Welcome to the website of
Tony Lidington & Promenade Promotions (Prom-Prom) Limited
“The art of British popular entertainment”
This website is for booking Prom-Prom’s accessible, family-friendly acts for 2026… it is also a treasure-trove of vernacular entertainments, containing Dr Tony Lidington’s research outputs, publications and archives on British popular performance forms.
Tony Lidington
“… some sort of unreconstructed music hall anarchist”
– John Fox, Welfare State International & Dead Good Guides
“A national treasure…”
– the late Duke of Edinburgh
This website is for booking Prom-Prom’s accessible, family-friendly acts for 2024/5… it is also a treasure-trove of vernacular entertainments, containing Dr Tony Lidington’s research outputs, publications and archives on British popular performance forms.
Tony Lidington
“… some sort of unreconstructed music hall anarchist”
– John Fox, Welfare State International & Dead Good Guides
“A national treasure…”
– the late Duke of Edinburgh
“Come and see the wonders of all wonders that ever the world has wondered at!” – Gustavus Katterfelto
– Wise words –
“One of the ways to avoid being beaten by the system is to laugh at it” – Peter Cook
“We don’t have a plan, so nothing can go wrong” – Spike Milligan
“This too shall pass…” from Hebrew and Sufi folklore
Latest Socials and Posts
This Saturday 25th July – The Strand Centre, Dawlish ![]()
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The Pirates’ Dinner with Spike Bones & Uncle Tacko!…Naughty nautical goings-on and avast behind!![]()
🏴☠️⚓ Ahoy, me hearties! ⚓🏴☠️![]()
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Hosted By The Strand Community Centre![]()
July 25, 2026 6:30 PM![]()
32 The Strand, EX7 9PT Dawlish, United Kingdom![]()
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£5 per person (includes a meal)![]()
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Enjoy an evening of:![]()
Live music from a local shanty band![]()
Pirate-themed fun and entertainment with Spike & Co.![]()
A hearty meal included with your ticket![]()
Prize for the best-dressed pirates!![]()
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Advance booking is essential. Tickets are available from the Strand Centre café.![]()
This event is supported by the Co-op Local Community Fund, helping us bring affordable community events to the Strand Centre.
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We had such larks at the V&A and now working towards raising the support for a tour of the show in 2028... we may need your help with this soon!
A flash back to Shuff & Byng at the V&A & Colchester Mercury
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Two rather fabulous days!
We’re off to @piltongreenman this Saturday 18th July. We’ll be there with Uncle Tacko’s Flea Circus & Spike on the “Dom-tink!” try-your-strength machine!![]()
Every year, on the 3rd Saturday in July, the heart of Pilton bursts into colour, music and celebration! This volunteer-run one day event brings the community together for a day of fun while raising money for a range of local charities. Come along and join the fun!![]()
#devondaysout #northdevon #piltonnorthdevon #familydayout
We're off the Pilton Green Man this Saturday 18th July with Uncle Tacko’s Flea Circus & Spike on the ‘Dom-tink!’ try-your-strength machine!![]()
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Every year, on the 3rd Saturday in July, the heart of Pilton, Barnstaple, bursts into colour, music, and celebration!![]()
This volunteer-run one day event brings our community together for a day of fun while raising money for a range of local charities.![]()
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Come along and join in the fun!![]()
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#WhatsOnNorthDevon![]()
#northdevon![]()
#daysoutindevon![]()
#familyfun
We are at the rather lovely Combe Village Show show today. Come and see Nephew Spike Bones' playful Punch & Judy or have a go at some seaside games with Uncle Tacko!![]()
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#WhatsOnTeignbridge![]()
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#punchandjudy![]()
#FamilyFun
A bit closer to home....we'll also be delighting the crowds of Exmouth Festival a wonderful, free, family event.![]()
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Come and find Uncle Tacko and his Flea Circus, the Saucy Seagulls and Boris the Bear! ![]()
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Sat 11th & Sun 12th![]()
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#exmouth![]()
#whatsondevon![]()
#familyfun![]()
#freefestival
