Past Events
OPEN MIC AND CREATIVE NIGHT
Paignton Library and Doorstep Arts present the Halloween Open Mic and Creative Night
WORD LIVE IN LIBRARIES: LOUISA ADJOA PARKER
Author Louisa Adjoa Parker comes to Paignton Library for a talk and Q&A about her poetry collections.
UKRAINIAN HARMONY WOMEN’S CHOIR
FREE
A performance by the choir Ukrainian Harmony in connection with the photographic exhibition ‘Good Evening We Are From Ukraine’, by Frankie Mills.
TALK WITH PHOTOGRAPHER FRANKIE MILLS
FREE
Photographer Frankie Mills talks about the importance of making their work during a time when we have been criminalising refugees.
PLAYING THE PLAQUES: GUIDED TOURS
FREE
Take a guided trail of the Paignton Play Plaques and discover family-friendly activities to take part in.
PLAYING IN THE STREETS
FREE
Free fun, live music, workshops, street entertainers, creative activities and games for all ages.
WORKSHOP WITH PHOTOGRAPHER FRANKIE MILLS
FREE
Come along and explore a dialogue between words and images with photographer Frankie Mills, as part of photographic exhibition programme for ‘Good Evening We Are From Ukraine’.
PAIGNTON PLAY PLAQUES
FREE
Follow a trail of colourful plaques across Paignton, each with a family-friendly activity to take part in.
MOVING PORTRAITS: On The High Street
FREE
Step into this empty shop and wander through suspended films and sounds of the past. Part of Moving Portraits - a performance trail where unexpected spaces are being transformed into immersive storytelling environments.
MOVING PORTRAITS: The Liberal Club
FREE
Step into this empty shop and wander through suspended films and sounds of the past. Part of Moving Portraits - a performance trail where unexpected spaces are being transformed into immersive storytelling environments.
MOVING PORTRAITS
FREE
Wander the streets of Paignton where unexpected spaces are being transformed into immersive storytelling environments. Created by Cornwall-based dance artist Rob Mennear and his creative team.
PAIGNTON LIGHTS
FREE
Come along to a performance with live music, film and community voices in song. Created by artist Steve Sowden and composer and musician Emma Welton.
SCREEN FUTURE MEMOIR
FREE
Stories, images and sounds from Paignton Picture House brought together through a 3D sculptural screen that audiences can enter and experience.
INTO THE KALEIDOSCOPE
FREE
Sensory music-making and storytelling for children and their parents/carers to enjoy together. Created by Moor To Sea Music Collective.
OPEN MOVEMENT WORKSHOP
FREE
Create a shadow play performance inspired by exotic and charming stories, made larger-than-life with shadows and light. Led by Sarah Farrow-Jones.
CREATIVE OBJECT AND DESIGN WORKSHOP
FREE
A creative session with artist Scamp, creating captivating art for window displays to grab the attention of Paignton's residents.
GOOD EVENING, WE ARE FROM UKRAINE
FREE
Photographic exhibition by Frankie Mills following a community of Ukrainian women and children who have arrived in Moorhaven, Devon.
GOODRINGTON SEA FEST
FREE
Fun for all the family on Goodrington Sands including theatre, music, mermaids, water sports taster sessions, treasure hunts and more!
THE GREAT PAIGNTON PAINT OUT
Artizan Collective
Sunday 24 September, 10:30-16:00
Paignton Green & Esplanade
Take Part in a Mass Paint Out on Paignton Green. Join us all on Paignton Seafront as we invite you to ‘Paint Paignton’ with us.
PAINT PASTEL PEN
Participate Arts
Participate Arts invite children and young people to create work outdoors, observing and zooming in on their surroundings.
OPEN CREATIVE WORKSHOP
Meier Williams and Suzie West
Creative workshop using artefacts from Palace Theatre and archival research. Develop new work through creative writing, collage and art processes.
STORY GATHERING: PAIGNTON PICTURE HOUSE
Stories, images and sounds from Paignton Picture House brought together through a 3D sculptural screen that audiences can enter and experience.
VAST ROCKS REVISITED
Richard Chappell Dance
A series of contemporary dance duets with professional and community dancers in outdoor spaces, inspired by Torbay’s coastline.
PAINTING PAIGNTON: ARTIST HERITAGE TRAIL
Artizan Collective
Eight artists take over Paignton to create new works on location across the town.
SHOW AND TELL COFFEE MORNING
Bring artefacts, memories and film clips you would like to share. Enjoy tea and cake, whilst we explore ideas come out as a collective group.
WIDE OPEN LATE
Wide Open kicks off with a late opening at Paignton Library with live music screenings, talks, and a chance to meet some of the artists who will be showing their work over the coming month.