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  • Gillian Phillips at the National Gallery on Friday (9 May 2025). Image: © The National Gallery, London.

    Waking up to a world of art

    National Gallery hosts first ever sleepover for lucky winner A Sheffield based artist and writer is the first person to spend a night tucked up...3 min

  • The National Gallery’s new main entrance reopens this weekend. Image: © The National Gallery London. Photography: Edmund Sumner.

    The National Gallery’s Sainsbury Wing reopens

    National Gallery’s Sainsbury Wing reopens following two years of work The National Gallery’s new main entrance reopens this weekend following the completion of two years...2 min

  • The festival is being hosted by The Exeter Northcott at their city-centre Barnfield Theatre. Image: © Ralph Whitehead (provided by The Northcott Theatre).

    Celebrating women in The Arts

    Reclaim festival in Exeter to host workshops and performances A week-long celebration of women in the arts will feature a wide range of workshops and...2 min

  • Following the success of Cinderella at The Northcott Theatre, the team is announcing that Jack and the Beanstalk will be the 2025 pantomime. Image: Cinderella Production © Craig Fuller (provided by the Northcott Theatre).

    Creating magic at the Northcott

    Jack and the Beanstalk announced as 2025 panto Following the runaway success of Dick Whittington and Cinderella, the panto dream team that is Exeter Northcott and Le Navet...3 min

  • Wake up to the C C Land – The Wonder of Art at The National Gallery’s Sainsbury Wing. Photograph: © The National Gallery.

    National Gallery’s dream competition

    Wake up to the world’s greatest art collection It’s the dream competition for any art lover. The chance to go to sleep surrounded by some...2 min

  • Plymouth Theatre Royal’s Drum stage is hosting the regional National Theatre Connections Festival. Image: BTN.

    30th anniversary: youth theatre festival

    Eight SW groups take part in annual national event Ten south west schools, colleges and theatre groups are performing on Plymouth Theatre Royal’s Drum stage...3 min

  • The Mozart monument in front of Palmenhaus, near Neue Burg and Hofburg Palaces garden, in Vienna, Austria. Photograph: Oleg Senkov / Shutterstock.

    Devon star violinist joins ‘All-Mozart’ concert

    100 strong Exeter Philharmonic Choir to perform at Cathedral Devon-born rising star violinist Joel Munday, and the renowned London Mozart Players, will accompany Exeter Philharmonic...2 min

  • Jack Chambers as Bert in Mary Poppins. Photography: Danny Kaan (image provided by TRP).

    World’s favourite nanny comes to Plymouth!

    Mary Poppins and Cherry Tree Lane fly into TRP The spectacular production of the classic multi award-winning musical Mary Poppins is arriving at Theatre Royal...2 min

  • Vita Sackville-West's The Devil at Westease. Image: James Dobson (provided by National Trust Images).

    Vita Sackville-West: exploring life and literature

    Former writer’s Sissinghurst home hosts exhibition            Vita Sackville-West is renowned as being one of the 20th century’s most influential gardeners. But, her work as a...4 min

  • Singer Terrie-May takes some time out to chat with Breaktime News. Image: Ruby Walker.

    Westcountry singer talks gigs, NY and travel

    Terrie-May takes time out to chat with BTN Nightingale Music singer Terrie-May is quietly savouring a steaming hot pot of tea when Breaktime News joins...7 min

  • Frameless: Queen Elizabeth I ('The Ditchley Portrait') by Marcus Gheeraerts the Younger (circa 1592). National Portrait Gallery, London.

    ‘Hollywood-style visual effects’

    ‘National Portrait Gallery Unframed’ The team behind one of London’s top immersive attractions is joining forces with the National Potrait Gallery to create an art...2 min

  • The Artist starred Briana Craig, Robbie Fairchild and Gary Wilmot. Image: Mark Senior / TRP.

    TRP recognised in national awards

    Theatre Royal Plymouth receives 10 nominations for top accolades The team behind the hit co-productions of The Artist and The Devil Wears Prada are keeping...2 min

  • The team from the Young V&A who were the winners of the Art Fund Museum of the Year 2024 award ceremony at the National Gallery in London. Photograph: David Parry: PA Media Assignments.

    Art Fund Museum of the Year

    Judges looking for ‘inspiring projects’ Did you know that there are around 2,500 museums in the UK? Many of them are free for us to...2 min

  • A painting conservator brushing superficial dust from the surface of a painting at The Royal Oak Conservation Studio, Knole Barn, Kent. Photography: Megan Taylor National Trust Images.

    Revealing yesteryear’s paint

    New lab for National Trust to reveal history’s choices of colour   In case you’re wondering what colour to use in the bathroom or lounge...6 min

  • The founder of Plympton’s Mad Hatter Studio, Sheron King.

    Art for the soul

    Breaktime News meets Sheron King and talks workshops, wombles and texture. I’m sitting in the gentle warmth of a September day being bathed by the...7 min

  • Torquay author Sarah Pearse sells 1.5 million copies of her crime books which centre on Detective Elin Warner's investigations.

    Devon author celebrates ‘Wild’ success 

    Sarah Pearse sells 1.5 million copies of detective book Torquay-based author Sarah Pearse has achieved an incredible milestone, with her detective Elin Warner trilogy surpassing...3 min

  • Story Time at TRP will provide a space in the city that 'celebrates literature, storytelling and creativity.’ Image provided by TRP.

    TRP: family friendly activities this half term

    Theatre opens its doors to celebrate co-production The Creakers and half term Theatre Royal Plymouth (TRP) is transforming its first floor front of house into...3 min

  • The Artist's Briana Craig is taking the lead role in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs alongside Lesley Joseph, Rob Rinder, Andy Ford, Samuel Holmes and Scott Maurice. Image: Steve Haywood.

    They’re behind you!

    Panto cast in Plymouth: Briana Craig announced as fairest of all! The Artist’s Briana Craig is taking the lead role in Snow White and the...2 min

  • TR2: the flagship of Plymouth’s theatrical world. Image kindly provided by TRP.

    TR2 celebrates its 21st birthday!

    Plymouth production centre marks anniversary It’s the flagship of Plymouth’s theatrical world and is the place where set designers and makers come together to make...4 min

  • Little Murmur is being staged at the Theatre Royal Plymouth in October. Image: Angela Grabowska.

    TRP: Little Murmur dance theatre event

    Audiences promised a ‘blizzard of paper and confetti’ in October performance The Aakash Odedra Company is bringing Little Murmur to The Drum at Theatre Royal...2 min

  • A season of festivities is underway at the Theatre Royal Plymouth following the launch of its cherished Festive Appeal. Image: Roger Mechan / Shutterstock.

    Opportunity for SW migrant artists

    TRP and Projekt Europa launch collaborative scheme This week saw the Theatre Royal Plymouth team announce the launch of a new ‘opportunity for migrant artists...2 min

  • Sarah Pearse's latest book, The Wilds, is the third instalment in the trilogy following Detective Elin Warner.

    Popular Devon author teams up with Refuge

    Detective Elin Warner returns in The Wilds to investigate a disturbing disappearance Writer Sarah Pearse has teamed up with domestic abuse charity Refuge for the...2 min

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