A Sting in the Tale

Palace Theatre, Palace Avenue, Paignton, Devon, TQ33HF

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'A glorious spoof, a send up of almost every mystery thriller written for the stage…'

A thriller by Brian Clemens and Dennis Spooner. Two once successful crime writers are trying to write a play to pay off their mounting debts. As the plot develops, they realise who better to accomplish the perfect murder than themselves. An ideal victim is selected but not everything goes to plan.

A Bijou Theatre Production.
Wednesday 19 – Saturday 22 April 7.30pm
PRE-PERFORMANCE DINING AVAILABLE

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Tickets £122 - £15

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Road Directions

In Paignton Town Centre. From Totnes Road, A3022 (becomes Torquay Road), heading towards Torquay, turn left into Palace Avenue at traffic lights by Tesco Metro. The Theatre is at the top end of the garden. Roadside parking around the garden or Crown and Anchor Pay & Display. Just 10-15 minutes' drive from Torquay.

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Public Transport Directions

Easy access from Torquay, Brixham, Newton Abbot. From Paignton Bus and Rail Stations, walk towards the level crossing and turn left into Victoria Street (pedestrian precinct). At the top of this street take the pedestrian crossing into Palace Avenue. The Theatre is at the top end of the garden. (5-10 minutes' walk)

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