Shaftesbury Theatre

31/08/2026

September is looking VERY good at the Shaftesbury! 🎭

We’ve got a brilliant mix of live music, film, local history and theatre coming your way:

🎶 Fri 11 Sept – Oh What a Night! The New Jersey Boys
🎬 Fri 18 Sept – My Favourite Cake
🚂 Fri 25 Sept – David Force & Jimmy Hill History Evening
⚔️ Sat 26 Sept – The Three Musketeers
🕺 Tue 29 Sept – EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert

Five very different events. One packed September.

Find out more and book your tickets at shaftesbury-dawlish.co.uk

29/08/2026

🎶 IT’S TODAY! 🎶

Damp and dreary outside? Come and spend a few hours with us at the Shaftesbury instead!

'Highnotes & Heartbeats' takes to the stage TODAY at 2:30pm and 7:30pm, bringing you an uplifting afternoon and evening of beautiful singing, wonderful music and much-loved favourites from the world’s greatest musicals and light operas.

And even better, it’s all in support of two fantastic causes, with proceeds raising vital funds for Rowcroft Hospice and Jay’s AIM. ❤️

🎟 Tickets are just £12
🕝 Today at 2:30pm & 7:30pm
🎫 Our Box Office is open until 12pm today, or you can book online at shaftesbury-dawlish.co.uk

Why not escape the weather, settle into the theatre and start your Bank Holiday weekend with some fabulous live entertainment? ✨🎶

We’ll see you there!

27/08/2026

This Saturday, performers from across the country - and beyond - are coming together to celebrate the music that makes our souls come alive, whilst raising vital funds for two very important charities - Rowcroft Hospice and Jay’s AIM.

Rowcroft Hospice supports adults living with life-limiting illnesses in South Devon and Jay’s AIM raises awareness of the risks and prevention of cardiac arrest in the young.

By purchasing a ticket for just £12 you not only get a fantastic performance of music from the world’s greatest musicals and operettas, you also support these incredible charities in their work.

The concerts take place this Saturday at 2:30pm and 7:30pm and tickets are on sale now via Shaftesbury-Dawlish.co.uk

25/08/2026

Rehearsals are now in full swing for our October production of 'Stepping Out'! 👟👠

The cast hit the stage last night to start learning their tap routines - and the energy was electric.

'Stepping Out' is a warm, funny, feel-good British classic from Richard Harris - and we can't wait to bring it to the Shaftesbury stage.

🎟️ Tickets On Sale Soon
📅 Performing nightly, 7 - 10 October 2026

Keep an eye out for more rehearsal sneak peeks over the coming weeks!

22/08/2026

Important Event Update:

Due to a medical emergency, tonight's performance of The Big Yellow Tambourine Man Band has sadly been cancelled.

All tickets will be refunded automatically to the original point of purchase - no action needed from you.

We're so sorry for the inconvenience and hope to bring this show back to you in due course. Thank you for your understanding.

21/08/2026

21/08/2026

⭐ TOMORROW NIGHT! ⭐

Why not end Carnival Week in the best way - with The Big Yellow Tambourine Man Band as they return to the Shaftesbury, celebrating the songwriting genius of Joni Mitchell and Bob Dylan.

Fronted by Bob Thomson and Isabelle Nutton as Bob and Joni, this multi-instrumentalist five-piece delivers all the hits with unrivalled authenticity - 'Like a Rolling Stone,' 'Both Sides Now,' 'Blowin' in the Wind' and 'Big Yellow Taxi' - backed by a full band and the evocative sounds of Wurlitzer, harmonica and dulcimer.

Journey through Greenwich Village, Laurel Canyon, the Isle of Wight and beyond, with loving recreations of the pair's most recognisable style. An exhilarating evening of poetry, artistry and passion, presented with real humour.

"Not just another tribute... the best we've ever seen."
"Transportational harmonies."
"Really superb - taken right back to the '60s and '70s."

Saturday 22nd August - 7:30pm
Tickets are going fast, don't miss out.
Book now at shaftesbury-dawlish.co.uk

15/08/2026

Just one week to go!

Catch The Big Yellow Tambourine Man Band as they return to the Shaftesbury, celebrating the songwriting genius of Joni Mitchell and Bob Dylan.

Fronted by Bob Thomson and Isabelle Nutton as Bob and Joni, this multi-instrumentalist five-piece delivers all the hits with unrivalled authenticity - 'Like a Rolling Stone,' 'Both Sides Now,' 'Blowin' in the Wind' and 'Big Yellow Taxi' - backed by a full band and the evocative sounds of Wurlitzer, harmonica and dulcimer.

Journey through Greenwich Village, Laurel Canyon, the Isle of Wight and beyond, with loving recreations of the pair's most recognisable style. An exhilarating evening of poetry, artistry and passion, presented with real humour.

"Not just another tribute... the best we've ever seen."
"Transportational harmonies."
"Really superb - taken right back to the '60s and '70s."

Saturday 22nd August - 7:30pm
Tickets are going fast, don't miss out.
Book now at shaftesbury-dawlish.co.uk