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Corinne West comes to Devon

San Francisco-based folk-Americana singer-songwriter Corinne West announces May-June UK Tour in support of her new album Starlight Highway – her first UK tour since 2011 – including Devon dates at Otterton Mill on Thursday May 19, which opens the tour, and The Plough Arts Centre in Great Torrington on Saturday May 21. Corinne will be accompanied at all shows by multi-instrumentalist Sam Lawrence.

Corinne West has been a travelling soul since the age of 15 when she left her family home and her school to travel across America in a converted school bus with a band of activists. She...

Killerton gears up for classic car takeover

Around 500 vintage vehicles are parking up in style to celebrate Classic Car Day at Killerton, the National Trust estate outside Exeter.

On Sunday 15 May, visitors can admire unique cars, enjoy live bands and shop at food and craft stalls against the backdrop of the historic parkland. Classic car enthusiasts travel far and wide to show off their prized vehicles at the popular event in the hope of winning the coveted Killerton House Cup for the ‘best car in show’. In addition, visitors can explore over 40 stalls selling jewellery, furniture, silk scarves and textiles; and food...

Saltmine Theatre Company present The Soul in the Machine in Exeter

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Mon, 05/09/2016 - 11:39am

Saltmine Theatre Company is delighted to announce their brand new theatre production ‘The Soul in the Machine: George Williams – YMCA Founder’ which will be performing at Belmont Chapel, Exeter on Saturday 21st May 2016.

“We are more than bodies to be fed to a machine. We are made for more than work. We have souls, we have spirits and somewhere in this dead city there must be a place for those things.”

London, 1844 - Centre of Empire, crucible of the New Jerusalem. Her gutters run with effluent and blood and her skies are choked with the smoke of a hundred factories and...

From The Jam tour comes to Exeter

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Mon, 05/09/2016 - 11:26am

“There may never be a Jam reunion but it’s reassuring to see someone as talented and passionate as Bruce Foxton being able to take these wonderful old songs out on the road and communicate so successfully with this Modern World” - LouderThanWar Having celebrated the Jam’s musical legacy by touring the classic albums ‘All Mod Cons’, ‘Setting Sons’ and ‘Sound Affects’, Bruce Foxton and co are back with a set that will feature all of the greatest hits, alongside rare B sides that Bruce says will give “the most ardent fans what they want”. The new tour will kick off on September 30th at The...

Magic of Motown Reach Out 2016 tour comes to Devon

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Mon, 05/09/2016 - 10:48am

Celebrating its 10th anniversary, The Magic of Motown Reach Out 2016 tour is coming to Devon!

Music fans are invited to join the party as hit touring concert show the Magic of Motown celebrates its 10th birthday with a tour of the UK and Ireland.

Set to thrill its millionth music fan this year, the production’s 2016 show honours the 50th anniversary of the Four Tops’ chart-topping single Reach Out, I’ll Be There with its all-new REACH OUT® Tour.

In 1966 The Four Tops’ signature tune was a No1 hit both sides of the Atlantic, says Magic of Motown’s UK-based producer...

Your guide to What's On this weekend: 6-8 May 2016

Your essential guide to what’s on in and around Exeter this weekend (6-8 May 2016).

THEATRE

The Beanfield Friday & Saturday, Bike Shed Theatre, Exeter "It’s a very sore subject around here. There are raw wounds.” It’s been 30 years since the Battle of the Beanfield – a brutal crackdown on the annual Stonehenge Free Festival. Called away from policing the miners’ strike, officers enforced an injunction around the ancient stones with bloody violence and mass arrests. Armed with a camera, a map and home-made riot gear, Breach set out to mark the anniversary with a...

Folk star drops in!

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sat, 05/07/2016 - 10:52pm

A unique event for folk music lover and songwriters alike is taking place in Exeter.

A folk star and famous songwriter is taking a night off from the busy touring schedule to drop in on a favourite local venue, unpack the songwriting process a little and share thoughts with an intimate audience.

Steve Knightley, one of the Westcountry’s leading songwriters, will give an illustrated talk about his approach to songwriting using songs reflecting a sense of place in Devon at the Cygnet Theatre, Exeter on Monday 9th May.

The title of the event is What do you know, what...

8th Exeter Pride event set to be biggest and most colourful yet

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Fri, 05/06/2016 - 11:10am

Exeter Pride returns for its 8th year on Saturday, May 7 and it will be the county's biggest and brightest celebration of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and other communities (LGBTQ+).

It is one of the most highly regarded Pride events of its kind in the South West and is being endorsed by key individuals and organisations.

Shaun Sawyer, the Chief Constable of Devon and Cornwall Police, said: “Devon and Cornwall Police is proud to support Exeter Pride.

"Supporting our LGBT communities is one of our core priorities. We want all people visiting our Force...

2016 Banff Mountain Film Festival comes to Exeter

The international Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour brings big screen stories and adventure to Exeter, with two different film programmes being held at the Corn Exchange in Exeter on 13th and 14th May.

The UK and Ireland tour offers audiences the opportunity to travel the world and experience a selection of exhilarating, inspirational, and unforgettable adventures from the contrasting comfort of a theatre chair.

Now in its seventh edition, the 2016 UK and Ireland leg of the Banff World Tour will be the largest Tour to date with more than 50,000 adventure lovers...

Production commences for Mordred, an Arthurian drama, created by local people.

"I am what you made me become!” is the tagline of the film, spoken by Mordred.

This production aims to not only showcase very heavily researched Dark Ages (6th century) history of Devon and Cornwall, linked to some of the very earliest and less known Arthurian legends, but also equally to showcase the amazing skills by local actors, filmmakers, and other production creatives. Since there are very few opportunities, we decided to make our own and claw our own way up.

As production commences, we are still crowdfunding for the full costs of completing the two months of filming...

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