Category: Friday Five, Things to do, Food and Drink

This week's Friday Five is packed full of exciting things to see and do this weekend – from tasting South American cuisine, boogying at a Silent Disco, to adventuring with alpacas or watching a tragedy – there's something for everyone. Keep on reading for some inspiration.

    

Have a taste of South American cuisine

Found in Drake Circus The Barcode, Las Iguanas  is home to fresh and authentic South American food and cocktails. Discover the finest South American dishes with plenty of menu options for kids, vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free.

   

There’s lots going on at The Box

On Saturday evening, dance the night away underneath The Box’s Royal Naval ships' figureheads at the Silent Disco: Funk & Soul v Classic Hits.

On Sunday bring the kids for a fun, free drawing activity to celebrate The Big Draw, and get creative and create a huge, collaborative drawing!

The Box is also one of four venues hosting the fantastic British Art Show, where you can see the work of some of the country’s most exciting artists.

   

Enjoy the great outdoors with a four legged friend

Meet an alpaca and get to know their routes with a little housekeeping, before setting off with your companion and exploring the beautiful grounds of Mount Edgcumbe.

Book your Mount Edgcumbe alpaca experience

   

Have a laugh with Dom Joly’s Holiday Snaps

Dom Joly, best known as the creator of Trigger Happy TV, will be talking about his exploits as a serial globe-trotter and seeker of dangerous travel spots. Get your tickets now for Dom Joly's Holiday Snaps at the Quad Theatre on Sunday 16 October.

   

Watch a tragedy

Frantic Assembly presents its award-winning and electrifying take on Shakespeare’s tragedy of paranoia, sex and murder. Othello’s passionate affair with Desdemona becomes the catalyst for jealousy, betrayal, revenge and the darkest intents.

Did you know that Messenger, who sits outside Theatre Royal Plymouth, is based on a 3D image of an actor in Othello?

Othello is now on at Theatre Royal Plymouth, and there are still great seats available for Friday and Saturday performances this week.

Book your seats for Othello

Plymouth is easily accessible by train with a wide range of services running from a variety of locations within England. Although some services may require a change or two.

Travelling from London takes around 3 hours with Great Western Railway, if you're coming from the north, the trip from Manchester can take 5 hours 15 minutes. 

Alternatively, the recently renovated Night Riviera Sleeper service runs Monday – Friday and Sunday evenings. Visit gwr.com/sleeper for more details on times and how to book.

We recommend using GWR.com to search for the fastest and best route for your journey, and book in advance for the best price. 

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