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Exeter Northcott Theatre and Exeter Phoenix announce return of Scratch Night collaboration

Applications are now open for the second round of this creative developmental opportunity for established and emerging creatives across the South West.

Following the huge success of their Scratch Night collaboration during Elevate Festival in October 2025, Exeter Northcott Theatre and Exeter Phoenix are teaming up once again to support South West-based artists through a continued Scratch Night partnership.

The second Scratch Night will take place at Exeter Phoenix Auditorium offering artists the opportunity to showcase work in progress in front of a live audience. The...

Singing superstar Michael Bublé announces Powderham gig

Authored by Marc Astley
Posted: Thu, 12/05/2019 - 2:38pm

Grammy-award winning global megastar Michael Bublé has announced a very special tour that will visit beautiful stately homes, castles and cricket grounds across the country - including Powderham. Tickets go on sale at 9am on Fri 6 December and are available at aegpresents.co.uk.

Set to be some of the most vocally and visually stunning concerts of 2020, the forthcoming ‘An Evening with Michael Bublé’ summer tour will blend his world-class showmanship with the impressive grandeur of magnificent venues, for an unforgettable musical experience.

Kicking off n Fri 24 July at Bath...

Two Short Nights Film Festival winners announced

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 12/03/2019 - 11:16pm

On Friday 29th November at Exeter Phoenix, Luke Hagan, Claire Horrocks and Jonas Hawkins of Two Short Nights Film Festival presented 5 prizes to a full house at a buzzing awards ceremony at the 18th edition of the short film festival.

Running over three days and spanning over 14 individual events the festival featured nearly 100 short films from 13 different countries. With a focus on South West talent almost 50% of the films features by created by a South West based filmmaker or were produced in the region.

Before presenting the individual awards, the festival team...

A Christmas show for families explores our attachment to the things we own

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 12/03/2019 - 11:06pm

Quirk Theatre have given the original story of The Velveteen Rabbit a modern twist. The toy rabbit in the play is compared with iPads, LOL dolls and mobile phones, but manages to reach beyond the technology and touch her owner’s heart. The company will be performing their new take on The Velveteen Rabbit during December. In the run up to the performance, they’re encouraging people to think about childhood memories, moving on, and the value of the toys we play with. The show will be at Exeter Phoenix and The Plough, Torrington during December. Quirk aim to entertain audiences but also to...

André Rieu: 70 Years Young

Authored by Paula_D
Posted: Tue, 12/03/2019 - 9:00am

André Rieu will celebrate his 70th birthday with a one-off event in cinemas across the country in next month.

on Saturday January 4th and Sunday January 5th 2020, featuring a collection of his favourite performances from his spectacular live shows across the world, as well as reminiscing with presenter Charlotte Hawkins about his life and multi-decade career.

Alongside his Johann Strauss Orchestra, the show features the maestro performing his most notable pieces from the most stunning locations around the world, including Schönbrunn Vienna, Radio City Music Hall New York...

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iBounce release Christmas video - Olaf The Excitable Snowman!

Authored by Cat Jarman
Posted: Mon, 12/02/2019 - 4:55pm

The festive season is upon us, and Exeter trampoline park and soft play operators iBounce have made a video worthy of rivalling Edgar the excitable Christmas dragon!

Starring Olaf the Snowman, the video cost a mere £7.50 in comparison to it's prime time counterpart's £7M mega-budget!!

In it, Frozen favourite Olaf is treated to the ultimate Christmas gift of 'belonging', thanks to a group of cute children who take Olaf under their wing on his first visit to iBounce. It may be cold and wet outside but this video is sure to warm your hearts at this special time of year! Share...

THG hosts South West Academy’s anniversary exhibition

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Fri, 11/29/2019 - 12:31pm

THG kicks off 2020 by presenting exceptional work from the South West Academy of Fine & Applied Arts (SWAc) and an exciting programme of workshops and events.

The exhibition marks the start of the Academy’s 20th anniversary year and will feature work in a diverse range of media including paintings, sculpture, prints and photography.

To accompany the exhibition THG will introduce inspiring art activities from a new 3 week acrylics course to a comic book workshop for younger artists.

Exhibiting for the first time will be new members including Sue Luxton, Judith...

Andy and the Odd Socks announce new album pre order and 2020 tour dates

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 11/27/2019 - 3:45pm

Andy and the Odd Socks have today announced the 2020 tour dates and album pre-order bundle package. Fans can now pre-order the new Who's In The Odd Socks? album through the band's official store and receive exclusive pre-sale access to meet and greet tickets from the band's upcoming tour. On pre-ordering the album bundled with a limited-edition personalised t-shirt they'll also get their t-shirt and a free signed festive card before Christmas Day.

Fronted by CBeebies superstar Andy Day, the London based five-piece will play live shows up and down the country to support the release...

Family festivities begin at Vue Exeter with CBeebies Christmas Show: Hansel and Gretel

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Tue, 11/26/2019 - 10:14pm

Once again, the family-friendly feast of festive fun that is the CBeebies Christmas Show is coming to Vue Exeter.

On Sunday 1st December, live from the Festival Theatre in Edinburgh, this year’s highly anticipated Hansel & Gretel stage performance includes interactive content exclusively created for the big screen.

Families are set to be taken on a winter adventure through an enchanted forest, as the adaptation of the fairytale classic unfolds. The siblings have to overcome the perils of the deep, dark wood, but with the spirit of ‘never giving up’ and the help of the...

Scrooge returns to Exeter's oldest building

Authored by lukejeffery
Posted: Tue, 11/26/2019 - 12:37pm

Following a sell-out run last year, Humbug! returns to St Nicholas Priory this December. Join Ebenezer Scrooge on a journey through past, present and future in this theatrical reimagining of Charles Dickens' classic ghost story A Christmas Carol. Created by award-winning film and theatre company Wandering Tiger, Humbug! is more than just a stage show, it’s an atmospheric and immersive experience. Expect live music, video projections and plenty of festive cheer!

Talking about the production, director Luke Jeffery said: "We’re thrilled to be back at St Nicholas Priory this Christmas...

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