, Marlene Dietrich, Max Miller, Groucho Marx, Anne Shelton and Stanley Holloway.

Catch When You’re Smiling @

• Saturday 26th July – Landmark Pavilion, Ilfracombe
• Friday 1st August – Combe Martin Village Hall
• Friday 8th August – Woolacombe Village Hall
• Saturday 9th August - Landmark Pavilion, Ilfracombe
• Friday 15th August – Pilton Church Hall
• Saturday 16th August - Landmark Pavilion, Ilfracombe

All performances start at 8.15pm.

Tickets are £7 on the door or Landmark Pavilion tickets can be reserved from the box office on 01271 324242 or book online at www.northdevontheatres.org.uk.

Tickets for other venues available from Combe Martin & Woolacombe Tourist Information Centres.

More details at www.studiotheatreonline.org.uk.

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By robz, July 3, 2008 8:46 am

I told you drama was coming and here it is . . .

. . . a production of Noel Coward’s Blithe Spirit performed by Studio Theatre at the Landmark Theatre, Ilfracombe and in Berrynarbor and Woolacombe.

An old theatrical favourite, Blithe Spirit is the comic tale of a husband’s haunting by the mischievous ghost of his first wife.

Catch Blithe Spirit @

• Wednesday 23rd July @ 7.45pm – Berrynarbor Manor Hall
• Sunday 27th July @ 8.15pm – Landmark Theatre, Ilfracombe
• Wednesday 30th July @ 7.45pm – Woolacombe Village Hall
• Sunday 3rd August @ 8.15pm – Landmark Theatre, Ilfracombe

Please note start times for each venue.

Book your Blithe Spirit tickets

Landmark Theatre tickets £8.50; Family ticket £28. Call the Landmark Theatre box office on 01271 324242 or book online at www.northdevontheatres.org.uk

Tickets for other venues £7 on the door. You can also buy tickets from Berrynarbor Village Shop and Woolacombe Tourist Information Centre.

Visit www.studiotheatreonline.org.uk for more details.