Entertainment & Reviews

'Off the Surface' exhibition captures a passion for embroidery

Saturday 20 May – Sunday 9 July At Devon Guild of Craftsmen, Bovey Tracey, Devon TQ13 9A 'Off the Surface' is a collaboration between the Devon Guild of Craftsmen and The Royal School of Needlework (RSN), London. This new textile exhibition showcases contemporary, hand embroidered work inspired by treasures from the past. It draws upon a world-renowned collection of 2,500 unique and priceless embroidery pieces, held at the Royal School of Needlework at Hampton Court. The Collection also includes 60,000 designs,...

On the 20th May, Princesshay will play host to the EMG Symphony Orchestra who will be treating shoppers to a free performance of light, classical music.

The EMG Symphony Orchestra, who are celebrating 50 years in the business, only showcase at a handful of performances throughout the year, making their visit to Princesshay a very special one.

Wayne Pearce, Centre Director for Princesshay said; “We feel very honoured to be able to host the EMG Symphony Orchestra this month, during their 50th anniversary season. Throughout the year Princesshay will be offering a great line up...

Carnage, blood and guts will visit Exeter Cathedral this July 21st in the shape of the Amadeus Orchestra and Bournemouth Symphony Chorus under the baton of Philip Mackenzie.

Of the four pieces to be performed, three of them end in bloodshed! Tchaikovsky’s Fantasy overture Romeo and Juliet famously ends with Romeo drinking poison in the mistaken belief that Juliet is dead, only for her to wake up, find him dead and take her own life with his dagger.

Richard Strauss’ Till Eulenspiegel is based on the eponymous folk hero who mocks authority wherever he goes. Sadly he taunts...

The Edinburgh Woollen Mill in Exeter has announced the arrival of a much-loved classic brand for Spring/Summer – Country Casuals. Since appearing on the British high street in 1973, Country Casuals has enjoyed a loyal following by customers who appreciate its reputation for uncompromising quality, innovation and stylish design. Available now in the Exeter store located on Cathedral Yard, the stunning new Spring/Summer collection builds on that reputation by incorporating the latest fashion trends, employing the finest materials, signature fine tailoring and assuring the attention to detail...